Notice2025-13875
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725R And FERC-725A). Comment Request; Revision
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Published
July 23, 2025
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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-725R, (Mandatory Reliability Standards: BAL Reliability Standards) and FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: TOP and INT Standards. The 60-day notice published on April 11, 2025, the comment period ended on June 10, 2025, no comments were received.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34654-34655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-13875]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RD25-5-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725R And FERC-
725A). 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-725R, (Mandatory
Reliability Standards: BAL Reliability Standards) and FERC-725A,
Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: TOP and INT
Standards. The 60-day notice published on April 11, 2025, the comment
period ended on June 10, 2025, no comments were received.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 22,
2025.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725R to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202507-1902-003">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202507-1902-003</a>, FERC-725A to OMB through <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202507-1902-004">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202507-1902-004</a>. You can also visit
<a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> and use the drop-down under
``Currently under Review'' to select the ``Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission'' where you can see the open opportunities to provide
comments. Comments should be sent within 30 days of publication of this
notice.
Please submit a copy of your comments to the Commission via email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92d6f3e6f3d1fef7f3e0f3fcf1f7d2d4d7c0d1bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3b7928792b09f969281929d9096b3b5b6a1b0dd949c85">[email protected]</span></a>. You must specify the Docket No. (RD25-5-000)
and the FERC Information Collection number (FERC-725R and 725A) in your
email. If you are unable to file electronically, comments may be filed
by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
<bullet> Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426.
<bullet> All other delivery methods: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20852.
Docket: To view comments and issuances in this docket, please visit
<a href="https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search">https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search</a>. Once there, you can also
sign-up for automatic notification of activity in this docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams, (202) 502-6468.
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85c1e4f1e4c6e9e0e4f7e4ebe6e0c5c3c0d7c6abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4703263326042b22263526292422070102150469202831">[email protected]</span></a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725R, (Mandatory Reliability Standards: BAL Reliability
Standards) and FERC-725A, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System: TOP and INT Standards.
OMB Control No.: FERC-725R (1902-0268) and FERC-725A (1902-0244).
Type of Request: Revision of FERC-725R--Mandatory Reliability
Standards, proposed Reliability Standard BAL-007-1 (Near-term Energy
Reliability Assessments) and FERC-725A--proposed Reliability Standard
TOP-003-7 (Transmission Operator and Balancing Authority Data and
Information Specification and Collection).
Abstract: The FERC-725R and FERC-725A information collection
requirements are subject to review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. OMB's regulations require approval of certain information
collection requirements imposed by agency rules. Upon approval of a
collection of information, OMB will assign an OMB control number and
expiration date. Respondents subject to the filing requirements will
not be penalized for failing to respond to these collections of
information unless the collections of information display a valid OMB
control number. The Commission solicits comments on the need for this
information, whether the information will have practical utility, the
accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected or retained, and any
suggested methods for minimizing respondents' burden, including the use
of automated information techniques.
The Commission bases its paperwork burden estimates on the
additional paperwork burden presented by the proposed the Commission's
regulations,\1\ proposing the approval of proposed Reliability Standard
BAL-007-1 (Near-term Energy Reliability Assessments), the approval of
proposed Reliability Standard TOP-003-7 (Transmission Operator and
Balancing Authority Data and Information Specification and Collection),
and the approval of the proposed definitions of the terms Energy
Reliability Assessment (ERA) and Near-Term Energy Reliability
Assessment (Near-Term ERA) for inclusion in the Glossary of Terms Used
in NERC Reliability Standards.
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\1\ 18 CFR 39.5.
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NERC explains ``the purpose of proposed Reliability Standard BAL-
007-1 is to identify and minimize the risks of forecasted Energy
Emergencies in the operations planning time horizon by analyzing the
expected resource mix availability.'' \2\ NERC states that proposed
Reliability Standard BAL-007-1 requires balancing authorities ``to
perform a Near-Term ERAs and have Operating Plans in place to identify
and minimize the risks of forecasted Energy Emergencies.'' \3\
Furthermore, NERC states that ``proposed Reliability Standard TOP-003-7
would provide the Balancing Authority with specific authority to
collect the data necessary to perform the Near-Term ERAs.'' \4\ Based
on the NERC Compliance Registry, as of November 20, 2024, we estimate
that 97 balancing authorities (BAs) would be subject to mandatory
compliance with proposed Reliability Standard BAL-007-1. For proposed
Reliability Standard TOP-003-7, only the 97
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\2\ NERC Petition at 3.
\3\ Id.
\4\ Id. at 4.
\5\ Number of entity data taken from the NERC compliance
registry, dated November 20, 2024.
\6\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2024, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)
$79.31/hr., 79.31 x .75 = 59.4825 ($59.48-rounded) ($59.48/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $44.74/hr., $44.74
x .25% = 11.185 ($11.19 rounded) ($11.19/hour), for a total ($59.48
+ $11.19 = $70.67/hour).
\7\ Number of entity data taken from the NERC compliance
registry, dated November 20, 2024.
\8\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2024, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)
$79.31/hr., 79.31 x .75 = 59.4825 ($59.48-rounded) ($59.48/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $44.74/hr., $44.74
x .25% = 11.185 ($11.19 rounded) ($11.19/hour), for a total ($59.48
+ $11.19 = $70.67/hour).
Proposed Burden BAL-007-1 Docket No. RD25-5
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Number of
Type and annual Total number Average number of Total burden
Reliability standard number of responses of responses burden hours per hours
entity \5\ per entity response \6\
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4).............. (3) * (4) = (5)
(3)
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Annual Collection BAL-007-1 FERC-725R
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Annual review and record 97 (BA) 1 97 24 hrs.; $70.67/ 2,328 hrs.;
retention. hr.. $164,519.76.
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Total for BAL-007-1....... .............. ........... 97 ................. 2,328 hrs.;
$164,519.76.
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Proposed Burden TOP-003-7 Docket No. RD25-5
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Number of
Type and annual Total number Average number of Total burden
Reliability standard number of responses of responses burden hours per hours
entity \7\ per entity response \8\
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4).............. (3) * (4) = (5)
(3)
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Annual Collection TOP-003-7 FERC-725A
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Annual review and record 97 (BA) 1 97 4 hrs.; $70.67/ 388 hrs.;
retention. hr.. $27,419.96.
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Total for TOP-003-7....... .............. ........... 97 ................. 388 hrs.;
$27,419.96.
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The annual responses and burden hours for proposed Reliability
Standard BAL-007-1 is 97 responses; 2,328 hours. The annual responses
and burden hours for proposed Reliability Standard TOP-003-7 is 97
responses; 388 hours.
The annual cost burden is $164,519.76 for proposed Reliability
Standard BAL-007-1, and $27,419.96 for proposed Reliability Standard
TOP-003-7.
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: July 18, 2025.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-13875 Filed 7-22-25; 8:45 am]
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