Notice2022-25562
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-515); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
November 23, 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-515 (Declaration of Intention), 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 September 6, 2022.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71623-71624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25562]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket Nos. IC22-29-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-515); 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-515 (Declaration of Intention), 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 September
6, 2022.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due December 23,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-515 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-
0079) 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. IC22-29-000)
by one of the following methods:
<bullet> Electronic Filing (preferred method): via <a href="https://www.ferc.gov">https://www.ferc.gov</a>.
[cir] 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.
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[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#ef898a9d8c80818386818a9c9a9f9f809d9baf898a9d8cc1888099"><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="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#c581a4b1a486a9a0a4b7a4aba6a08583809786eba2aab3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6e2c7d2c7e5cac3c7d4c7c8c5c3e6e0e3f4e588c1c9d0">[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 part 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 $188,922/year).
FERC-515--Declaration of Intention
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Annual number
Number of respondents of responses Total number of Average burden hours & cost Total annual burden hours & Cost per
per respondent responses ($) per response total annual cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4)........................ (3) * (4) = (5)............ (5) / (1)
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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: November 15, 2022.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-25562 Filed 11-22-22; 8:45 am]
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