Notice2024-23944
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-516G); Comment Request; Extension
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Published
October 17, 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-516G, Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings. There are no changes to the information collection. The Commission published a 60-day notice on August 9, 2024 and did not receive any comments.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 201 (Thursday, October 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83678-83679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23944]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC24-27-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-516G); 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-516G, Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff
Filings. There are no changes to the information collection. The
Commission published a 60-day notice on August 9, 2024 and did not
receive any comments.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 18,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-516G 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-
0295) 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. IC24-27-000)
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>.
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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#fd9b988f9e9293919493988e888d8d928f89bd9b988f9ed39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="62040710010d0c0e0b0c07111712120d101622040710014c050d14">[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#5713362336143b32362536393432171112051479303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5f1d4c1d4f6d9d0d4c7d4dbd6d0f5f3f0e7f69bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6468.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-516G, Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0295.
Type of Request: Three-year renewal of FERC-516G.
Abstract: In accordance with section 206 of the Federal Power Act
(FPA) \1\ and 18 CFR 35.28(g)(10), each Independent System Operator
(ISO) and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) must report:
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\1\ 16 U.S.C. 824e.
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(1) On a monthly basis, total uplift payments for each transmission
zone, broken out by day and uplift category;
(2) On a monthly basis, total uplift payments for each resource;
and
(3) On a monthly basis, each operator-initiated commitment, the
size of the commitment, transmission zone, commitment reason, and
commitment start time.
The Commission has determined that these information collection
activities provide for transparency that is necessary for just and
reasonable rates.
Type of Respondents: ISOs and RTOs.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \2\ The estimated burden and cost \3\
are as follows:
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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.
\3\ The Commission staff estimates that the average respondent
for this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in
terms of salary plus benefits. Based on FERC's 2024 annual average
of $207,786 (for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is
$100/hour.
FERC-516G Annual Burden Estimates in Docket No. IC24-27-000
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C. Annual D. Total number G. Cost per
B. Number of number of of responses E. Average burden F. Total annual burden respondent
A. Type of response respondents responses per (column B x hours & cost per hours & cost (column D (column F /
respondent column C) response x column E) column B)
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Preparing and posting of 3 reports 6 12 72 3 hrs.; $300.......... 216 hrs.; $21,600..... $3,600
on company website each month.
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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 10, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-23944 Filed 10-16-24; 8:45 am]
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