In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years with the following terms of clearance: The Commission will incorporate any changes, upon the resubmission of this information collection request, in response to FERC's ongoing assessment of how best to keep Critical Energy Infrastructure Information secure while allowing those in the industry who need the information to access it.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2014
200
0
200
60
0
60
0
0
0
The Commission established its Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) rules in Order Nos. 630 and 630-A. The current procedures require that each CEII requester file a signed, written request in which he or she provides to the CEII Coordinator detailed information about himself or herself and his or her need for the information, along with an executed non-disclosure agreement. Commission staff verifies and utilizes this information to determine whether to release the CEII to the requester. The current process requires that Commission staff verify each requester when each request is made. Information provided to the Commission in FERC-603 is necessary to the verification process and essential to keeping sensitive information out of the hands of individuals that may do harm to this nation.
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.