FERC-600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FERC-600 supporting statement (updated 5-30-2017).doc Supporting Statement A	2017-05-30
16 USC 825a-828c.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-30
16 USC 824-825a.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-30
16 USC 791a-823d.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-30
FERC-600 30-day notice (issued).doc Supplementary Document	2017-05-30
FERC-600 60-day notice (issued).doc Supplementary Document	2017-05-30
FERC-600 60-day notice (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-26
FERC-600 30-day notice (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-26
P.L. 109-58 (EPAct 2005).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
43 USC 1301-1356.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
49 USC Appendix 1 (ICA).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
16 USC 2601-2645 (PURPA).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
15 USC 3301-3432.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
15 USC 717-717z.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
18 CFR 343.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19
18 CFR 385.206.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23220	Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0180	ICR Reference No: 201705-1902-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-1902-008
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-600
Title: FERC-600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures
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: 08/11/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/30/2017
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2017
Responses	62	0	62
Time Burden (Hours)	9,920	0	9,920
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-600 was created in Order No. 602 to enable FERC to reorganize its existing complaint procedures to ensure that all complaints would be handled efficiently. Complaints may be filed by interested/affected parties regarding oil, natural gas, electric and hydropower operations, facilities, and services. The data in complaints are used by the Commission in establishing a basis to make an initial determination regarding the merits of the complaint and whether or not to undertake further investigation or provide relief. Investigations may range from whether there is undue discrimination in rates or services to questions regarding market power of regulated entities to environmental concerns. In order to make an informed determination, it is important to know the specifics underlying any oil, gas, electric, and hydropower complaint "up-front" in a timely manner and in sufficient detail to allow the Commission to act swiftly. In addition, such complaint data help the Commission and interested parties to monitor (e.g. the market for undue discrimination or exercises of market power). The information submitted is voluntary but submitted pursuant to prescribed filing requirements. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR Parts 343 and 385.206.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 791a-825r Name of Law: Federal Power Act
   US Code: 15 USC 717-717w Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 49 USC Appendix 1 et. seq. Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
   US Code: 16 USC 2601-2645 Name of Law: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 1-1839 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
   US Code: 43 USC 1301-1356 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
   US Code: 15 USC 3301-3432 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy 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:
	82 FR 14893	03/23/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 24336	05/26/2017
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
Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint 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	62	62	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,920	9,920	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $640,739

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: 05/30/2017

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