FERC-725A(1B), Mandatory Reliability Standard: TOP-010-1

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
725A(1B) Supporting Statement-Final 8-12-2020.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-08-12	Available
Errata notice for FERC-725A(1B) (Issued).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-27	Available
18 CFR Part 40.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-21	Available
Issued 30-day notice for 725A(1B).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-21	Available
FERC-725A(1B)60 day IC notice(ssued).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-21	Available
FERC-725A(1B)- 30-day Notice (published).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-14	Repair queued
FERC-725A(1B)- 60-day Notice (published).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-05-14	Available
NERC Filing 11.7.2016.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-02-08	Available
RD16-6 Implementation Plan.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-02-08	Available
NERC Petition IRO-018-01 and TOP-010-1.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-02-06	Available
Standard IRO-018-01 and TOP-010-1.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-02-06	Available
EPACT 2005 Section 215 (16 USC 824o).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-02-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
225569	FERC-725A(1B),TOP-010-1 Mandatory Reliability Standard		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0292	ICR Reference No: 202004-1902-008
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201702-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725A(1B)
Title: FERC-725A(1B), Mandatory Reliability Standard: TOP-010-1
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: 08/12/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2020
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2020
Responses	267	0	271
Time Burden (Hours)	11,410	0	14,225
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-725A(1B) is for Reliability Standard TOP-010-1 (Real-time Reliability Monitoring and Analysis Capabilities). This collection was set out to improve real-time situational awareness capabilities and enhance reliable operations by requiring reliability coordinators (covered under the related ICR in FERC-725Z), transmission operators and balancing authorities (covered under this ICR for FERC-725A(1B) to provide operators with an improved awareness of system conditions analysis capabilities, including alarm availability, so that operators may take appropriate steps to ensure reliability. These functions include planning, operations, data sharing, monitoring, and analysis. Without collecting this information, reliability of the bulk-power system could become compromised, potentially resulting in wide spread outages.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 825o Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 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:
	85 FR 10670	02/25/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 28621	05/13/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FERC-725A(1B),TOP-010-1 Mandatory Reliability Standard

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	267	271	0	0	-4	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,410	14,225	0	-2,643	-172	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Adjustment in Estimate. For this renewal period there was a reduction in responses from 271 to 267 and corresponding reduction of 172 hours, due to normal fluctuations in industry. Program change. There is a decrease (of 2,643 hrs.) due to the removal of the Year 1 implementation burden estimate submitted for approval in 2017. Since 3 years have elapsed, the one time 19,512 burden hours for Year 1 (that were averaged over Years 1-3), were removed. The decrease in 4 responses (adjustment discussed above) caused 11,582 to be reduced to 11,410 hrs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,832

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: 05/28/2020

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