Opportunity
Federal Register #IC26-35-000
FERC Request for Comments on Extension of Hydropower License Transfer Information Collection
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
IC26-35-000
NAICS
926130
This opportunity involves a request for public comments from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, regarding the extension of information collection for hydropower license transfers (FERC-511). - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on the continued collection of information required for the transfer of hydropower licenses - Ensures transferees meet statutory qualifications and comply with federal and state laws - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs involved - Regulatory information submission by hydropower licensees and transferees - Notable Requirements: - No changes to existing reporting requirements - Estimated annual burden: 600 hours and $61,200 for 15 respondents - Applies to entities involved in hydropower license transfers - No vendors, OEMs, or specific product/service line items are referenced, as this is a regulatory information collection process only
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is submitting its currently approved information collection, FERC-511: Transfer of Hydropower License (OMB No 1902-0069), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This is a request for extension of the information collection requirements with no proposed changes. The information collected is used to implement statutory provisions related to the transfer of hydropower licenses, ensuring the qualifications of the transferee and compliance with regulations. Comments on the collection of information are due by October 13, 2026.