Subject: Electronic Filing of Documents; Notice of New Release
[Federal Register: December 12, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 239)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RM00-12-000]
Electronic Filing of Documents; Notice of New Release and
Additional Qualified Documents for Electronic Filing
December 6, 2002.
1. Take notice that on Saturday, December 7, 2002, the Commission
will upgrade its electronic filing system to Release 4.0 and begin
accepting additional types of documents for filing via the Internet in
lieu of paper copies. Release 4.0 also contains several notable system
enhancements.
2. New Qualified Documents in Release 4.0: Order No. 619,\1\
authorized the Secretary of the Commission to issue and amend a list of
qualified documents that, at the filer's option, may be submitted via
the Internet without also filing paper copies.\2\ In Release 4.0 of the
electronic filing system, the following additional documents are
``qualified documents'' for the purposes of electronic filing:
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\1\ III FERC Stats. & Regs., Regulations Preambles ]
31,107.
\2\ 18 CFR 385.2003(c)(2), 65 FR 57088.
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a. General Filings in Docketed Proceedings:
i. Briefs.
ii. Interlocutory Appeals: Motions and Answer/Responses.
iii. Request for Change in Service List
iv. Withdrawal of Application.
b. Filings Specific to the Electric Industry:
i. Accounting Filing or Request.
ii. Annual Charges Report.
iii. Complaint.
iv. Qualifying Facility Notice of Self-Certification.
v. Qualifying Facility Notice of Self-Recertification.
c. Filings Specific to the Natural Gas Industry:
i. Accounting Filing or Request.
ii. Complaint.
iii. Peak Day Capacity Report.
iv. Semi-Annual Storage Report Under part 157.
v. Semi-Annual Storage Report Under part 284.
d. Filings Specific to the Oil Pipeline Industry:
i. Accounting Filing or Request.
ii. Complaint.
e. Filings Specific to Hydropower projects:
i. Annual Conveyance Report.
ii. Annual Generation Report.
iii. Complaint.
iv. Progress Report.
3. Attachment A to this notice contains a complete list of all
qualified documents and a description of each filing type.
4. Qualified documents may be combined and submitted in the same
document. For example, a motion to intervene may also include comments
and/or a protest in the same document and be eligible for filing via
the Internet.
5. Non-qualified documents may not be included in an electronic
submission with other qualified documents. For example, an Electric
Rate Compliance Filing may not be electronically filed together with or
under the filing type ``Compliance Electric Refund Report''.
6. Release 4.0 Enhancements: Release 4.0 of the Electronic Filing
System contains the following enhancements:
f. Multiple file submission: Filers may now select and submit up to
five unzipped files with a maximum file size of 10 Mb per file. The
files may also be submitted in .zip file format, provided that the
total number of unzipped files does not exceed five files. The File
Upload screen allows the filer to select, review, and attach up to five
files per submission. The screens also provides for deleting and
replacing files, as well as ordering them in the proper sequence for
filing.
For multiple file submissions, the first (text) file should include
a list of the additional files to be submitted with a brief description
of the contents of each file.
g. Filings Requiring a New Docket or Subdocket Number(s): Certain
of the new ``qualified documents'' for e-filing require a new docket
number. The filer will not see the Docket Entry screen for these
filings. The FERC Dockets Staff will assign the new docket number and
initiate a service list. The new docket number will appear in the
Notice of Acceptance e-mail that is sent to the filer after Dockets
reviews the submission. As with previous releases, the Dockets staff
will assign a new subdocket number to your submission if one is
required.
h. Additional file formats: The multiple file submission feature
will
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enable filers to include one or more attachments to the Microsoft Word
(.doc), Corel WordPerfect (.wpd), Adobe Portable Document Format
(.pdf), ASCII (.txt), or Rich Text Format (.rtf) text file, in one or
more of the following formats:
i. Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlb).
ii. Lotus (.wk1, .wk3, .wk4).
iii. Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt, .pps).
iv. Zipped files, provided that the total number of unzipped files
does not exceed five files and each unzipped file does not exceed 5 Mb
(.zip).
v. Graphic Interchange Format (.gif).
vi. Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpg).
vii. Moving Picture Experts Group (.mpg).
i. Filing Type Selection: The menu for selecting the filing type
has been revised and is arranged according to filings common to all
program areas and those that are specific to the electric, natural gas,
oil, or hydropower programs.
7. We are revising the User Guide to reflect the additions to the
qualified documents list. The guide contains the instructions for
electronic submission and provides more detail on the system
enhancements. The User Guide is accessible via the eFiling link at
www.ferc.gov.
8. If you have questions about this notice or the new release for
electronic filing, please contact Brooks Carter at (202) 502-8145or by
e-mail at brooks.carter@ferc.gov.
