FERC-603, Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information Data Request

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FERC-603 Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information Data Request	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
603_Supporting State2020 7-16-2020.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-07-16	Available
603_30dayFR.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-07-16	Available
603_IC20-13_30day attachment_20200710-3010.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-07-10	Available
603_IC20-13_30day notice_20200710-3010.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-07-10	Available
603 eCFR 5-20-2020.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-20	Available
IC20-13_603_60day_20200323-3023.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-04-22	Available
603_IC20-13_errata attachment20200401-3074.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-04-22	Available
603_IC20-13_errata_20200401-3074.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-04-22	Available
603_60day_FR2020-06461.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-04-22	Available
603RM16-15errata errata20161227-3009.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-03-28	Available
603RM16-15errata20161222-3014.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-03-28	Available
603RM16-1520161117-3075.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-03-28	Available
603RM16-15order20161117-3098.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-03-28	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
41596	Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information Data Request	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0197	ICR Reference No: 202004-1902-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-1902-007
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-603
Title: FERC-603, Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information Data Request
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: 10/27/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/16/2020
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2020
Responses	100	0	200
Time Burden (Hours)	30	0	60
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission established its Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) rules in Order Nos. 630 and 630-A. Information provided to the Commission in FERC-603 is necessary to that verification process and essential to keeping critical energy infrastructure information out of the hands of individuals that may do harm to this nation. Since its initial inception, FERC-603 has been modified to make it more efficient while obtaining the information needed. For example, on November 17, 2016, in Order No. 833, the Commission adopted a Final Rule to implement provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) by amending its regulations to add processes for the designation, protection, and sharing of Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII). The Commission defined the term “Critical Electric Infrastructure Information” to include “Critical Energy Infrastructure Information” as defined under the Commission’s regulations and determined to refer to both types of information, collectively, as Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII). The current procedures require that each CEII requester file a signed, written request in which he/she provides to the CEII Coordinator detailed information about himself/herself and their need for the information, along with an executed non-disclosure agreement. Commission staff verifies and utilizes this information to determine whether to release the CEII to the requester. Commission staff verifies each requester when each request is made. Information provided to the Commission in FERC-603 is necessary to the verification process and essential to keeping sensitive information out of the hands of individuals that may do harm to this nation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717(c), 717(s) Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 61,003 Name of Law: Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act)
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 56 1016(d) Name of Law: USA Patriot Act
   US Code: 16 USC 823(b) 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 17326	03/27/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 43234	07/16/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information Data Request	FERC-603	Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information Data Request

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	100	200	0	0	-100	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30	60	0	0	-30	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: There are no changes to the current reporting and recordkeeping requirements, other than requiring a signed statement from the requester attesting to the accuracy of the information provided in the request, which was inadvertently omitted from the previous form. The burden has not changed. Since the implementation of Order No. 833 in early 2017, CEII requests have steadily decreased. Moreover, in FY2020, the CEII Coordinator has only received 18 CEII requests to date.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $171,923

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 07/16/2020

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