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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on its approved information collections, including FERC-725G, which deals with reliability standards for the bulk-power system. These collections focus on maintaining and ensuring the reliability of the electrical grid, such as identifying and correcting system mis-operations, under voltage load shedding, and maintenance of protection systems. The agency aims to gather comments on aspects such as the necessity and utility of the information, how the collection could be improved, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments are due by April 16, 2025, and the procedures for submission are clearly laid out.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the renewal of a current information collection, known as FERC-725D, which involves standards for energy facilities' design and maintenance. They are also transferring two specific standards related to vegetation management and facility ratings (FAC-003-5 and FAC-008-5) to this collection. Comments are due by May 12, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The goal is to improve the reliability of the electric grid and ensure the safety and performance of energy facilities.