FERC-725, (NOPR in RM15-25) Certification of Electric Reliability Organization; Procedures for Electric Reliability Standards [V b]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM15-25NOPR non-substantive change_supp state_11-6-2015.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-11-06
RM15-25NOPR non-substantive change request9-21-2015.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2015-11-05
RM15-25news release_NOPR_20150917-3055.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-11-05
RM15-25LaFleur concur_20150917-3057(.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-11-05
CFR-2012-title18-vol1-part39.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-09
16 USC 824o.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23273	Registered Entities	Unchanged
203074	Regional Entities	Unchanged
203073	Electric Reliability Organization	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0225	ICR Reference No: 201511-1902-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201511-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725
Title: FERC-725, (NOPR in RM15-25) Certification of Electric Reliability Organization; Procedures for Electric Reliability Standards [V b]
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: 11/06/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2016
Responses	2,213	0	2,213
Time Burden (Hours)	1,202,428	0	1,202,428
Cost Burden (Dollars)	65,000	0	65,000

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Abstract: This replaces former ICR 201509-1902-001 (submitted 9/29/2015) to correct administrative issues.FERC requests approval of a non-substantive or no material change request due to the NOPR in Docket RM15-25 (RIN: 1902-AF11). In this NOPR, under section 215 of the Federal Power Act, FERC directs the NERC, the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), to provide FERC staff with access (i.e., view and download data), on a non-public and ongoing basis, to certain databases compiled and maintained by NERC. FERC's proposal applies to the following three NERC databases: (1) the Transmission Availability Data System (TADS), (2) the Generator Availability Data System (GADS), and (3) the protection system misoperations database. Access to these databases, which will be limited to data regarding U.S. facilities, will provide the Commission with information necessary for the Commission to determine the need for new or modified Reliability Standards and to better evaluate NERC's periodic reliability and adequacy assessments. FERC-725, 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824o Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AF11	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 58405	09/29/2015

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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: 3

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

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $384,840

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: 11/06/2015

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