Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC Form 1 and FERC Form 1F); Comment Request; Extension, 46781-46783 [2011-19635]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices to: Overpayment Flag and contact information. The Department obtains and exchanges information that is included in this system of records from institutions offering secondary level education, local educational agencies, other local agencies, postsecondary institutions, third-party servicers, State agencies, and lending institutions that participate in the FFEL programs. These eligible entities register with the SAIG system to participate in the information exchanges specified for their business processes. [FR Doc. 2011–19607 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee under Section 9008(d) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public participation. This notice announces the meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. DATES AND TIMES: August 23, 2011: 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; August 24, 2011: 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: I Hotel, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliott Levine, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586–1476; E-mail: elliott.levine@ee.doe.gov or Roy Tiley at (410) 997–7778 ext. 220; E-mail: rtiley@bcs-hq.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance that promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased fuels and biobased products. Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include the following: • Update on USDA Biomass R&D Activities; srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 • Update on DOE Biomass R&D Activities; • Presentation on Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) regulations; • Presentation on Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model development; • Presentation on ethanol blends. Public Participation: In keeping with procedures, members of the public are welcome to observe the business of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. To attend the meeting and/or to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you must contact Elliott Levine at (202) 586–1476; E-mail: elliott.levine@ee.doe.gov or Roy Tiley at (410) 997–7778 ext. 220; E-mail: rtiley@bcs-hq.com at least 7 business days prior to the meeting. Members of the public will be heard in the order in which they sign up at the beginning of the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chair of the Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all interested parties. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. The Chair will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available for public review and copying at https://biomassboard.gov/ committee/meetings.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on July 28, 2011. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–19649 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. IC11–1–000 and IC11–1F–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC Form 1 and FERC Form 1F); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collections and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) (2006), (Pub. L. 104–13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46781 soliciting public comment on the proposed information collections described below. DATES: Comments in consideration of the collections of information are due October 3, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed either electronically or in paper format, and should refer to Docket Nos. IC11– 1–000 and IC11–1F–000. For comments that only pertain to the FERC Form 1, specify only the related docket number. Comments that only pertain to the FERC Form 1F cannot be eFiled at this time due to a system issue and must be submitted via mail/courier. Documents must be prepared in an acceptable filing format and in compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission submission guidelines at https:// www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. Comments may be filed electronically under Docket Number IC11–1–000 when comment pertains to both collections via the eFiling link on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov. First time users will have to establish a user name and password (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ eregistration.asp) before eFiling. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender’s e-mail address upon receipt of comments through eFiling. Commenters filing electronically should not make a paper filing. Commenters that are not able to file electronically must send their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in Docket Number IC11–1 may do so through eSubscription at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp. However, due to a system issue, Docket Number IC11–1F is not available at this time for eSubscription. In addition, all comments and FERC issuances may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely through FERC’s website using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and searching on Docket Numbers IC11–1 and IC11–1F. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support at: ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208– 3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by e-mail at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– 0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with sections 304 and 309 of E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 46782 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices the Federal Power Act, FERC is authorized to collect and record data to the extent it considers necessary, and to prescribe rules and regulations concerning accounts, records and memoranda. The Commission may prescribe a system of accounts for jurisdictional companies and after notice and an opportunity for hearing may determine the accounts in which particular outlays and receipts will be entered, charged or credited. The Form No. 1 is a comprehensive financial and operating report submitted for electric rate regulation and financial audits. Major is defined as having (1) One million Megawatt hours or more; (2) 100 megawatt hours of annual sales for resale; (3) 500 megawatt hours of annual power exchange delivered; or (4) 500 megawatt hours of annual wheeling for others (deliveries plus losses). FERC Form 1–F is designed to collect financial and operational information from non-major public utilities and licensees. Non-major is defined as having total annual sales of 10,000 megawatt-hours or more in the previous calendar year and not classified as Major. The Commission collects Form Nos. 1 and 1–F information as prescribed in 18 CFR 141.1 and 141.2. Under the existing regulations FERC jurisdictional entities subject to its Uniform System of Accounts 1 must annually (quarterly for the 3Q) file with the Commission a complete set of financial statements, along with other selected financial and non financial data through the submission of FERC Forms 1, 1–F, and 3Q 2. The