FERC-516H, Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings, Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FERC-516H SSA revised 12-21-2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-12-21
FERC-516H 30-day notice - 12-7-2023 (Published).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-20
FERC-516H 30-day notice -Final 6-1-23 (Issued).docx Supplementary Document	2023-12-20
FERC-516H 60-day notice -9-28-23 (Published).pdf Supplementary Document	2023-12-20
FERC-516H 60-day notice 9-22-23 (Issued).docx Supplementary Document	2023-12-20
16 U.S.C. 924e.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-09-18
18 CFR 35.28.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-09-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
260495	Compliance Filings (One-Time Burden in Year 1)	Removed
260494	Transmission owners update forecasts and ratings, and share transmisison line ratings and facilities ratings methodologies w/ transmission providers, RTOs/ISOs & market monitors (Year 1 and ongoing)	Unchanged
260493	RTOs/ISOs establish the systems and procedures necesssary to allow transmission owners to update line ratings on an hourly basis directly into an EMS (One-Time Burden in Year 1)	Removed
260492	RTOs/ISOs implement software with the abiloity to accommodate AARs in both the day-ahead and real-tinme markets on an hourly basis (One-Time Burden in Year 1)	Removed
260491	Implement software and systems to communicate the required transmission line ratings with relevant parties (One-Time Burden in Year 1)	Removed
260394	Transmission Providers to implement uniquely determined emergency ratings (One-Time Burden in Year One)	Removed
251702	Where network transmission service is provided, use hourly AARs to determine curtailment or redispatch of network transmission service (One-time Burden in Year 1)	Removed
251699	For point-to-point transmission service requests within ten days, use AARs in determining ATC and TTC (One-Time Burden in Year One)	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0303	ICR Reference No: 202311-1902-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202202-1902-005
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-516H
Title: FERC-516H, Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings, Pro Forma Open Access Transmission Tariff
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: 12/21/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2024
Responses	289	1,123
Time Burden (Hours)	50,864	659,616
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This collection pertains to18 CFR 35.28, which applies to: • Commission-jurisdictional public utilities that own, control, or operate facilities used for the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce; and • Non-jurisdictional utilities that seek voluntary compliance with jurisdictional transmission tariff reciprocity conditions. 516H requires transmission providers to use “ambient-adjusted ratings” (AARs) as the relevant transmission line ratings when performing any of several functions enumerated in Attachment M. The content of the new pro forma OATT Attachment M (“Transmission Line Ratings”). Attachment M and the associated information collection activities will improve the accuracy of transmission line ratings, and the rules by which they are established. Transmission line ratings affect natural gas transmission rates because they represent the maximum transfer capability of transmission lines. If such ratings are inaccurate, underutilization or overutilization of facilities can result, thereby sending a signal that there is less (or more) transfer capability than is truly available. This signal impacts wholesale rates. In addition to the compliance filing (i.e, Amendment M), this information collection consists of the following activities: 1) For point-to-point transmission service requests within ten days, use AARs in determining available transfer capability (ATC) and total transfer capability (TTC). 2) Where network transmission service is provided, use hourly AARs to determine curtailment or redispatch of network transmission service. 3) Transmission Providers to implement uniquely determined emergency ratings. 4) Implement software and systems to communicate the required transmission line ratings with relevant parties. 5) RTOs/ISOs implement software with the ability to accommodate AARs in both the day-ahead and real-time markets on an hourly basis. 6) RTOs / ISOs establish the systems and procedures necessary to allow transmission owners to update line ratings on an hourly basis directly into an energy management system (EMS). 7) Transmission owners update forecasts and ratings and share transmission line ratings and facility ratings methodologies w/ transmission providers and, if applicable, RTOs/ ISOs & market monitors.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 66834	09/28/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 85284	12/07/2023
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
Compliance Filings (One-Time Burden in Year 1)
For point-to-point transmission service requests within ten days, use AARs in determining ATC and TTC (One-Time Burden in Year One)
Implement software and systems to communicate the required transmission line ratings with relevant parties (One-Time Burden in Year 1)
RTOs/ISOs establish the systems and procedures necesssary to allow transmission owners to update line ratings on an hourly basis directly into an EMS (One-Time Burden in Year 1)
RTOs/ISOs implement software with the abiloity to accommodate AARs in both the day-ahead and real-tinme markets on an hourly basis (One-Time Burden in Year 1)
Transmission Providers to implement uniquely determined emergency ratings (One-Time Burden in Year One)
Transmission owners update forecasts and ratings, and share transmisison line ratings and facilities ratings methodologies w/ transmission providers, RTOs/ISOs & market monitors (Year 1 and ongoing)
Where network transmission service is provided, use hourly AARs to determine curtailment or redispatch of network transmission service (One-time Burden in Year 1)

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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	289	1,123	0	-834	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50,864	659,616	0	-608,752	0	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: Removal of the one-year effects of the previously approved Final Rule RM20-18. What remains is current burden estimate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $667,847

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: 12/21/2023

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