View Information Collection Request (ICR) Package
Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Search:
Agenda
Reg Review
ICR
This script is used to control the display of information in this page.
Display additional information by clicking on the following:
All
Brief and OIRA conclusion
Abstract/Justification
Legal Statutes
Rulemaking
FR Notices/Comments
IC List
Burden
Misc.
Common Form Info.
Certification
View Information Collection (IC) List
View Supporting Statement and Other Documents
Please note that the OMB number and expiration date may not have been determined when this Information Collection Request and associated Information Collection forms were submitted to OMB. The approved OMB number and expiration date may be found by clicking on the Notice of Action link below.
View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1902-0128
ICR Reference No:
201003-1902-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200701-1902-001
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-577
Title:
FERC-577, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Environmental Impact Statement
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/19/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/30/2010
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested that the agency expand on reasons for changes in burden estimate (item 15 in supporting statement)even where such changes are driven by external circumstances (such as changes in market conditions).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2010
Responses
1,474
0
1,218
Time Burden (Hours)
285,226
0
235,689
Cost Burden (Dollars)
18,906,383
0
0
Abstract:
Section 102(2) (c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Pub.L 91-190) (42 U.S.C. 4321) requires that all Federal agencies must include in every recommendation or report on proposals for legislation and other major federal actions significantly affecting the quality of human environment, a detailed statement on: the environmental impact on the proposed actions; any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented; alternatives to the proposed action; the relationship between local short-term uses of mans environment, and the maintenance and enhancement of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented. FERC-577 identifies the Commissions information collections relating to Parts 2, 157, 284, and 380 of its regulations implementing NEPA and includes the environmental compliance conditions of Parts 2, 157, 284, and 380.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 717 to 717w
Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
US Code:
42 USC 4321
Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
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:
75 FR 2124
01/14/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 15424
03/29/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
FERC-577, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Environmental Impact Statement
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
1,474
1,218
0
0
256
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
285,226
235,689
0
0
49,537
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
18,906,383
0
0
0
18,906,383
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 current inventory reflects 76 respondents. Based on current experience and workload, the number of estimated annual respondents has increased to 92 (from 76), with a corresponding adjustment in the estimated annual burden to 285,226 (from 235,689) an adjustment increase of 49,537 hours. There are no program changes or changes to the reporting requirements; these changes are all adjustments. Industry cost estimates are included in ROCIS at this time; they were included in the previous clearance package but not in ROCIS.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$4,689,244
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:
Chrystal Brown 2025026043 chrystal.brown@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:
03/30/2010
Something went wrong when downloading this file. If you have any questions, please send an email to risc@gsa.gov.