ELECTRIC UTILITIES, FINANCIAL REPORTS,
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL AND OPERATING REPORT NEEDED BY THE
COMMISSION CARRY OUT ITS REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE
FEDERAL POWER ACT AND PURPA. TO BE USED TO ESTABLISH RATES, IN RATE
PROCEEDINGS, INFORM INVESTIGATIONS, FINANCIAL AUDITS, AND
CONTINUOUS REVIEW OF THE FINANCI CONDITIONS OF THE REGULATED
UTILITIES.
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.