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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0687; Airspace
Docket No. 19–ASO–17]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation
Routes, Florida Metroplex Project;
Southeastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
This action corrects a final
rule published by the FAA in the
Federal Register on March 24, 2020,
that amends area navigation (RNAV)
routes in the southeastern United States
in support of the Florida Metroplex
Project. This action makes an editorial
correction to the order of points listed
SUMMARY:
in the description of RNAV route Q–
110.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 21,
2020. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1 Code of
Federal Regulations part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA, Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Rules and Regulations Group,
Office of Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
The FAA published a final rule for
Docket No. FAA–2019–0687 in the
Federal Register (85 FR 16533; March
24, 2020), amending 11 RNAV Q-routes
in the southeastern United States.
Subsequent to publication, it was
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determined that the order of points
listed in the description of RNAV route
Q–110 was incorrectly changed from a
‘‘west to east’’ format to a ‘‘south to
north’’ format. This rule corrects the Q–
110 route description by changing the
order of points to a ‘‘west to east’’
format in accordance with FAA Order
7400.2 criteria. This is an editorial
change only that does not alter the
alignment of the route as shown on
aeronautical charts, and does not affect
use of the route by aircraft.
Correction to Final Rule
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me, the description of
RNAV route Q–110 as published in the
Federal Register on March 24, 2020 (85
FR 16533; FR Doc. 2020–05987) is
corrected as follows:
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Navigation Routes
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requests or petitions for waiver of the
requirements of, FERC Form No. 552
(Annual Report of Natural Gas
Transactions) and FERC–730 (Report of
Transmission Investment Activity).
DATES: This rule is effective April 7,
2020.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 1,
2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
18 CFR Part 375
[Docket No. RM20–13–000; Order No. 870]
Delegation of Authority
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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The Commission is revising
its regulations to delegate authority to
the Director of the Office of Energy
Policy and Innovation, or the Director’s
designee, to take appropriate action on
motions for extension of time to file, or
SUMMARY:
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Kaleb Lockwood, Office of the General
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
8255, kaleb.lockwood@ferc.gov
Eric Primosch, Office of Energy Policy
and Innovation, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426,
(202) 502–6483, eric.primosch@
ferc.gov
Michael Tita, Office of Energy Policy
and Innovation, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426,
(202) 502–6448, michael.tita@ferc.gov
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. By this instant final rule, the
Commission is revising its regulations to
delegate further authority to its staff to
take action, as provided below, effective
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on the date of publication of this final
rule in the Federal Register.
I. Background
2. On March 13, 2020, the President
issued a proclamation declaring a
National Emergency concerning the
Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19).
Entities regulated by the Commission
have had to take unprecedented actions
in response to the emergency
conditions, including directing staff to
work remotely for an extended period,
which may disrupt, complicate, or
otherwise change their normal course of
business operations. Regulated entities
and the public have since filed motions
and other requests for Commission
action to relieve regulatory burdens so
that they may focus on continuity of
operations and ensuring reliable
operations of their systems during this
emergency period. This has prompted
the Commission to review its procedural
regulations to ensure that the
Commission’s work is performed in an
efficient manner.
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II. Discussion
3. On September 19, 2019, the
Chairman of the Commission transferred
certain functions performed by the
Office of Enforcement’s Division of
Energy Market Oversight, including the
administration of FERC Form No. 552
and FERC–730, to the Office of Energy
Policy and Innovation. This final rule
amends 18 CFR 375.315 to delegate
authority to the Director of the Office of
Energy Policy and Innovation, or the
Director’s designee, to take appropriate
action on motions for extension of time
to file, or requests or petitions for
waiver of the requirements of, FERC
Form No. 552 (Annual Report of Natural
Gas Transactions) and FERC–730
(Report of Transmission Investment
Activity). This authority was previously
delegated to the Director of the Office of
Enforcement.1 Given this change, the
Commission concludes it is reasonable
to now delegate this authority to the
Director of the Office of Energy Policy
and Innovation. Further, in light of the
emergency conditions related to
COVID–19, this delegation of authority
will allow for more efficient processing
of and action on motions for extension
of time to file, or requests or petitions
for waiver related to FERC Form No. 552
and FERC–730. These delegations apply
to uncontested matters.
