Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 423 Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants Form	Modified
RM07-18-000 NOPR OMB Just.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-11-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22936	Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0024	ICR Reference No: 200711-1902-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200703-1902-001
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC Form 423
Title: Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 01/31/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/21/2007
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved	12/31/2008
Responses	0	0	6,828
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	6,828
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form 423 data is used by Commission staff to conduct mandated fuel reviews and also conduct rate investigations under Sections 205 and 205 of the Federal Power Act as amended by Section 208 of PURPA and to monitor change and trends in the electric whole- sale market. Form 423 permits the regional identification of regional fuel price patterns and variations. The data has helped to identify the effects of the quality of fuels, market conditions, and the origin of production on fuel prices, which can signal possible procurement inefficiencies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824d, 824e Name of Law: Federal Power Act
   US Code: 16 USC 824f Name of Law: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AD47	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 65246	11/20/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants	423	Monthly Report of Cost and Quality of Fuels for Electric Plants

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $193,869

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: 11/21/2007

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