ERA-166 COLLECTS DATA ON THE PROGRESS
OF STATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND CERTAIN NON-REGULATED ELECTRIC
AND GAS UTILITIES IN CONSIDERING AN MAKING DETERMINATIONS WITH
REGULATED ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITIES IN CONSIDERING AND MAKING
DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY PURPA.
DATA ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE ERA IN AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE
PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS. RESPONDENTS ARE STATE REGULATORY
AUTHORITIES.
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.