4. Correspondingly, this instant final
rule removes the authority previously
delegated to the Commission’s Office of
Enforcement to grant motions for
extension of time or waiver of FERC
Form No. 552 and FERC–730. Now that
such authority is delegated to the
Director of the Commission’s Office of
Energy Policy and Innovation, it is
appropriate to delete that authority from
the authority delegated to the Director of
the Office of Enforcement.
III. Information Collection Statement
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5. OMB’s regulations require approval
of certain information collection
requirements imposed by agency rules.2
This final rule, however, results in no
new, additional, or different public
reporting burden. This final rule does
not require public utilities or natural gas
companies to file new, additional, or
different information, and it does not
change the frequency with which they
must file information.
IV. Environmental Analysis
6. The Commission is required to
prepare an Environmental Assessment
or an Environmental Impact Statement
for any action that may have a
1 See
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18 CFR 375.311(r) and (s).
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significant adverse effect on the human
environment.3 Issuance of this final rule
does not represent a major federal action
having a significant adverse effect on
the human environment under the
Commission’s regulations implementing
the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969. Part 380 of the Commission’s
regulations lists exemptions to the
requirement to draft an Environmental
Analysis or Environmental Impact
Statement. Included is an exemption for
rules that are clarifying, corrective, or
procedural or that do not substantially
change the effect of the regulations
being amended.4 This final rule is
exempt under that provision.
V. Regulatory Flexibility Act
7. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980 (RFA) 5 generally requires a
description and analysis of final rules
that will have significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This final rule changes the
Commission’s delegations of authority
to take certain actions and does not
create any additional requirements for
filers. The Commission thus certifies
that it will not have a significant
economic impact upon participants in
Commission proceedings. An analysis
under the RFA is therefore not required
VI. Document Availability
8. In addition to publishing the full
text of this document in the Federal
Register, the Commission provides all
interested persons an opportunity to
view and/or print the contents of this
document via the internet through the
Commission’s Home Page (https://
www.ferc.gov). At this time, the
Commission has suspended access to
the Commission’s Public Reference
Room due to the proclamation declaring
a National Emergency concerning
COVID–19.
9. From the Commission’s Home Page
on the internet, this information is
available on eLibrary. The full text of
this document is available on eLibrary
in PDF and Microsoft Word format for
viewing, printing, and/or downloading.
To access this document in eLibrary,
type the docket number excluding the
last three digits of this document in the
docket number field.
10. User assistance is available for
eLibrary and the Commission’s website
during normal business hours from
FERC Online Support at 202–502–6652
3 Regulations Implementing the National
Environmental Policy Act, Order No. 486, 52 FR
47897 (Dec. 17, 1987), FERC Stats. & Regs.
Preambles 1986–1990 ¶ 30,783 (1987).
4 18 CFR 380.4(a)(2)(ii).
5 5 U.S.C. 601–12.
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(toll free at 1–866–208–3676) or email at
ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the
Public Reference Room at (202) 502–
8371, TTY (202) 502–8659. Email the
Public Reference Room at
public.referenceroom@ferc.gov.
VII. Effective Date
11. The Commission is issuing this
rule as an instant final rule without a
period for public comment. Public
notice of this action, otherwise required
by 5 U.S.C. 553(b), is impracticable
because of the immediate need to
efficiently process and act on waiver
and extension requests made in
response to the emergency conditions
created by COVID–19. The
Commission’s requirement to protect
the public interest creates an immediate
need for this action.
12. These regulations are effective
April 7, 2020.
List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 375
Authority delegations
By the Commission.
Issued: April 2, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Commission amends part 375, chapter I,
title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as
follows:
PART 375—THE COMMISSION
1. The authority citation for part 375
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551–557; 15 U.S.C.
717–717w, 3301–3432; 16 U.S.C. 791–825r,
2601–2645; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352.
2. In § 375.311, paragraphs (r) and (s)
are revised to read as follows:
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§ 375.311 Delegations to the Director of
the Office of Enforcement.
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(r) Deny or grant, in whole or in part,
motions for extension of time to file, or
requests for waiver of the requirements
of the following forms, data collections,
and reports: Annual Reports (Form Nos.
1, 1–F, 2, 2–A, and 6); Quarterly Reports
(Form Nos. 3–Q and 6–Q); Annual
Report of Centralized Service
Companies (Form No. 60); Narrative
Description of Service Company
Functions (FERC–61); and Electric
Quarterly Reports, as well as, where
required, the electronic filing of such
information (§ 385.2011 of this chapter,
Procedures for filing on electronic
media, paragraphs (a)(6), (c), and (e)).
