FERC-725G4, Mandatory Reliability Standards: Reliability Standard PRC-010-2 (Undervoltage Load Shedding)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement for FERC-725G1 and FERC-725G4.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-11-16
FERC-725G1 and FERC-725G4 30-day notice published 11 12 2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-11-16
FERC-725G1 and FERC-725G4 30-day notice issued 11 5 2021.docx Supplementary Document	2021-11-08
FERC-725G1 and -725G4 60-day notice published 8 11 2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-11-08
FERC-725G1 and FERC-725G4 60-day notice issued 8 5 2021.docx Supplementary Document	2021-11-08
16 U.S.C. 824o.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-08-13
Reliability Standard PRC-010-2.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-01-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
217533	Reliability Standard PRC-010-2	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0282	ICR Reference No: 202107-1902-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201901-1902-002
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725G4
Title: FERC-725G4, Mandatory Reliability Standards: Reliability Standard PRC-010-2 (Undervoltage Load Shedding)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/17/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2022
Responses	25	26
Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	1,248
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-725G4 consists of the information collection requirements of Reliability Standard PRC-010-2 (Undervoltage Load Shedding). The purpose of Reliability Standard PRC-010-2 and the associated information collection is to establish an integrated and coordinated approach to the design, evaluation, and reliable operation of Undervoltage Load Shedding (UVLS) Programs. NERC requests and collects data relevant to UVLS Programs from Planning Coordinators and Transmission Planners in accordance with this Reliability Standard.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824o Name of Law: The 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:
	86 FR 44010	08/11/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 62809	11/12/2021
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
Reliability Standard PRC-010-2

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	25	26	0	0	-1	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	1,248	0	0	-48	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 program changes. We are estimating 25 responses annually, which is 1 less response than previously approved. This adjustment is based on the most recent NERC compliance registration list. We are estimating 1,200 hours annually, which is 48 fewer hours than previously approved. This adjustment is due to the reduced number of responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,475

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: 11/17/2021

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