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OMB Control No:
1902-0248
ICR Reference No:
201311-1902-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201204-1902-005
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-725B
Title:
FERC-725B [RM13-8 Final Rule] Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
01/23/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/09/2013
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection revisions are approved. The terms of the previous clearance remain in effect including the expiration date for this collection, which is June 30, 2015.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2015
Responses
1,501
0
1,501
Time Burden (Hours)
848,730
0
850,680
Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,444
0
5,444
Abstract:
In general, information collection and record retention requirements related to Reliability Standards are not submitted to, or retained for audit by, FERC. Rather they are submitted to, or retained for audit by, NERC or the Compliance Enforcement Authority, as specified in each individual Reliability Standard. In the Final Rule in RM13-8, FERC reduces burden by eliminating requirements. The Commission: • approves the retirement of 34 requirements within 19 Reliability Standards identified by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization. The requirements proposed for retirement either: (1) provide little protection for Bulk-Power System reliability or (2) are redundant with other aspects of the Reliability Standards. • withdraws 41 FERC directives that NERC develop modifications to Reliability Standards. In Order No. 693 and subsequent final rules, the Commission has identified various issues and directed NERC to develop modifications to the Reliability Standards or to take other actions to address those issues. While NERC has addressed many of these directives, over 150 directives remain outstanding. The withdrawal of these 41 FERC directives will enhance the efficiency of the Reliability Standards development process, with little or no impact on Bulk-Power System reliability. Pursuant to Executive Order 13579, the Commission issued a plan to identify regulations that warrant repeal or modification, or strengthening, complementing, or modernizing where necessary or appropriate. In the Plan, the Commission also stated that it voluntarily and routinely reviews its regulations to ensure that they achieve their intended purpose and do not impose undue burdens on regulated entities or unnecessary costs on those entities or their customers. This Final Rule is a part of the Commission's ongoing effort to review its requirements and reduce unnecessary burdens by eliminating requirements that are not necessary to the performance of the Commission's regulatory responsibilities. The Reliability Standard Requirements that are being retired affect many of the entities currently subject to reliability standards. This final rule eliminates information collection requirements, so there are no consequences for not collecting the information.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
18 USC 824o
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 58 1211, Title XII, Subtitle A
Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1902-AE71
Final or interim final rulemaking
78 FR 73424
12/06/2013
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
FERC-725B, Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
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
1,501
1,501
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
848,730
850,680
0
-1,950
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,444
5,444
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act, the Commission approves the retirement of 34 requirements within 19 Reliability Standards identified by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization. The requirements proposed for retirement either: (1) provide little protection for Bulk-Power System reliability or (2) are redundant with other aspects of the Reliability Standards. In addition, the Commission withdraws 41 Commission directives that NERC develop modifications to Reliability Standards. This proposal is part of the Commission's ongoing effort to review its requirements and reduce unnecessary burdens by eliminating requirements that are not necessary to the performance of the Commission's regulatory responsibilities.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,588
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]?
No
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:
Michael Gandolfo 202 502-6817
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:
12/09/2013
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