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(s) Provide notification if a submitted
Annual Report (Form Nos. 1, 1–F, 2, 2–
A, and 6), Quarterly Report (Form Nos.
3–Q and 6–Q), Annual Report of
Centralized Service Companies (Form
No. 60), Narrative Description of Service
Company Functions (FERC–61), or
Electric Quarterly Report fails to comply
with applicable statutory requirements,
and with all applicable Commission
rules, regulations, and orders for which
a waiver has not been granted, or, when
appropriate, notify a party that a
submission is acceptable.
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3. In § 375.315, paragraph (a) is
revised to read as follows:
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§ 375.315 Delegations to the Director of
the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation.
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(a) Take appropriate action on:
(1) Any notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, filed in an
uncontested proceeding processed by
the Office of Energy Policy and
Innovation;
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(3) Requests or petitions for waiver of
the requirements of the Annual Report
of Natural Gas Transactions (FERC Form
No. 552) and the Report of Transmission
Investment Activity (FERC–730).
(4) Notification to a party if a
submitted Annual Report of Natural Gas
Transactions (FERC Form No. 552) or
Report of Transmission Investment
Activity (FERC–730) fails to comply
with applicable statutory requirements,
and with all applicable Commission
rules, regulations, and orders for which
a waiver has not been granted, or, when
appropriate notify a party that a
submission is acceptable.
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20 CFR Part 327
RIN 3220—AB75
Available for Work
Railroad Retirement Board.
Interim final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Railroad Retirement
Board is amending the definition of
‘‘available for work’’ in its regulations in
order to facilitate payment of
unemployment benefits to railroad
employees who are out of work due to
the impact of the COVID–19 outbreak
and subsequent declaration of a national
emergency beginning March 1, 2020.
DATES: This final rule takes effect April
3, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Secretary to the Board,
Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North
Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611–
1275.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(2) Applications or motions for
extensions of time to file required
filings, reports, data and information
and to perform other acts required at or
within a specific time by any rule,
regulation, license, permit, certificate, or
order by the Commission, including
applications or motions for extensions
of time to file the Annual Report of
Natural Gas Transactions (FERC Form
No. 552) and the Report of Transmission
Investment Activity (FERC–730); and
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Marguerite P. Dadabo, Assistant General
Counsel, Railroad Retirement Board,
844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois
60611–1275, (312) 751–4945, TTD (312)
751–4701.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Railroad Retirement Board pays
unemployment benefits to unemployed
railroad workers under the provisions of
the Railroad Unemployment Insurance
Act (45 U.S.C. 351 et seq.). One of the
requirements for payment of a claim for
unemployment benefits is that the
claimant be ‘‘available for work.’’ The
Board has defined that phrase in its
regulations at Part 327. The Board is
now revising that definition in order to
address the handling of claims for
railroad unemployment benefits caused
by the COVID–19 pandemic.
On March 13, 2020, President Donald
Trump issued a proclamation declaring
that the COVID–19 outbreak in the
United States constitutes a national
emergency, beginning March 1, 2020.
On March 14, 2020, the House of
Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 6201,
the Families First Coronavirus Response
Act, which includes an expansion of
unemployment benefit programs
administered by the states. That bill was
passed by the Senate and signed by the
President on March 18, 2020. Consistent
with the President’s proclamation and
the expansion of state unemployment
benefits in the legislation, the Board is
expanding the definition of ‘‘available
for work’’ to address the surge in
unemployment caused by the pandemic.
The Board has determined that in order
to meet the needs of the railroad
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industry and railroad employees, the
definition of ‘‘available for work’’ must
be modified in order to facilitate the
payment of unemployment benefits to
railroad employees who will be out of
work because of state and local public
health orders related to the coronavirus.
In light of the President’s declaration
that the national emergency began
March 1, 2020, the Board is issuing this
rule as a final rule. If the Board were to
invite public comment on a proposed
rule, the goal of paying unemployment
benefits as quickly as possible to
otherwise eligible railroad employees
could not be met. The Board thus finds
for good cause that it is impracticable to
invite public comment and in the public
interest that unemployment claims of
railroad employees be facilitated in this
period of national emergency. 5 U.S.C
§ 553(b).
The Office of Management and Budget
has determined that this is a significant
regulatory action under Executive Order
12866, as amended. There are no
changes to the information collections
associated with Part 327.
