These surveys collect information on
the volume of electric power delivered during the month to classes
of industrial customers. The FR 2009a/c collects information from
electric utilities and the FR 2009b collects information from
manufacturing and mining facilities that generate electric power
for their own use (cogenerators). The data are used in deriving the
Federal Reserve's Index of Industrial Production.
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.