In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the revision to the information collection is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
16
0
0
3,275
0
0
0
0
0
As detailed in FERC's FY 2009â2014 Strategic Plan, the objectives of the Metrics Initiative are as follows: (1) develop appropriate operational and financial metrics for ISOs/RTOs; (2) explore and develop appropriate operational and financial metrics for utilities outside ISO and RTO regions; (3) establish appropriate common metrics between ISOs and RTOs and utilities outside ISO and RTO regions; (4) monitor implementation and performance; and (5) evaluate performance and seek changes as necessary. The first objective was completed with the submission of a Report to Congress on performance metrics for ISOs and RTOs. The second objective was completed with the issuance of a Commission Staff Report on performance metrics in regions outside ISOs and RTOs. The report, issued on August 26, 2014, satisfies the requirements of the third and fourth objectives and takes the first step in meeting the requirements of the fifth objective.
Filers submit data related to each performance metric and the Commission will use the data to analyze performance and recommend any changes. Filers include RTOs, ISOs and utilities in regions outside of RTOs and ISOs.
Without information allowing for a comparison of performance between ISOs/RTOs and regions outside of ISOs/RTOs, the Commission will not have the information necessary to identify the benefits of ISOs/RTOs based on actual performance of ISOs/RTOs and regions outside of ISOs/RTOs over the same time periods. Furthermore, as noted above, the GAO report specifically criticized the Commission's initial measures for evaluating ISO/RTO performance as "not comprehensive" because they "do not compare performance between RTO and non-RTO regions." Consequently, the Commission is seeking information from RTOs, ISOs and entities outside RTO and ISO regions.
The estimated 3,275 burden hours [average annual figures for this collection done biennially (i.e. once every two years)] are due to the time it will require to compile, review, and submit the information requested. Commission Staff now estimate receiving information from 11 entities that have previously submitted information - five entities outside of RTOs and ISOs and six ISOs and RTOs, for a total of 11 filings. Commission Staff also estimate receiving five additional responses from entities that have not submitted data before. In total, Commission Staff expect 16 filings from RTOs, ISOs, and regions outside of RTOs/ISOs.
The number of respondent entities changed due to the voluntary nature of the collection and FERC staff (via their interaction with associated entities) expects an increased level of involvement from these types of entities. The burden per response has decreased due to streamlining of the requested data.
$11,173
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Eric Krall 202 502-6180
No
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.
AD14-15-000 (FERC-922) final supporting statement (8-6-2015).docx
30-day notice.pdf
RTO/ISO and Non-RTO/ISO Reporting Requirements