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OMB Control No:
1902-0096
ICR Reference No:
200907-1902-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200903-1902-001
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-516
Title:
Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
01/20/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/28/2009
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, the agency has offered to provide further explanation as to the specific measures that relate to policy changes and cause changes in burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2013
07/31/2012
07/31/2012
Responses
4,330
0
4,330
Time Burden (Hours)
459,489
0
457,749
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In PL09-4-000, the Commission provides guidance concerning the development of a smart grid for the nations electric transmission system. The Policy Statement focuses on the development of key standards to achieve interoperability and functionality of smart grid systems and devices. Within the Policy Statement, the Commission is also adopting an Interim Rate Policy for rate recovery whose provisions are the subject of this submission, to be used for the period until interoperability standards are adopted by the Commission, which will encourage investment in smart grid systems.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 140 1301, 1305
Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act
US Code:
16 USC 824(d)
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 1301, 1305 Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1902-AD82
Final or interim final rulemaking
74 FR 37098
07/27/2009
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
4,330
4,330
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
459,489
457,749
1,740
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The Commission is issuing this Policy Statement and more specifically, the Interim Rate Policy to encourage the near-term deployment of smart grid systems capable of addressing upcoming challenges to the operation of the bulk-power system. Requiring the information specified in the Interim Rate Policy will encourage this near-term deployment while appropriately protecting customers from stranded costs and the electric system from potential cybersecurity threats.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,814,193
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Elizabeth Arnold 202 502-8818 elizabeth.arnold@ferc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
07/28/2009
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