List of Subjects in 20 CFR Part 327
Railroad employees, Railroad
unemployment.
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, the Railroad Retirement
Board amends title 20, chapter II,
subchapter C, part 327 of the Code of
Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 327—AVAILABLE FOR WORK
1. The authority citation for part 327
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 45 U.S.C. 362(i), 362(l).
2. Amend § 327.5 by adding paragraph
(d) to read as follows:
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§ 327.5
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(d) Deemed available for work. During
the period extending from March 1,
2020 until December 31, 2020, a
claimant will be deemed to be available
for work during any period for which he
or she is subject to a state or local order
related to the public health emergency
declared effective March 1, 2020
preventing him or her from reporting to
work.
Dated: March 31, 2020.
By Authority of the Board.
Stephanie Hillyard,
Secretary to the Board.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
18 CFR Part 375
[Docket No. RM20-13-000; Order No. 870]
Delegation of Authority
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission is revising its regulations to delegate
authority to the Director of the Office of Energy Policy and
Innovation, or the Director's designee, to take appropriate action on
motions for extension of time to file, or requests or petitions for
waiver of the requirements of, FERC Form No. 552 (Annual Report of
Natural Gas Transactions) and FERC-730 (Report of Transmission
Investment Activity).
DATES: This rule is effective April 7, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kaleb Lockwood, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202)
502-8255, [email protected]
Eric Primosch, Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202)
502-6483, [email protected]
Michael Tita, Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202)
502-6448, [email protected]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. By this instant final rule, the Commission is revising its
regulations to delegate further authority to its staff to take action,
as provided below, effective on the date of publication of this final
rule in the Federal Register.
I. Background
2. On March 13, 2020, the President issued a proclamation declaring
a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-
19). Entities regulated by the Commission have had to take
unprecedented actions in response to the emergency conditions,
including directing staff to work remotely for an extended period,
which may disrupt, complicate, or otherwise change their normal course
of business operations. Regulated entities and the public have since
filed motions and other requests for Commission action to relieve
regulatory burdens so that they may focus on continuity of operations
and ensuring reliable operations of their systems during this emergency
period. This has prompted the Commission to review its procedural
regulations to ensure that the Commission's work is performed in an
efficient manner.
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II. Discussion
3. On September 19, 2019, the Chairman of the Commission
transferred certain functions performed by the Office of Enforcement's
Division of Energy Market Oversight, including the administration of
FERC Form No. 552 and FERC-730, to the Office of Energy Policy and
Innovation. This final rule amends 18 CFR 375.315 to delegate authority
to the Director of the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, or the
Director's designee, to take appropriate action on motions for
extension of time to file, or requests or petitions for waiver of the
requirements of, FERC Form No. 552 (Annual Report of Natural Gas
Transactions) and FERC-730 (Report of Transmission Investment
Activity). This authority was previously delegated to the Director of
the Office of Enforcement.\1\ Given this change, the Commission
concludes it is reasonable to now delegate this authority to the
Director of the Office of Energy Policy and Innovation. Further, in
light of the emergency conditions related to COVID-19, this delegation
of authority will allow for more efficient processing of and action on
motions for extension of time to file, or requests or petitions for
waiver related to FERC Form No. 552 and FERC-730. These delegations
apply to uncontested matters.
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4. Correspondingly, this instant final rule removes the authority
previously delegated to the Commission's Office of Enforcement to grant
motions for extension of time or waiver of FERC Form No. 552 and FERC-
730. Now that such authority is delegated to the Director of the
Commission's Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, it is appropriate
to delete that authority from the authority delegated to the Director
of the Office of Enforcement.
III. Information Collection Statement
5. OMB's regulations require approval of certain information
collection requirements imposed by agency rules.\2\ This final rule,
however, results in no new, additional, or different public reporting
burden. This final rule does not require public utilities or natural
gas companies to file new, additional, or different information, and it
does not change the frequency with which they must file information.
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IV. Environmental Analysis
6. The Commission is required to prepare an Environmental
Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for any action that may
have a significant adverse effect on the human environment.\3\ Issuance
of this final rule does not represent a major federal action having a
significant adverse effect on the human environment under the
Commission's regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969. Part 380 of the Commission's regulations lists exemptions
to the requirement to draft an Environmental Analysis or Environmental
Impact Statement. Included is an exemption for rules that are
clarifying, corrective, or procedural or that do not substantially
change the effect of the regulations being amended.\4\ This final rule
is exempt under that provision.
