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OMB Control No:
1902-0083
ICR Reference No:
201902-1902-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201707-1902-002
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-520
Title:
FERC-520, (Final Rule in RM18-15) Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions
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:
05/09/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/05/2019
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
05/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2020
Responses
616
0
716
Time Burden (Hours)
4,825
0
4,850
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This Final Rule: (1) updates its regulations to reflect statutory changes to the circumstances in which an applicant who would otherwise require Commission authorization to hold an interlocking position need not do so; (2) revises its regulations to clarify its position on late-filed applications and informational reports; (3) revises its regulations to clarify that an interlock holder is not required to file a notice of change when merely changing positions within a holding company; (4) revises its regulations to state that applicants do not need to list in their applications public utilities that do not have officers or directors; (5) revises its regulations with regard to public utilities owned by a natural person; and (6) updates its regulations to remove section 46.2(b), which contains definitions and phrases now rendered obsolete. The FERC-520 (Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions) is an application requesting FERC authorization for board members of regulated electric utilities who plan to simultaneously hold positions on corporate boards of related or similar entities. This occurrence is known as an "interlocking directorate". Under the FPA, the holding of specific interlocking directorates is unlawful unless the Commission has authorized the interlocks to be held. Before assuming an interlocking position, an applicant must demonstrate that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by the interlocking position. The FERC-520 identifies the applicant and provides FERC with a list and information about any interlocking position the application requests authorization to hold. Additionally, the filing collects information related to the applicant's financial interests, other officer/directors of the firm that are involved, and the nature of business relationships among firms.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 825(d)
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1902-AF53
Final or interim final rulemaking
84 FR 7274
03/04/2019
Federal Register Notices & Comments
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
Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions
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
616
716
0
-100
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,825
4,850
0
-25
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
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:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
The Commission is revising its requirements and no longer requiring a notice of change when a person is merely changing positions within a holding company system. This Final Rule is expected to reduce the number of filed notices of change by 50 percent annually and to reduce the corresponding total burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$114,811
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:
Mary Stefanou 202 502-8989 mary.stefanou@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:
03/05/2019
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