Notice2021-28418
Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-520); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
January 3, 2022
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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-520 (Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of the information collection requirements. The Commission published a 60-day notice on August 11, 2021 and received no comments.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84-85]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28418]
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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.
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), which will be submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of the information
collection requirements. The Commission published a 60-day notice on
August 11, 2021 and received no comments.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due February 2,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-520 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-
0083) in the subject line. Your comments should be sent within 30 days
of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Please submit a copy of your comments (identified by Docket No.
IC21-37-000) 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 to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426.
[cir] Hand (including courier) delivery 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#3f595a4d5c50515356515a4c4a4f4f504d4b7f595a4d5c11585049"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4c2c1d6c7cbcac8cdcac1d7d1d4d4cbd6d0e4c2c1d6c78ac3cbd2">[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#b5f1d4c1d4f6d9d0d4c7d4dbd6d0f5f3f0e7f69bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97d3f6e3f6d4fbf2f6e5f6f9f4f2d7d1d2c5d4b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a> and 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 positions 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 positions 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.
The Commission published a 60-day notice on August 11, 2021 (86 FR
44013) and received no comments.
Types of Respondents: Officers and directors of public utilities
seeking authorization to hold interlocking directorates.
Estimate of Annual Burden: The estimated annual hour burdens and
costs are itemized in the following table:
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A. B. C. D. E.
Number of Annual Total number Average........................ Total annual burden hours & total
respondents number of of responses burden & cost per response \2\. annual cost
responses per (column A x (column C x column D)
respondent column B)
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Full Application.................. 16 1 16 50 hrs.; $4,350................ 800 hrs.; $69,600.
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Informational Report.............. 500 1 500 8 hrs.; $696................... 4,000 hrs.; $348,000.
Notice of Change.................. 100 1 100 0.25 hrs.; $21.75.............. 25 hrs.; $2,175.
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Totals........................ 616 .............. 616 ............................... 4,825 hrs.; $419,775.
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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.
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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.
Dated: December 27, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-28418 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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