Notice2022-19140
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-515) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
September 6, 2022
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-515, (Declaration of Intention).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54488-54489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19140]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC22-29-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-515) 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-515, (Declaration of Intention).
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 7,
2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC22-
29-000) 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: Addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the 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#e0868592838f8e8c898e85939590908f9294a086859283ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a3c3f283935343633343f292f2a2a35282e1a3c3f2839743d352c">[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#682c091c092b040d091a09060b0d282e2d3a2b460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="84c0e5f0e5c7e8e1e5f6e5eae7e1c4c2c1d6c7aae3ebf2">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-515 (Declaration of Intention).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0079.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-515 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The purpose of FERC-515 is to implement the information
collections pursuant to section 24 of the Federal Power Act (FPA). This
statute authorizes the Commission to make a determination as to whether
it has jurisdiction over a proposed water project pursuant to section
23(b) of the FPA. Entities intending to construct project works on
certain waters must file a declaration of their intention with the
Commission. The information provided in the Declaration of Intention
includes a written application, containing sufficient details to allow
the Commission staff to research the jurisdictional aspects of the
project. Commission staff will review maps land ownership records, and
other related information to establish whether or not there is Federal
jurisdiction over the lands and waters affected by the project. A
finding of non-jurisdictional by the Commission eliminates a
substantial paperwork burden for the applicant who might otherwise have
to file for a license or exemption application.
Type of Respondents: Persons intending to construct project works
on certain waters.
Estimate of Annual Burden.\1\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden and cost \2\ for the information collection as:
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\1\ 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. See 5
CFR 1320 for additional information on the definition of information
collection burden.
\2\ Commission staff considers resources completing the FERC-515
to be compensated at rates similar to FERC employees. Therefore, we
are using the 2022 FERC average hourly cost (for wages and benefits
for one full-time employee) of $91.00/hour (or $188,922/year).
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FERC-515:--Declaration of Intention
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Annual number Total annual burden
Number of of responses Total number Average burden hours & hours & total annual Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses cost ($) per response cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................... (3) * (4) = (5)........ (5) / (1)
(3)
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6 1 6 80 hrs.; $7,280........ 480 hrs.; $43,680...... $7,280
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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.
Dated: August 30, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-19140 Filed 9-2-22; 8:45 am]
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