FERC-549, (Final Rule in RM11-4) NGPA Title III Transactions and NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2_22_2012_Order757_supporting_statement_2_10_12.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2012-02-28	Available
20120124-4001 press release.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-01-24	Available
Attachment_links to public comments.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-01-19	Available
USCODE-2010-title15-chap15B-sec717c.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
USCODE-2010-title15-chap60-subchapIII-partB-sec3372.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
USCODE-2010-title15-chap60-subchapIII-partB-sec3371.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
USCODE-2010-title15-chap15B-sec717f.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-part284-501-505.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-sec284-403.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-sec284-288.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-sec284-123.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-sec284-102.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-sec284-13.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-12-12	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
43999	Semi-Annual Storage Reports for Interstate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.13(e))		Removed
200420	Market Based Rates (18 CFR 284.501-505)		Unchanged
200419	Code of Conduct (18 CFR 284.288 & 284.403)		Unchanged
200418	Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.123(b), (e))		Unchanged
200417	Transportation by Interstate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.102(e))		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0086	ICR Reference No: 201201-1902-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201112-1902-002
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-549
Title: FERC-549, (Final Rule in RM11-4) NGPA Title III Transactions and NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/07/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/30/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2015
Responses	441	0	751
Time Burden (Hours)	2,176	0	5,896
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: [Note that this supporting statement addresses the Final Rule in RM11-4. The Final Rule affects, and this consolidated supporting statement addresses, parts of two separate OMB Control Nos. and is being submitted in 2 separate ICRs: -FERC-537 (OMB No. 1902-0060, that includes the intrastate pipeline semi-annual storage reports being eliminated) and -FERC-549 (OMB No. 1902-0086, that includes the interstate pipeline semi-annual storage reports being eliminated).] In the Final Rule in RM11-4, FERC eliminates its semi-annual storage reporting requirements for (1) interstate natural gas companies subject to the Commission's jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as codified in 18 CFR 284.13(e) [part of FERC-549]; (2) intrastate pipelines providing interstate services pursuant to section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA), as codified in 18 CFR 284.126(c)[part of FERC-537]; and (3) Hinshaw pipelines providing interstate services subject to the Commission's NGA jurisdiction pursuant to blanket certificates issued under section 284.224 of the Commission's regulations, as also codified in 18 CFR 284.126(c) [part of FERC-537]. All of the parties who filed comments in response to the NOPR stated that they support this course of action. The Commission found in the NOPR that these particular reporting requirements are largely duplicative with other reporting requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717f Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 15 USC 717c Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 15 USC 3371-3372 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AE25	Final or interim final rulemaking	77 FR 4220	01/27/2012

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Semi-Annual Storage Reports for Interstate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.13(e))
Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.123(b), (e))
Code of Conduct (18 CFR 284.288 & 284.403)
Market Based Rates (18 CFR 284.501-505)
Transportation by Interstate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.102(e))

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	441	751	0	-310	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,176	5,896	0	-3,720	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: The Final Rule in Docket RM11-4 affects 2 separate OMB Control Nos. [FERC-537, OMB Control 1902-0060; and FERC-549, OMB Control No. 1902-0086]. Therefore a consolidated supporting statement is being submitted in 2 separate ICRs (one ICR for each of the 2 OMB Control Nos.). FERC eliminates its semi-annual storage reporting requirements for (1) interstate natural gas companies subject to the Commission's jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), as codified in 18 CFR 284.13(e) [part of FERC-549]; (2) intrastate pipelines providing interstate services pursuant to section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA), as codified in 18 CFR 284.126(c) [part of FERC-537]; and (3) Hinshaw pipelines providing interstate services subject to the Commission's NGA jurisdiction pursuant to blanket certificates issued under section 284.224 of the Commission's regulations, as also codified in 18 CFR 284.126(c). All of the parties who filed comments in response to the NOPR stated that they support this course of action. The Commission found in the NOPR that these particular reporting requirements are largely duplicative with other reporting requirements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,396,821

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 01/30/2012

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