The information collected under
FERC-550 is used by FERC to implement statutory provisions of Part,
section 1, 6, and 15 of the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA) (Pub.L.
337, 34 Stat. 384). The filing requirements provide the basis for
analysis of all rates, fares, ro charges whatsoever demanded,
charged or collect- ed by any common carrier or carriers in
connection with the transportation of crude oil and petroleum
products and are used by FERC to establish a basis for determining
the just and rea- sonable rates that should be charged by the
regulated pipeline company.
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.