The proposed collection would require
public utilities selling electricity in the California Power
Exchange and Independent System Operator spot markets to file
weekly reports on bids they make in excess of $150 per megawatt
hour (MWh). The first report would be due January 10, 2001, for the
week of January 1, 2001. The reporting requirement would only stay
in place until May 1, 2001, at which time a more comprehensive
monitoring and mitigation program would be in place.
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.