FERC Form 580 collects information
needed to comply with the requirements of Section 205(f) of the
Federal Power Act for a review "not less frequently than every two
years of practices... to insure efficient use of resources." The
purpose of this infor- mation is to provide most of the data
necessary to conduct the biennial review as mandated by law. In
addition to fulfilling the statutory requirements, the data will
also be used to (1 evaluate fuel costs individual rate filings, (2
review fuel costs passed through automatic fuel adjustment clauses,
(3 initiate Commission action under Section 205(F0(3) of the
Federal Power Act and .....
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.