FERC-516A, Standardization of Small Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures (Final Rule RM22-14)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/07/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
3,337
3,293
17,642
16,351
0
0
Section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e, obligates the Commission to remedy unjust, unreasonable, and unduly discriminatory or preferential rates, terms, and conditions of transmission service. Generator interconnection is a critical component of open access transmission service.
This information collection request for FERC 516A involves Commission implementation of FPA section 206 via:
⢠18 CFR 35.28 (âNon-Discriminatory Open Access Transmission Tariffâ);
⢠The pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP); and
⢠The pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA).
The Commissionâs regulations at 18 CFR 35.28 (2022) require certain types of entities to have on file an Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) that contains minimum terms and conditions of non-discriminatory transmission service. This requirement applies to all public utilities that own, control, or operate facilities used for transmitting electric energy in interstate commerce. Public utilities that are required to have an OATT on file with the Commission must include the pro forma LGIP, pro forma LGIA, pro forma SGIP, and pro forma SGIA in their OATT. Other provisions in section 35.28 apply to non-public utilities, but only if they seek voluntary compliance with jurisdictional transmission tariff reciprocity conditions. Non-public utilities are not affected by this information collection request.
The PRA activities in the final rule in Docket No. RM22-14-000 result in an increase in burden. The burden hours are increasing due to the requirement to update the small generator interconnection procedures and agreements. To account for adaptation of the new requirements, there is a new IC that captures the one-time costs associated with updating the procedures and agreements. This was averaged over three years due to OMB clearance is approved for three years.
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.
RM22-14 News Release.pdf
Final_RM22-14 (Final Rule) Supporting Statement- Combined 516 and 516A.docx
Interconnection Reforms_RM22-14_Alternative Technologies (One-Time)