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OMB Control No:
1902-0248
ICR Reference No:
202511-1902-002
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202507-1902-001
Agency/Subagency:
FERC
Agency Tracking No:
FERC-725B
Title:
FERC-725B, RM24-8 Final Rule, Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
12/05/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
Responses
262,733
258,552
Time Burden (Hours)
2,639,597
2,405,177
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
Reliability Standards CIP 003 10, CIP-004-8, CIP-005-8, CIP-006-7.1, CIP-007-7.1, CIP-008-7.1, CIP 009 7.1, CIP-010-5, CIP-011-4.1, and CIP-013-3. According to NERC, the proposed Reliability Standards would allow responsible entities to fully implement virtualization and address risks associated with virtualized environments, such as “side channel” attacks where virtual systems executing on the same hardware could affect one another. NERC also states that the use of security objectives within the CIP Reliability Standards establishes a framework adaptable to newer technologies. NERC explains that its revisions would: (1) support different security models by adjusting language around perimeter-based models to accommodate other security models; (2) recognize “virtualization infrastructure and virtual machines through new and revised terms in the NERC Glossary;” (3) broaden “change management approaches beyond a baseline-only configuration to recognize the dynamic nature of virtualized technologies,” e.g., where such virtualized systems are no longer installed on specific servers; and (4) manage “accessibility and attack surfaces of a virtualized configuration.” In addition to the changes to facilitate virtualization, the proposed Reliability Standards incorporate clarifications found during the implementation of prior versions of the CIP 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-AG36
Proposed rulemaking
90 FR 45679
09/23/2025
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
27
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual informational filing required where Commission has granted incentive rate treatment (18 CFR 35.48(h))
CIP Standard 005-8
CIP Standard 005-8 One-time 1-3 years
CIP Standard 006-7.1
CIP Standard 006-7.1 One-time 1-3 years
CIP Standard CIP-002-7
CIP Standards 004-8
CIP Standards 004-8 One-time 1-3 years
CIP Standards 007-7.1
CIP Standards 007-7.1 One-time 1-3 years
CIP Standards 008-7.1
CIP Standards 008-7.1 One-time 1-3 years
CIP Standards 009-7.1
CIP Standards 009-7.1 One-time 1-3 years
CIP Standards 10-5
CIP Standards 10-5 One-time 1-3 Years
CIP Standards 11-4.1
CIP Standards 11-4.1 One-time 1-3 years
CIP-003-10
CIP-003-10 One-time 1-3 years
CIP-012-2 RD24-3 Ongoing
CIP-013-3
CIP-013-3 One-time 1-3 Years
CIP-014-3
CIP-12-2 RD24-3 One-time Years 1-3
CIP-15-1 Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM)
Voluntary filing seeking incentive rate treatment for cybersecurity investment (18 CFR 35.48(b))
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
262,733
258,552
0
4,000
181
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,639,597
2,405,177
0
230,800
3,620
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:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Program Changes represent 400 burden responses for each CIP standard being updated for RM24-8. Making the total 4,000 responses and 230,800 burden hrs. The Change due to Adjustment represents the updated burden for CIP 2-7 which has just an update in burden due to normal fluctuation, updated from 1,492 to 1,673 respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$222,071
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:
Kayla Williams 410 786-5887 kayla.williams@cms.hhs.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:
12/05/2025
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