Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
eFiling User Guide

System Limits
• 200 File limit for each security (Public, Privileged, or CEII)
o Zip files may be used
o File type restrictions still apply and cannot contain other zipped files
• 50MB limit per file
• 60 character limit per file name including the period and file extension
• 5:00PM EST is the filing deadline, otherwise the submission will receive next
business day filing date
• Filings on a non-business day will be considered filed on the next business day
• Acceptable File Types can only be filed
Before you begin:
• Ensure the submitter and associated contacts have eRegistered accounts
• Review the Filing Guide and Qualified Documents List
• Know the location of the files and their security
• Make sure the document does not contain tracked changes / redline markings
• All material must be included – No hyperlinks to other material outside the filing
Step 1: Login
• Go to FERC Online to access eFiling
• Input your credentials and login
Step 2: Filing Type
• Make a selection in each of the columns for your submission
o Reference the Filing Guide and Qualified Documents List if necessary
o Filings such as Interventions need the correct menu selections in order for
contacts to be added to the Service List
• Click Next
Step 3: Select Docket
• Enter the Root Docket of your filing e.g. ER09-111 or P-2545
o Entering the sub-docket is not necessary
o Certain filings will have a new docket number and skip this step entirely
• Select the applicable dockets for your submission
o Quick Entry can be used to select a large number of dockets at one time
o A list of the selected dockets will be generated
o Click the blue plus sign next to the applicable docket
• Click Next

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Step 4: File Upload
• Click Choose File and locate a file that will be part of your submission
o There are three security tabs (Public, Privileged, or CEII) where you can
upload your files
o Public is the default tab for uploads; please upload Public files first
o Selecting a tab will allow for files to be uploaded to it
o There must be at least one public file
o Protected material will be uploaded as Privileged
o The Description is optional and only serves as a reference to you
• Click Upload
o The file will appear under the selected security tab once uploaded
o Files can be re-ordered, their security edited, or removed once uploaded.
o A tally of total files under each security designation is provided for
reference.
o Large Format should be selected for documents larger than 11”x17”
• Click Next once all files have been uploaded
o The filing time is established after you have uploaded the last file.
o Subsequent steps do not affect the filing time unless another file is uploaded
at which point the time will be updated.
Step 5: Specify Filing Parties
• Enter the name of the filing party
o This is the party the filing pertains to, not the law firm
• Select the filing party
o Multiple filing parties can be selected
o A list of the selections will be generated
• Click Next once all parties have been selected
• Select As an Individual radio button if filing for yourself
Step 6: Specify the Person to Whom Communications Should be Addressed
• Enter the email address for the party
o All email accounts must be eRegistered
o Each party must have a signer
o Multiple Signers and Other Contacts can be added for each party
o Signers and Other Contacts will be added to the Service List where
applicable
• Click Next once all Signers and Other Contacts have been added

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Step 7: Submission Description
• Enter a description that best describes the filing
o A generic description is created based on the menu-selections in Step 1.
o Fully describe the filing – Note comments, protests, or other motions
o Testimony should include the type and person testifying
o Rehearing requests should include the date of the Commission or Letter
Order that is subject to the request
• Click Next
Step 8: Summary & Submission
• All information regarding the submission can be reviewed on this screen
• Click Submit once you have reviewed and verified all information as correct
Confirmation of Receipt Email
• A receipt email is sent to the eRegistered account of the submitter
• Confirmation includes a link to information about the filing
• This email can be forwarded to those contacts that have an email address on the
Service List
• If you do not receive a receipt email, contact FERC Online Support (Info Below)
• This email serves as proof that FERC has received your filing. The date/time of
filing will not change regardless of when the filing is accepted
• This email does not constitute official acceptance of the filing
Acceptance / Rejection Email
• FERC reviews each filing prior to acceptance or rejection
• Some filings require a more detailed Program Office review, which may take up to a
business day depending on workload.
• The acceptance email will reflect new dockets or sub-dockets assigned.
Help Resources
• FERC Online Support
o FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
o 1-866-208-3676 (toll-free)
• Acceptable File Types
• Filing Guide and Qualified Documents List
• eFiling FAQ
• Submission Guidelines
• Requirements Related to Filings & Comments

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