eTariff Filing Level Associations

FERC’s eTariff rules allow you to associate an eTariff filing with an earlier eTariff filing.  This article will explain why you might want to associate two filings and how to do this in TariffShark.

When submitting an eTariff filing that relates to, acts upon, or extends an earlier eTariff filing, you associate it with the earlier filing.  Based upon the type of filing you are preparing, you may or may not be required to make an association with an earlier filing.

Normal – A “normal” filing generally initiates a statutory action against an existing eTariff.  As such, an associated filing would not be expected.

New – A “new” filing establishes a new Tariff Id (FERC’s term for what TariffShark calls a Tariff Database).  Filing associations are not expected within this type of filing.

Refiled – Like a “new” filing, a “refiled” filing establishes a new Tariff Id.  Filing associations are not expected within this type of filing.

Compliance – The circumstances surrounding a “compliance” type filing vary greatly.  Sometimes it makes sense to associate a “compliance” filing with an earlier eTariff filing and sometimes it doesn’t.

Amendment – An “amendment” filing proposes changes to an earlier eTariff filing pending before the Commission.  Therefore, “amendment” filings should always be associated with an earlier filing.

Motion – A “motion” filing motions into effect tariff record from an earlier eTariff filing.  Therefore, “motion” filings should always be associated with an earlier filing.

Withdraw – The sole purpose of a “withdraw” type filing is to withdraw an earlier eTariff filing pending before the Commission.  Therefore, “withdraw” filings should always be associated with an earlier filing.

Report – A “report” filing is used to supplement the record of an earlier eTariff filing pending before the Commission.  Therefore, “report” filings should always be associated with an earlier filing.

Cancellation – A “cancellation” filing proposed to cancel an entire Tariff Id (FERC’s term for what TariffShark calls a Tariff Database).  Filing associations are not expected with this type of filing.

In TariffShark, associating a Filing with another one is straightforward.

  1. Use the “Update Filing” command in the SmartBar to open the Update Filing screen for the Draft Filing you are preparing.

  2. Click the ellipsis button next to the Associated Filing field to select an earlier Filing to which an association should be made.
     
  3. Select the Associated Filing by clicking on it in the grid and then click the “Select” button.

If you would like to know more about Filing level associations or if you have any other questions, please comment below or contact TariffShark Support.