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OMB Control No:
1902-0244
ICR Reference No:
202203-1902-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202107-1902-012
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-725A
Title:
FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System (Final Rule in Docket No.RM20-16-000)
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:
11/15/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/03/2022
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved through the existing expiration date for the OMB Control No. affected by RM20-16-000. As terms of clearance, OMB reminds the Commission to review and confirm the burden estimates for revised collections to ensure accuracy and continuity with previous approvals.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2024
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2024
Responses
3,789
0
3,420
Time Burden (Hours)
1,474,398
0
1,456,686
Cost Burden (Dollars)
156,953
0
156,953
Abstract:
This is a Final Rule in Docket No. RM20-16-000 (RIN 1902-AF84). Due to ROCIS restrictions the information on the NOPR is provided below in the 60 day notice metadata fields and information on the Final Rule is provided in the 30 day notice metadata fields. On December 16, 2021 the Commission issued the final rule RM20-16-000 (Managing Transmission Line Ratings). The portions of the final rule that pertain to FERC-725A affect the estimated burdens ― but not the Requirements themselves ― for Requirements 2, 3, and 6 of Reliability Standard FAC-008-05 (Facility Ratings) developed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and most recently revised by Letter Order issued on April 7, 2021 in Docket No. RD21-4-000. Reliability Standard FAC-008-5 sets forth requirements to ensure that transmission line ratings used in operations are determined on a technically sound basis. The final rule clarifies that transmission owners, not transmission providers, are responsible for calculating transmission line ratings. This responsibility is codified in the NERC Reliability Standards, as well as in foundational documents for RTOs and ISOs. Nothing in the final rule changes that responsibility. The final rule will result in increased, one-time information collection burdens by requiring: (1) review and update of facility ratings methodology under Requirements 2 and 3 of Reliability Standard FAC-008-5; and (2) determination of facility ratings consistent with the updated methodology in accordance with Requirement 6 of Reliability Standard FAC-008-5.
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:
86 FR 6420
01/21/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 2244
01/13/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Rel. Stds. TOP-001-4, TOP-002-4, & TOP-003-3
(RD21-4)FAC-008-5
Determine facility ratings consistent with methodology, requirement R6 (burden in year 1 and ongoing)
FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for Bulk-Power System
Reliability Standard FAC-003-2
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
3,789
3,420
0
369
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,474,398
1,456,686
0
17,712
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
156,953
156,953
0
0
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:
There is an increase of burden due to the Final Rule in Docket No. RM20-16-000. This rule will require respondents to review and update their facility ratings and methodology along with determining new transmission line ratings.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$8,279
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Jean Sonneman 202 785-6577 jean_sonneman@blm.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:
03/03/2022
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