FERC Annual/ Quarterly Report Forms provide the Commission, as well as others, with an informative picture of the jurisdictional entities financial condition along with other relevant data that is used by the Commission, as well as others, in making economic judgments about the entity or its industry. The information collected in the forms is used by Commission staff, state regulatory agencies and others in the review of the financial condition of regulated companies. The information is also used in various rate proceedings, industry analyses and in the Commission’s audit programs and as appropriate, for the computation of annual charges based on certain schedules contained on the forms. The Commission provides the information to the public, interveners and all interested parties to assist in the proceedings before the Commission. Additionally, the uniformity of information helps to present accurately the entity’s financial condition and produces comprehensive data related to the entity’s financial history helping to Number of respondents annually (1) Data collection act as a guide for future action. The uniformity provided by the Commission’s chart of accounts and related accounting instructions permits comparability and financial statement analysis of data provided by jurisdictional entities. Comparability of data and financial statement analysis for a particular entity from one period to the next, or between entities, within the same industry, would be difficult to achieve if each company maintained its own accounting records using dissimilar accounting methods and classifications to record similar transactions and events. The FERC Annual Report Forms provide the Commission, as well as others, with an informative picture of the jurisdictional entities’ financial condition along with other relevant data that is used by the Commission in making economic judgments about the entity or its industry. For financial information to be useful to the Commission, it must be understandable, relevant, reliable and timely. Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the FERC Forms 1 and 1F reporting requirements, with no changes to the forms. Burden Statement: The estimated annual public reporting burden is reflected in the following table: Number of responses per respondent (2) Average burden hours per response (3) Total annual burden hours (1) × (2) × (3) 209 5 1 1 1,162 116 242,858 580 Total .................................................................................................. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Form 1 ..................................................................................................... Form 1F ................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ............................ 243,438 The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents on the FERC Form 1 is $12,385,758 (242,858 hours × $51/hour 3). The average cost per respondent is $59,262. The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents on the FERC Form 1F is $29,580 (580 hours × $51/ hour 3). The average cost per respondent is $5,916. The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the 1 See 18 CFR part 201. FERC Form 3Q data collection (OMB Control No. 205) is not being renewed as part of this proceeding. Some information regarding the Form 3Q is included here as it relates to the FERC Forms 1 and 1F. 2 The VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:48 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; (4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5) searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collections of information; and (7) transmitting or otherwise disclosing the information. The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than any one particular function or activity. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed 3 The per hour figures were obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics National IndustrySpecific Occupational and Employment Wage Estimates (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/ naics4_221100.htm), and are based on the mean wage statistics for staff in the areas of management, business and financial, legal and administrative. The mean wage was then increased by 20% to account for benefits/overhead. PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices collections of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses). Dated: July 28, 2011. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–19635 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P original of their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket may do so through eSubscription at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp. All comments and FERC issuances may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely through FERC’s eLibrary at https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/elibrary.asp, by searching on Docket No. IC11–549. For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by e-mail at ferconlinesupport @ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208– 3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY. Ellen Brown may be reached by e-mail at Data Clearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273–0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC–549, ‘‘Gas Pipeline Rates: NGPA Title III and NGA Blanket Certificate Transactions’’ (OMB Control No. 1902–0086), is used by the Commission to implement the statutory provisions of sections 311 and 312 of the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA) and section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). The Commission implements these statutes in 18 CFR part 284. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC11–549–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–549); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 USC 3506(c)(2)(A) (2006), (Pub. L. 104–13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the proposed information collection described below. DATES: Comments in consideration of the collection of information are due October 3, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed either electronically (eFiled) or in paper format, and should refer to Docket No. IC11–549–000. Documents must be prepared in an acceptable filing format and in compliance with Commission submission guidelines at https://www. ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. eFiling instructions are available at: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling. asp. First time users must follow eRegister instructions at: https://www. ferc.gov/docs-filing/eregistration.asp, to establish a user name and password before eFiling. