Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22935	Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0024	ICR Reference No: 200008-1902-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199612-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/23/2001
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/22/2000
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved for 2 years to allow FERC to better address the issues raised in several of the comments it received on this notice. FERC was not able the address fully many of the comments as part of this ICR package. In addition, FERC should further evaluate the need and purpose of these information collection activities in the evolving competitive market. FERC should also consult with the affected parties. The package should not be eligible for an emergency extension of OMB approval at the end of the 2 years. The following information should be provided explicitly: FERC should discuss the merits, including practical utility and burden, of collecting information from only a portion of the industry on key elements of their production cost and consider the merits of publicly disclosing this information in an evolving competitive market. In addition, FERC should provide justification for why it believes the Commission's ability to ensure just and reasonable rates would be impaired by confidential treatment of Form 423. Finally, FERC should specifically address commenters concerns that public disclosure harms the competitive position of the reporting parties and adversely affects the competitiveness of the market.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2003	01/31/2003
Responses	7,632	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	11,448	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	632,000	0	0

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Abstract: FERC Form 423 is used to gather information on the cost and quality of fuels delivered to electric power plants. The Commission uses such data to conduct fuel reviews, rate investi- gation and to track market changes and trends. The data is also used by other government agencies to track the supply, dispo- sition and prices of fuel, to conduct enviromental assessments and by electric market participants and the public to assess the competitive market place. Form 423 is required to be submitted to the Commission no later than 45 days after the end of the re- porting month.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants	423

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,632	0	0	7,632	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,448	0	0	11,448	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	632,000	0	0	632,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/22/2000

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