Notice2023-04308
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-730); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
March 2, 2023
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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-730 (Report of Transmission Investment Activity) which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of the information collection requirements.
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<body><pre>[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13109-13110]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04308]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC23-5-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-730); Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy.
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-730 (Report of Transmission Investment
Activity) which will be submitted to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for a review of the information collection requirements.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due April 3, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-730 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-
0239) in the subject line. Your comments should be sent within 30 days
of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Please submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No.
IC23-5-000) to the Commission as noted below. 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, 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#472122352428292b2e292234323737283533072122352469202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="61070413020e0f0d080f04121411110e131521070413024f060e17">[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#2367425742604f464251424d404663656671600d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="692d081d082a050c081b08070a0c292f2c3b2a470e061f">[email protected]</span></a> and telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-730, Report of Transmission Investment Activity.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0239.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-730 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: This collection of information assists the Commission in
implementing section 219 of the Federal Power Act (FPA) \1\ and 18 CFR
35.35(h), which address incentive-based rate treatments for
transmission infrastructure investment. FERC-730
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consists of an annual report that includes projections, details on the
level and status of transmission investment, and the reason for delay
(if any).
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\1\ 16 U.S.C. 824s.
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The regulation at 18 CFR 35.35(h) requires public utilities that
have been granted incentive rate treatment for specific transmission
projects to file FERC Form 730 annually, beginning with the calendar
year incentive rate treatment is granted by the Commission. Such
filings are due by April 18 of the following calendar year and are due
April 18 each year thereafter. The following information must be filed:
(1) In dollar terms, actual transmission investment for the most
recent calendar year, and projected, incremental investments for the
next five calendar years; and
(2) For all current and projected investments (except projects with
projected costs less than $20 million) over the next five calendar
years, a project-by-project listing that specifies for each project the
most up-to-date, expected completion date, percentage completion as of
the date of filing, and reasons for delays.
For good cause shown, the Commission may extend the time within
which any FERC-730 filing is to be filed or waive the requirements
applicable to any such filing.
The Commission uses the FERC-730 information collection to
determine an accurate assessment of the state of transmission
investment by public utilities. Filers are strongly encouraged to
submit the FERC-730 electronically via eFiling.
Type of Respondents: Public utilities that have been granted
incentive based rate treatment for specific transmission projects under
provisions of 18 CFR 35.35.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \2\ The Commission estimates 63
responses annually, and per-response burdens of 30 hours and $2,370.
The total estimated burdens per year are 1,890 hours and $171,990.
These burdens are itemized in the following table.
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\2\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
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Annual number
Number of respondents of responses Total number of Average burden & cost per response Total annual burden hours & total annual Cost per respondent ($)
per respondent responses \3\ cost
A. B. C. D.................................. E............................................ F.
(Column A x Column B) (Column C x Column D)........................ (Column E / Column A)
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63...................................... 1 63 30 hours; $2,730................... 1,890 hours; $171,990........................ 2,730
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Totals.............................. .............. 63 ................................... 1,890 hours; $171,990........................ ........................
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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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\3\ The Commission staff estimates that the industry's hourly
cost for wages plus benefits is similar to the Commission's $91.00
FY 2022 average hourly cost for wages and benefits.
Dated: February 24, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-04308 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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