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender’s e-mail address upon receipt of eFiled comments. Commenters making an eFiling should not make a paper filing. Commenters that are not able to file electronically must send an srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 Semi-Annual Storage Report for Interstate Pipelines 18 CFR 284.13(e) requires each interstate pipeline to file with the Commission a report of storage activity. The Commission adopted the existing semi-annual storage reporting requirements for interstate pipelines in their current form in 1992 as part of Order No. 636, and there have been only minor modifications in the semi-annual storage reporting requirements since that date. Natural gas production is relatively constant throughout the year, while many uses of natural gas, residential space heating for example, are seasonal. Natural gas storage plays a critical role in balancing the seasonal demand with relatively constant supply, and the data collected in the semi-annual storage report provides important information about natural gas pipelines’ ability to affect the prices shippers can obtain from consumers. Improved storage technology and the increased use of natural gas in industry and electric generation have helped transform the storage market since 1992. There has been a sharp increase in demand for natural gas outside of the traditional winter months. Withdrawals PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46783 and injections, instead of occurring on a uniform annual schedule based on heating needs, now occur dynamically year-round in response to market forces. Transportation by Interstate Pipelines In 18 CFR 284.102(e) the Commission requires interstate pipelines to obtain proper certification in order to ship natural gas on behalf of intrastate pipelines and local distribution companies (LDC). This certification consists of a letter from the intrastate pipeline or LDC authorizing the intrastate pipeline to ship gas on its behalf. In addition, interstate pipelines must obtain from its shippers certifications including sufficient information to verify that their services qualify under this section. Rates and Charges for Intrastate Pipelines 18 CFR 284.123(b) provides that intrastate gas pipeline companies file for Commission approval of rates for services performed in the interstate transportation of gas. An intrastate gas pipeline company may elect to use rates contained in one of its then effective transportation rate schedules on file with an appropriate state regulatory agency for intrastate service comparable to the interstate service OR file proposed rates and supporting information showing the rates are cost based and are fair and equitable. 150 days after the application is filed the rate is deemed to be fair and equitable unless the Commission either extends the time for action, institutes a proceeding or issues an order providing for rates it deems to be fair and equitable. 18 CFR 284.123(e) requires that within 30 days of commencement of new service any intrastate pipeline engaging in the transportation of gas in interstate commerce must file a statement that includes the interstate rates and a description of how the pipeline will engage in the transportation services, including operating conditions. If an intrastate gas pipeline company changes its operations or rates it must amend the statement on file with the Commission. Such amendment is to be filed not later than 30 days after commencement of the change operations or change in rate election. Code of Conduct 1 The Commission’s regulations at 18 CFR 284.288 and 284.403 provide that 1 These requirements were approved by OMB originally in FERC–916 (OMB Control No. 224, E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM Continued 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46781-46783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket Nos. IC11-1-000 and IC11-1F-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC Form 1 and 
FERC Form 1F); Comment Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed information collections and request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3506(c)(2)(A) 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A) (2006), 
(Pub. L. 104-13), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission 
or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the proposed information 
collections described below.

DATES: Comments in consideration of the collections of information are 
due October 3, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed either electronically or in paper 
format, and should refer to Docket Nos. IC11-1-000 and IC11-1F-000. For 
comments that only pertain to the FERC Form 1, specify only the related 
docket number. Comments that only pertain to the FERC Form 1F cannot be 
eFiled at this time due to a system issue and must be submitted via 
mail/courier. Documents must be prepared in an acceptable filing format 
and in compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
submission guidelines at https://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp.
    Comments may be filed electronically under Docket Number IC11-1-000 
when comment pertains to both collections via the eFiling link on the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov. First time users will 
have to establish a user name and password (https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/eregistration.asp) before eFiling. The Commission will send an 
automatic acknowledgement to the sender's e-mail address upon receipt 
of comments through eFiling. Commenters filing electronically should 
not make a paper filing. Commenters that are not able to file 
electronically must send their comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426.
    Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in 
Docket Number IC11-1 may do so through eSubscription at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp. However, due to a system 
issue, Docket Number IC11-1F is not available at this time for 
eSubscription. In addition, all comments and FERC issuances may be 
viewed, printed or downloaded remotely through FERC's website using the 
``eLibrary'' link and searching on Docket Numbers IC11-1 and IC11-1F. 
For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support at: 
ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by e-mail 
at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at 
(202) 273-0873.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with sections 304 and 309 of

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the Federal Power Act, FERC is authorized to collect and record data to 
the extent it considers necessary, and to prescribe rules and 
regulations concerning accounts, records and memoranda. The Commission 
may prescribe a system of accounts for jurisdictional companies and 
after notice and an opportunity for hearing may determine the accounts 
in which particular outlays and receipts will be entered, charged or 
credited.
    The Form No. 1 is a comprehensive financial and operating report 
submitted for electric rate regulation and financial audits. Major is 
defined as having (1) One million Megawatt hours or more; (2) 100 
megawatt hours of annual sales for resale; (3) 500 megawatt hours of 
annual power exchange delivered; or (4) 500 megawatt hours of annual 
wheeling for others (deliveries plus losses).
