Notice2021-15591
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-585); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
July 22, 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 a renewal of currently approved information collection, FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Energy Shortages and Contingency Plans Under PURPA \1\ Section 206), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 138 (Thursday, July 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38704-38705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15591]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC21-22-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-585); Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.
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 a renewal of currently approved
information collection, FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Energy
Shortages and Contingency Plans Under PURPA \1\ Section 206), which
will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review.
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\1\ PURPA = Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1979 (Pub.
L. 95-617, 92 Stat. 3117), enacted 11/9/1978.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 23,
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2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-585 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-
0138) in the subject line of your comments. Comments should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission. You may
submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No. IC21-22-000)
by one of the following methods:
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#c5a3a0b7a6aaaba9acaba0b6b0b5b5aab7b185a3a0b7a6eba2aab3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8bedeef9e8e4e5e7e2e5eef8fefbfbe4f9ffcbedeef9e8a5ece4fd">[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="https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview">https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2266435643614e474350434c414762646770610c454d54"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="25614451446649404457444b464065636077660b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Energy Shortages and
Contingency Plans Under PURPA \2\ Section 206).
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\2\ PURPA = Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1979 (Pub.
L. 95-617, 92 Stat. 3117), enacted 11/9/1978.
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OMB Control No.: 1902-0138
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-585 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-585 to implement the statutory provisions of
Section 206 of PURPA. Section 206 of PURPA amended the Federal Power
Act (FPA) by adding a new subsection (g) to section 202, under which
the Commission, by rule, was to require each public utility to report
to the Commission and any appropriate state regulatory authority:
<bullet> any anticipated shortages of electric energy or capacity
which would affect the utility's capability to serve its wholesale
customers; and
<bullet> a contingency plan that would outline what circumstances
might give rise to such occurrences.
<bullet> In Order No. 575,\3\ the Commission modified the reporting
requirements in 18 CFR 294.101(b) to provide that, if a public utility
includes in its rates schedule, provisions that during electric energy
and capacity shortages:
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\3\ Final Rule in Docket RM92-12-000, issued on 1/13/1995.
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[cir] It will treat firm power wholesale customers without undue
discrimination or preference; and
[cir] it will report any modifications to its contingency plan for
accommodating shortages within 15 days to the appropriate state
regulatory agency and to the affected wholesale customers, then the
utility need not file with the Commission an additional statement of
contingency plan for accommodating such shortages.
This revision merely changed the reporting mechanism; the public
utility's contingency plan would be located in its filed rate rather
than in a
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separate document. In Order No. 659,\4\ the Commission modified the
reporting requirements in 18 CFR 294.101(e) to provide that public
utilities must comply with the requirements to report shortages and
anticipated shortages by submitting this information electronically
using the Office of Electric Reliability's alert system at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c3a6aea6b1a4a6ada0ba83a5a6b1a0eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81e4ece4f3e6e4efe2f8c1e7e4f3e2afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a> in lieu of submitting an original and two copies to
the Secretary of the Commission. The Commission uses the information to
evaluate and formulate an appropriate option for action in the event an
unanticipated shortage is reported and/or materializes. Without this
information, the Commission and State agencies would be unable to:
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\4\ Final Rule in Docket RM05-19-000, issued on 5/27/2005
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<bullet> Examine and approve or modify utility actions;
<bullet> prepare a response to anticipated disruptions in electric
energy; and/or
<bullet> ensure equitable treatment of all public utility customers
under the shortage situation.
The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 294.101.
The 60-day notice \5\ published on 5/06/2021 with no comments
received.
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\5\ 86 FR 20684
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Type of Respondents: Public Utilities.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \6\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as:
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\6\ ``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. For further explanation of what is included in the
information collection burden, refer to 5 Code of Federal
Regulations 1320.3.
\7\ The estimates for cost per response are derived using the
following formula: Average Burden Hours per Response * 83.00 per
Hour = Average Cost per Response. This is Based upon FERC's 2020 FTE
average salary plus benefits. Commission staff believes that any
industry effort applied to FERC-585 would be compensated similarly
to FERC's average salary.
FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Shortages and Contingency Plans Under PURPA Section 206)
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Annual number Cost per
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost per response \7\ Total annual burden hours & total annual respondent ($)
respondents per respondent of responses cost (5)/(1)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)....................................... (3) * (4) = (5)..........................
(3)
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Contingency plan......................... 1 1 1 1 hrs.; $83.00............................ 1 hrs.; $83.00........................... $83.00
Capacity Shortage........................ 1 1 1 1 hrs.; $83.00............................ 1 hrs.; $83.00........................... 83.00
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Total................................ .............. .............. .............. .......................................... 2 hrs.; $166.00.......................... ..............
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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.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-15591 Filed 7-21-21; 8:45 am]
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