Notice2021-14951
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-65, FERC-65A, and FERC-65B) Consolidated Comment Request; Extension
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July 14, 2021
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Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Abstract
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status), FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of holding Company Status), and FERC- 65B (Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status). Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37144-37145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14951]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC21-27-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-65, FERC-65A,
and FERC-65B) Consolidated Comment Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection, FERC-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status),
FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of holding Company Status), and FERC-
65B (Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status). Any interested
person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of
those comments to the Commission as explained below.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 13,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-65, 65A, 65B to OMB through
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB control number (1902-
0218) in the subject line. Your comments should be sent within 30 days
of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Please submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No.
IC21-27-000) to the Commission as noted below. Electronic filing
through <a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a>, is preferred.
<bullet> Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture
format.
<bullet> For those unable to file electronically, comments may be
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery.
[cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
[cir] Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions:
OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with
submission guidelines at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>; Using the
search function under the ``Currently Under Review field,'' select
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; click ``submit'' and select
``comment'' to the right of the subject collection.
FERC submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with
submission guidelines at: <a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a>. For user assistance,
contact FERC Online Support by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#12747760717d7c7e7b7c77616762627d606652747760713c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e88e8d9a8b87868481868d9b9d9898879a9ca88e8d9a8bc68f879e">[email protected]</span></a>, or
by phone at: (866) 208-3676 (toll-free).
Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6e2c7d2c7e5cac3c7d4c7c8c5c3e6e0e3f4e588c1c9d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f1b5908590b29d949083909f9294b1b7b4a3b2df969e87">[email protected]</span></a> and telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status), FERC-65A
(Exemption Notification of Holding Company Status), and FERC-65B
(Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0218.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-65, FERC-65A and
FERC-65B information collection requirements with no changes to the
current reporting requirements.
Abstract:
FERC-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status)
The Pursuant to section 366.4 of the Commission's rules and
regulations, persons who meet the definition of a holding company shall
provide the Commission notification of holding company status. The
FERC-65 is a one-time informational filing outlined in the Commission's
regulations at 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 366.4. The FERC-65
must be submitted within 30 days of becoming a holding company.\1\
While the Commission does not require the information to be reported in
a specific format, the filing must consist of the name of the holding
company, the name of public utilities, the name of natural gas
companies in the holding company system, and the names of service
companies. In addition, the Commission requires the filing to include
the names of special-purpose subsidiaries (which provide non-power
goods and services) and the names of all affiliates and subsidiaries
(and their corporate interrelationship) to each other. Filings may be
submitted in hardcopy or electronically through the Commission's
eFiling system.
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\1\ Persons that meet the definition of a holding company as
provided by Sec. 366.1 as of February 8, 2006 shall notify the
Commission of their status as a holding company no later than June
15, 2006. Holding companies formed after February 8, 2006 shall
notify the Commission of their status as a holding company, no later
than the latter of June 15, 2006 or 30 days after they become
holding companies.
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FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of Holding Company Status)
While noting the previously outlined requirements of the FERC-65,
the Commission has allowed for an exemption from the requirement of
providing the Commission with a FERC-65 if the books, accounts,
memoranda, and other records of any person are not relevant to the
jurisdictional rates of a public utility or natural gas company; or if
any class of transactions is not relevant to the jurisdictional rates
of a public utility or natural gas company. Persons seeking this
exemption may file the FERC-65A, which must include a form of notice
suitable for publication in the Federal Register. Those who file a
FERC-65A in good faith will have a temporary exemption upon filing.
After 60 days if the Commission has taken no action, the exemption will
be deemed granted. Commission regulations within 18 CFR 366.3 describe
the criteria in more specificity.
FERC-65B (Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status)
If an entity meets the requirements in 18 CFR 366.3(c), they may
file a FERC-65B waiver notification pursuant to the procedures outlined
in 18 CFR 366.4. Specifically, the Commission waives the requirement of
providing it with a FERC-65 for any holding company with respect to one
or more of the following: (1) Single-state holding company systems; (2)
holding companies that own generating facilities that total 100 MW or
less in size and are used fundamentally for their own load or for
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sales to affiliated end-users; or (3) investors in independent
transmission-only companies. Filings may be made in hardcopy or
electronically through the Commission's website.
Type of Respondent: Public utility companies, natural gas
companies, electric wholesale generators, foreign utility holding
companies.
The 60-day Federal Register Notice \2\ published on May 5, 2021 and
no comments were received during the comment period.
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\2\ 86 FR 23953.
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as:
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\3\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. Refer to
5 CFR 1320.3 for additional information.
FERC-65 (Notification of Holding Company Status),FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of Holding Company Status), andFERC-65B (Waiver Notification of
Holding Company Status)
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Annual number Total annual burden
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost hours & total annual Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses per response \4\ cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)..................... (3) * (4) = (5)........ (5) / (1)
(3)
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FERC-65.............................. 12 1 12 3h hrs.; $249.00........ 36 hrs.; $2,988........ $249.00
FERC-65A............................. 4 1.25 5 1 hrs.; $83.00.......... 5 hrs.; $415.00........ 103.75
FERC-65B............................. 4 1.75 7 1 hrs.; $83.00.......... 7 hrs.; $581.00........ 145.25
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Total............................ .............. .............. 24 ........................ 48 $3,984.00........... ..............
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
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\4\ The Commission staff estimates that the average respondent
for this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in
terms of salary plus benefits. Based on FERC's 2020 annual average
of $172,329 (for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is
$83/hour.
Dated: July 8, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-14951 Filed 7-13-21; 8:45 am]
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