FERC-60 (“Annual Reports Of Centralized Serv. Cos.”), FERC–61 (“Narrative Desc. Of Serv. Co. Functions”), & FERC-555A (“Preserv. of Records for Serv. Cos. Subject to PUHCA2005)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FERC-60 FERC-60, Annual Report for Centralized Service Companies Form and Instruction	Unchanged
60_61_555A FR 2_1_2010 30day.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-02-01
Order731 20091217-3016.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-28
supporting statement60 61 555a ebacceptchg.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-01-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45927	FERC-61, Narrative Description of Service Company Functions	Modified
45926	FERC-555A, Preservation of Records for Service Companies Subject to PUHCA	Modified
23261	FERC-60, Annual Report for Centralized Service Companies Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0215	ICR Reference No: 201001-1902-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200912-1902-006
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-60, -61, & -555A
Title: FERC-60 (“Annual Reports Of Centralized Serv. Cos.”), FERC–61 (“Narrative Desc. Of Serv. Co. Functions”), & FERC-555A (“Preserv. of Records for Serv. Cos. Subject to PUHCA2005)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/18/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/01/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested the agency continue to adjust burden estimates based on actual observations.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2013
Responses	160	0	339
Time Burden (Hours)	110,861	0	326,851
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,912,341	0	6,696,000

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Abstract: On 1/28/2010, OMB approved the final rule (Order 731) in RM09-21 (ICR #200912-1902-006)and gave an expiration date of 1/31/2013. [The new expiration date is being updated on the web site and form.] Because that rulemaking did not cover the FERC-61 and FERC-555A (requirements under this OMB #), this request for a 3-year extension is being submitted to cover all three collections under this OMB control number. Since 1935, the Commission has regulated certain electric utility activities under the Federal Power Act (FPA). Under FPA Sections 205 and 206, the Commission oversees the rates, terms and conditions of sales for resale of electric energy and transmission service in interstate commerce by public utilities. The Commission must ensure that those rates, terms and conditions are just and reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. Under FPA Section 203, the Commission reviews mergers and other asset transfers involving public utilities. The Commission’s role in the natural gas industry is largely defined by the Natural Gas Act of 1938 (NGA). Under the NGA, the Commission regulates the construction of new natural gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas terminals and related facilities and oversees the rates, terms and conditions of sales for resale and transportation of natural gas in interstate commerce. The Commission believes that its existing FPA and NGA authorities, in combination with its enhanced authority over public utility mergers, acquisitions, and disposition of jurisdictional facilities, in conjunction with the authorities under PUHCA 2005 provides a sound framework to protect customers. If the collection of data for FERC Form 60, FERC-61, and the records retention requirements (FERC-555A) were not implemented; the Commission would not be able to meet its statutory responsibilities, under EPAct 1992, EPAct of 2005 and PUHCA 2005. The Commission would not have all of the regulatory mechanisms necessary to ensure customer protection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 1261-1277 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
   US Code: 42 USC 16451 et seq. Name of Law: Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (PUHCA 2005)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 53225	10/16/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 5066	02/01/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FERC-60, Annual Report for Centralized Service Companies	FERC-60	FERC-60 (Annual Reports Of Centralized Service Companies)
FERC-61, Narrative Description of Service Company Functions
FERC-555A, Preservation of Records for Service Companies Subject to PUHCA

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	160	339	0	0	-179	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	110,861	326,851	0	0	-215,990	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,912,341	6,696,000	0	0	-4,783,659	0

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: FERC Form No. 60 has remained unchanged since the last clearance inventory (approved by OMB on 1/28/2010). At the time of the last clearance for FERC-61, the number of filers was unknown and FERC requested a ‘placeholder’ of 1 burden hour per response for FERC-61. Experience indicated a burden of no more the ½ hour per response. Where the number of respondents was not known, we now know there are 22 respondents. FERC-555A showed a decrease of 200 companies subject to this records retention requirement. The reason for this decrease is because most holding companies have requested exemption from the requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $194,567

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)? No

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: 02/01/2010

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