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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
[Docket ID USAF–2013–0027]
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Defense
has submitted to OMB for clearance, the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35).
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by November 29,
2013.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Fred
viewing on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov as they are
received without change, including any
personal identifiers or contact
information.
DOD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia
Toppings.
Written requests for copies of the
information collection proposal should
be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD
Information Management Division, 4800
Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite
02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.
Dated: October 23, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title, Associated Form and OMB
Number: Victim/Witness Feedback
Request; OMB Control Number 0701–
TBD.
Type of Request: New Collection.
Number of Respondents: 16.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 16.
Average Burden per Response: 15
minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 4 hours.
Needs and Uses: The information
collection is requested, not required. It
is necessary to provide this select group
the opportunity to comment on their
experiences as victims/witnesses in trial
proceedings, and to help inform and
modify processes and procedures that
pertain to others in the same category in
the future.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet
Seehra.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
information collection should be sent to
Ms. Jasmeet Seehra at the Office of
Management and Budget, Desk Officer
for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive
Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
You may also submit comments,
identified by docket number and title,
by the following method:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name, docket
number and title for this Federal
Register document. The general policy
for comments and other submissions
from members of the public is to make
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket Nos. IC13–19–000 and IC13–20–
000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (FERC–511 and FERC–515);
Comment Request
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Request for comments.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is submitting the information
collections, FERC–511 (Transfer of
Hydropower License 1) and FERC–515
(Rules of Practice and Procedure:
Declaration of Intention), to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review of the information collection
requirements. Any interested person
may file comments directly with OMB
and should address a copy of those
comments to the Commission as
explained below. The Commission
issued Notices in the Federal Register
(for FERC–511 at 78 FR 49490, 8/14/
2013, and for FERC–515 at 78 FR 49489,
8/14/2013) requesting public comments.
FERC received no comments.
DATES: Comments on the collections of
information are due November 29, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB,
identified by the OMB Control Nos.
1902–0069 (FERC–511) and 1902–0079
(FERC–515) should be sent via email to
SUMMARY:
1 This collection was formerly called the
‘‘Application for Transfer of License’’; the reporting
requirements are not being revised.
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the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs at oira_submission@omb.gov,
Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. The OMB
Desk Officer may also be reached via
telephone at 202–395–4718.
A copy of the comments should also
be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, identified by the Docket
Nos. IC13–19–000 and IC13–20–000, 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
these dockets or in viewing/
downloading comments and issuances
in these dockets may do so at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docsfiling.asp.
Ellen Brown
may be reached by email at
DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at
(202) 502–8663, and fax at (202) 273–
0873.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
This
notice is combined for administrative
purposes only. The FERC–511 and
FERC–515 will remain separate
information collections with separate
OMB Control Numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FERC–511
Title: Transfer of Hydropower
License.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0069.
Type of Request: Three-year extension
of the FERC–511 information collection
requirements with no changes to the
current reporting requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the
information collected under the
requirements of FERC–511 to
implement the statutory provisions of
Sections 4(e) and 8 of the Federal Power
Act (FPA).2 Section 4(e) authorizes the
Commission to issue licenses for the
construction, operation and
maintenance of reservoirs,
powerhouses, and transmission lines or
other facilities necessary for the
development and improvement of
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navigation and for the development,
transmission, and utilization of power.3
Section 8 of the FPA provides that the
voluntary transfer of any license is made
only with the written approval of the
Commission. Any successor to the
licensee may assign the rights of the
original licensee but is subject to all of
the conditions of the license. The
information filed with the Commission
is a mandatory requirement contained
in the format of a written application for
transfer of license, executed jointly by
the parties of the proposed transfer. The
sale or merger of a licensed
hydroelectric project may occasion the
transfer of a license. The Commission’s
staff uses the information collection to
determine the qualifications of the
proposed transferee to hold the license
and to prepare the transfer of the license
order. Approval by the Commission of
transfer of a license is contingent upon
the transfer of title to the properties
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under license, delivery of all license
instruments, and evidence that such
transfer is in the public interest. The
Commission implements these filing
requirements in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR Part 9.
Type of Respondents: Hydropower
Project Licensees.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 4 The
Commission estimates the total annual
Public Reporting Burden for this
information collection as:
FERC–511—TRANSFER OF HYDROPOWER LICENSE
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)
23 .....................................................................................................................
1
23
40
920
The total estimated annual cost
burden to respondents is $64,496 [(920
hours/2080 hours per year) * $145,818/
year 5 = $64,496].
FERC–515
Title: Rules of Practice and Procedure:
Declaration of Intention.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0079.
Type of Request: Three-year extension
of the FERC–515 information collection
requirements with no changes to the
current reporting requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the
information collected under the
requirements of FERC–515 to
implement the statutory provisions of
Section 23(b) of the FPA.6 Section 23(b)
authorized the Commission to make a
determination as to whether it has
jurisdiction over a proposed water
project 7 not affecting navigable waters 8
but across, along, over, or in waters over
which Congress has jurisdiction under
its authority to regulate commerce with
foreign nations and among the several
States. Section 23(b) requires that any
person intending to construct project
works on such waters must file a
declaration of their intention with the
Commission. If the Commission finds
the proposed project will have an
impact on interstate or foreign
commerce, then the entity intending to
construct the project must obtain a
Commission license or exemption
before starting construction.9 The
information is collected in the form of
a written application, containing
sufficient details to allow the
Commission staff to research the
jurisdictional aspects of the project.
