THE FERC REQUIRES BACKGROUND
INFORMATION IN ORDER TO REVIEW REQUESTS FROM NATURAL GAS COMPANIES,
OIL PIPELINES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR WAIVER FROM THE FEES AND
ANNUAL CHARGES IMPOSED BY THE FERC UNDER AUTHORITY PROVIDED IN THE
INDEPENDENT OFFICES APPROPRIATION ACT OF 1952 AND THE OMNIBUS
BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1986.
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.