This is 1 of 3 ICRs (for FERC-545, FERC-549, and FERC-550) related to the CID (company i.d.) and agent front-end, administrative changes in Dockets RM07-16 and RM01-5. The changes affect interstate and intrastate gas pipelines and oil pipelines. The other reporting and recordkeeping requirements are not affected. (Similar front-end changes were made for electric utilities filing the EQR under Docket RM12-3 and were submitted to OMB for review under FERC-920, Electric Quarterly Report, OMB No. 1902-0255. Those reporting requirements are pending OMB review in ICR No. 201302-1902-003.)
FERC-545, Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change Non-Formal is required to implement sections 4, 5, and 16 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), (15 USC 717c 717o, PL 75 688, 52 Stat. 822 and 830). NGA Sections 4, 5, and 6 authorize the Commission to inquire into rate structures and methodologies and to set rates at a just and reasonable level. Specifically, a natural gas company must obtain Commission authorization for all rates and charges made, demanded, or received in connection with the transportation or sale of natural gas in interstate commerce. Under the NGA, a natural gas company's rates must be just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential.
When a natural gas company decides to construct and operate a jurisdictional pipeline, it files an application with the Commission and receives a certificate of public convenience and necessity from FERC. In the certificate proceeding, the Commission authorizes initial rates for the transportation service to be provided by the pipeline. Initial rates are established for new services authorized in certificate proceedings and must meet a public convenience and necessity standard. Initial rates established in the certificate proceeding remain in effect until the rates are changed by a Commission order. After the pipeline has been in operation for a set period, it files a cost and revenue study justifying the continuation of its initial rates or for a rate change under NGA section 4.
Pipelines adjust their tariffs to meet market and customer needs. Commission review of these proposed changes is required to ensure rates remain just and reasonable and that services are not provided in an unduly discriminatory or preferential manner. The Commission's regulations in 18 C.F.R. Part 154, Subparts C, E and G specify what changes are allowed and the procedures for requesting Commission approval.
The Commission uses the FERC-545 information to examine service and tariff provisions related to natural gas transportation and storage services. The following information is the subject of the FERC-545: (1) tariff filings and any related compliance filings; (2) rate case filings and any related compliance filings; (3) informational reports; (4) negotiated rates (5) non-conforming agreement filings and (6) North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Activity (tariff portion only).
The Commission is revising the company registration process for interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines and oil pipelines with respect to the filing of electronic tariffs (eTariff). These procedures are expected to take effect no sooner than 7/12/2013. To improve security and the filing process, the Commission is adopting a revised method of authenticating filings requiring the use of a company registration number. Under this system, the filer will maintain a list of eRegistered agents which it has authorized to submit filings on its behalf. A filer can designate multiple individuals as its agents. The agent will use its eRegistration account to log onto FERC Online.
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Norma McOmber 202 502-8022
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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:
(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.
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Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)