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OMB Control No:
1902-0262
ICR Reference No:
201409-1902-008
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201210-1902-003
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-922
Title:
FERC-922, [AD14-15] Performance Metrics for ISOs, RTOs, and Utilities in Regions Outside ISOs and RTOs
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
08/06/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/08/2015
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the revision to the information collection is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
Responses
16
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
3,275
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
As detailed in FERC's FY 2009–2014 Strategic Plan, the objectives of the Metrics Initiative are as follows: (1) develop appropriate operational and financial metrics for ISOs/RTOs; (2) explore and develop appropriate operational and financial metrics for utilities outside ISO and RTO regions; (3) establish appropriate common metrics between ISOs and RTOs and utilities outside ISO and RTO regions; (4) monitor implementation and performance; and (5) evaluate performance and seek changes as necessary. The first objective was completed with the submission of a Report to Congress on performance metrics for ISOs and RTOs. The second objective was completed with the issuance of a Commission Staff Report on performance metrics in regions outside ISOs and RTOs. The report, issued on August 26, 2014, satisfies the requirements of the third and fourth objectives and takes the first step in meeting the requirements of the fifth objective. Filers submit data related to each performance metric and the Commission will use the data to analyze performance and recommend any changes. Filers include RTOs, ISOs and utilities in regions outside of RTOs and ISOs. Without information allowing for a comparison of performance between ISOs/RTOs and regions outside of ISOs/RTOs, the Commission will not have the information necessary to identify the benefits of ISOs/RTOs based on actual performance of ISOs/RTOs and regions outside of ISOs/RTOs over the same time periods. Furthermore, as noted above, the GAO report specifically criticized the Commission's initial measures for evaluating ISO/RTO performance as "not comprehensive" because they "do not compare performance between RTO and non-RTO regions." Consequently, the Commission is seeking information from RTOs, ISOs and entities outside RTO and ISO regions.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 824d
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
US Code:
16 USC 824e
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
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:
79 FR 52313
09/03/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 30230
05/27/2015
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
RTO/ISO and Non-RTO/ISO Reporting Requirements
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
16
0
0
16
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,275
0
0
3,275
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The estimated 3,275 burden hours [average annual figures for this collection done biennially (i.e. once every two years)] are due to the time it will require to compile, review, and submit the information requested. Commission Staff now estimate receiving information from 11 entities that have previously submitted information - five entities outside of RTOs and ISOs and six ISOs and RTOs, for a total of 11 filings. Commission Staff also estimate receiving five additional responses from entities that have not submitted data before. In total, Commission Staff expect 16 filings from RTOs, ISOs, and regions outside of RTOs/ISOs. The number of respondent entities changed due to the voluntary nature of the collection and FERC staff (via their interaction with associated entities) expects an increased level of involvement from these types of entities. The burden per response has decreased due to streamlining of the requested data.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$11,173
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:
Eric Krall 202 502-6180
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:
06/08/2015
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