FERC Extension of Information Collection for Mandatory Reliability Standards: IRO (FERC-725Z)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of its existing information collection program known as FERC-725Z, which covers Mandatory Reliability Standards related to Interconnection Reliability Operations (IRO). This is a routine administrative extension under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires periodic reauthorization of federally mandated data collection activities. No substantive changes are being made to the reporting requirements under this collection. The IRO reliability standards govern how grid operators must coordinate and communicate during interconnection reliability operations to ensure stable and secure electricity transmission across the bulk power system. A prior 60-day public comment period ended on March 16, 2026, and no comments were received from the public or affected entities during that window. FERC is now proceeding with a standard extension request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue enforcing these reporting obligations. This notice signals no new compliance burden for regulated entities. It is a procedural step ensuring FERC retains legal authority to collect data it already collects under the IRO standards framework.

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