    FERC Form 1-F is designed to collect financial and operational 
information from non-major public utilities and licensees. Non-major is 
defined as having total annual sales of 10,000 megawatt-hours or more 
in the previous calendar year and not classified as Major. The 
Commission collects Form Nos. 1 and 1-F information as prescribed in 18 
CFR 141.1 and 141.2.
    Under the existing regulations FERC jurisdictional entities subject 
to its Uniform System of Accounts \1\ must annually (quarterly for the 
3Q) file with the Commission a complete set of financial statements, 
along with other selected financial and non financial data through the 
submission of FERC Forms 1, 1-F, and 3Q \2\. The FERC Annual/Quarterly 
Report Forms provide the Commission, as well as others, with an 
informative picture of the jurisdictional entities financial condition 
along with other relevant data that is used by the Commission, as well 
as others, in making economic judgments about the entity or its 
industry.
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    \1\ See 18 CFR part 201.
    \2\ The FERC Form 3Q data collection (OMB Control No. 205) is 
not being renewed as part of this proceeding. Some information 
regarding the Form 3Q is included here as it relates to the FERC 
Forms 1 and 1F.
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    The information collected in the forms is used by Commission staff, 
state regulatory agencies and others in the review of the financial 
condition of regulated companies. The information is also used in 
various rate proceedings, industry analyses and in the Commission's 
audit programs and as appropriate, for the computation of annual 
charges based on certain schedules contained on the forms. The 
Commission provides the information to the public, interveners and all 
interested parties to assist in the proceedings before the Commission.
    Additionally, the uniformity of information helps to present 
accurately the entity's financial condition and produces comprehensive 
data related to the entity's financial history helping to act as a 
guide for future action. The uniformity provided by the Commission's 
chart of accounts and related accounting instructions permits 
comparability and financial statement analysis of data provided by 
jurisdictional entities. Comparability of data and financial statement 
analysis for a particular entity from one period to the next, or 
between entities, within the same industry, would be difficult to 
achieve if each company maintained its own accounting records using 
dissimilar accounting methods and classifications to record similar 
transactions and events.
    The FERC Annual Report Forms provide the Commission, as well as 
others, with an informative picture of the jurisdictional entities' 
financial condition along with other relevant data that is used by the 
Commission in making economic judgments about the entity or its 
industry. For financial information to be useful to the Commission, it 
must be understandable, relevant, reliable and timely.
    Action: The Commission is requesting a three-year extension of the 
FERC Forms 1 and 1F reporting requirements, with no changes to the 
forms.
    Burden Statement: The estimated annual public reporting burden is 
reflected in the following table:

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                                                 Number of       Number of     Average  burden    Total annual
               Data collection                  respondents    responses per      hours per     burden hours (1)
                                               annually (1)   respondent (2)    response (3)       x (2) x (3)
Form 1......................................             209               1             1,162           242,858
Form 1F.....................................               5               1               116               580
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    Total...................................  ..............  ..............  ................           243,438
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    The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents on the FERC 
Form 1 is $12,385,758 (242,858 hours x $51/hour \3\). The average cost 
per respondent is $59,262.
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    \3\ The per hour figures were obtained from the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics National Industry-Specific Occupational and Employment 
Wage Estimates (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_221100.htm), 
and are based on the mean wage statistics for staff in the areas of 
management, business and financial, legal and administrative. The 
mean wage was then increased by 20% to account for benefits/
overhead.
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    The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents on the FERC 
Form 1F is $29,580 (580 hours x $51/hour \3\). The average cost per 
respondent is $5,916.
    The reporting burden includes the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide 
the information including: (1) Reviewing instructions; (2) developing, 
acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the 
purposes of collecting, validating, verifying, processing, maintaining, 
disclosing and providing information; (3) adjusting the existing ways 
to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; 
(4) training personnel to respond to a collection of information; (5) 
searching data sources; (6) completing and reviewing the collections of 
information; and (7) transmitting or otherwise disclosing the 
information.
    The estimate of cost for respondents is based upon salaries for 
professional and clerical support, as well as direct and indirect 
overhead costs. Direct costs include all costs directly attributable to 
providing this information, such as administrative costs and the cost 
for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are costs 
incurred by an organization in support of its mission. These costs 
apply to activities which benefit the whole organization rather than 
any one particular function or activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collections of 
information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the Commission, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed

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collections of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize 
the burden of the collections of information on those who are to 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology (e.g. permitting electronic submission of 
responses).

    Dated: July 28, 2011.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-19635 Filed 8-2-11; 8:45 am]
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