THE FEDERAL POWER ACT REQUIRES EACH
ELECTRIC UTILITY WHICH ESTABLISHES OR CHANGES RATES TO FILE SUCH
RATES WITH FERC FOR APPROVAL. FERC USES DATA CONTAINED IN SUCH
FILINGS TO ENSURE THAT THE RATES ARE JUST AND REASONABLE. FERC HAS
ISSUED SPECIFIC POLICY AND GUIDELINES TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR
ADDITIONAL DATA COLLECTIONS.
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.