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OMB Control No:
1902-0154
ICR Reference No:
201202-1902-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200904-1902-003
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-545
Title:
FERC-545 (RM96-1-037 NOPR) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
04/23/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/15/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR) associated with the RM 96-1-037 proposed rule. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rule and will include in the supporting statement of the ICR, to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage, a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments received on the ICR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
Responses
168
0
168
Time Burden (Hours)
169,955
0
169,955
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The data filed under FERC-545 applies to the general rate change applications filed by natural gas companies under section 4(e) of the NGA to reflect changes in rates based generally upon the pipeline company's overall costs for all rates, and charges made, demanded, or received in connection with the transportation of natural gas. Setting just and reasonable rates require a balancing of equities between the interests of the pipeline and its ratepayers. The Commission sets rates for interstate pipeline services in a number of proceedings. For example, when a pipeline files to increase its rates, it makes a filing with the Commission under section 4 of the NGA. These types of filings are referred to as general section 4 rate cases. In the proceedings, the Commission reviews all of a pipeline's rates and services. A pipeline can file a general section 4 rate case anytime it wishes, provided the pipeline did not agree otherwise in a settlement. A pipeline must demonstrate that the new rates it proposes to charge are just and reasonable. When a rate increase filing is made pursuant to section 4, the application is typically suspended and set for hearing by a Commission Order. Once the application is set for hearing, it is processed by Commission staff. The issues in the application can be settled if parties can reach a consensus. However, if the issues cannot be resolved, they will proceed to hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. (ALJ) Whether the case is settled or proceeds to hearing, the Commission will eventually need to act upon settlement, or upon the record in the hearing. In this rulemaking, the Commission proposes to require jurisdictional entities to file tariff records that reflect the adoption of version 2.0 of the standards.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 717-717w
Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
US Code:
16 USC 824 et. al.
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
PL:
Pub.L. 103 - 272 or 49 U.S.C. A. Section 1.
Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
US Code:
15 USC 3301 et. al.
Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1902-AE46
Proposed rulemaking
77 FR 10415
02/22/2012
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)
RM96-1-037 ONE-TIME Tariff Filing
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 proposals in the NOPR would, if implemented, upgrade the Commission's current business practices and communication standards by specifically: (1) adding and revising standards allowing the elimination of EDI requirements for Capacity Release Upload information; (2) creating and modifying existing information posting requirements for websites and browsers; (3) requiring pipelines to provide security information; (4) providing for the posting of information on waste heat recovery feasibility on the Internet; (5) modifying pipeline notice content and creating new pipeline notice types; and (6) creating standards to ensure NAESB data format is consistent with other data reporting via the Internet by using CSV. The implementation of these data requirements will provide additional transparency to informational posting web sites and will improve communication standards, including gas-electric communications. The implementation of these standards and regulations will promote the additional efficiency and reliability of the gas industry's operations thereby helping the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under the Natural Gas Act of promoting the efficiency and reliability of the gas industry's operations. In addition, the Commission's Office of Enforcement will use the data for general industry oversight. In addition to the program changes in the burden due to the NOPR, the Commission is making adjustments for changes in the number of respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$37,473
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:
Kay Morice 202 502-6507 kay.morice@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:
03/15/2012
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