FERC Form No. 60 (Annual Reports Of Centralized Service Cos.), FERC-61 (Narrative Description Of Service Co.Functions), FERC-555A (Preservation of Records Companies & Service Cos. Subject to PUHCA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 60 FERC Form No. 60, Annual Reports for Centralized Service Companies Form and Instruction	Modified
Fed. Register Form 60, 61, 555A 30 Day Notice Published_2022-07401.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-04-08
20220401-3002 (3).PDF Supplementary Document	2022-04-07
Final Form 60_61_555A Renewal supp. statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-04-05
20220401-3002.PDF Supplementary Document	2022-04-05
Form 60, 61, 555A 60 day notice Fed. Register.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-03-30
PL 109-58 (EPAct 2005).pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-22
18 CFR 368.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-22
18 CFR 369.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-22
18 CFR 366.23.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-22
42 USC 16451-16463.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45927	FERC-61, Narrative Description of Service Company Functions Other-Transmittal Letter	Modified
45926	FERC-555A, Preservation of Records for Service Companies Subject to PUHCA	Modified
23261	FERC Form No. 60, Annual Reports for Centralized Service Companies Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0215	ICR Reference No: 202202-1902-011
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201904-1902-002
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC Form No. 60, FERC-61, & FERC-555A
Title: FERC Form No. 60 (Annual Reports Of Centralized Service Cos.), FERC-61 (Narrative Description Of Service Co.Functions), FERC-555A (Preservation of Records Companies & Service Cos. Subject to PUHCA)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/08/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2023
Responses	244	234
Time Burden (Hours)	134,950	129,324
Cost Burden (Dollars)	49,148	47,133

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Abstract: FERC Form No. 60. FERC Form No. 60 is an annual reporting requirement for centralized service companies. The report’s function is to collect financial information (including balance sheet, assets, liabilities, billing and charges for associated and non-associated companies) from centralized service companies subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Unless Commission rule exempts or grants a waiver pursuant to 18 CFR 366.3 and 366.4 to the holding company system, every centralized service company in a holding company system must prepare and file electronically with the Commission, the FERC Form No. 60, pursuant to the General Instructions in the form. FERC-61. FERC-61 is a filing requirement for service companies in holding company systems (including special purpose companies) that are currently exempt or granted a waiver of the Commission’s regulations and would not have to file FERC Form No. 60. Instead, those service companies are required to file, on an annual basis, the FERC-61, which is a narrative description of the service company’s functions during the prior calendar year. In complying, a holding company may make a single filing on behalf of all of its service company subsidiaries. FERC-555A. The Commission’s regulations prescribe a mandated preservation of records requirements for holding companies and service companies (unless otherwise exempted by the Commission). This requires them to maintain and make available to the Commission their books and records. The preservation of records requirement provides for uniform records retention by holding companies and centralized service companies subject to PUHCA 2005. Data from the FERC Form No. 60, FERC-61, and FERC-555A provide a level of transparency that: 1) helps protect ratepayers from pass-through of improper service company costs, 2) enables the Commission to review and determine cost allocations (among holding company members) for certain non-power goods and services, 3) aids the Commission in meeting its oversight and market monitoring obligations, and 4) benefits the public, both as ratepayers and investors. In addition, the Commission’s audit staff uses these records during compliance reviews and special analyses. If data from the FERC Form No. 60, FERC-61, and FERC-555A were not available, it would be difficult for the Commission to meet its mandatory review responsibilities because it would have fewer of the regulatory mechanisms needed to ensure transparency and to protect ratepayers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 16451 et seq. Name of Law: Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (PUHCA 2005)
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 1261-1277 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

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:
	86 FR 67048	11/24/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 20838	04/08/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FERC Form No. 60, Annual Reports for Centralized Service Companies	60	Form 60: Annual Report of Centrialized Service Companies
FERC-555A, Preservation of Records for Service Companies Subject to PUHCA
FERC-61, Narrative Description of Service Company Functions

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	244	234	0	0	10	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	134,950	129,324	0	0	5,626	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	49,148	47,133	0	0	2,015	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 FERC Form No. 60 reporting burden experienced an increase of 3 responses annually based on fluctuations in market activity. The hourly burden per response remains unchanged. Overall, Form No. 60 reporting burden increased by 351 hours annually. The FERC-61 reporting burden experienced an increase of 2 responses annually based on fluctuations in market activity. The hourly burden per response remains unchanged. Overall, FERC-61 reporting burden increased by 1 hour annually. The FERC-555A reporting burden experienced an increase +5 annually also based on activity within industry. The hourly burden per response remains unchanged. Overall, FERC-555A reporting burden increased by 5,400 hours annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $116,695

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 04/08/2022

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