THIS FORM IS REQUIRED TO COLLECT DATA
NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLICATION OF ALTERNATE FUEL PRICE CEILINGS AND
INCREMENTAL PRICING THRESHOLD. THIS WILL ALLOW FERC TO DETERMINE
ALTERNATE FUEL COSTS AS MANDATED BY CONGRESS IN THE NATURAL GAS
POLICY ACT OF 1978 (TITLE II). ONLY 120 FIRMS WHICH SELL NO. 2 AND
NO. 6 FUEL OIL MUST RESPOND. AS AN ALTERNATIVE.
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.