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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-20-288460
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-Q
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20200930
FILED AS OF DATE:		20201109
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20201109
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20201109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRSTENERGY CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001031296
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				341843785
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-Q
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-21011
		FILM NUMBER:		201296024

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		76 SOUTH MAIN ST
		CITY:			AKRON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44308-1890
		BUSINESS PHONE:		330-761-7837

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		76 SOUTH MAIN ST
		CITY:			AKRON
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44308-1890
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-25</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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OF LATE FILING </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">COMMISSION FILE NUMBER <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-21011</FONT> </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;10-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;11-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;10-Q</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;10-D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;N-CEN&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;N-CSR</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">For&nbsp;Period&nbsp;Ended: <B>September 30, 2020</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">For&nbsp;the&nbsp;Transition&nbsp;Period&nbsp;Ended:
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Read Instruction (on back page) Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type.</I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.</B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
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<P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PART I &#151; REGISTRANT
INFORMATION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FirstEnergy Corp. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Full Name of Registrant </B></P>
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Applicable </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>76 South Main Street </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Akron, Ohio 44308 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>City,
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-25(b),</FONT> the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate) </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K,</FONT> Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">11-K,</FONT> Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CEN</FONT> or Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR,</FONT> or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the
fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> or subject distribution report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-D,</FONT>
or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PART III &#151; NARRATIVE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">State below in reasonable detail why Forms <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F,</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">11-K,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-D,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CEN,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">N-CSR,</FONT> or the transition
report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">FirstEnergy Corp. (the &#147;Company&#148;) has determined that it is
unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> for the quarter ended September&nbsp;30, 2020 (the &#147;Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q&#148;)</FONT> within the prescribed time period without
unreasonable effort and expense due to the circumstances described below. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As previously disclosed, on July&nbsp;21, 2020, a complaint and supporting
affidavit containing federal criminal allegations were unsealed against the now former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and other individuals and entities allegedly affiliated with Mr.&nbsp;Householder. Also, on July&nbsp;21, 2020, and in
connection with the investigation, the Company received subpoenas for records from the U.S. Attorney&#146;s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. The Company was not aware of the criminal allegations, affidavit or subpoenas before July&nbsp;21,
2020. In addition, on August&nbsp;10, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission, through its Division of Enforcement, issued an order directing an investigation of possible securities laws violations by the Company, and on September&nbsp;1, 2020,
issued subpoenas to the Company and certain of its officers. The Company is cooperating in these investigations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During the course of the Company&#146;s
internal investigation related to the ongoing government investigations, the existence of which was previously disclosed in the Company&#146;s Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> for the period ended June&nbsp;30, 2020, the Independent
Review Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the &#147;Committee&#148;) determined that three executives, including the Company&#146;s Chief Executive Officer, violated certain Company policies and its code of conduct and should be
terminated. The terminations were effective October&nbsp;29, 2020. Following the Committee&#146;s determination regarding these violations of certain Company policies and its code of conduct, the Company is
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-evaluating</FONT> its controls framework, which could include identifying one or more material weaknesses. Further, the internal investigation remains ongoing. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the ongoing government investigations, the Company&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-evaluation</FONT> of its controls framework,
which could include identifying one or more material weaknesses, the Company requires additional time to complete its quarterly review and closing procedures and to provide appropriate disclosure in the Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q.</FONT> While no assurance can be given, the Company intends to file the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date, in accordance
with Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-25.</FONT> </P>
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forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 based on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements include declarations regarding management&#146;s intents, beliefs and current expectations. These statements typically contain, but are not limited to, the terms
&#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; &#147;target,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;plan&#148; and similar words.
Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, which may include the following: the results of our ongoing internal investigation and evaluation of our controls framework, the timing of the filing and disclosure to be
contained in our Form 10-Q, the extent and duration of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">COVID-19</FONT> and the impacts to our business, operations and financial condition resulting from the outbreak of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">COVID-19</FONT> including, but not limited to, disruption of businesses in our territories, volatile capital and credit markets, legislative and regulatory actions, the effectiveness of our pandemic and business
continuity plans, the precautionary measures we are taking on behalf of our customers, contractors and employees, our customers&#146; ability to make their utility payment and the potential for supply-chain disruptions; the risks and uncertainties
associated with government investigations regarding Ohio House Bill 6 and related matters, including potential adverse impacts on federal or state regulatory matters; the risks and uncertainties associated with litigation, arbitration, mediation and
similar proceedings; legislative and regulatory developments, including, but not limited to, matters related to rates, compliance and enforcement activity; mitigating exposure for remedial activities associated with retired and formerly owned
electric generation assets, including, but not limited to, risks associated with the decommissioning of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">TMI-2;</FONT> the ability to accomplish or realize anticipated benefits from strategic and financial goals,
including, but not limited to, executing our transmission and distribution investment plans, controlling costs, improving our credit metrics, strengthening our balance sheet and growing earnings; economic and weather conditions affecting future
operating results, such as a recession, significant weather events and other natural disasters, and associated regulatory events or actions in response to such conditions; changes in assumptions regarding economic conditions within our territories,
the reliability of our transmission and distribution system, or the availability of capital or other resources supporting identified transmission and distribution investment opportunities; changes in customers&#146; demand for power, including, but
not limited to, the impact of climate change or energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes in national and regional economic conditions affecting us and/or our major industrial and commercial customers or others with which we do
business; the risks associated with cyber-attacks and other disruptions to our information technology system, which may compromise our operations, and data security breaches of sensitive data, intellectual property and proprietary or personally
identifiable information; the ability to comply with applicable reliability standards and energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes to environmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to climate
change; changing market conditions affecting the measurement of certain liabilities and the value of assets held in our pension trusts and other trust funds, or causing us to make contributions sooner, or in amounts that are larger, than currently
anticipated; labor disruptions by our unionized workforce; changes to significant accounting policies; any changes in tax laws or regulations, or adverse tax audit results or rulings; the ability to access the public securities and other capital and
credit markets in accordance with our financial plans, the cost of such capital and overall condition of the capital and credit markets affecting us, including the increasing number of financial institutions evaluating the impact of climate change
on their investment decisions; actions that may be taken by credit rating agencies that could negatively affect either our access to or terms of financing or our financial condition and liquidity; and the risks and other factors discussed from time
to time in our SEC filings. The Company expressly disclaims any current intention to update or revise, except as required by law, any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="9">Have all other periodic reports required under Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section&nbsp;30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify report(s).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;No</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FirstEnergy Corp. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name
of Registrant as Specified in Charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date: November&nbsp;9, 2020</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Jason J. Lisowski</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jason J. Lisowski</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vice President, Controller
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The name and title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the
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