THE RCS FEDERAL STANDBY PLAN GOVERNS
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RCS PROGRAM BY LARGER REGULATED UTILITIES IN
STATES WHICH DO NOT HAVE APPROVED RCS PLANS OR WHOSE PLANS ARE
BEING IMPLEMENTED INADEQUATELY. THIS CLEARANCE REQUEST, TO BE
IMPLEMENTED WHEN APPROVED, IS FOR THE INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION
PROCEDURES AND ANNUAL REPORTS FROM UTILITIES COVERED BY THE
PLAN.
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.