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.