Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures,

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
18cfr35.28.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-06-10
small_interconnection_request_form_091306.doc Supplementary Document	2008-06-10
SGIA.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-06-10
SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR FERC-516A.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-06-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23246	Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0203	ICR Reference No: 200806-1902-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200506-1902-001
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516A
Title: Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures,
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/17/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/10/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2008
Responses	238	0	238
Time Burden (Hours)	1,238	0	6,426
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: IN RM02-12-000, FERC amended its regulations under the Federal Power Act to require public utilities that own, control, or operate facilities for transmitting electric energy in inter-state commerce to file revised open access transmission tariffs containing standard generator interconnection procedures and a standard agreement for interconnecting generators smaller than 20 MW. Entities seeking to interconnect generators have been hindered by the lack of standard interconnection procedures and agreements. Standard interconnection procedures limit opportunities for public utilities that own both generation and transmission to favor their own generation and help produce just and reasonable interconnection charges for generators. A standard interconnection agreement reduces market entry costs for generators and offers them access to regional energy markets on standard terms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824d Name of Law: Federal Power Act
   US Code: 16 USC 824e Name of Law: Federal Power Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 5528	01/30/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 32697	06/10/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	238	238	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,238	6,426	0	-5,188	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: There is a decrease of 5,188 hours in the respondent burden from the Commission’s last OMB submission due to the accomplishment of the incorporation of interconnection procedures and agreements into the OATTs. The remaining burden is for the maintenance of these documents and that associated with the preparation of non-conforming documents. The burden estimate is based on recent Commission experience with the filings.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $507,966

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/10/2008

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