Because the agency sought comments only on the changes associated with the regulation, the existing expiration date remains the same for this collection. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2028
8,052
0
7,955
1,103,428
0
1,103,040
371,100
0
371,100
The FERC 725A contains the Transmission Operations (TOP) standards and Interchange Scheduling and Coordination (INT) Standards that pertain to operation planning for transmission providers. TOP-001, TOP-002, TOP-003, TOP-010, INT-006, and INT-009. In this ICR, the Commission is approving TOP-003-7.
Reliability Standard TOP-003-7 applies to transmission operators and balancing authorities, for this estimate new Requirement R8 applies to the balancing authorities. After the implementation time frame balancing authorities would have a smaller continuing burden to incrementation changes to the Operating Process. With balancing authorities creating these Operating Plans, the electric grid will be better positioned to handle future extreme cold weather events. New burden was added to include 97 responses and 388 burden hours.
$7,978
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
David O'Conner 202 502-6695
No
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.
TOP-003-7.pdf
RD25-5 725R and 725A 30-day notice (Issued).docx
TOP-003-7