FERC-516B (Final Rule in RM16-1-000) Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FERC-516B supporting statement (updated 9-20-2016).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-09-21	Available
Press Release RM16-1-000.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-23	Repair queued
Large Generator Interconnection Agreement.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-23	Available
Small Generator Interconnection Agreement.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-23	Available
16 USC 824(e).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-23	Available
16 USC 824(d).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-23	Repair queued
18 CFR 35.28(f).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-06-23	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
219513	Final Rule in RM16-1-000 (One-time)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0286	ICR Reference No: 201606-1902-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201601-1902-002
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516B
Title: FERC-516B (Final Rule in RM16-1-000) Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accoradance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Note that FERC-516B is a temporary information collection number, to facilitate a timely submission to OMB of the proposed revisions in RM16-1. These changes related to Docket RM16-1 (described here) would normally be included in FERC-516 (OMB Control No. 1902-0096), however an unrelated Final Policy Statement (in Docket No. PL15-3; ICR No. 201604-1902-003 ) was pending OMB review when this ICR (201606-1902-004) in RM16-1 was submitted to OMB on 6/23/2016. (Only one item per OMB Control No. may be pending OMB review at a time.) FERC plans to move the requirements and related burden in Docket RM16-1 to FERC-516 within three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,875	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The reforms approved in this Final Rule would amend the Commission’s standard generator interconnection agreements in accordance with section 35.28(f)(1) of the Commission’s regulations to require that each public utility transmission provider amend its pro forma LGIA and pro forma SGIA to: (1) eliminate the exemptions for wind generators from the requirement to provide reactive power; and (2) require that all newly interconnecting non-synchronous generators, as well as all existing non-synchronous generators making upgrades to their generation facilities that require new interconnection requests, provide reactive power as a condition of interconnection, as of the effective date of the final revision. The reforms approved are necessary to ensure that rates are just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. The Final Rule would require filings of pro forma LGIAs and pro forma SGIAs with the Commission. The Commission anticipates the reforms approved in this Final Rule, once implemented, would not significantly change currently existing burdens on an ongoing basis. With regard to those public utility transmission providers that believe that they already comply with the reforms approved in this Final Rule, they could demonstrate their compliance in the filing required 90 days after the effective date of the final rule in this proceeding.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824(d), 824(e) Name of Law: Federal Power Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AF15	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 40793	06/23/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Final Rule in RM16-1-000 (One-time)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	250	0	0	250	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,875	0	0	1,875	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: FERC-516B is a new reporting requirement. (The FERC-516B is a temporary information collection number, to facilitate a timely submission to OMB of the proposed revisions in Docket RM16-1. These changes related to Docket RM16-1 (described here) would normally be included in FERC-516 (OMB Control No. 1902-0096), however an unrelated Final Policy Statement (in Docket No. PL15-3; ICR No. 201604-1902-003 ) was pending OMB review when this ICR (201606-1902-004) in RM16-1 was submitted to OMB on 6/23/2016. (Only one item per OMB Control No. may be pending OMB review at a time.) Long-term, we plan to move the requirements and related burden in Docket RM16-1 to FERC-516.) The final rule in Docket RM16-1-000 would require filings of pro forma LGIAs and pro forma SGIAs with the Commission. Commission staff anticipates the reforms approved here, once implemented, would not significantly change currently existing burdens on an ongoing basis.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $79,938

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: 06/23/2016

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