Notice2024-22091
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-588) Comment Request; Extension
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Published
September 26, 2024
Issuing agencies
Energy DepartmentFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Abstract
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-588, Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale, and Exchange Transactions (OMB Control Number 1902-0144). The 60- day notice comment period ended on September 18, 2024, and no comments were received.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78863-78864]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22091]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC24-21-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-588) 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 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission
or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection, FERC-588, Emergency Natural Gas Transportation,
Sale, and Exchange Transactions (OMB Control Number 1902-0144). The 60-
day notice comment period ended on September 18, 2024, and no comments
were received.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due October 28,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-588 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-
0144) 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. IC24-21-000)
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 other delivery methods:
[cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
[cir] All other delivery methods: 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/ferc-online/overview">https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview</a>.
For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#33555641505c5d5f5a5d56404643435c414773555641501d545c45"><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/ferc-online/overview">https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams may be reached by email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cc88adb8ad8fa0a9adbeada2afa98c8a899e8fe2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2e6c3d6c3e1cec7c3d0c3ccc1c7e2e4e7f0e18cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title: FERC-588 (Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale, and
Exchange Transactions).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0144.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-588 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Abstract: FERC-588 is an existing information collection consisting
of filing requirements and notice procedures applicable to responses to
natural gas emergency circumstances. Two sets of information collection
activities pertain to such responses.
One set applies to responses by a jurisdictional ``natural-gas
company,'' i.e., a person engaged in the transportation of natural gas
in interstate commerce, or the sale in interstate commerce of such gas
for resale.\1\ Section 7(c)(1)(A) of the Natural Gas Act \2\ requires
any natural-gas company to obtain a certificate of public convenience
and necessity issued by the Commission before engaging in the
transportation or sale of natural gas in interstate commerce, or
undertaking the construction or extension of any facilities for the
transportation or sale of natural gas in interstate commerce. Under 18
CFR 157.17, a jurisdictional natural-gas company may file an
application for a temporary certificate authorizing the construction
and operation of extensions of existing facilities, interconnections of
pipeline systems, or sales of natural gas that may be required to
assure maintenance of adequate service, or to service particular
customers.
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\1\ The definition of ``natural-gas company'' is at 15 U.S.C.
717a(6).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 717f(c)(1)(A).
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The other set of responses to a natural gas emergency, at 18 CFR
part 284 subpart I, exempts a person who engages in an emergency
natural gas transaction in interstate commerce from the certificate
requirements of section 7 of the Natural Gas Act.\3\ The term
``emergency natural gas transaction'' is defined at 18 CFR 284.262 as
the sale, transportation, or exchange of natural gas (including the
construction and operation of necessary facilities) conducted pursuant
to this subpart, that is:
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\3\ 18 CFR 284.261.
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(1) Necessary to alleviate an emergency; and
(2) Not anticipated to extend for more than 60 days in duration.
A non-jurisdictional company that engages in an emergency natural
gas transactions must file information with the Commission under 18 CFR
284.270, so that the Commission may ensure compliance with relevant
legal requirements.
Types of Respondent: Providers and recipients of assistance in
natural gas emergency circumstances.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \4\ The Commission estimates the total
annual burden and cost \5\ for this information collection in the
following table:
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\4\ ``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.
\5\ The Commission staff believes that industry is similarly
situated to the Commission in terms of cost for wages and benefits.
Based on FERC's current annual average cost of $207,786 (for salary
plus benefits) for a full-time equivalent, the average hourly cost
is $100/hour. Therefore, the hourly cost used in the burden
calculation is $100.
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B. Annual number
A. Number of respondents of responses per C. Total number D. Average hr. burden and cost per E. Total annual hr. burden and
respondent of responses response cost
(Col. A x Col. B) (Col. C x Col D)
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10....................................... 3 30 10 hrs; $1,000..................... 300 hrs.; $30,000.
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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: September 20, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-22091 Filed 9-25-24; 8:45 am]
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