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\3\ Regulations Implementing the National Environmental Policy
Act, Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897 (Dec. 17, 1987), FERC Stats. & Regs.
Preambles 1986-1990 ] 30,783 (1987).
\4\ 18 CFR 380.4(a)(2)(ii).
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V. Regulatory Flexibility Act
7. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) \5\ generally
requires a description and analysis of final rules that will have
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
This final rule changes the Commission's delegations of authority to
take certain actions and does not create any additional requirements
for filers. The Commission thus certifies that it will not have a
significant economic impact upon participants in Commission
proceedings. An analysis under the RFA is therefore not required
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\5\ 5 U.S.C. 601-12.
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VI. Document Availability
8. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (https://www.ferc.gov). At
this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's
Public Reference Room due to the proclamation declaring a National
Emergency concerning COVID-19.
9. From the Commission's Home Page on the internet, this
information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is
available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing,
printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type
the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in
the docket number field.
10. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the Commission's
website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-
502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
[email protected], or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502-
8371, TTY (202) 502-8659. Email the Public Reference Room at
[email protected].
VII. Effective Date
11. The Commission is issuing this rule as an instant final rule
without a period for public comment. Public notice of this action,
otherwise required by 5 U.S.C. 553(b), is impracticable because of the
immediate need to efficiently process and act on waiver and extension
requests made in response to the emergency conditions created by COVID-
19. The Commission's requirement to protect the public interest creates
an immediate need for this action.
12. These regulations are effective April 7, 2020.
List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 375
Authority delegations
By the Commission.
Issued: April 2, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends part 375,
chapter I, title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:
PART 375--THE COMMISSION
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1. The authority citation for part 375 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551-557; 15 U.S.C. 717-717w, 3301-3432; 16
U.S.C. 791-825r, 2601-2645; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352.
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2. In Sec. 375.311, paragraphs (r) and (s) are revised to read as
follows:
Sec. 375.311 Delegations to the Director of the Office of
Enforcement.
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(r) Deny or grant, in whole or in part, motions for extension of
time to file, or requests for waiver of the requirements of the
following forms, data collections, and reports: Annual Reports (Form
Nos. 1, 1-F, 2, 2-A, and 6); Quarterly Reports (Form Nos. 3-Q and 6-Q);
Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies (Form No. 60); Narrative
Description of Service Company Functions (FERC-61); and Electric
Quarterly Reports, as well as, where required, the electronic filing of
such information (Sec. 385.2011 of this chapter, Procedures for filing
on electronic media, paragraphs (a)(6), (c), and (e)).
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(s) Provide notification if a submitted Annual Report (Form Nos. 1,
1-F, 2, 2-A, and 6), Quarterly Report (Form Nos. 3-Q and 6-Q), Annual
Report of Centralized Service Companies (Form No. 60), Narrative
Description of Service Company Functions (FERC-61), or Electric
Quarterly Report fails to comply with applicable statutory
requirements, and with all applicable Commission rules, regulations,
and orders for which a waiver has not been granted, or, when
appropriate, notify a party that a submission is acceptable.
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3. In Sec. 375.315, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 375.315 Delegations to the Director of the Office of Energy
Policy and Innovation.
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(a) Take appropriate action on:
(1) Any notice of intervention or motion to intervene, filed in an
uncontested proceeding processed by the Office of Energy Policy and
Innovation;
(2) Applications or motions for extensions of time to file required
filings, reports, data and information and to perform other acts
required at or within a specific time by any rule, regulation, license,
permit, certificate, or order by the Commission, including applications
or motions for extensions of time to file the Annual Report of Natural
Gas Transactions (FERC Form No. 552) and the Report of Transmission
Investment Activity (FERC-730); and
(3) Requests or petitions for waiver of the requirements of the
Annual Report of Natural Gas Transactions (FERC Form No. 552) and the
Report of Transmission Investment Activity (FERC-730).
(4) Notification to a party if a submitted Annual Report of Natural
Gas Transactions (FERC Form No. 552) or Report of Transmission
Investment Activity (FERC-730) fails to comply with applicable
statutory requirements, and with all applicable Commission rules,
regulations, and orders for which a waiver has not been granted, or,
when appropriate notify a party that a submission is acceptable.
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