FERC-544 IS REQUIRED BY THE COMMISSION
TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT JURISDICTIONAL NATURAL GAS RATES ARE
"UNJUST OR UNREASONABLE OR UNJUSTLY DISCRIMINATORY OR UNDULY
PREFERENTIAL." IF AFTER PRELIMINARY REVIEW THE RATE FILINGS ARE SET
FOR FORMAL HEARING, THE DATA UNDER FERC-544 ARE COLLECTED.
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.