7 CFR Part 1; 43 CFR Part 45: 50 CFR Part 221; The Alternatives Process in Hydropower Licensing

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1094-0001 - Published 30 Day Notice - 89 FR 82254 - 10102024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-10
Published 60 Day Notice 89 FR 48673 - 06072024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-03
1094-0001_Supporting_Statement_08_14_2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-08-29
50 CFR Part 221 - Commerce as of 08222018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-22
43 CFR Part 45 - Interior as of 08222018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-22
7 CFR Part 1 - Agriculture as of 08222018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-22
Federal Power Act 16 USC 811 as of 01122018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-22
Federal Power Act 16 USC 797(e) as of 01122018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-22
Energy Policy Act of 2005 42 USC §13201.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-08-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
11583	7 CFR Part 1; 43 CFR Part 45: 50 CFR Part 221; the Alternatives Process in Hydropower Licensing	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1094-0001	ICR Reference No: 202408-1094-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202106-1094-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/OHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR Part 1; 43 CFR Part 45: 50 CFR Part 221; The Alternatives Process in Hydropower Licensing
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: 10/10/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2025
Responses	5	5
Time Burden (Hours)	2,500	2,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Under FPA section 33, the Secretary of the Department involved must accept the proposed alternative if the Secretary determines, based on substantial evidence provided by a party to the license proceeding or otherwise available to the Secretary, (a) that the alternative condition provides for the adequate protection and utilization of the reservation, or that the alternative prescription will be no less protective than the fishway initially proposed by the Secretary, and (b) that the alternative will either cost significantly less to implement or result in improved operation of the project works for electricity production. In order to make this determination, the regulations require that all of the following information be collected: (1) a description of the alternative, in an equivalent level of detail to the Department’s preliminary condition or prescription; (2) an explanation of how the alternative: (i) if a condition, will provide for the adequate protection and utilization of the reservation; or (ii) if a prescription, will be no less protective than the fishway prescribed by the bureau; (3) an explanation of how the alternative, as compared to the preliminary condition or prescription, will: (i) cost significantly less to implement; or (ii) result in improved operation of the project works for electricity production; (4) an explanation of how the alternative or revised alternative will affect: (i) energy supply, distribution, cost, and use; (ii) flood control; (iii) navigation; (iv) water supply; (v) air quality; and (vi) other aspects of environmental quality; and (5) specific citations to any scientific studies, literature, and other documented information relied on to support the proposal. This notice of proposed renewal of an existing information collection is being published by the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, on behalf of all three Departments, and the data provided below covers anticipated responses (alternative conditions/prescriptions and associated information) for all three Departments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 241 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
   US Code: 16 USC 797e-811 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:
	89 FR 48673	06/07/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 82254	10/10/2024
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
7 CFR Part 1; 43 CFR Part 45: 50 CFR Part 221; the Alternatives Process in Hydropower Licensing

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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	5	5	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,500	2,500	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $87,163

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: 10/10/2024

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