Notice2024-16080
Commission Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Revision
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July 23, 2024
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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 proposed revisions of the currently approved information collection, FERC-725G, (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System) Approval of PRC Reliability Standard PRC-023-6. The 60-day notice comment period ended on July 1, 2024.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59733-59735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16080]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RD23-5-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Revision
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 proposed revisions of the
currently approved information collection, FERC-725G, (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System) Approval of PRC
Reliability Standard PRC-023-6. The 60-day notice comment period ended
on July 1, 2024.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 22,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725G (1902-0252) 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
Numbers 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. RD23-5-000) 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#5f393a2d3c30313336313a2c2a2f2f302d2b1f393a2d3c71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="482e2d3a2b27262421262d3b3d3838273a3c082e2d3a2b662f273e">[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: Jean Sonneman may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3672574257755a53574457585553767073647518515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5115302530123d343023303f323411171403127f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725G (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System: Approval of PRC Reliability Standard PRC-023-6.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0252.
Type of Request: Approval of FERC-725G information collection
requirements associated with proposed PRC Reliability Standard PRC-023-
6.
Abstract: This Notice pertains to the FERC-725G information
collection requirements associated with Reliability Standard PRC-023-6
(Transmission Relay Loadability), the associated proposed
implementation plan, and violation risk factors and violation severity
levels. On March 2, 2023, the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) filed a petition seeking approval of proposed
Reliability Standard PRC-023-6 (Transmission Relay Loadability), the
associated proposed implementation plan, and violation risk factors and
violation severity levels.\1\ NERC also requested the Commission's
approval of the retirement of the version of Reliability Standard PRC-
023 that would be in effect (i.e., currently effective Reliability
Standard PRC-023-4 or the approved but not yet effective Reliability
Standard PRC-023-5).\2\
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\1\ NERC Petition at 1.
\2\ NERC Petition at 1-2.
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NERC explains that the proposed Reliability Standard would advance
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Bulk-Power System reliability by removing certain redundant and
unnecessary language from the Standard related to the setting of out-
of-step blocking relays. To achieve this, NERC proposes to retire the
Reliability Standard's Requirement R2 related to setting out-of-step
blocking schemes to allow tripping of phase protective relays and
remove the Attachment A, Item 2.3 exclusion for protection systems
intended for protection during stable power swings.\3\ NERC states that
Requirement R2 is redundant because the fault condition addressed by
Requirement R2 is addressed by Requirement R1 and requires the same
compliance activity by the entity.\4\ NERC explains, thus, that
Requirement R2 is not needed for reliability. Further, NERC explains
that the exclusion in Attachment A, Item 2.3 is no longer necessary due
to system changes.\5\
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\3\ NERC Petition at 4.
\4\ NERC Petition at 21.
\5\ NERC Petition at 25-26.
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On October 10, 2023, the Commission's Office of Electric
Reliability issued a letter requesting that NERC provide additional
information to explain how Requirement R2 of Reliability Standard PRC-
023 is redundant to Requirement R1 and confirm whether the existing
obligations in Requirement R2 would be enforced and audited under
Requirement R1.\6\ NERC filed its amended petition on November 3, 2023.
In its amended petition, NERC confirms that because Requirement R2 is
redundant to Requirement R1, any entity noncompliance with existing
obligations of Requirement R2 would be assessed under Requirement
R1.\7\
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\6\ RFI at 2.
\7\ NERC Amended Petition at 25.
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The petition was noticed on March 22, 2023, with interventions,
comments, and protests due on or before April 21, 2023. No
interventions, comments, or protests were filed.
Due to NERC's confirmation that any entity's noncompliance with
existing obligations under Requirement R2 (i.e., the proper setting out
out-of-step blocking relays) can be assessed under Requirement R1 if R2
is retired, NERC's uncontested filing is hereby approved pursuant to
the relevant authority delegated to the Director, Office of Electric
Reliability under 18 CFR 375.303, effective as of the date of this
order.
This action shall not be construed as approving any other
application, including proposed revisions of Electric Reliability
Organization or Regional Entity rules or procedures pursuant to 18 CFR
375.303(a)(2)(i). Such action shall not be deemed as recognition of any
claimed right or obligation associated therewith and such action is
without prejudice to any findings or orders that have been or may
hereafter be made by the Commission in any proceeding now pending or
hereafter instituted by or against the Electric Reliability
Organization or any Regional Entity.
This order constitutes final agency action. Requests for rehearing
by the Commission may be filed within 30 days of the date of issuance
of this order, pursuant to 18 CFR 385.713. The revisions to PRC-023-6
will result in a change in how relay settings will be assessed under
Requirement R1 of out-of-step blocking elements but will not result in
reporting or recordkeeping requirements or burden. As of February 2024,
there are 324 transmission owners, 1,173 generator owners, 371
distribution providers and 62 planning coordinators registered with
NERC. These registered entities will have to comply with requirements
in the Reliability Standard PRC-023-6.
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\8\ TO = Transmission Owner, GO = Generator Owner, DP =
Distribution Provider and PC = Planning Coordinator.
\9\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) derived
using the following formula: Burden Hours per Response * $/hour =
Cost per Response. based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as
of August 1, 2023, of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)--$77.29,--and
for Information and Record Clerks (43-4199) $56.14, The average
hourly burden cost for this collection is [($77.29 + $56.14)/2 =
$66.715)] rounded to $66.72 an hour.
Proposed Changes Due to Order in Docket No. RD23-5-000
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Number of
Reliability standard & Type \8\ annual Total number Average number of Total burden
requirement and number responses of responses burden hours per hours
of entity per entity response \9\
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)............... (3) * (4) = (5)
(3)
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FERC-725G
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PRC-023-6:
TO......................... 324 1 324 16 hrs.; $1,067.52 5,184 hrs.;
$345,876.48.
GO......................... 1,173 1 1,173 16 hrs.; $1,067.52 18,768 hrs.;
$1,252,200.96.
DP......................... 371 1 371 8 hrs.; $533.76... 2,968 hrs.;
$198,024.96.
PC......................... 62 1 62 8 hrs.; $533.76... 496; $33,093.12.
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Total for PRC-023-6 One ........... ........... 1,930 48 hrs.; $3,202.56 27,416 hrs.;
Time Estimate--Years 1 $1,829,195.52.
and 2.
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The one-time burden of 27,416 hours that only applies for Year 1
and 2 will be averaged over three years (27,416 hours / 3 = 9,138.67
hours/year over three years). The number of responses is also averaged
over three years (1,930 responses / 3 = 643.33 responses/year).
The responses and burden hours for Years 1-3 will total
respectively as follows for Year 1 one-time burden:
Year 1: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
Year 2: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
Year 3: 643.33 responses; 9,138.67 hours
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.
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in
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Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including
landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and
others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission
processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such
as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#713e212131171403125f161e07"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="256a757565434057460b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>.
Dated: July 16, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-16080 Filed 7-22-24; 8:45 am]
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