Due to the
likelihood of public comment, OMB will make a final determination
at the final rule stage.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2003
03/31/2003
02/28/2003
1,180
0
1,180
195,300
0
0
10,278,000
0
0
FERC-577 information is required by
FERC to ensure compliance with regulations under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The data are used by FERC to
examine the potential effects of a proposed interstate natural gas
pipeline con- struction on soils, geology, land use, water and air.
RM98-17 proposed rule adds landowner notification
requirements.
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.