THE FORM EIA-826 WILL COLLECT
INFORMATION ON SALES OF ELECTRIC ENERGY, OTHER ELECTRIC REVENUES,
AND OHER ACCOUNTING DATA FOR SELECTED ELECTRI UTILITIES. THE DATA
ARE PUBLISHED IN THE ELECTRIC POWER MONTHLY AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS,
AND AREUSED BY THE COMMMERCE DEPARTMENT FOR COMPILING THE GROSS
NATIONAL PRODUCT.
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:
(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;
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.