FERC-516, (NOPR in RM15-24) Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM15-24_NOPR final Supp State-9-21-15rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-09-21
RM15-24_LaFleur statement20150921-3000.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-09-21
RM15-24news release NOPR20150917-3053.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-09-21
16 USC 824d.doc Supplementary Document	2014-09-24
18 CFR 38.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-09-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23073	Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings	Unchanged
218076	RM15-24, One-TIme Tariff Filings & Implementation for RTO/ISO (in Yrs. 1 & 2, and averaged over Years 1-3)	New
213203	RM05-5-022 (One-time)	Unchanged
206027	One-Time Tariff filing in RM05-5-020	Unchanged
203116	Variable Energy Resource Integration Rule (RM10-11) Mandatory Burden	Unchanged
203115	Variable Energy Resource Integration Rule (RM10-11) Voluntary Burden	Unchanged
199916	Frequency Regulation (RM11-7), one-time tariff filing and system modification	Unchanged
196968	Demand Response (RM10-17) --One-Time and Monthly Filings	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0096	ICR Reference No: 201509-1902-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201409-1902-005
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516
Title: FERC-516, (NOPR in RM15-24) Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2017
Responses	5,547	0	5,547
Time Burden (Hours)	498,250	0	498,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal Power Act Section 205 requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure that the rates and charges for the wholesale sale of electric energy are just and reasonable. Section 205 also requires that the rules and regulations affecting or pertaining to the rates and charges for the wholesale sale of electric energy be just and reasonable. Docket RM15-24. In this NOPR, FERC is proposing to revise its regulations to require that each regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent system operator (ISO) settle energy transactions in its real-time markets at the same time interval it dispatches energy and settle operating reserves transactions in its real-time markets at the same time interval it prices operating reserves. The Commission also proposes to revise its regulations to require that each RTO/ISO trigger shortage pricing for any dispatch interval during which a shortage of energy or operating reserves occurs. Adopting these reforms would align prices with resource dispatch instructions and operating needs, providing appropriate incentives for resource performance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824(d), 824(e) Name of Law: Federal Power Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AF12	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 58393	09/29/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
RM05-5-022 (One-time)
Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings
Demand Response (RM10-17) --One-Time and Monthly Filings
Frequency Regulation (RM11-7), one-time tariff filing and system modification
Variable Energy Resource Integration Rule (RM10-11) Voluntary Burden
Variable Energy Resource Integration Rule (RM10-11) Mandatory Burden
One-Time Tariff filing in RM05-5-020
RM15-24, One-TIme Tariff Filings & Implementation for RTO/ISO (in Yrs. 1 & 2, and averaged over Years 1-3)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In the NOPR in RM15-24, FERC is proposing to address two existing practices that may fail to compensate resources at prices that reflect the value of the service resources provide to the system, thereby distorting price signals. In certain instances, this creates a disincentive for resources to respond to dispatch signals. FERC proposes to require that each regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent system operator (ISO) align settlement and dispatch intervals by settling energy transactions in its real-time markets at the same time interval it dispatches energy and settling operating reserves transactions in its real-time markets at the same time interval it prices operating reserves. FERC is also proposing to require that each RTO/ISO trigger shortage pricing for any dispatch interval during which a shortage of energy or operating reserves occurs. FERC requires that rates for jurisdictional electricity service be just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. This requirement extends to market- and cost-based rates. The Commission has taken action to correct rates that become unjust and unreasonable, and has done so not only when the rates do not reflect costs but also when the underlying features, rate design, or market design fail to align. It is paramount that resources have appropriate incentives to respond to an energy or operating reserve shortage and that each resource is compensated based on a price that reflects the value of the service it provides.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,842,957

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/29/2015

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