In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years with the following terms of clearance. Prior to the next submission of this information collection, DOE is encouraged to work with FERC to explore options to promote data sharing in order to reduce any redundant recordkeeping and reporting burdens on the public.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2015
2,924
0
3,576
6,523
0
7,227
0
0
0
OE-417 collects information on electric emergency incidents and disturbances for DOE's use in fulfilling its overall national security and other energy management responsibilities. The information will also be used by DOE for analytical purposes. Electric utilities that operate a Balancing Authority and/or Reliability Coordinators and other Electric Utilities, as appropriate, file Form OE-417. In Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Territories, local utilities file the form.
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 772(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 764(a)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 790a
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
16 USC 2601
Name of Law: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
US Code:
15 USC 772(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
The total respondent community burden has decreased by 2,166 from 7,227 hours to 5,061 hours since the 2011 submission. This is due to DOE estimating that entities will decrease training from two (2) hours a year to 1.5 hours a year to the stability and consistency in the form data collection. The estimated number of reports has stayed consistent at approximately 300 submissions annually and DOE continues to estimate that it will take 10 minutes to account for additional data some respondents report in the first filing of the report. This estimated time for Schedule 1 is (10 minutes) is consistent with the 2011 recertification of Form OE-417.
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.
Form OE-417 Electric Emergency Incident and Disturbance Report
2014-30709.pdf
07-20141217-30Day-SupportingStatement_PartB.docx
Electric Emergency Incident and Disturbance Report