Notice2021-17134
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-520); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
August 11, 2021
Issuing agencies
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-520 (Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions).
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 11, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44013-44014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17134]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC21-37-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-520); Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.
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-520 (Application for Authority to Hold
Interlocking Directorate Positions).
DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due October 12,
2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC21-
37-000) on FERC-520 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: All 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#dfb9baadbcb0b1b3b6b1baacaaafafb0adab9fb9baadbcf1b8b0a9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aacccfd8c9c5c4c6c3c4cfd9dfdadac5d8deeacccfd8c984cdc5dc">[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#6a2e0b1e0b29060f0b180b04090f2a2c2f3829440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7b3f1a0f1a38171e1a091a15181e3b3d3e2938551c140d">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-520 (Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking
Directorate Positions).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0083.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-520 information
collection requirements with no revisions to the current requirements.
Abstract: FERC Form No. 520 is an application requesting FERC
authorization for officers and directors of regulated public utilities
to simultaneously hold positions of officers and directors of certain
other entities. Section 305(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) \1\
prohibits the holding of specific interlocking positions unless the
Commission has authorized the holding of such interlocks upon a
determination that neither public nor private interests will be
adversely affected.
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\1\ 16 U.S.C 825d(b)(1).
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FERC-520 consists of three information collection activities. A
``full application,'' in accordance with 18 CFR 45.8, provides detailed
information about the positions for which authorization is sought,
including a description of duties. Submission of a more streamlined
``informational report,'' in accordance with 18 CFR 45.9, is a
condition for an automatic grant of authorization to hold interlocking
directorates. This automatic authorization is available only to certain
types of officers and directors. Finally, a ``notice of change,'' in
accordance with 18 CFR 45.5, is required within 60 days after an
officer or director resigns or withdraws from Commission-authorized
interlocked positions or if the applicant is not re-elected or
reappointed to the interlocked position. However, no notice of change
is required if the only change is: (1) A resignation or withdrawal from
fewer than all position held between or among affiliated public
utilities; (2) a reelection or reappointment to a position that was
previously authorized; or (3) holding a different or additional
interlocking position that would qualify for automatic authorization
under 18 CFR 45.9.
Types of Respondents: Officers and directors of public utilities
seeking authorization to hold interlocking directorates.
Estimate of Annual Burden: For full applications, 16 responses
annually, and per-response burdens of 50 hours and $69,600. For
informational reports, 500 responses annually, and per-response burdens
of 8 hours and $348,000. For notices of change, 100 responses annually,
and per-response burdens of 0.25 of an hour and $2,175. The total
estimated burdens per year are 616 responses, 4,825 hours and $419,775.
These burdens are itemized in the following table:
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\2\ Commission staff estimates that the average industry hourly
cost for this information collection is approximated by the current
FERC 2021 average hourly costs for wages and benefits, i.e., $87.00/
hour.
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Total number Cost per
Number of Annual number of responses Average burden & cost Total annual burden hours & respondent
Number of respondents respondents of responses (column A x per response \2\ total annual cost (column C (column E /
per respondent column B) x column D) column A)
A B C D........................ E............................. F
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Full Application............. 16 1 16 50 hrs.; $4,350.......... 800 hrs.; $69,600............. $4,350
Informational Report......... 500 1 500 8 hrs.; $696............. 4,000 hrs.; $348,000.......... $696
Notice of Change............. 100 1 100 0.25 hrs.; $21.75........ 25 hrs.; $2,175............... $21.75
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Totals................... 616 N/A 616 N/A...................... 4,825 hrs.; $419,775.......... N/A
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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.
Dated: August 5, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-17134 Filed 8-10-21; 8:45 am]
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