FERC-545 information is required by
the Commission to determine if an interstate pipeline's rate filing
complies with the requirements of section 4, 5, and 16 of the
Natural Gas Act and/or Order No. 636 (Restructuring Rule) and that
the charges of the transportation/sales of natural gas are just and
reasonable. The data are also needed to reflect certain
standardized industry business practices and procedures. (Docket
No. RM96-1-000; Final Rule, Order No. 587, issued
07/17/96).
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.