# Federal Register #IC26-37-000

FERC Requests Comment on Extension of FERC-561 Information Collection

**Buyer:** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** IC26-37-000

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, is requesting public comment on the extension of its information collection FERC-561 (Annual Report of Interlocking Directorates).
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy
- Purpose:
  - Extension of the FERC-561 information collection requirement (OMB Control No. 1902-0099)
  - Requires public utility officers and directors to annually report interlocking positions with:
    - Financial institutions
    - Insurance companies
    - Utility equipment and fuel providers
    - The 20 largest purchasers of electric energy
  - Aims to identify and review potential conflicts of interest
- Notable Details:
  - No changes to the reporting requirements
  - No comments received during the previous comment period
  - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved
  - Notice also references FERC-912 (PURPA Section 210(m) Notification Requirements), but no procurement activity is associated
- This is an information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity

### Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-561 (OMB Control No. 1902-0099), Annual Report of Interlocking Directorates. This collection requires annual reporting of interlocking directorates held by public utility officers and directors with financial institutions, insurance companies, utility equipment and fuel providers, and major purchasers of electric energy. The purpose is to identify persons holding interlocking positions to review potential conflicts of interest. The comment period ended on September 8, 2026, with no comments received and no changes to reporting requirements.

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