Federal Register #2026-18482

DOE Requests Comments for BPA Generic Benchmarking Surveys Information Collection Extension

The Department of Energy (DOE), through the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), is requesting public comments on the extension of its "BPA Generic Benchmarking Surveys" information collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE) - Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) - Purpose: - Extension of information collection for benchmarking surveys - Retrospective analysis of construction and design standards in power transmission - Comparison with standards used by comparable entities - Stakeholders: - Engineers, logisticians, and other industry professionals - Organizations such as the North American Transmission Forum - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are being procured - Service: Information collection via surveys - Unique Requirements: - Focus on benchmarking industry standards - Inclusion of a broad range of industry stakeholders as respondents - Strictly an information collection request, not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting comments on an extension of an information collection request titled "BPA Generic Benchmarking Surveys." This collection involves a retrospective analysis of existing construction and design standards in power transmission by comparing them with standards used by comparable entities. The survey respondents will include engineers, logisticians, and other stakeholders within organizations such as the North American Transmission Forum. Comments on this collection must be received by October 13, 2026, and can be submitted via regulations.gov.

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