FERC has amended its regulations under
the Federal Power Act to require prospectively the inclusion of a
proposed designation on all rate schedule sheets filed with the
Commission by public utilities. This rule will streamline rate
schedule sheet designation procedures for the Commission and the
electric industry. The rule will conform the procedures for
identifying public utility tariff filings with those for interstate
natural gas and oil pipelines. This revision to the regulations is
necessary to accommodate the movement toward an integrated energy
industry and to facilitate the development of common...
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.