THE REGULATORY CHANGES AFFECTING THE
NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INDUSTRY PROPOSED IN DOCKET NO. RM85-1-000
(REGULATION OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINES AFTER PARTIAL WELLHEAD
DECONTROL) ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE TH THE NATURAL GAS MARKETS ARE
VIABLY AND SUFFICIENTLY COMPETITIVE SO THA CONSUMERS ARE PROVIDED
NATURAL GAS AT THE LOWEST REASONABLE RATES CONSISTENT WITH
RELIABLE, LONG-TERM SERVICE. (RM85-1-000)
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.