Notice2024-23851
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-585); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
October 18, 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 the currently approved information collection, FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Energy Shortages and Contingency Plans Under PURPA Section 206). The 60-day notice comment period ended on October 7, 2024, and no comments were received.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83875-83876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23851]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC24-26-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-585); 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-585 (Reporting of Electric Energy
Shortages and Contingency Plans Under PURPA Section 206). The 60-day
notice comment period ended on October 7, 2024, and no comments were
received.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 18,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-585 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-
0138) 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. IC24-26-000)
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#5e383b2c3d31303237303b2d2b2e2e312c2a1e383b2c3d70393128"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="12747760717d7c7e7b7c77616762627d606652747760713c757d64">[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
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email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c785d485d7f50595d4e5d525f597c7a796e7f125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b7f5a4f5a78575e5a495a55585e7b7d7e6978155c544d">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Energy Shortages and
Contingency Plans Under PURPA \1\ Section 206).
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\1\ PURPA = Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1979 (Pub.
L. 95-617, 92 Stat. 3117), enacted 11/9/1978.
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OMB Control No.: 1902-0138.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-585 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-585 to implement the statutory provisions of
Section 206 of PURPA. Section 206 of PURPA amended the Federal Power
Act (FPA) by adding a new subsection (g) to section 202, under which
the Commission, by rule, was to require each public utility to report
to the Commission and any appropriate state regulatory authority:
<bullet> any anticipated shortages of electric energy or capacity
which would affect the utility's capability to serve its wholesale
customers; and
<bullet> a contingency plan that would outline what circumstances
might give rise to such occurrences.
<bullet> In Order No. 575 \1\, the Commission modified the
reporting requirements in 18 CFR 294.101(b) to provide that, if a
public utility includes in its rates schedule, provisions that during
electric energy and capacity shortages:
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\1\ Final Rule in Docket RM92-12-000, issued on 1/13/1995.
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[cir] it will treat firm power wholesale customers without undue
discrimination or preference; and
[cir] it will report any modifications to its contingency plan for
accommodating shortages within 15 days to the appropriate state
regulatory agency and to the affected wholesale customers, then the
utility need not file with the Commission an additional statement of
contingency plan for accommodating such shortages.
This revision changed the reporting mechanism, specifically the
public utility's contingency plan would be in its filed rate rather
than in a separate document. In Order No. 659 \2\, the Commission
modified the reporting requirements in 18 CFR 294.101(e) to provide
that public utilities must comply with the requirements to report
shortages and anticipated shortages by submitting this information
electronically using the Office of Electric Reliability's alert system
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4a1a9a1b6a3a1aaa7bd84a2a1b6a7eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3868e869184868d809aa385869180cd848c95">[email protected]</span></a> in lieu of submitting an original and two copies
to the Secretary of the Commission. The Commission uses the information
to evaluate and formulate an appropriate option for action in the event
an unanticipated shortage is reported and/or materializes. Without this
information, the Commission and State agencies would be unable to:
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\2\ Final Rule in Docket RM05-19-000, issued on 5/27/2005.
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<bullet> examine and approve or modify utility actions;
<bullet> prepare a response to anticipated disruptions in electric
energy; and/or
<bullet> ensure equitable treatment of all public utility customers
under the shortage situation.
The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR part 294.101.
Type of Respondents: Public Utilities.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as:
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\3\ ``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 Code of Federal
Regulations 1320.3.
\4\ The estimates for cost per response are derived using the
following formula: Average Burden Hours per Response * 100.00 per
Hour = Average Cost per Response. This is Based upon FERC's 2024 FTE
average salary plus benefits. Commission staff believes that any
industry effort applied to FERC-585 would be compensated similarly
to FERC's average salary.
FERC-585 (Reporting of Electric Shortages and Contingency Plans Under PURPA Section 206)
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Annual number Total annual burden
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost hours & total annual Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses per response \4\ cost respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)..................... (3) * (4) = (5)........ (5) / (1)
(3)
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Contingency Plan..................... 1 1 1 1 hrs.; $100.00......... 1 hrs.; $100.00........ $100.00
Capacity Shortage.................... 1 1 1 1 hrs.; 100.00.......... 1 hrs.; 100.00......... 100.00
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Total............................ .............. .............. .............. ........................ 2 hrs.; 200.00.........
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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: October 9, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-23851 Filed 10-17-24; 8:45 am]
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