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
Attachment A--Complete List of Qualified Documents for Electronic
Filing (Effective December 4, 2002)
For multiple file submissions, the first (text) file should include
a list of the additional files to be submitted with a brief description
of the contents of each file. There is a maximum of five unzipped files
per submission.
1. Filings Common to Docketed Proceedings in All or Most Program
Areas:
Answer/Response to a Pleading/Motion: An answer (18 CFR 385.213)
may be made to any pleading (18 CFR 385.202) except a protest, answer,
motion for oral argument, or request for rehearing. Select Response to
Complaint if you are responding to a complaint or show cause order.
Briefs/Statement of Position: Any brief filed before (Rule 706) or
after (Rule 711) an initial decision (18 CFR 385.706 and 385.711).
Comment on Filing: Comments on Filing is a document filed in
response to a FERC public notice or order in a specific FERC docketed
proceeding (any docket prefix except RM). It may include a protest.
This filing type does not add contact names to the service list. You
must select Motion/Notice of Intervention (or Motion to Intervene Out-
of-Time) to be included on the service list for a docket. Comment on
Filing includes:
a. Comments on applications and other filings.
b. Comments on technical conferences
c. Comments filed in connection with environmental documents
(Notices, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact
Statements) (18 CFR 380.10(a))
d. Protests \3\ and responses to certain protests \4\.
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\3\ 18 CFR 385.211 and 18 CFR 343.3 (see also 18 CFR 4.5, 4.13,
4.23, 35.8(a), 154,210(a), 157.10, and 157.205(e)).
\4\ 18 CFR 343.3(b).
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e. Reply comments.
f. Mandatory and recommended terms and conditions or prescriptions
on a hydropower application for exemption or license.
Interlocutory Appeal--Motion: Motions to the presiding officer in a
proceeding to permit appeal of a ruling by the presiding officer (18
CFR 385.715(b)) or an appeal of a presiding officer's denial of a
motion to permit appeal (18 CFR 385.715(c)).
Interlocutory Appeal--Response: Responses to a Motion to Permit
Interlocutory Appeal (18 CFR 385.213(a)(2) and (a)(3).
Motion to Compel Production: A motion to compel production is a
petition or request for an order directing another party in a
proceeding to produce documents and records in discovery (18 CFR
385.410(b)).
Motion to Intervene Out of Time: Motion to intervene out of time is
a pleading filed with the Commission by a party requesting permission
for intervenor status after the deadline for filing has passed (18 CFR
385.214(b)(3)).
Motion/Notice of Intervention: Motion/notice of intervention is a
pleading filed with the Commission by a party requesting intervenor
status (legal basis to participate in proceeding). The motion or notice
may also include comments, a protest, or other pleading.\5\
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\5\ 18 CFR 385.214, 385.1306 (See also 18 CFR 35.8(a),
154.210(a) and (b), 157.210, 157.106, 343.2(a), and 380.10).
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Objection to Motion to Compel Production: An objection to a motion
to compel production is a pleading by the respondent named in a motion
to compel production stating the basis for objection to producing the
requested documents and records (18 CFR 385.410).
Procedural Motion: A procedural motion is a pleading by any party
to a proceeding before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission
concerning the scope, procedures, or schedule established by the
presiding judge or by FERC's rules of procedure (18 CFR 385.212).
Production of Document: This is a transmittal letter advising the
Commission that documents or records have been provided to the
requesting party, or as directed by the presiding officer, in the
discovery phase of a proceeding (18 CFR 385.406).
Request for Change in Service List: A request to make a change to
the service list for specific dockets. The change may be to revise a
contact or information about a contact.
Request for Hearing: A request for hearing is a motion to the
Commission that a matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission be
set for hearing.
Request for Rehearing or Appeal: A request of rehearing or appeal
is a pleading by any party to a proceeding before the Commission
petitioning the Commission to reconsider an order in that proceeding;
includes Motions for Clarification (18 CFR 385.713 and 18 CFR 385.715).
There are statutory deadlines for filing requests for rehearing. Be
advised that the Commission cannot waive these deadlines.
Response to Complaint: Any respondent to a complaint or order to
show cause must make an answer, unless the Commission directs otherwise
(18 CFR 385.206(f) and 385.213(a)).
Rulemaking Comment: Rulemaking comment is a document filed in
response to a Notice of Inquiry or Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued
by the Commission (RM docket prefix only; 18 CFR 385.1903 and 18 CFR
380.10(b)).
Settlement Comment: Settlement comment is a document prepared by
any party to a proceeding before the Commission that sets forth the
views and position of the party on a proposed agreement or settlement
to resolve any of the issues in dispute (18 CFR 385.602(f)).
