Notice2022-23662
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
November 1, 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-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65758-65759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23662]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC22-31-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574) 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-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw
Exemption).
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due Januaru 2,
2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC22-
31-000) 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: 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="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#761013041519181a1f181305030606190402361013041558111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="660003140509080a0f080315131616091412260003140548010910">[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">https://www.ferc.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4a0e2b3e2b09262f2b382b24292f0a0c0f1809642d253c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87c3e6f3e6c4ebe2e6f5e6e9e4e2c7c1c2d5c4a9e0e8f1">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0116.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-574 with no
changes to the current reporting requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of
Sections 1(c), 4, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Natural gas
pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing
information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant's
qualification for an exemption under the provisions of the section
1(c). If the Commission grants an exemption, the natural gas pipeline
company is not required to file certificate applications, rate
schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the
Commission.
The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation,
sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) they
receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another
person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is
ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and
facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State
Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that
jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed
by pipeline companies for an exemption.
Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies.
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 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 estimates that the industry's skill set and
cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-574 are approximately the
same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2022 average salary
plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $188,922/
year (or $91.00/hour).
FERC-574--Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption
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Average burden Total annual
Number of Total number hours & average burden hours & Cost ($) per
Number of respondents responses per of responses cost ($) per total annual respondent
respondent response cost ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)............. (3) * (4) = (5) (5) / (1) =
(3) (6)
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2............................ 1 2 60 hours; $5,460 120 hours; $5,460
$10,920.
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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
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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 25, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-23662 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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