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OMB Control No:
1902-0084
ICR Reference No:
202211-1902-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201908-1902-007
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-547
Title:
FERC-547, Gas Pipeline Rates: Refund Report Requirements
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:
07/27/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/15/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2023
Responses
44
0
38
Time Burden (Hours)
88
0
76
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FERC-547 is required to implement the statutory refund provisions governed by sections 4 and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) (15 U.S.C. 717-717w). Section 4 authorizes the Commission to order a refund, with interest, for any portion of a natural gas company’s increased rate or charge found to be unjust or unreasonable. Refunds may also be instituted by a natural gas company as a stipulation to a Commission-approved settlement agreement or a provision under the company’s tariff. Section 16 authorizes the Commission to prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to administer its refund mandates. The Commission’s refund reporting requirements are set forth in 18 CFR 154.501 and 154.502.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 717-717w
Name of Law: Natural Gas 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:
87 FR 52951
08/30/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 68480
11/15/2022
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
Gas Pipeline Rates: Refund Report 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
44
38
0
0
6
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
88
76
0
0
12
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The following adjustment is being made to estimates due to better accountability and normal fluctuations in industry (e.g., companies entering or leaving the field, or merging or splitting). • The number of respondents increased to 22 (rather than 19) based on historical data from the last 3 years, which reflects standard industry fluctuations.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$102,190
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:
Tracy DeMarr 202 502-8187
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:
11/15/2022
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