Notice2023-24837
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-583); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
November 13, 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-583, Annual Kilowatt Generating Report (Annual Charges), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of the information collection requirements.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 217 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77577-77578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24837]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC23-13-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-583); 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-583, Annual Kilowatt Generating Report
(Annual Charges), 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 December 13,
2023.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-583 to OMB through
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
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Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB control number (1902-
0136) 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.
IC23-13-000) 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#54323126373b3a383d3a31272124243b262014323126377a333b22"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2d4d7c0d1dddcdedbdcd7c1c7c2c2ddc0c6f2d4d7c0d19cd5ddc4">[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: Douglas Reimel may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3377524752705f565241525d505673757661701d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="94d0f5e0f5d7f8f1f5e6f5faf7f1d4d2d1c6d7baf3fbe2">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6461, and fax at
(202) 273-0873.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-583, Annual Kilowatt Generating Report (Annual
Charges).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0136.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-583 information
collection requirements with no changes to the existing collection.
Abstract: Section 10(e) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) \1\ requires
the Federal Energy Commission (FERC or Commission) to collect annual
charges from entities that generate electricity with hydropower in
accordance with Commission authorization. Such charges reimburse the
federal government for the cost of administering Part I of the FPA,\2\
the use of Tribal lands, the use of Federal lands, and the use of
Federal dams.
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\1\ 16 U.S.C. 803(e).
\2\ 16 U.S.C. 791 through 823d.
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The regulations at 18 CFR 11.1(c)(5) and 11.1(d)(4) require annual
kilowatt generating reports from licensees and exemptees. The
Commission's Financial Services Division uses the reports to determine
the amount of annual charges to be assessed each licensee and exemptee.
The Commission published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on
August 9, 2023 under Docket No. IC23-13-000 and received no comments.
Types of Respondent: (1) Hydropower licensees of projects more than
1.5 megawatts of installed capacity; (2) Holders of exemptions under
section 30 of the FPA; \3\ and (3) exemptees under sections 405 and 408
of the Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act.\4\
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\3\ 16 U.S.C. 823a.
\4\ 16 U.S.C. 2705.
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \5\ The following table shows the
estimated annual burden and cost:
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\5\ ``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 5 CFR 1320.3.
FERC-583--Estimated Annual Burdens
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C. Annual
B. Number of number of D. Total number E. Average hours & F. Total annual burden G. Cost per
A. Type of response respondents responses per of responses cost \6\ per response hours & total annual respondent
respondent cost
(Col. B x Col. (Col. D x Col. E)..... (Col. F / Col.
C) B)
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Annual kilowatt generating report; 550 1 550 2 hrs.; $192.......... 1,100 hrs.; $105,600.. $192
18 CFR 11.1(c)(5) and 11.1(d)(4).
Application of a State or municipal 50 1 50 2 hrs.; $192.......... 100 hrs.; $9,600...... 192
licensee or exemptee for total or
partial exemption from the
assessment of annual charges; 18
CFR 11.6.
Appeals and requests for rehearing 2 1 2 40 hrs.; $3,840....... 80 hrs.; $7,680....... 3,840
of billing for annual charges; 18
CFR 11.20.
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Totals.......................... 602 .............. 602 ...................... 1,280 hrs.; $122,880.. ................
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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.
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\6\ The Commission staff thinks that the average respondent for
this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in terms of
salary plus benefits. Based upon FERC's 2023 annual average full-
time equivalent of $199,867 per year (for salary plus benefits), the
average hourly cost is $96.00 per hour.
Dated: November 3, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-24837 Filed 11-9-23; 8:45 am]
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