FERC-600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FERC600_60day_20140203-3012.doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-30
FERC600 FRpub_30day_2014-09802.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-04-30
FERC600 statutes.docx Supplementary Document	2014-04-29
FERC-600_18CFR343.docx Supplementary Document	2014-04-29
FERC-600 supp state.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-04-29
FERC-600_30day_20140423-3012.doc Supplementary Document	2014-04-24
600_18CFR385_206.docx Supplementary Document	2014-03-14
FERC600 clear_20140128-5272.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-14
FERC-600 60-day.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23220	Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0180	ICR Reference No: 201403-1902-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201107-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-600
Title: FERC-600, Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures
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: 05/30/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/30/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2014
Responses	62	0	88
Time Burden (Hours)	9,920	0	1,232
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-600 was created in Order No. 602 to enable FERC to reorganize its existing complaint procedures to ensure that all complaints would be handled efficiently. Complaints may be filed by interested/affected parties regarding oil, natural gas, electric and hydropower operations, facilities, and services. The data in complaints are used by the Commission in establishing a basis to make an initial determination regarding the merits of the complaint and whether or not to undertake further investigation or provide relief. Investigations may range from whether there is undue discrimination in rates or services to questions regarding market power of regulated entities to environmental concerns. In order to make an informed determination, it is important to know the specifics underlying any oil, gas, electric, and hydropower complaint "up-front" in a timely manner and in sufficient detail to allow the Commission to act swiftly. In addition, such complaint data help the Commission and interested parties to monitor, e.g., the market for undue discrimination or exercises of market power. The information submitted is voluntary but submitted pursuant to prescribed filing requirements. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR Parts 343 and 385.206.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 3301-3432 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
   US Code: 16 USC 791a-825r Name of Law: Federal Power Act
   US Code: 15 USC 717-717w Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 49 USC Appendix 1 et. seq. Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
   US Code: 16 USC 2601-2645 Name of Law: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 1-1839 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
   US Code: 43 USC 1301-1356 Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
  

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:
	79 FR 7651	02/10/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 24413	04/30/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures

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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	62	88	0	0	-26	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,920	1,232	0	0	8,688	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are no program changes or revisions to FERC-600 reporting requirements. However, for this 2014 clearance request, we have re-evaluated the time and effort involved in preparing and filing a complaint, in light of the current complexities of the industries regulated by FERC. There thus are adjustments to: -Increase the burden per response (to 160 hours, rather than 14 hours) to reflect the current complexities of the industries, and the issues that have not been resolved between the parties and are being submitted to FERC -Decrease the average number of annual respondents and responses (to 62, rather than 88). (This figure fluctuates annually, and reflects more current data.)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $591,456

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: 04/30/2014

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