SECTION 24 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT
PROVIDES FOR THE AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERALLY OWNED LANDS
WITHIN THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF HYDROPOWER PROJECTS WHEN AN
APPLICATION FOR THE PRELIMINARY PERMIT OR LICENSE IS FILED WITH THE
COMMISSION. FERC-587 WILL COLLECT INFORMATION TO ENABLE THE
COMMISSION TO DETERMINE WHICH RESERVED FED.
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.