FERC Form 423 is used to gather
information on the cost and quality of fuels delivered to electric
power plants. The Commission uses such data to conduct fuel
reviews, rate investi- gation and to track market changes and
trends. The data is also used by other government agencies to track
the supply, dispo- sition and prices of fuel, to conduct
enviromental assessments and by electric market participants and
the public to assess the competitive market place. Form 423 is
required to be submitted to the Commission no later than 45 days
after the end of the re- porting month.
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.