ERA-166 IS USED BY THE ECONOMIC
REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION AS INPUT FOR ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE
PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS ON THE PROGRESS OF STAT REGULATORY
AUTHORITIES AND CERTAIN NONREGULATED ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITIES IN
CONSIDERING AND MAKING DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE STANDARDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY POLICIES
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.