Form 423 data is used by Commission
staff to conduct mandated fuel reviews and also conduct rate
investigations under Sections 205 and 205 of the Federal Power Act
as amended by Section 208 of PURPA and to monitor change and trends
in the electric whole- sale market. Form 423 permits the regional
indentification of regional fuel price patterns and variations. The
data has helped to identify the effects of the quality of fuels,
market condi- tions, and the origin of production on fuel prices,
which can signal possible procurement inefficiencies.
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.