FERC=519 information is used by the
Commission to implement the statutory provisions of Section 203 of
the Federal Power Act. Under Section 203 of the FPA, FERC must
review proposed mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of
jurisdicational facilities of public utilities, if the value of the
facilities exceeds $10,000, 000 and must approve these transactions
if they are consistent with the public interest.
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.