Notice2022-22172
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725P1); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
October 13, 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 FERC-725P1 (Mandatory Reliability Standards: PRC-005-6 Reliability Standards), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. No Comments were received on the 60-day notice published on August 3, 2022.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62096-62097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22172]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC22-25-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725P1);
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 FERC-725P1
(Mandatory Reliability Standards: PRC-005-6 Reliability Standards),
which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review. No Comments were received on the 60-day notice published on
August 3, 2022.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 14,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725P1 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-
0280) 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. IC22-25-000)
by one of the following methods:
Electronic filing through <a href="https://www.ferc.gov">https://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, Secretary of the 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="https://www.ferc.gov">https://www.ferc.gov</a>. For user assistance,
contact FERC Online Support by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a3c5c6d1c0cccdcfcacdc6d0d6d3d3ccd1d7e3c5c6d1c08dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="04626176676b6a686d6a61777174746b767044626176672a636b72">[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#9bdffaeffad8f7fefae9faf5f8fedbdddec9d8b5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6226031603210e070310030c010722242730214c050d14">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725P1 (Mandatory Reliability Standards: PRC-005-6
Reliability Standard).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0280.
Abstract: The Commission requires the information collected by the
FERC-725P1 to implement the statutory provisions of section 215 of the
Federal Power Act (FPA). On August 8, 2005, Congress enacted into law
the Electricity Modernization Act of 2005, which is title XII, subtitle
A, of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005). EPAct 2005 added a
new section 215 to the FPA, which required a Commission-certified
Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to develop mandatory and
enforceable Reliability Standards, which are subject to Commission
review and approval. Once approved, the Reliability Standards may be
enforced by the ERO subject to Commission oversight, or the Commission
can independently enforce Reliability Standards.
On February 3, 2006, the Commission issued Order No. 672,
implementing section 215 of the FPA. Pursuant to Order No. 672, the
Commission certified one organization, North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (NERC), as the ERO. The Reliability Standards
developed by the ERO and approved by the Commission apply to users,
owners and operators of the Bulk-Power System as set forth in each
Reliability Standard.
On November 13, 2015, the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation filed a petition for Commission approval of proposed
Reliability Standard PRC-005-6 (Protection System, Automatic Reclosing,
and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance). NERC also requested approval
of the proposed implementation plan for PRC-005-6, and the retirement
of previous versions of Reliability Standard PRC-005.
NERC explained in its petition that Reliability Standard PRC-005-6
represented an improvement upon the most recently approved version of
the standard, PRC-005-4. FERC approved the proposed Reliability
Standard PRC-005-6 on December 18, 2015.
Type of Respondent: Transmission Owner (TO), Distribution Provider
(DP), and Generator Owners (GOs).
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as: \2\
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\1\ ``Burden'' is 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 title 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.
\2\ Total number of responses have increased due an accurate
estimate in burden and due to an increase in review and adjustment
of existing program for reclosing relays and associated equipment.
\3\ Entities affected by the PRC-005-6 Reliability Standard are
registered to serve any of the following roles: TO = Transmission
Owner; GO = Generator Owner; DP = Distribution Provider. Some
entities are registered to serve multiple roles.
\4\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) provided in
this section is based on the salary figures (<a href="http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm">http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm</a>) and benefits (<a href="http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm">http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm</a>) for May 2021 posted by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics for the Utilities sector. The hourly estimates for
salary plus benefits are $72.15/hour based on the Electrical
Engineering career (Occupation Code: 17-2071).
FERC-725P1--Mandatory Reliability Standards: PRC-005-6 \3\
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Annual number of
Number of responses per Total number of Average burden hours & cost Total annual burden hours &
respondents respondent responses per response \4\ total annual cost
(1)................ (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)........................ (3) * (4) = (5)
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PRC-005-6 Reliability Standard.. TO (332)........... 1 332 2 hrs.; $144.30............ 664 hrs.; $47,907.60.
GO (1094).......... 1 1,094 2 hrs.; $144.30............ 2,188 hrs.; $157,864.20.
DP (302)........... 1 302 2 hrs.; $144.30............ 604 hrs.; $43,578.60.
................... ................. 1,728 ........................... 3,456 hrs.; $249,350.40.
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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: October 5, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-22172 Filed 10-12-22; 8:45 am]
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