Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-546); Comment Request; Extension, 40348-40349 [2012-16631]

Download as PDF 40348 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 131 / Monday, July 9, 2012 / Notices [$476,857 ÷ 691 responses = $690/ response]. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is 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 and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: June 28, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–16630 Filed 7–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC12–15–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–546); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or SUMMARY: FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC–546, Certificated Filings: Gas Pipeline Rates. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due September 7, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC12–15–000) by either of the following methods: • eFiling at Commission’s Web Site: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: https:// www.ferc.gov/help/submissionguide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208–3676 (toll-free), or (202) 502–8659 for TTY. Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/docs-filing.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273– 0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC–546, Certificated Filings: Gas Pipeline Rates. OMB Control No.: 1902–0155. Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC–546 information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: The Commission reviews the FERC–546 materials to decide whether to determine an initial rate associated with an application for a certificate under NGA Section 7(c). It reviews FERC–546 materials in 4(f) storage applications to evaluate market power and decide whether to grant, deny, or condition market based rate authority for the applicant. The Commission uses the FERC–546 information to monitor jurisdictional transportation, natural gas storage, and unbundled sales activities of interstate natural gas pipelines and Hinshaw 1 pipelines. In addition to fulfilling the Commission’s obligations under the NGA, the FERC–546 enables the Commission to monitor the activities and evaluate transactions of the natural gas industry, ensure competitiveness, and improved efficiency of the industry’s operations. In summary, the Commission uses the FERC–546 information to: • Ensure adequate customer protections under section 4(f) of the NGA; • Review rate and tariff changes by natural gas companies for the transportation of gas, natural gas storage services; • Provide general industry oversight; • And supplement documentation during its audits process. Failure to collect this information would prevent the Commission from being able to monitor and evaluate transactions and operations of interstate pipelines and perform its regulatory functions. Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies and storage operators. Estimate of Annual Burden 2: The Commission estimates the total Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as: FERC–546: CERTIFICATED RATE FILINGS [Gas Pipeline Rates] Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden hours per response Estimated total annual burden (A) (B) (A) × (B) = (C) (D) (C) × (D) 11 2 1 1 11 2 40 350 440 700 Total .......................................................... sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Pipeline companies .......................................... Storage operators ............................................ 13 2 13 N/A 1,140 1 Hinshaw pipelines are those that receive all outof-state gas from entities within or at the boundary of a state if all the natural gas so received is ultimately consumed within the state in which it is received, 15 U.S.C. 717(c). Congress concluded that Hinshaw pipelines are ‘‘matters primarily of local concern,’’ and so are more appropriately regulated VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:20 Jul 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 by pertinent state agencies rather than by FERC. The Natural Gas Act section 1(c) exempts Hinshaw pipelines from FERC jurisdiction. A Hinshaw pipeline, however, may apply for a FERC certificate to transport gas outside of state lines. 2 Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 131 / Monday, July 9, 2012 / Notices The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $78,669.97 [1,140 hours ÷ 2,080 3 hours/year = 0.54807 * $143,540/year 4 = $78,669.97]. The estimated annual cost of filing the FERC–546 per response is $6,051.54 [$78,669.97 ÷ 13 responses = $6,051.54/ response]. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is 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 and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: June 28, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–16631 Filed 7–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 14404–000] sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Calleguas Municipal Water District; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 14404–000. c. Date filed: May 4, 2012. d. Applicant: Calleguas Municipal Water District. e. Name of Project: Grandsen Hydroelectric Generating Station. f. Location: The proposed Grandsen Hydroelectric Generating Station Project would be located in the City of Moorpark, California. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contacts: Ms. Kristine McCaffrey, Callegaus Municipal Water District, 2100 E. Olsen Road, Thousand 3 2080 hours = 40 hours/week * 52 weeks (1 year). annual salary per employee in 2012. 4 Average VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:20 Jul 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 Oaks, CA 91360, (805) 579–7173; Mr. Lon W. House, Water and Energy Consulting, 4901 Flying C Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682, (530) 676– 8956. i. FERC Contact: Alyssa Dorval, (212) 273–5955, alyssa.dorval@ferc.gov. j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size of the proposed project, as well as the resource agency consultation letters filed with the application, the 60-day timeframe specified in 18 CFR 4.34(b) for filing all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is shortened to 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments filed in response to comments submitted by any resource agency, Indian tribe, or person, must be filed with the Commission within 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/efiling.asp. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, it must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. l. Description of Project: The Grandsen Hydroelectric Generating Station Project would consist of: (1) A powerhouse containing two proposed generating units, each with an installed capacity of 180 kilowatts; and (2) appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates the project would have an average annual generation of 2,620,000 kilowatt-hours. m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, P–14404, in the docket number field to access the document. For PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40349 assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. Development Application—Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. o. Notice of Intent— A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit a competing development application. A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. Protests or Motions to Intervene— Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16631]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC12-15-000]

Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-546); Comment
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Energy.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the
currently approved information collection, FERC-546, Certificated
Filings: Gas Pipeline Rates.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due September 7,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC12-15-
000) by either of the following methods:
eFiling at Commission's Web Site: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide.asp. For user assistance contact FERC Online Support
by email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or by phone at: (866) 208-3676
(toll-free), or (202) 502-8659 for TTY.
Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-546, Certificated Filings: Gas Pipeline Rates.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0155.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-546 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The Commission reviews the FERC-546 materials to decide
whether to determine an initial rate associated with an application for
a certificate under NGA Section 7(c). It reviews FERC-546 materials in
4(f) storage applications to evaluate market power and decide whether
to grant, deny, or condition market based rate authority for the
applicant. The Commission uses the FERC-546 information to monitor
jurisdictional transportation, natural gas storage, and unbundled sales
activities of interstate natural gas pipelines and Hinshaw \1\
pipelines. In addition to fulfilling the Commission's obligations under
the NGA, the FERC-546 enables the Commission to monitor the activities
and evaluate transactions of the natural gas industry, ensure
competitiveness, and improved efficiency of the industry's operations.
In summary, the Commission uses the FERC-546 information to:
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\1\ Hinshaw pipelines are those that receive all out-of-state
gas from entities within or at the boundary of a state if all the
natural gas so received is ultimately consumed within the state in
which it is received, 15 U.S.C. 717(c). Congress concluded that
Hinshaw pipelines are ``matters primarily of local concern,'' and so
are more appropriately regulated by pertinent state agencies rather
than by FERC. The Natural Gas Act section 1(c) exempts Hinshaw
pipelines from FERC jurisdiction. A Hinshaw pipeline, however, may
apply for a FERC certificate to transport gas outside of state
lines.
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Ensure adequate customer protections under section 4(f) of
the NGA;
Review rate and tariff changes by natural gas companies
for the transportation of gas, natural gas storage services;
Provide general industry oversight;
And supplement documentation during its audits process.
Failure to collect this information would prevent the Commission
from being able to monitor and evaluate transactions and operations of
interstate pipelines and perform its regulatory functions.
Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies and storage operators.
Estimate of Annual Burden \2\: The Commission estimates the total
Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as:
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\2\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or
disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.

FERC-546: Certificated Rate Filings
[Gas Pipeline Rates]
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Number of Average burden
Number of responses per Total number of hours per Estimated total
respondents respondent responses response annual burden
(A) (B) (A) x (B) = (C) (D) (C) x (D)
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Pipeline companies............................................ 11 1 11 40 440
Storage operators............................................. 2 1 2 350 700
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Total..................................................... 13 2 13 N/A 1,140
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The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $78,669.97
[1,140 hours / 2,080 \3\ hours/year = 0.54807 * $143,540/year \4\ =
$78,669.97].
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\3\ 2080 hours = 40 hours/week * 52 weeks (1 year).
\4\ Average annual salary per employee in 2012.
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The estimated annual cost of filing the FERC-546 per response is
$6,051.54 [$78,669.97 / 13 responses = $6,051.54/response].
Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of
information is 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 and
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.

Dated: June 28, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-16631 Filed 7-6-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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