FERC-545 (CID in RM07-16 & RM01-5) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
dropdown_picklist screenshots.docx Supplementary Document	2013-08-02
clean_Company Registration Manual 7-19-2013.doc Supplementary Document	2013-08-02
final Support State_8_2_13v2.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-08-02
Links to video_presentation.docx Supplementary Document	2013-05-08
RM07-16-000 RM01-5-000 Notice and Request for Comments (14 Feb 2013).pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-01
SuppNoticeTechConf20130412154711-RM07-16-000.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-01
Tech conf_20130308-3033.doc Supplementary Document	2013-05-01
4_16_13StaffPresentation.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-01
newCIDfor oil_gas pipelines_20130207-3043.doc Supplementary Document	2013-05-01
30day_4_25_13__20130425-3004.doc Supplementary Document	2013-05-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec284-221.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec284-12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-part154-subpartG.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-part154-subpartC.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec154-7.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec154-4.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717o.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717d.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717c-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717c.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44004	Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0154	ICR Reference No: 201305-1902-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201207-1902-011
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-545
Title: FERC-545 (CID in RM07-16 & RM01-5) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/02/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/13/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2016
Responses	2,151	0	1,982
Time Burden (Hours)	280,445	0	280,276
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is 1 of 3 ICRs (for FERC-545, FERC-549, and FERC-550) related to the CID (company i.d.) and agent front-end, administrative changes in Dockets RM07-16 and RM01-5. The changes affect interstate and intrastate gas pipelines and oil pipelines. The other reporting and recordkeeping requirements are not affected. (Similar front-end changes were made for electric utilities filing the EQR under Docket RM12-3 and were submitted to OMB for review under FERC-920, Electric Quarterly Report, OMB No. 1902-0255. Those reporting requirements are pending OMB review in ICR No. 201302-1902-003.) FERC-545, Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change Non-Formal is required to implement sections 4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), (15 USC 717c 717o, PL 75 688, 52 Stat. 822 and 830). NGA Sections 4, 5, and 6 authorize the Commission to inquire into rate structures and methodologies and to set rates at a just and reasonable level. Specifically, a natural gas company must obtain Commission authorization for all rates and charges made, demanded, or received in connection with the transportation or sale of natural gas in interstate commerce. Under the NGA, a natural gas company's rates must be just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. When a natural gas company decides to construct and operate a jurisdictional pipeline, it files an application with the Commission and receives a certificate of public convenience and necessity from FERC. In the certificate proceeding, the Commission authorizes initial rates for the transportation service to be provided by the pipeline. Initial rates are established for new services authorized in certificate proceedings and must meet a public convenience and necessity standard. Initial rates established in the certificate proceeding remain in effect until the rates are changed by a Commission order. After the pipeline has been in operation for a set period, it files a cost and revenue study justifying the continuation of its initial rates or for a rate change under NGA section 4. Pipelines adjust their tariffs to meet market and customer needs. Commission review of these proposed changes is required to ensure rates remain just and reasonable and that services are not provided in an unduly discriminatory or preferential manner. The Commission's regulations in 18 C.F.R. Part 154, Subparts C, E and G specify what changes are allowed and the procedures for requesting Commission approval. The Commission uses the FERC-545 information to examine service and tariff provisions related to natural gas transportation and storage services. The following information is the subject of the FERC-545: (1) tariff filings and any related compliance filings; (2) rate case filings and any related compliance filings; (3) informational reports; (4) negotiated rates (5) non-conforming agreement filings and (6) North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Activity (tariff portion only).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717-717w Name of Law: Natural Gas 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:
	78 FR 10614	02/14/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 25431	05/01/2013
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
Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)

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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	2,151	1,982	0	169	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	280,445	280,276	0	169	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: The Commission is revising the company registration process for interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines and oil pipelines with respect to the filing of electronic tariffs (eTariff). These procedures are expected to take effect no sooner than 7/12/2013. To improve security and the filing process, the Commission is adopting a revised method of authenticating filings requiring the use of a company registration number. Under this system, the filer will maintain a list of eRegistered agents which it has authorized to submit filings on its behalf. A filer can designate multiple individuals as its agents. The agent will use its eRegistration account to log onto FERC Online.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,876,510

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: 05/13/2013

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