In RM02-4-000, FERC proposes to make
specific changes to its requlations to address the appropriate
treatment of critical energy infrastructure information (CEII)
inthe aftermath of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the
United States of America. The proposed rule offers a long-term and
more efficient alternative to handling requests for previously
public documents than the Freedom of Information Act which FERC
used as an interim measure following September 11, 2001.
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.