Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-549D); Comment Request; Extension

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC26-41-000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-549D); Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of information collections and request for comments. SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-549D (OMB Control No. 1902-0253), Quarterly Transportation and Storage Report For Intrastate Natural Gas and Hinshaw Pipelines. DATES: Comments on collections of information are due September 8, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC26-41-000) by one of the following methods: Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred. • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery: ○ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. ○ Hand (including courier) delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at (866) 208-3676 (toll-free). Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov and telephone at (202) 502-6468. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC-549D, Quarterly Transportation and Storage Report for Intrastate Natural Gas and Hinshaw Pipelines. OMB Control No.: 1902-0253 Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-549D information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The reporting requirements under FERC-549D are required to carry out the Commission's policies in accordance with the general authority in Section 1(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA)  1 and Section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA). 2 This collection promotes transparency by making available intrastate and Hinshaw pipeline transactional information. The Commission collects the data on a standardized form with all requirements outlined in 18 CFR 284.126. 1  15 U.S.C.. 717(c). 2  15 U.S.C.. 3371. The FERC-549D collects the following information: • Full legal name and identification number of the shipper receiving service, including whether the pipeline and the shipper are affiliated; • Type of service performed; • The rate charged under each contract; • The primary receipt and delivery points for each contract; • The quantity of natural gas the shipper is entitled to transport, store, or deliver for each transaction; • The duration of the contract, specifying the beginning and (for firm contracts only) ending month and year of current agreement; • Total volumes transported, stored, injected or withdrawn for the shipper; and • Annual revenues received for each shipper, excluding revenues from storage services. Filers submit the Form-549D on a quarterly basis. Type of Respondents: Intrastate natural gas pipelines under NGPA Section 311 authority and Hinshaw pipelines. Estimate of Annual Burden:   3 The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden and cost  4 for FERC-549D as shown in the following table: FERC-549D (Quarterly Transportation and Storage Report for Intrastate Natural Gas and Hinshaw Pipelines). 3  The Commission defines burden as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. 4  The Commission staff estimates that the industry's hourly cost for wages plus benefits is similar to the Commission's $102.00 FY 2026 average hourly cost for wages and benefits. FERC-549D—Quarterly Transportation and Storage Report for Intrastate Natural Gas and Hinshaw Pipelines   Average annual number of respondents Average annual number of responses per respondent Average annual total number of responses Average burden hrs. & Cost ($) per response Total annual burden hours & total annual cost ($) (rounded) Cost per respondent ($)   (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) *(4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) PDF filings 134 2 268 12.5 hrs.; $1,275 3,350 hrs.; $341,700 $2,550 Total 268 3,350 hrs.; $341,700 Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: July 1, 2026. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2026-13698 Filed 7-6-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P