This ICR is
approved for three years. Annual reporting costs were changed to
zero to correct the inventory. Only non-labor related costs are
recorded in the "cost burden" field to avoid double counting. An
explanation from the agency is included in the docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
10/31/2001
100
0
1
400
0
988
0
0
52,000
To encourage small power and
cogeneration production, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
of 1978, confers benefits on small power and cogeneration
facilities that meet certain owner- ship and technical criteria.
FERC Form 556 specifies the criteria thatmust be met and the
process by which benefits are obtained.
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.