UNDER SEC. 4(A) OF THE NATURAL GAS ACT
THE COMMISSION IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE JUST AND REASONABLENESS
OF ALLOCATION METHODS USED BY JURISDICTIONAL PIPELINES TO ALLOCATE
REMAINING GAS SUPPLIES DURING CURTAILMENT PERIODS, THE COLLECTION
OF FERC-541 DATA IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THAT SUCH METHODS OF
ALLOCATION ARE NOT UNDULY DISCRIMINATOR BETWEEN PERSONS, LOCALITIES
OR CLASSES OF SERVICE.
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.