In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the revisions to the information collection are approved and the expiration date of May 31, 2016, from the current clearance remains in effect.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2016
2,193
0
2,193
154,073
0
154,960
0
0
0
On December 13, 2013, NERC filed proposed revisions to the definition of bulk electric system. NERC states that the proposed revisions address the Commission's directives in Order Nos. 773 and 773-A, and respond to industry concerns raised during the initial development of the revisions to the definition (Phase 1). NERC states that the proposed revisions should result in minimal changes to the elements included in the bulk electric system. NERC explains that the proposed revisions add clarity and granularity that will allow for greater transparency and consistency in the identification of elements and facilities that make up the bulk electric system and are responsive to the technical and policy concerns discussed in Order Nos. 773 and 773-A. NERC states that the proposed revisions improve upon the Phase 1 definition approved by the Commission in Order Nos. 773 and 773-A and provide a "technically grounded and legally supportable foundation" for identifying elements and facilities that make up the bulk electric system. According to NERC, the proposed definition is consistent, repeatable, and verifiable and will provide clarity that will assist NERC and affected entities in implementing Reliability Standards.
The Order in RD14-2-000 proposes no changes to the core BES definition, Inclusion I3 or Exclusion E2. Rather, the primary revisions are to inclusion I4 (dispersed power producing resources) and exclusions E1 (radial systems), E3 (local networks) and E4 (reactive power devices). NERC proposes minor clarifying changes to inclusion I1 (transformers), inclusion I2 (generating resources), and inclusion I5 (static or dynamic reactive power devices). This results in a net decrease of 887 burden hours.
US Code:
16 USC 824o
Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
The Commission estimates a modest decrease (887 burden hours) in information collection and reporting that would result from implementing the proposed revisions to the definition of bulk electric system. Specifically, the Commission estimates a decrease in information collection and reporting that would result from implementing NERC's proposed revisions to the definition of bulk electric system. The estimate is derived in NERC's alternative proposal in addressing the Commission's concern regarding low voltage looped configurations. This administrative burden falls into the category of "System Review and List Creation" as described in Order Nos. 773 and 773-A.
$5,092
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Susan Morris 202 502-6803
Reginfo record details
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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.
RD14-2-000 Supporting Statement 6-19-14.docx
Petition of NERC for Approval of Revisions of BES (12-13-2013).pdf
Local Distribution Determination