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OMB Control No:
1902-0248
ICR Reference No:
202411-1902-001
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202409-1902-002
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-725B
Title:
FERC-725B, NOPR in RM24-7, Adding Voluntary Requests for Cybersecurity Incentives to Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
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:
01/10/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/10/2024
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is filing comment and withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
Responses
242,567
0
242,567
Time Burden (Hours)
2,247,984
0
2,247,984
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The NOPR in Docket no. RM24-7, FERC directs NERC to develop certain modifications to proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 to extend internal network security monitoring to include electronic access control or monitoring systems and physical access control systems outside of the electronic security perimeter. The information collection in the final rule implements section 219A of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (16 U.S.C. 824s-1), which requires the Commission to encourage utilities to: (1) invest in advanced cybersecurity technology, and (2) participate in information sharing regarding cybersecurity threats. The NOPR includes information collection activities for voluntary submission of requests for cybersecurity incentives, and annual informational filings that would be mandatory for utilities receiving such incentives. In order to obtain Commission approval, the cybersecurity measures proposed by a utility must materially improve cybersecurity through either an investment in advanced cybersecurity technology or participation in a cybersecurity threat information sharing program(s); and must not be already mandated by Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards, or otherwise mandated by local, state, or Federal law. As previously approved, the information collection at FERC-725B implements CIP Reliability Standards that require entities to comply with specific requirements to safeguard critical cyber assets. Neither the proposed rule nor the additional burdens in this information collection request would affect the previously approved mandatory CIP Reliability Standards.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 824s-1
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
US Code:
16 USC 824d
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
US Code:
16 USC 824o
Name of Law: Federal Power Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
US Code: 16 USC 824s-1 Name of Law: Federal Power Act
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1902-AG23
Proposed rulemaking
89 FR 79178
09/27/2024
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
17
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual informational filing required where Commission has granted incentive rate treatment (18 CFR 35.48(h))
CIP Standard 005-7
CIP Standard 006-6
CIP Standard CIP-002-5.1
CIP Standards 004-6
CIP Standards 007-6
CIP Standards 008-6
CIP Standards 009-6
CIP Standards 10-4
CIP Standards 11-2
CIP-012-2 RD24-3 Ongoing
CIP-014-2
CIP-15-1 in RM24-7
RD24-3 One-time Years 1-3
Reliability Standard CIP-003-8
Reliability Standard CIP-013-2
Voluntary filing seeking incentive rate treatment for cybersecurity investment (18 CFR 35.48(b))
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:
CIP-015-1 presents new burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$216,182
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:
Vincent Le 202 502-6204 vincent.le@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:
12/10/2024
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