A PROPOSAL TO MODIFY THE REGULATIONS
ON HOW THE COMMISSION ALLOCATES ANNUAL CHARGES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS. THE COMMISSION IMPLEMENTS THE LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 10(E) OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT TO COLLECT ANNUAL CHARGES
FROM HYDROPOWER LICENSEES. THE INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE THE
CHARGES TO ASSESS AGAINST LICENSEES FOR SUCH USE.
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.