Sf-730

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION

Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your agency=s Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting Statement, and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
1. Agency/Subagency originating request Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	2. OMB control number b. [ ] None a. _1__ _9__ _0__ _2__ - _ _ __ _ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Type of information Collection (check one) a. [x ] New Collection b. [ ]Revision of a currently approved collection c. [ ] Extension of a currently approved collection d. [ ] Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired e. [ ]Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired f. G Existing collection in use without an OMB control number For b-f, note item A2 of Supporting Statement instructions	4. Type of review requested (check one) a. [x] Regular b. [ ] Emergency - Approval requested by: _/_/_ c. G Delegated 5. Small entities Will this information collection have any significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? G Yes [x] No 6. Requested expiration date a. [x] Three years from approval date b. G Other Specify: __/__/_ _
7. Title Report of Transmission Activity, RM06-4-000 Final Rule, Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform
8. Agency form numbers(s) (if applicable) FERC-730
9. Keywords 'electric energy, power transmission, energy’
10. Abstract Sect. 1241 Energy Policy Act 2005 (P.L. 109-58, 119 Stat. 594, 2005) adds new section 219 to Federal Power Act mandating that no later than a year after enactment of sect. 219, FERC is to establish, by rule, incentive and performance-based rate treatments for transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce by public utilities for the purpose of benefiting consumers by ensuring reliability, reducing the cost of delivered power and reducing transmission congestion. In RM06-4-000 Final Rule, FERC is promoting greater capital investment in new transmission capacity. The need for capital investment in energy infrastructure is national problem that requires a national solution. Inadequate transmission infrastructure results in transmission congestion that impedes competitive wholesale markets and impairs the reliability of the electric grid. FERC-730 is to determine effectiveness of proposed rules and provide FERC with accurate assessment of the state of the industry on transmission investment.
11. Affected public (Mark primary with AP@ and all others that apply with AX@) a. _ _ Individuals or household d. ___ Farms b. _P_ Business or other for-profit e. ___ Federal Government c. ___ Not-for-profit institutions f. __ State, Local or Tribal Government	12. Obligation to respond (Mark primary with AP@ and all others that apply with AX@) a. [ ] Voluntary b. [ ] Required to obtain or retain benefits c. [ x ] Mandatory
13. Annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden a. Number of respondents 200 b. Total annual responses 200 1. Percentage of these responses collected electronically 80 % c. Total annual hours requested 6,000 d. Current OMB inventory 0 e. Difference 6,000 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change + 6,000 2. Adjustment	14. Annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden (in thousands of dollars) a. Total annualized capital/startup costs $ 0 b. Total annual costs (O&M) $ 0 c. Total annualized cost requested $ 0 d. Current OMB inventory $ 0 e. Difference $ 0 f. Explanation of difference 1. Program change $ 2. Adjustment $
15. Purpose of information collection (mark primary with AP@ and all others that apply with AX@) a. __ Application for benefits e. _ __ Program planning or management b. _x_ Program evaluation f. ___ Research c. ___ General purpose statistics g. _ P_ Regulatory or compliance d. ___ Audit	16. Frequency of recordkeeping or reporting (check all that apply) a. [ ] Recordkeeping b. G Third party disclosure c. [ x ] Reporting 1. [ ] On occasion 2. [ ]Weekly 3. [ ]Monthly 4. [ ]Quarterly 5. [ ]Semi-annually 6. [ x ] Annually 7. [ ] Biennially 8. [ ]Other (describe)
17. Statistical Methods Does this information collection employ statistical methods? [ ] Yes [x] No	18. Agency contact (person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this submission) Name: Jeffrey Hitchings Phone: (202)502-8525

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19. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9. NOTE: The test of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3), appear at the end of the instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set froth in the instructions. The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers; (a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions; (b) It avoids unnecessary duplication; (c) It reduces burden on small entities; (d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous terminology that is understandable to respondents; (e) Its implementations will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices; (f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements; (g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3): (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. (h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected (see note in Item 19 of the instructions); (i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and (j) It makes appropriate use of information technology. If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement. Item no. 19 (g)(vi) See item no. 17 of Supporting Statement. Item no. 19 (i). See Item no. 18 of the Supporting Statement

Signature of Senior Official or designee Michael P. Miller, Information Clearance Officer, FERC

Date

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