UNDER TITLE II OF NATURAL GAS POLICY
ACT, INTERSTATE PIPELINE COMPANIE ARE REQUIRED TO PASS THROUGH
PORTIONS OF THEIR ACQUISITION COSTS FOR NATURAL GAS TO INDUSTRIAL
USERS IN THE FORM OF A SURCHARGE. THE STATUTE REQUIRES THAT THE
SURCHARGE PLACED ON AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR INDUSTRIAL USE BE
SUCH THAT THE ULTIMATE COST OF GAS TO THE FACILITY DOES NOT EXCEED
THE COST OF THE FUEL OIL WHICH IT WOULD USE AS AN
ALTERNATIVE.
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:
(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;
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.