FERC-725L (Final Rule in RM13-16-000) Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: MOD Reliability Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM13-16 final rule (FERC-725G and FERC-725L) Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-03-27
RM13-16 NERC Petition.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-11
MOD-027-1 Rel Standard.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-24
MOD-026-1 Rel Standard.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-24
MOD-025-2 Rel Standard.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-24
18 CFR Part 40.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-10-02
16 USC 824o.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-10-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
208831	MOD-027-1 Reliability Standards (One-time)	Unchanged
208830	MOD-026-1 Reliability Standards (One-time)	Unchanged
208829	MOD-025-2 Reliability Standard (One-time)	Unchanged
208772	MOD-027-1 Reliability Standard	Unchanged
208771	MOD-026-1 Reliability Standard	Unchanged
208770	MOD-025-2 Reliability Standard	Unchanged
204001	Mandatory Reliability Standards for NPCC Region	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0261	ICR Reference No: 201403-1902-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-1902-006
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725L
Title: FERC-725L (Final Rule in RM13-16-000) Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: MOD Reliability Standards
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/21/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the revisions to the information collection are approved. The other terms of the clearance remain the same including the expiration date, which is 4/30/2016.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2016
Responses	3,274	0	137
Time Burden (Hours)	26,540	0	2,748
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FERC-725L contains the information collection requirements related to the MOD Reliability Standards approved in the Final Rule in RM13-16. Under this proceeding, NERC as ERO states that "five proposed Reliability Standards: MOD-025-2, MOD-026-1, MOD-027-1, PRC-019-1 and PRC-024-1 address generator verifications needed to support Bulk-Power System reliability and will ensure that accurate data is verified and made available for planning simulations." NERC explains that Bulk-Power System reliability benefits from "good quality simulation models of power system equipment," and that "model validation ensures the proper performance of the control systems and validates the computer models used for stability analysis." NERC further states that the proposed Reliability Standards will enhance reliability because the tests performed to obtain model data may reveal latent defects that could cause "inappropriate unit response during system disturbances."

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824(o) Name of Law: Federal Power Act (FPA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 16 USC 824o Name of Law: Federal Power Act (FPA)

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AE78	Final or interim final rulemaking	79 FR 17011	03/27/2014

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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: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
MOD-027-1 Reliability Standard
MOD-025-2 Reliability Standard
MOD-026-1 Reliability Standard
Mandatory Reliability Standards for NPCC Region
MOD-025-2 Reliability Standard (One-time)
MOD-026-1 Reliability Standards (One-time)
MOD-027-1 Reliability Standards (One-time)

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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	3,274	137	0	3,274	-137	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	26,540	2,748	0	26,540	-2,748	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden increase is due to the information collection requirements associated with the three MOD Reliability Standards approved in the Final Rule in RM13-16,

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,092

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: 03/27/2014

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