FERC-725A, [RM10-16, NOPR] Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
e RM10-16-000_OMB_Just_NOPR_F725A_final[1].doc Supporting Statement A	2011-03-15
Statutes and Regs.doc Supplementary Document	2011-01-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45896	FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for Bulk-Power System	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0244	ICR Reference No: 201103-1902-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201012-1902-005
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725A
Title: FERC-725A, [RM10-16, NOPR] Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/29/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/15/2011
Terms of Clearance: The agency should address any comments in the final rule stage.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2014
Responses	1,940	0	1,940
Time Burden (Hours)	1,728,581	0	1,728,581
Cost Burden (Dollars)	126,725	0	126,725

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Abstract: FERC implemented the Electricity Modernization Act of 2005 which added a new section 215 to the Federal Power Act. FERC approved 83 of 107 proposed Reliability Standards, including six of the eight regional differences, and the Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards as developed by the North American Electric Reliability Council, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). FERC certified NERC as the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) responsible for developing and enforcing mandatory reliability standards. Bulk-Power System means facilities and control systems necessary for operating an interconnected electric energy transmission network and electric energy from generating facilities needed to maintain transmission system reliability. In Docket RM10-16-000(NOPR) the Commission proposes to approve three Reliability Standards, EOP-001-1 (Emergency Operations Planning), EOP-005-2 (System Restoration from Blackstart Resources), and EOP-006-2 (System Restoration Coordination) as well as the definition of the term "Blackstart Resource" to be added to the NERC Glossary of Terms. These standards replace some of the currently effective Reliability Standards approved by the Commission in Order No. 693. These standards apply to Reliability Coordinators, Transmission Operators, Generator Operators, and Transmission Owners and contain both reporting and recording requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 1211 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AE18	Proposed rulemaking	75 FR 71625	11/24/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for Bulk-Power System

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Based on the proposed rule, there would be changes to the burden. This proposed rule would approve revised Reliability Standards that modify the existing requirement for system restoration from a blackstart. The proposed Reliability Standards require some entities to commit agreements or understandings to writing and/or draft written procedures. Other entities may have to produce and maintain training materials. A proposed directive to those Reliability Standards would require entities to report and retain records regarding transmission operator and reliability coordinator system restoration drills, exercises and simulations. These standards are intended to ensure that a set of coordinated plans are in place and that facilities and personnel are prepared to engage in system restoration using designated Blackstart Resources. During the implementation of the system restoration plan activities, the responsible entities are required to focus on maintaining reliability while restoring the interconnection. These changes to the burden are deemed necessary in order to adequately ensure reliability when system restoration activities are necessary.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $215,133

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 03/15/2011

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