This ICR is
approved for three years. Annual reporting costs were changed to
zero to correct the inventory. Only non-labor related costs are
recorded in the "cost burden" field to avoid double counting. An
explanation from the agency is included in the docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
10/31/2001
50
0
77
5,000
0
7,700
0
0
405,000
FERC 525 data are used by the
Commission to perform limited scope industry-wide audits to
identify systematic problems and ensure that companies' financial
records conform with the Commission's accounting, financial
reporting, and other regulations establish- ed under the mandatory
provisions of the Federal Power Act, the Natural Gas Act and the
Interstate Commerce Act. These audits involve the books and records
of public utilities and licensees, natural gas pipeline companies
and oil pipeline carries.
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.