FERC-545A, (NOPR in RM96-1-038) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change Non-Formal

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM96-1-038 FERC 545_549C Consolidated SS updated 8_11_2015.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-08-11
USCODE-2013-title15-chap15B-sec717o.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-07
USCODE-2013-title15-chap15B-sec717d.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-07
USCODE-2013-title15-chap15B-sec717c-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-07
RM96-1-038_NAESB errata_20150707-5191.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-07
NAESB submittal_RM96-1-038_545A_549C_20141114-5207.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
217802	NOPR in RM96-1-038	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0283	ICR Reference No: 201508-1902-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-545A
Title: FERC-545A, (NOPR in RM96-1-038) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change Non-Formal
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 09/29/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/11/2015
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR). In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-545A is required to implement sections 4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), (15 USC 717c, 717d and -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. [NOTE: The information collection requirements (ICR) would normally be included in FERC-545 (OMB Control No.:1902-0154). The Commission used FERC-545 in the NOPR in Docket RM96-1-038. However, another unrelated item (in Docket PL15-1) is currently pending OMB review under FERC-545, and only one item per OMB Control Number can be pending OMB review at a time. This submittal to OMB for the NOPR in RM96-1-038 will be made under a temporary collection number (and temporary placeholder), FERC-545A (OMB Control No. 1902-TBD), to enable FERC to submit this package timely to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Long-term, the FERC-545A reporting and recordkeeping requirements will be included in FERC-545.]

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717c-717d, 717o 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:
1902-AF08	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 43979	06/24/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
NOPR in RM96-1-038

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference, with certain enumerated exceptions, the latest version (Version 3.0) of business practice standards adopted by the Wholesale Gas Quadrant of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) applicable to natural gas pipelines. These revisions, in part, revise the codes used to identify receipt and delivery locations in the Index of Customers. In addition, for consistency with the revisions to the Index of Customers, the Commission is proposing certain conforming changes to the Commission's regulations on exhibits and on system flow diagrams.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $42,565

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: 08/11/2015

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