Department of Energy June 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In separate applications, BP Energy Company (BP Energy) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico and from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise Subpart H to Part 35 of Title 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations governing market-based rates for public utilities pursuant to the Federal Power Act (FPA). The Commission is proposing to codify and, in certain respects, revise its current standards for market-based rates for sales of electric energy, capacity, and ancillary services. The Commission is proposing to retain several of the core elements of its current standards for granting market-based rates. However, we propose certain revisions to these standards and seek comment on other issues. The Commission also proposes to streamline certain aspects of its filing requirements to reduce the administrative burdens on applicants, customers and the Commission.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing amendments to its regulations adopted in Order Nos. 888 and 889, and to the pro forma open access transmission tariff, to ensure that transmission services are provided on a basis that is just, reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential.

The EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed three-year extension to the following Petroleum Supply Forms: