Because of the
likelihood of public comment and the possibility of subsequent
changes in the information collection, FERC should resubmit the
information collection request when it takes final form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1999
11/30/2001
09/30/1999
1,094
0
1,094
58,206
0
0
3,066,000
0
0
FERC-545 information is required by
the Commission to determine if an interstate pipeline's rate filing
complies with the requirements of sections 4, 5, and 16 of the
Natural Gas Act and/or Order No. 636 (Restructuring Rule) and that
the charges for the transportation/sales of natural gas are just
and reasonable. The proposed revisions and additions to the
Commission's regulations in Docket No. RM98-10-000 (NOPR issued
July 29, 1998) are related to certain short-term transportation
service and capacity sections in parts 161, 250, and 284.
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.