FERC-516A, Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures (Final Rule RM22-14)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM22-14 News Release.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-07
Final_RM22-14 (Final Rule) Supporting Statement- Combined 516 and 516A.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-06
Fact Sheet _ RM22-14.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-03
Staff Presentation_RM22-14.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-03
18 CFR 35.28.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-12-29
Order 2006 (May 2005).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-09-09
USCODE-2012-title16-chap12-subchapII-sec824e.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-07-30
USCODE-2012-title16-chap12-subchapII-sec824d.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-07-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261444	Interconnection Reforms_RM22-14_Alternative Technologies (One-Time)	New
23246	Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures Instruction	Unchanged
205613	Ongoing Voluntary Pre-Application Report, Supplemental Review, and Review of Required Upgrades (RM13-2)	Unchanged
205612	Ongoing Mandatory Pre-Application Report, Supplemental Review, and Review of Required Upgrades (RM13-2)	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0203	ICR Reference No: 202307-1902-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-1902-006
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516A
Title: FERC-516A, Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures (Final Rule RM22-14)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/07/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	3,337	3,293
Time Burden (Hours)	17,642	16,351
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e, obligates the Commission to remedy unjust, unreasonable, and unduly discriminatory or preferential rates, terms, and conditions of transmission service. Generator interconnection is a critical component of open access transmission service. This information collection request for FERC 516A involves Commission implementation of FPA section 206 via: • 18 CFR 35.28 (“Non-Discriminatory Open Access Transmission Tariff”); • The pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP); and • The pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA). The Commission’s regulations at 18 CFR 35.28 (2022) require certain types of entities to have on file an Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) that contains minimum terms and conditions of non-discriminatory transmission service. This requirement applies to all public utilities that own, control, or operate facilities used for transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce. Public utilities that are required to have an OATT on file with the Commission must include the pro forma LGIP, pro forma LGIA, pro forma SGIP, and pro forma SGIA in their OATT. Other provisions in section 35.28 apply to non-public utilities, but only if they seek voluntary compliance with jurisdictional transmission tariff reciprocity conditions. Non-public utilities are not affected by this information collection request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824d, 824e 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-AG00	Final or interim final rulemaking	88 FR 61014	09/06/2023

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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: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Interconnection Reforms_RM22-14_Alternative Technologies (One-Time)
Ongoing Mandatory Pre-Application Report, Supplemental Review, and Review of Required Upgrades (RM13-2)
Ongoing Voluntary Pre-Application Report, Supplemental Review, and Review of Required Upgrades (RM13-2)
Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures	516A	Small Generator Interconnection Agreement

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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	3,337	3,293	0	44	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,642	16,351	0	1,291	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The PRA activities in the final rule in Docket No. RM22-14-000 result in an increase in burden. The burden hours are increasing due to the requirement to update the small generator interconnection procedures and agreements. To account for adaptation of the new requirements, there is a new IC that captures the one-time costs associated with updating the procedures and agreements. This was averaged over three years due to OMB clearance is approved for three years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $166,388

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: 09/07/2023

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