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.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2011
572
0
572
6,292
0
6,292
0
0
0
The information collected under FERC-550 is used by FERC to implement statutory provisions of Part, section 1, 6, and 15 of the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA) (Pub.L. 337, 34 Stat. 384). The filing requirements provide the basis for analysis of all rates, fares, from charges whatsoever demanded, charged or collected by any common carrier or carriers in connection with the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products and are used by FERC to establish a basis for determining the just and
reasonable rates that should be charged by the regulated pipeline company.
US Code:
49 USC 1
Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
The Proposed rule will assist the CommissionÂs efforts to comply with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) by developing the capability to file electronically with the Commission via the Internet with uniform formats using software that is readily available and easy to use and also achieve the PresidentÂs Management Agenda initiatives of expanding electronic government.
The provision of an electronic database of company tariffs will make such information available more efficiently and to a broader audience.
The database will provide easier access to tariffs and allow the viewing of proposed tariff sections in context. One of the principal benefits of such a database is the ability to do historical research into tariffs. For example, proceedings such as complaints may involve past tariff provisions that have already been revised by the utility by the time the complaint is considered by the Commission. In order to expeditiously process such filings, the Commission, the parties, and the public need to be able to obtain the tariff provision that apply to the time period under review, rather than the currently effective tariff provision.
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.
RM01-5-000NOPR OMB Justification.doc
Oil Pipeline Rates: Tariff Filings