# Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-574) Comment Request; Extension
**AGENCY:**
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
**ACTION:**
Notice of information collection 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-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption). There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements.
**DATES:**
Comments on the collection of information are due February 17, 2026.
**ADDRESSES:**
Please submit comments via email to *[email protected].* You must specify the docket No. (IC26-3-000) and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-574) in your email. If you are 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 to:* Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
*Docket:* To view comments and issuances in this docket, please visit *https://elibrary. ferc.gov/eLibrary/search.*
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Kayla Williams may be reached by email at *[email protected],* or by telephone at (202) 502-6468.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
*Title:* FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption)
*OMB Control No.:* 1902-0116
*Type of Request:* Three-year extension of the information collection FERC-574 with no changes to the current reporting requirements.
*Abstract:* The Commission uses the information collected under the requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of Sections 1(c), 4, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Natural gas pipeline companies apply for an exemption under the provisions of section 1(c). If the Commission grants an exemption, the natural gas pipeline company is not required to file certificate applications, rate schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the Commission.
The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) they receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed by pipeline companies for an exemption.
*Type of Respondents:* Jurisdictional Pipeline companies.
*Estimate of Annual Burden:*[^1] The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden and cost [^2] for the information collection as:
[^1] “Burden” is 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. See 5 CFR 1320 for additional information on the definition of information collection burden.
[^2] Commission staff estimates that the industry's skill set and cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-574 are approximately the same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2025 average salary plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $214,093/year (or $103/hour).
| Number of | Number of | Total number of responses | Average burden hours & | Total annual burden hours & | Cost per |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) | (1) * (2) = (3) | (4) | (3) * (4) = (5) | (5) ÷ (1) = (6) |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 60 hours; $6,180 | 120 hours; $12,360 | $6,180 |
*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: December 12, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.