Due to the
likelihood of public comment on this ICR, OMB will make a
determination at the final rule stage.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
09/30/2003
08/31/2003
140
0
140
77,761
0
0
4,127,000
0
0
FERC-545 information is required by
the Commission to determine if an interstat pipeline's rate filing
complies with the require- ments of Sections 4, 5, & 16 of the
Natural Gas Act and/or Order No. 636 (Restructuring Rule) and that
the charges for transporta- tion/sales of natural gas are just and
reasonable. (Re: Docket No. RM96-1-015 NOPR issued 6/30/00)
proposes to revise Part 284 of the Commission's regulations and to
adopt GISB (Gas Industry Standards Board) standards version 1.4.
Pipelines are also re- quired to implement interactive Internet
standards contained in Version 1.4 by June 1, 2000.
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.