The Commission issues licenses for
nonfederal hydropower projects and monitors these projects to
ensure that conditions of the license are being met. The
Commission's licensing and post-licensing processes have the
multiple intents of maintaining power generation, enhancing and
protecting the environment, and enhancing recreational assets of
water resources. Part 1, Section 10(a) of the Federal Power Act
requires the Commission to be responsible for ensuring that
hydroelectric projects sub- subject to its jurisdiction are
consistent with the comprehensive development of the nation's
waterways for recreation and other beneficial uses.
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.