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FERC Energy (18 CFR 35)

Governs the filing and regulation of rates, terms, and conditions for the sale and transmission of electric energy and natural gas in interstate commerce. Applies to public utilities, power marketers, and natural gas companies.

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Rules extracted

1,059

Obligations decomposed

21.2x

Avg obligations per rule

🇺🇸 United States

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Obligations

21.2x

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Regulatory details

Full title: FERC Energy (18 CFR 35)
Regulatory body: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Jurisdiction: 🇺🇸 United States
Document type: regulation
Effective date: October 1, 1977
Industry: Energy & Utilities
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Who this applies to

public utilitiespower marketersindependent power producersnatural gas pipelines

Key requirements

open access transmission tariffs
market-based rate authority
electric reliability standards
rate filing requirements
capacity markets
interconnection standards

Frequently asked questions about FERC 18 CFR 35

What is FERC 18 CFR 35?

Who does FERC 18 CFR 35 apply to?

FERC 18 CFR 35 applies to public utilities, power marketers, independent power producers, natural gas pipelines.

How many obligations does FERC 18 CFR 35 contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed FERC 18 CFR 35 into 1,059 atomic obligations from 50 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of FERC 18 CFR 35?

The key requirements include: open access transmission tariffs, market-based rate authority, electric reliability standards, rate filing requirements, capacity markets, interconnection standards.

How can I assess my FERC 18 CFR 35 compliance?

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Which jurisdiction enforces FERC 18 CFR 35?

FERC 18 CFR 35 is enforced in United States by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

When did FERC 18 CFR 35 come into effect?

FERC 18 CFR 35 became effective on October 1, 1977.

What industry does FERC 18 CFR 35 apply to?

FERC 18 CFR 35 is primarily relevant to the Energy & Utilities industry. AuditDSS covers 116 regulations in this industry sector.

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