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OMB Control No:
1902-0096
ICR Reference No:
201004-1902-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200907-1902-006
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-516
Title:
FERC-516, (Final Rule in RM05-5-017) 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:
06/09/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/22/2010
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested that the agency expand further on summaries and responses to public comment in the supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
Responses
4,336
0
4,330
Time Burden (Hours)
459,525
0
459,489
Cost Burden (Dollars)
13,320
0
0
Abstract:
The final rule in RM05-5-017 affects both FERC-516 and FERC-717, with one-time information collections. FERC is amending 18 CFR 38.2 to incorporate by reference business practice standards [
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:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1902-AD82
Final or interim final rulemaking
75 FR 20901
04/22/2010
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings
FERC-516, Final Rule in RM05-5-017 (one-time filing)
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
4,336
4,330
0
6
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
459,525
459,489
0
36
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
13,320
0
0
13,320
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The FERC-717 and FERC-516 information collection requirements (Phase I M&V standards) of this final rule (in RM05-5-017) will only be applicable to the 6 RTOs/ISOs. The one-time increase in the burden estimate includes the time: to review and implement the standards, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the information and make a tariff filing with the Commission. The NAESB standards were voluntary, until FERC approved them and incorporated them by reference into 18CFR.
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]?
No
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:
Gary Cohen 202 502-8321 gary.cohen@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:
04/22/2010
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