FERC-549, NGPA Title III Transactions and NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FERC-549 supporting statement9-15-2016.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-09-15
NGA Section 4(f).pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
NGPA Section 312.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
NGPA Section 311.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
NGA Section 7.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
18 CFR 284.501-505.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
18 CFR 284.403.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
18 CFR 284.288.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
18 CFR 284.102.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
18 CFR 284.123.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
FERC-549 30-day notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15
FERC-549 60-day notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200420	Market Based Rates (18 CFR 284.501-505)	Modified
200419	Code of Conduct (18 CFR 284.288 & 284.403)	Modified
200418	CID & Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.123(b),(e),(g),(h))	Modified
200417	Transportation by Interstate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.102(e))	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0086	ICR Reference No: 201609-1902-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201308-1902-002
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-549
Title: FERC-549, NGPA Title III Transactions and NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/05/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/15/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2016
Responses	426	0	552
Time Burden (Hours)	4,572	0	2,331
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-549 is required to implement the statutory provisions governed by Sections 311 and 312 of the NGPA and Section 7 of the NGA . The Commission uses the data in the FERC-549 to examine the costs, rates, and service and tariff provisions for the transportation and/or sale of natural gas in interstate commerce filed in compliance with Commission orders. Specifically, the Commission uses the data to ensure compliance with Sections 311 and 312 of the NGPA, Section 7 of the NGA and Part 284 of the Commission’s regulations. The information collected or maintained is used by the Commission to monitor jurisdictional transportation activities of intrastate and Hinshaw pipelines and the unbundled sales activities of interstate natural gas pipelines and to ensure the integrity of the gas sales market that remains subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717f Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 15 USC 717c Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   US Code: 15 USC 3371-3372 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 33499	05/26/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 59995	08/31/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
CID & Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.123(b),(e),(g),(h))
Code of Conduct (18 CFR 284.288 & 284.403)
Market Based Rates (18 CFR 284.501-505)
Transportation by Interstate Pipelines (18 CFR 284.102(e))

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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	426	552	0	0	-126	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,572	2,331	0	0	2,241	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: The estimated burden for the FERC-549 information collection increased from previous burden estimates despite a decrease in total annual responses. The increase in burden is due to 1) increased annual burden per response for periodic rate review (related to “Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines”) and 2) an increase in the annual number of market-based rates filers (from two to four). The increase in the annual burden per response for “Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines” requirement is due to an underestimation of relevant burden in previous FERC-549 information collection activities. Based on more recent experience with the FERC-549 information collection, FERC subject matter experts increased the annual hourly burden per response from 5.24 to 50. The decrease in total annual responses reflects an expected reduction in filer activity related to FERC-549 due to revisions extending the cycle for “Rates and Charges” reviews from three to five years (i.e. less frequent filing) .

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,397,304

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: 09/15/2016

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