In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the revisions to the information collection are approved, noting that FERC will administratively remove an estimated 12,672 burden hours currently approved under FERC-725A (and before FERC 725A expires, or when it is renewed or extended) to prevent the temporary double counting of those hours associated with requirements from PRC-006-1. These hours have been added to FERC-725G to consolidate and ultimately reflect the entire burden associated with Reliability Standard PRC-006-2 (for new requirements as well as those unchanged and continuing from Version 1).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2018
5,313
0
4,792
505,181
0
450,304
0
0
0
In this Final Rule in RM15-4 (RIN 1902-AF02), the Commission approves a revised Reliability Standard PRC-002-2. The purpose of Reliability Standard PRC-002-2 is to have adequate data available to facilitate analysis of bulk electric system disturbances. On August 8, 2005, The Electricity Modernization Act of 2005, which is Title XII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), was enacted into law. EPAct 2005 added a new Section 215 to the Federal Power Act (FPA), which requires a Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to develop mandatory and enforceable Reliability Standards, which are subject to Commission review and approval. Once approved, the Reliability Standards may be enforced by the ERO, subject to Commission oversight.
Section 215 of the FPA requires a Commission-certified ERO to develop mandatory and enforceable Reliability Standards, subject to Commission review and approval. Once approved, the Reliability Standards may be enforced by the ERO subject to Commission oversight, or by the Commission independently. In 2006, the Commission certified NERC as the ERO pursuant to FPA section 215.
The interconnected bulk power system is very complex. It consists of static (e.g., transmission lines) and dynamic (e.g., generation) devices connected and controlled, manually and automatically. Disturbances initiate a sequence of events that if left uncontrolled, could lead to cascading and eventually blackouts. These disturbances result in abnormal electrical quantities or information that can be collected and analyzed to determine their cause. The result of this analysis is used by the bulk power system operators and planners, NERC and FERC to ensure the causes of disturbance are mitigated, aiming to prevent similar disturbances from occurring in the future.
Reliability Standard PRC-002-2 requires entities to collect electrical information in key locations on the bulk power system to facilitate the analysis of events following a disturbance. The standard requires the entities to use the same data specifications and to synchronize the recordings, which enable entities to create a sequence of events that can be analyzed to determine the cause of the disturbance. By more effectively and accurately understanding the cause of a disturbance, the reliability of the system can be improved.
FERC-725G2 was temporarily used for Proposed and Final Rules in Docket RM15-4-000, Disturbance Monitoring and Reporting Requirements because, in an unrelated item, FERC-725G (OMB Control No. 1902-0252) was pending review at OMB. FERC-725G is no longer pending review at OMB, so going forward the reporting requirements in RM15-4-000 will be reported under the currently-approved family of PRC Reliability Standards in FERC-725G.
Reliability Standard PRC-002-2 requires entities to collect electrical information and replaces PRC-018-1 and PRC-002-1, which may require some data collection equipment to be installed in some locations. By focusing on the practical aspect of what data must be gathered on the bulk power system, instead of what equipment must be installed , PRC-002-2 does increase the amount of engineering and administrative effort required from some entities, but does impose this burden the most efficient and flexible manner possible.
$5,193
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
David O'Conner 202 502-6695
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.
RM15-4 Supporting Statement FINAL 9-24-15.docx
RM15-4 PRESS RELEASE.pdf
PRC-002-2 Reliability Standard