RULE 71, 17 CFR 250.71 AND FORMS
U-12-I-A AND U-12-I-B IMPLEMENT SUBSECTION 12(I), 15 USC 791(I) OF
THE PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935 WHICH MAKES IT
UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON EMPLOYED OR RETAINE BY A REGULATED COMPANY
TO PRESENT, ADVOCATE, OR OPPOSE ANY MATTER AFFECTING A REGULATED
COMPANY BEFORE CONGRESS, THE COMMISSION, AND THE FEDERAL POWER
COMMISSION UNLESS SUCH PERSON FILES A STATEMENT WITH THE COMM. THE
DATA IS USED TO MONITOR THE EXT & COSTS OF SUCH
ACTIVITIES.
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.