FERC-516B (NOPR in RM16-6-000) Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM16-6 NOPR Support Statement 12-13-2016.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-12-13
Large Generator Interconnection Agreement.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-01
Small Generator Interconnection Agreement.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-01
BAL-003-1.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-27
16 USC 824(e).pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-27
16 USC 824o.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-26
RM16.6 New Media Contact.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
224596	NOPR in Docket RM16-6-000	New
219513	Final Rule in RM16-1-000	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0286	ICR Reference No: 201611-1902-009
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201606-1902-004
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516B
Title: FERC-516B (NOPR in RM16-6-000) Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings
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: 01/17/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2016
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c) of the Paperwork Reduction Act and is withholding approval of this collection at this time. This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the Notice of 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. This action has no effect on any current approvals.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2019
Responses	250	0	250
Time Burden (Hours)	1,875	0	1,875
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-516B, in general: The reforms approved in the Final Rule in DOcket RM16-1 amended 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. NOPR in Docket RM16-6-000: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to require all newly interconnecting large and small generating facilities, both synchronous and non-synchronous, to install and enable primary frequency response capability as a condition of interconnection. To implement these requirements, the Commission proposes to revise the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) and the pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA). The proposed changes are designed to address the increasing impact of the evolving generation resource mix and to ensure that the relevant provisions of the pro forma LGIA and pro forma SGIA are just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. The Commission also seeks comment on whether its proposals in this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking are sufficient at this time to ensure adequate levels of primary frequency response, or whether additional reforms are needed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824(e) and 824(o) 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-AF20	Proposed rulemaking	81 FR 85176	11/25/2016

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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: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Final Rule in RM16-1-000
NOPR in Docket RM16-6-000

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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: The proposed revisions in Docket RM16-6 would require filings of pro forma LGIAs and pro forma SGIAs with the Commission. The increase in burden is due to the amendment to the pro forma Large Generator and Small Generator Interconnection Agreements (LGIA and SGIA) to require that all new generating facilities install, maintain, and operate a functioning governor or equivalent controls as a precondition of interconnection. Commission staff anticipates the reforms proposed here, once implemented, would not significantly change currently existing burdens on an ongoing basis.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $124,081

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: 12/13/2016

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