Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings RM06-4-000 Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM06-04-000Final RuleOMBjust[Rev1].wpd.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-05-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23073	Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings RM06-4-000 Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform Other-Regulations	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0096	ICR Reference No: 200612-1902-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200511-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516
Title: Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings RM06-4-000 Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/09/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/29/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2008
Responses	4,464	0	4,234
Time Burden (Hours)	438,921	0	393,841
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: section 1241 of the Energy Policy Act (PL 109-58, 119 Stat. 594 2005) adds a news section 219 to the Federal Power Act mandating that no later than a year after enactment of section 219, FERC is to establish, by rule, incentive-based (including performance- based) rate treatments for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce by public utilities for the purpose of benefiting consumers by ensuring reliability and reducing the costs of delivered power by reducing transmission congestion. In RM06-4-000 NOPR, FERC is proposing to promote greater capital investment in new transmission capacity. The need for ..........

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824(d) Name of Law: Federal Power Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 105 - 58 1241 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act 2005

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AC95	Final or interim final rulemaking	71 FR 43294	07/31/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings RM06-4-000 Promoting Transmission Investment Through Pricing Reform

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,464	4,234	230	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	438,921	393,841	45,080	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,055,889

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(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 language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation 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) about:

(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 resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/29/2006

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