FERC-551, (in Docket IC16-17-000), Reporting Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
551 Supp state3 2.23.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-02-23
FERC-551 FR 30.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-27
FERC-551 30 Day 12.5.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-05
18 CFR 284.12.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-14
PL109-58 Section 315 316.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-14
FERC-551 Published FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-09
FERC-551 60 Day 9 30_10-4-16.doc Supplementary Document	2016-10-05
title18_chapterI_part284_subpartA_section284[1].13 Supplementary Document	2016-09-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
179973	Reporting of Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0243	ICR Reference No: 201609-1902-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-1902-004
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-551
Title: FERC-551, (in Docket IC16-17-000), Reporting Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 03/03/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/11/2017
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	03/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2017
Responses	61,685	0	36,966
Time Burden (Hours)	30,843	0	18,483
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission has a statutory requirement to facilitate price transparency in markets for the sale or transportation of physical natural gas in interstate commerce, having due regard for the public interest, the integrity of those markets, fair competition, and the protection of consumers. FERC-551 uses the information provided by pipelines to as part of its overall implementation the statutory provisions of sections 23(a) (1) of the Natural Gas Act, 16 USC sections 717t-2(a)(1); section 220 of the Federal Power Act; Section 316 of EPAct 2005; section 23 to the Natural Gas Act; section 1281 of EPAct 2005. More specifically, the Commission uses the pipelines’ FERC-551 postings as part of fulfilling the transparency provisions of section 23 (a) (1) of the Natural Gas Act as mandated by Congress. FERC relies is part on section 23(a) (1) of the Natural Gas Act, for authority to collect this information. The data requirements for pipelines are in listed the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR Part 284.13, reporting requirements for interstate pipelines.: The Commission has directed the data requirements under FERC-551 are to be posted on interstate pipeline websites and not filed on formatted/printed forms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 717t-2(a)(1) Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 316 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act 2005
  

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 70671	10/13/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 95127	12/27/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reporting of Flow Volume and Capacity by Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

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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	61,685	36,966	0	0	24,719	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30,843	18,483	0	0	12,360	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 burden estimate is based upon an estimated 169 jurisdictional NGA pipelines performing a daily posting of the required information. The change to the adjustment in estimate is due to increase in respondents from 70 to 169. This increase is due to a more accurate estimate of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,481

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: 01/11/2017

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