FERC-725, (GMD Final Rule in RM12-22) Certification of Electric Reliability Organization; Procedures for Electric Reliability Standards

ICR 201511-1902-003

OMB: 1902-0225

Federal Form Document

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Document
Name
Status
Supplementary Document
2013-05-28
Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
2013-05-23
Supplementary Document
2013-05-23
Supporting Statement A
2013-05-23
Supplementary Document
2013-05-21
Supplementary Document
2013-05-21
Supplementary Document
2012-07-09
Supplementary Document
2012-07-09
IC Document Collections
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Document
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Status
23273
Unchanged
203074
Unchanged
203073
Unchanged
ICR Details
1902-0225 201511-1902-003
Historical Active 201207-1902-002
FERC FERC-725
FERC-725, (GMD Final Rule in RM12-22) Certification of Electric Reliability Organization; Procedures for Electric Reliability Standards
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection   No
Regular
Approved without change 11/05/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 11/05/2015
Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect.
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
11/30/2015 11/30/2015 11/30/2015
2,213 0 2,213
1,202,428 0 1,202,428
65,000 0 65,000

In the final rule in Docket RM12-22 (Order 779; RIN 1902-AE57; 78FR30747, 5/23/2013), FERC directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), to submit to the Commission for approval proposed Reliability Standards that address the impact of geomagnetic disturbances (GMD) on the reliable operation of the Bulk-Power System. The Commission directs NERC to implement the directive in two stages. The Public Reporting Burden and cost related to the rule in Docket RM12-22-000 are covered by, and already included in, the existing FERC-725, Certification of Electric Reliability Organization; Procedures for Electric Reliability (OMB Control No. 1902-0225). FERC-725 includes the ERO's overall responsibility for developing Reliability Standards, such as the Reliability Standards for Geomagnetic Disturbances. In general, the FERC-725 contains the following information collection elements: Self Assessment and ERO Application: The Commission requires the ERO to submit to FERC a performance assessment report every five years. The next assessment is due in 2015. Each of regional entity submits a performance assessment report to the ERO. Submitting an application to become an ERO is also part of this collection. Reliability Assessments: 18 CFR 39.11 requires the ERO to assess the reliability and adequacy of the Bulk-Power System in North America. Subsequently, the ERO must report to the Commission on its findings. Regional entities perform similar assessments within individual regions. Currently the ERO submits to FERC three assessments each year: long term, winter, and summer. Reliability Standards Development: Under Section 215 of the FPA the ERO is charged with developing Reliability Standards. Regional entities may also develop regional specific standards. Reliability Standards are the principal mechanism provided FERC to ensure reliability on the Bulk-Power System. Reliability Compliance: Reliability Standards are mandatory and enforceable upon approval by FERC. In addition to the specific information collection requirements contained in each standard (cleared under other information collections), there are general compliance, monitoring and enforcement information collection requirements imposed on applicable entities. Audits, spot checks, self-certifications, exception data submittals, violation reporting, and mitigation plan confirmation are included in this area. Stakeholder Survey: The ERO used a stakeholder survey to solicit feedback from registered entities in preparation for its three year performance assessment. The Commission assumes that the ERO will perform another survey prior to the 2014 performance assessment. Other Reporting: This category refers to all other reporting requirements imposed on the ERO or regional entities in order to comply with the Commission regulations. For example, FERC may require NERC to submit a special reliability assessment. This category is mention to capture these types of one-time filings required of NERC or the Regions. The Commission implements its responsibilities through 18 CFR Part 39. Without the FERC-725 information, the FERC, ERO, and Regional Entities will not have the data needed to determine whether sufficient and appropriate measures are being taken to ensure the reliability of the nation's electric grid.

US Code: 16 USC 824o Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
  
None

Final or interim final rulemaking 78 FR 30747 05/23/2013

  77 FR 24189 04/23/2012
77 FR 39691 07/05/2012
No

3
IC Title Form No. Form Name
Electric Reliability Organization
Regional Entities
Registered Entities

  Total Approved Previously Approved Change Due to New Statute Change Due to Agency Discretion Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses 2,213 2,213 0 0 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 1,202,428 1,202,428 0 0 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 65,000 65,000 0 0 0 0
No
No
The Commission first estimated the burden for this collection in 2006, at a time when the Reliability program was not yet established. In 2009 the Commission sought renewal of this collection and was able to estimate the burden more accurately than in 2006. In preparing the current renewal request package, the Commission closely examined the current Reliability program and corresponding data. Based on this research, the Commission found that it is necessary to adjust the previous burden estimate. The data show that in the area of Reliability Compliance the number of audits, self-certifications, spot checks, and mitigation plans has increased. The ERO generally decides what Reliability Standard requirements will be audited and which standards will be subject to self-certification. Some of the increase can be accounted for by NERC's decisions on what to include and not include for compliance activities in a given year. The Commission also found that the area of Reliability Standards development was not included in prior estimates and is including the associated burden in this renewal. It is important to note that the Commission does not directly control many of the variables that cause the burden hours to need adjustment. NERC, in its role as ERO is charged with the Reliability Standard development, compliance, enforcement, and monitoring. Each year NERC issues updated information regarding the focus of audits and other compliance and monitoring activities. The regional entities also have some autonomy over compliance activities in their respective regions, subject to NERC/Commission oversight. The increase (adjustment) in burden is necessary in order for FERC, NERC and the Regional Entities to continue to improve the reliability of the bulk-power system.

$384,840
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Daniel Phillips 2025026387 [email protected]

  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.
05/23/2013


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