The Federal Power Act Part 203 requires that public utilities file for approval of dispositions of jurisdictional facilities, mergers with other parties, or acquisitions of public utility securities. RM98-4-000, Final Rule Revises the filing require- ments in Part 33 of the Commission's regulations. The Final Rule affirms the FERC's screening approach to mergers that may raise horizontal competitive concerns and identifies specific filing requirements consistent with the Appenix A analysis al- ready established in the Merger Policy Statement.
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.
Application for Sales, Lease or Dispostion, Merger or Consolida- tion of Facilities or for Purchase or Acquisition of Securities of a Public Utility