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OMB Control No:
1902-0244
ICR Reference No:
201804-1902-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201801-1902-006
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-725A
Title:
FERC-725A (Final Rule in RM16-22-000), Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System
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:
08/10/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/25/2018
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2021
Responses
2,566
0
2,566
Time Burden (Hours)
1,469,721
0
1,582,705
Cost Burden (Dollars)
126,725
0
126,725
Abstract:
The Final Rule in RM16-22 retires the currently-effective Reliability Standard PRC-001-1.1(ii) System Protection Coordination) is being retired and all associated burden and cost will be removed. FERC-725Y (rather than FERC-725A) will cover the burden required by PER-006-1. FERC-725A, in general. On August 8, 2005, The Electricity Modernization Act of 2005, which is Title XII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), was enacted into law. EPAct 2005 added a new section 215 to the FPA, which requires a Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to develop mandatory and enforceable Reliability Standards, which are subject to Commission review and approval. Once approved the Reliability Standards may be enforced by the ERO, subject to Commission oversight. On March 16, 2007, in Order No. 693, pursuant to section 215(d) of the FPA, the Commission approved 83 of 107 proposed Reliability Standards, six of the eight proposed regional differences, and the NERC Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards (NERC Glossary), Numerous changes have been made to FERC-725A and to Reliability Standards during the intervening period.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 58 1211
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:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
82 FR 55535
11/22/2017
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 27505
06/13/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
(RM15-16 Final Rule) Rel. Stds. TOP-001-3, TOP-002-4, & TOP-003-3
FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for Bulk-Power System
Reliability Standard FAC-003-2 (RM12-4) ONE-TIME burden
Reliability Standard FAC-013-2 (Order, RD11-3, ONE-TIME)
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
2,566
2,566
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,469,721
1,582,705
0
-112,984
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
126,725
126,725
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:
This Final Rule in Docket RM16-22 has a decrease in burden for FERC-725A due to retirement of the PRC-001-1.1(ii) Reliability Standard. The Commission approved the retirement of currently-effective Reliability Standard PRC 001 1.1(ii) (System Protection Coordination) (currently covered by FERC-725A).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$5,723
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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:
Syed Ahmad 202 502-8718
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:
06/25/2018
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