Withdrawal of Application: A request to withdraw an application or
other pleading previously filed with the Commission.
Withdrawal of Intervention: Withdrawal of intervention is a request
by a party to a proceeding (one who has been granted intervenor status)
to withdraw from that proceeding (18 CFR 385.216).
2. Filings Specific to Electric Program Area:
Accounting Filing or Request: Any request for approval of
accounting
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procedures or a filing related to accounting issues.
Annual Charges Report: FERC Reporting Requirement No. 582: The
report due annually by April 30 that must be filed by a public utility,
as defined in Sec. 382.102(b), on transmission of electric energy in
interstate commerce, for the purpose of computing annual charges (18
CFR 382.201(c)).
Complaint: Any complaint under Rule 206 that does not include
privileged (non-public) information (18 CFR 385.206). Answers to
complaints should also be filed under this category within 20 days of
date the complaint is filed (18 CFR 385.206(f).
Electric Quarterly Report: The Electric Quarterly Report is filed
by all jurisdictional utilities, listing all contracts in effect and
all power sales made during the previous quarter, as required by Order
2001.
Electric Refund Report (Compliance Only): A report of refund of any
increased rates or charges either found by the Commission not to be
justified, or approved for refund by the Commission as part of a
settlement.
Qualifying Facility Notice of Self-Certification: Notice of self
certification as a qualifying facility filed by a small power
production facility or cogeneration facility that meets the
requirements of 18 CFR 292.203 [18 CFR 292.207 and 131.80 (Form 556)].
Qualifying Facility Notice of Self-Recertification: A subsequent
notice of self-recertification as a qualifying facility filed by a
small power production facility or cogeneration facility (18 CFR
292.207).
3. Natural Gas Program Area Filings:
Accounting Filing or Request: Any request for approval of
accounting procedures or a filing related to accounting issues.
Complaint: Any complaint under Rule 206 that does not include
privileged (non-public) information (18 CFR 385.206). Answers to
complaints should also be filed under this category within 20 days of
date the complaint is filed (18 CFR 385.206(f).
Peak Day Capacity Report: A report of available capacity filed by
an interstate pipeline by March 1 each year, showing the estimated peak
day capacity of the pipeline's system, and the estimated storage
capacity and maximum daily delivery capability of storage facilities
and the assignment of that capacity to the various firm services
provided by the pipeline (18 CFR 284.13(d)).
Semi-Annual Storage Report Under part 157: Reports of storage
activity filed by interstate pipelines for facilities under a blanket
certificate or a certificate of public convenience and necessity (18
CFR 157.214; docket number known)
Semi-Annual Storage Report Under part 284: Reports of storage
activity by interstate pipelines (18 CFR 284.13) and intrastate
pipelines (18 CFR 284.126) filed at the end of each complete storage
injection and withdrawal season (no docket number).
4. Oil Pipeline Program Area Filings:
Accounting Filing or Request: Any request for approval of
accounting procedures or a filing related to accounting issues.
Complaint: Any complaint under Rule 206 that does not include
privileged (non-public) information (18 CFR 385.206). Answers to
complaints should also be filed under this category within 20 days of
date the complaint is filed (18 CFR 385.206(f).
5. Hydropower Program Area Filings:
Annual Conveyance Report: A report filed by the licensee of a
hydropower project, if required by its license, of conveyances of
easements or rights-of-way across, or leases of, project lands that
occurred in the previous year (18 CFR 141.15).
Annual Generation Report: A report filed by licensees of hydropower
projects of more than 1.5 megawatts of installed capacity to enable the
Commission to determine annual charges (18 CFR 11.1(c)(4)).
Complaint: Any complaint under Rule 206 that does not include
privileged (non-public) information (18 CFR 385.206). Answers to
complaints should also be filed under this category within 20 days of
date the complaint is filed (18 CFR 385.206(f)).
Progress Report: Progress reports filed by a hydropower project
licensee or preliminary permit holder in accordance with a license or
preliminary permit requirement (file under 000 sub-docket for the
project).
Request for Extension of Time (Hydro: Post-Licensing Only,
Excluding Dam Safety-Related Extension Requests): Requests for
extension of time to comply with filing schedules defined in the terms
and conditions of a license or exemption and (e.g., requests to extend
due dates in license articles and settlement agreements incorporated
into a license) and requests to extend due dates specified in
postlicensing Commission and delegated orders.
Surrender of Exemption: Application filed requesting surrender of a
conduit exemption (18 CFR 4.95) or for a 5MW exemption (18 CFR 4.102).
Surrender of License: Application filed requesting surrender of a
license (18 CFR 6.1).
Surrender of Preliminary Permit: Petition requesting surrender of a
preliminary permit (18 CFR 4.84).
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