COLLECTION OF INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO
ENSURE THAT THE FERC HAS TIMELY NEEDED TO INSURE THAT FERC HAS TIME
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NATURAL GAS SUPPLY OUTLOOK FOR THE
UPCOMING WINTER AND TO IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE POTENTIAL SHORTAGES
EXIST OR MAY DEVELOP. DATA INCLUDE PIPELINE DESCRIPTIONS, CURRENT
SUPPLY PROJECTIONS, STORAGE AND POTENTIAL MARKET IMPACT.
RESPONDENTS ARE 24 SELECTED NATURAL GAS PIPELINES.
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.