This ICR is approved pursuant to 5 CFR 1320. When FERC resubmits this ICR for renewal, it must evaluate, after consulting with respondents, the burden estimates for reporting and recordkeeping requirements. In its resubmission, the Agency should list the names, phone numbers, and affiliations of the respondents it contacted. In addition, FERC should again consider whether any of the information collected and reported by the Agency places any respondents at a competitive disadvantage in the market.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
01/31/2002
159
0
153
15,670
0
20,622
840,000
0
1,089,000
RM99-10 Final Rule (1)revises FERC Form 6 schedules & instruction to better meet current and future regulatory requirements and industry needs; (2)updates the uniform System of Accounts (UsofA) and (3) amends the regulations to provide for electronic filing of the Form 6. The Form 6 collects financial and operational information on an annual basis from oil pipeline companies subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. FERC implements the provisions of Section 20 of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C Section 20).
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.
Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Compancies, RM99-10, Final Rule