FERC-545 (Proposed rule in RM14-21) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM14-21 (545) NOPR OMB Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-07-29
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec284-221.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec284-12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-part154-subpartG.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-part154-subpartC.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec154-7.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-sec154-4.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717o.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717d.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717c-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01
USCODE-2011-title15-chap15B-sec717c.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44004	Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)	Modified
212352	One-time tariff filing for pipeline map URL (RM14-21)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0154	ICR Reference No: 201407-1902-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201305-1902-001
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-545
Title: FERC-545 (Proposed rule in RM14-21) Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/09/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2014
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR). In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will describe in the preamble of the final rule how the agency has maximized the practical utility of the collection and minimized the burden. The next submission to OMB must include the draft final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2016
Responses	2,151	0	2,151
Time Burden (Hours)	280,445	0	280,445
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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. 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 CFR 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).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717-717w Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AE89	Proposed rulemaking	79 FR 43994	07/29/2014

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-formal)
One-time tariff filing for pipeline map URL (RM14-21)

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The program changes reflect the time necessary for respondents to update their tariffs according to the proposed rule, as well as the burden reduction as respondents will no longer have to file system map adjustments. Also, there is a small burden increase to account for the proposed requirement that pipelines update their system maps on a more frequent basis than annually. The Commission bases the estimated number of respondents on the number of Natural Gas Act jurisdictional companies with tariffs on file, accounting for companies that have waivers. The Commission assumes that in the first year the only difference in burden for respondents is to make the one time tariff changes estimated at eight hours per respondent. In each year, starting in the second, the Commission estimates that approximately 21 respondents per year will experience a four hour reduction in burden from no longer filing system map adjustments with the Commission. Also starting in the second year, the Commission estimates that approximately four respondents will see an increase of four hours per year in order to update their maps more frequently.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,876,510

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: 07/29/2014

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