SUPPLEMENTAL FERC-542, GAS PIPELINE RATE: RATE CHANGE

OMB Control No: 1902-0070	ICR Reference No: 198309-1902-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198307-1902-003
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL FERC-542, GAS PIPELINE RATE: RATE CHANGE
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/08/1983
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/08/1983
Terms of Clearance: The collection of information requirements contained in the proposed rule entitled "Change in a Tariff, Executed Service Agreement or Part Thereof" (Dockt No. RM 83-52-000), dated August 17, 1983, which revise sections 154.63 of the Commission's rules, is not approved (see 5 CFR 1320.13). Detailed comments on the proposal will follow separately. Briefly, FERC has not demonstrated in its supporting statement that the propose collection of information is the least burdensome and that it has practical utility. Specific OMB comments which the Commission's final rule must address include the lead-lag study, Schedule I-4, Statement and Schedule F(5)-1. Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.14, OMB is continuing its review of the remaining collection of information covered by FERC-542. OMB is hereb extending the review period for this portion for 30 days.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/1983	08/31/1983	08/31/1983
Responses	950	0	950
Time Burden (Hours)	371,200	0	371,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 4 AND 16 OF THE NGA, THE COMMISSION REQUIRES THESE DATA TO DETERMINE IF AN INTERSTATE PIPELINE'S RATE CHAN FILINGS COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PART AND THAT RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OKR SALE OF NATURAL GAS SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION ARE JUST AND REASONABLE.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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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: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name SUPPLEMENTAL FERC-542, GAS PIPELINE RATE: RATE CHANGE FERC-542

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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: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 09/08/1983

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