In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to
publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a
summary of all comments related to the information collection
contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency
should clearly indicate any changes made to the information
collection as a result of these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2008
0
0
6,828
0
0
6,828
0
0
0
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
identification of regional fuel price patterns and variations. The
data has helped to identify the effects of the quality of fuels,
market conditions, and the origin of production on fuel prices,
which can signal possible procurement inefficiencies.
US Code:
16 USC 824d, 824e Name of Law: Federal Power Act
US Code: 16
USC 824f Name of Law: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of
1978
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.