FERC-577, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Environmental Impact Statement

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
18cfr2.80.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-30
18cfr380.7.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-30
18cfr380.5.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-30
18cfr380.3.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-30
18cfr380.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-30
FERC-577 2.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-03-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44001	FERC-577, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Environmental Impact Statement	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0128	ICR Reference No: 201003-1902-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-1902-001
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-577
Title: FERC-577, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Environmental Impact Statement
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/19/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/30/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested that the agency expand on reasons for changes in burden estimate (item 15 in supporting statement)even where such changes are driven by external circumstances (such as changes in market conditions).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2010
Responses	1,474	0	1,218
Time Burden (Hours)	285,226	0	235,689
Cost Burden (Dollars)	18,906,383	0	0

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Abstract: Section 102(2) (c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Pub.L 91-190) (42 U.S.C. 4321) requires that all Federal agencies must include in every recommendation or report on proposals for legislation and other major federal actions significantly affecting the quality of human environment, a detailed statement on: the environmental impact on the proposed actions; any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented; alternatives to the proposed action; the relationship between local short-term uses of man’s environment, and the maintenance and enhancement of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented. FERC-577 identifies the Commission’s information collections relating to Parts 2, 157, 284, and 380 of its regulations implementing NEPA and includes the environmental compliance conditions of Parts 2, 157, 284, and 380.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717 to 717w Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 42 USC 4321 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
  

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:
	75 FR 2124	01/14/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 15424	03/29/2010
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
FERC-577, Gas Pipeline Certificates: Environmental Impact Statement

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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	1,474	1,218	0	0	256	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	285,226	235,689	0	0	49,537	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	18,906,383	0	0	0	18,906,383	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The current inventory reflects 76 respondents. Based on current experience and workload, the number of estimated annual respondents has increased to 92 (from 76), with a corresponding adjustment in the estimated annual burden to 285,226 (from 235,689) an adjustment increase of 49,537 hours. There are no program changes or changes to the reporting requirements; these changes are all adjustments. Industry cost estimates are included in ROCIS at this time; they were included in the previous clearance package but not in ROCIS.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,689,244

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)? No

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: 03/30/2010

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