To allow sufficient time to fully assess the usefulness of the NERC Transmission Data Availability System (TADS) and its potential to provide the Federal government with electric power outage data, Schedule 7 of EIA form 411 will be submitted by respondents on a voluntary basis pending future discussions with NERC, EIA, OMB and Federal users of Schedule 7. If TADS or a modified version are acceptable, the EIA will assess the impact on the Form EIA-411 and work with OMB on any agreed upon changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2007
24,554
0
38,431
98,722
0
141,020
0
0
0
The Electric Power Surveys collect information on electric power capacity, generation, fuel consumption, fuel receipts, fuel stocks, prices, electric rates, construction costs, and operating income and revenue. Respondents include electric utilities, nonutility electric power producers, electric reliability council members, and independent electric power system operators. Electric power data collected are used by the Department of Energy for analysis and forecasting. Data are published in various EIA reports.
US Code:
15 USC 722(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 764(a)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 790(a)
Name of Law: FEA Act
Elimination of schedules and forms due to agency discretion reduced the burden by 41,692 hours. Fewer respondents and use of internet technology (agency estimate) reduced the burden by 605 hours.
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.