In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
106
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111
8,480
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17,760
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In accordance with section 213 of the Federal Power Act and 18 CFR 141.300, FERC requires each transmitting utility that operates integrated transmission system facilities rated above 100 kilovolts (kV) to submit the following information annually: (1) base case power flow data (if the respondent does not participate in the development and use of regional power flow data); (2) transmission system maps and diagrams used by the respondent for transmission planning; (3) a description of the transmission planning reliability criteria used to evaluate system performance for time frames and planning horizons used in regional and corporate planning; (4) a description of the respondentâs transmission planning assessment practices (including, but not limited to, how reliability criteria are applied and the steps taken in performing transmission planning studies); and (5) an evaluation of the respondentâs anticipated system performance as measured against its stated reliability criteria using its stated assessment practices. The information helps the Commission's Office of Electric Reliability to review rates and charges, jurisdictional facilities, consolidations and mergers, adequacy of energy supply, and the reliability of the nation's grid. It also helps the Commission resolve transmission disputes.
There are no program changes to FERC-715. There was a reduction of 5 respondents due to company mergers and joint submissions by respondents and 80 hours per responses to account for improvements in technology and the increased use of documents already drafted for use by transmitting utilities instead of purposely drafted for the Form 715 Data collection.FERC encourages submitters to use planning documentation that is already in use by their company, rather than draft new documents just to meet the requirements of the Form 715. At this point almost all submitters are sending in things they already have on hand with maybe a short statement, cover letter or index. In cases where a submitter provides a unique document for the form, the majority of it is identical from year to year with only small updates. There is probably a better way to phrase things in the explanation then I put in there.
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Maria Hanley 202 502-6221
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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:
(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;
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.
FERC-715 supporting statement-Final.docx
FERC-715 30-day notice (Published).pdf
Annual Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report