THE ERA-166 WILL BE FILED ANNUALLY TO
COLLECT DATA TO BE USED BY THE ECONOMIC REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION
IN ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE PRESIDEN AND TO CONGRESS ON THE PROGRESS
OF STATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND CERTAIN NON-REGULATED ELECTRIC
AND GAS UTILITIES IN CONSIDERING AND MAKING DETERMINATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY PURPA.
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.