FERC-510, Application for Surrender of Hydropower License

OMB Control No: 1902-0068	ICR Reference No: 201704-1902-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201408-1902-001
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-510
Title: FERC-510, Application for Surrender of Hydropower License
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/19/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/19/2017
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	14	0	16
Time Burden (Hours)	1,120	0	160
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission is responsible for licensing non-federal hydropower projects if they are on lands or waters subject to Congressional authority. Part I of the Federal Power Act (FPA) gives the Commission the authority to issue licenses for hydroelectric projects on these waters. The Commission issues licenses for terms of up to 50 years that best adapted to a comprehensive plan for improving or developing a waterway or for the use or benefit of interstate or foreign commerce. Licenses are also issued for the improvement and utilization of waterpower development; for the adequate protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife; and for other beneficial public uses, including irrigation, flood control, water supply, recreation. Licenses may be surrendered, but only after the licensee fulfills all obligations of the license and any conditions imposed by the Commission necessary to protect dam safety, public safety and environmental resources. The Commission often needs certain information from the licensee in order to determine the conditions under which a surrender application can be granted.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC sections 791 et. seq. Name of Law: Federal Power Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 16191	04/03/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 33102	07/19/2017
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 FERC-510, Application for Surrender of Hydropower License

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	14	16	0	0	-2	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,120	160	0	0	960	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: There are no changes in the information collection requirements and no program changes to the figures. However there are ‘adjustments in estimates’ for some of the components. • The Commission expects to process approximately 14 (rather than 16) surrender applications each year. The change in the estimated number of responses reflects normal fluctuations in industry and the economy. • In addition, based on additional information, the Commission is adjusting the estimated burden per filing (or per response) to 80 hours (rather than 10 hours). This adjustment in estimated burden per response also increases the total burden by 960 hours (even though there are 2 fewer responses).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $313,706

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Sheila Lampitoc 202 502-6193

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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: 07/19/2017

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