The information collected under FERC
form 2 is used by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to
implement the statutory provisions of the Natural Gas Act, Section
8 and 10. The form collects comprehensive financial and operational
information from jurisdictional "Major" natural gas pipelines. The
information collected on the form 2 is used by FERC staff to
establish rates, in rate proceedings, in formal investigations,
financial audits and continuous review of financial conditions of
regulated and natural gas companies.
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.