1 Overview of Form No. 549D April 12, 2011

2 Shift from Filing to Transparency Getting the data filed is important, but So is getting quality data where it can be accessed by the public quickly on the FERC website

3 Two Approaches Complete the fillable Form No. 549D PDF eXtensible Markup Language (XML) –XML is about structuring data –XML data are easily stored and shared You will eFile your fillable form PDF or XML file

4 Bird’s Eye View Staff reviews filing. If acceptable, can be accessed in eLibrary. If not Staff contacts filer 1-2 weeks after filling deadline Database is accessible on FERC website eFiled fillable Form 549D PDF Or validated XML file/PDF

5 Who should file Section 311 and Hinshaw Pipelines That provided interstate services If you didn’t provide interstate services during the previous quarter, you should still file the fillable Form 549D –Fill out only field numbers 1-18 –Make an affirmative statement in field 5

6 How to file eFiling only- no paper, no Must use FERC’s fillable Form 549D or XML file that validates with XML Schema No look alike Form 549D PDFs

7 When to file Q filing deadline is July 12, 2011 Q September 1, 2011 Thereafter 60 days after the end of the quarter.

8 What happens to your eFiling? Our system checks mandatory fields 1-18 If data are missing or not in proper format, you won’t be able to successfully eFile Staff checks filing for quality of data If there are problems with data, you will here from us via phone or You’ll be asked to make corrections quickly and resubmit filing.

9 Where can I view filing(s) Everything is public. In eLibrary within 24 hours- all submissions are accessible In our database within 1-2 weeks after the filing deadline via the FERC website- most recent filing only

10 Does it pay to file early Yes, staff will have more time to work with you to resolve any problems and questions on –Data to be entered –IT related issues that arise You will have more time to revise any filings and resubmit the data before the filing deadline.

11 This Technical Workshop Ask a question, don’t wait to go back to the office to write it up. We like pictures- use the white board to illustrate your point Ask and follow up in an to We can work with your IT people Fence sitters- you should know by the end of this workshop what method you will use

12 Technical Workshop Goals Most of your questions are answered in the workshop You feel good about where you are in the process You are beginning to panic (can be viewed as a positive) FERC staff are here to support you.

13 The End Webpage filing/forms.asp#549d filing/forms.asp#549d