This research includes examining maps
and land ownership records to establish
whether or not there is Federal
jurisdiction over the lands and waters
affected by the project. A finding of nonjurisdictional by the Commission
eliminates a substantial paperwork
burden for the applicant who might
otherwise have to file for a license or
exemption application. The
Commission implements these filing
requirements under 18 CFR Part 24.
Type of Respondents: Persons
intending to construct project works on
certain waters described above.
Estimate of Annual Burden: The
Commission estimates the total annual
Public Reporting Burden for this
information collection as:
FERC–515—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: DECLARATION OF INTENTION
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)
10 .....................................................................................................................
1
10
80
800
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The total estimated annual cost
burden to respondents is $56,084 [(800
hours/2080 hours per year) * $145,818/
year 10 = $56,084].
Comments on FERC–511 and FERC–
515: Comments are invited on: (1)
Whether the collections of information
are necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
3 Refers to facilities across, along, from, or in any
of the streams or other bodies of water over which
Congress has jurisdiction under its authority to
regulate commerce with foreign nations and among
the several States, or upon any part of public lands
and reservations of the United States, or for the
purpose of utilizing the surplus water or water
power from any Government dam.
4 The Commission defines burden as the total
time, effort, or financial resources expended by
persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or
provide information to or for a Federal agency. For
further explanation of what is included in the
information collection burden, refer to 5 CFR
1320.3.
5 FY (Fiscal Year) 2013 Estimated Average
Annual Cost per FTE, including salary plus
benefits, is $145,818. There are 2,080 hours per
workyear.
6 16 U.S.C. 817.
7 Dams or other project works. (See 16 U.S.C.
817.)
8 See 16 U.S.C. 796(8) for the definition of
‘‘Navigable Waters.’’
9 Upon a finding of non-jurisdictional by the
Commission, and if no public lands or reservations
are affected, permission is granted upon compliance
with State laws.
10 FY (Fiscal Year) 2013 Estimated Average
Annual Cost per FTE, including salary plus
benefits, is $145,818. There are 2,080 hours per
workyear.
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Commission, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of the agency’s
estimates of the burden and cost of the
collections of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information collections; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collections
of information on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Dated: October 21, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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Alabama Power Company; Notice of
Application Accepted for Filing,
Soliciting Comments, Motions To
Intervene, and Protests
Take notice that the following
hydroelectric application has been filed
with the Commission and is available
for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Non-project use
of project lands and waters.
b. Project No.: 349–181.
c. Date Filed: August 19, 2013.
d. Applicant: Alabama Power
Company.
e. Name of Project: Martin Dam
Hydroelectric Project.
f. Location: Tallapoosa River in
Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power
Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Melissa Crabbe,
Alabama Power Company, 600 18th
Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203–
8180, (205) 257–2428.
i. FERC Contact: Rebecca Martin,
(202) 502–6012, Rebecca.Martin@
ferc.gov.
j. Deadline for filing comments,
motions to intervene, and protests:
November 21, 2013.
All documents may be filed
electronically via the Internet. See, 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission’s Web
site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
efiling.asp. Commenters can submit
brief comments up to 6,000 characters,
without prior registration, using the
eComment system at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
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ecomment.asp. You must include your
name and contact information at the end
of your comments. For assistance,
please contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or toll
free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY,
(202) 502–8659. Although the
Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may be
paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an
original and seven copies to: Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426. Please include the project
number (P–349–181) on any comments
or motions filed.
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 whose name appears 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, they must
also serve a copy of the document on
that resource agency.
k. Description of Application: The
licensee requests Commission approval
to allow Central Elmore Water and
Sewer Authority (CEWSA) to increase
its authorized water withdrawal, from
Martin Reservoir, from 10 million
gallons per day (mgd) to 11 mgd.
According to projected withdrawals,
CEWSA is not scheduled to exceed the
current 10 mgd withdrawal cap until
October 2031. The proposed increase in
water withdrawals would not require
any changes to the withdrawal
structures or to CEWSA’s use of Martin
Project lands.
l. Locations of the Application: A
copy of the application is available for
inspection and reproduction at the
Commission’s Public Reference Room,
located at 888 First Street NE., Room
2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling
(202) 502–8371. This filing may also be
viewed on the Commission’s Web site at
https://www.ferc.gov using the
‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket
number excluding the last three digits in
the docket number field (P–349) to
access the document. You may also
register online at https://www.ferc.gov/
docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be
notified via email of new filings and
issuances related to this or other
pending projects. A copy is also
available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item (h)
above.
m. Individuals desiring to be included
on the Commission’s mailing list should
so indicate by writing to the Secretary
of the Commission.
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n. Comments, Protests, or Motions To
Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to
intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and
Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, and
.214, respectively. In determining the
appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or
other comments 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 comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received
on or before the specified comment date
for the particular application.
o. Filing and Service of Documents:
Any filing must (1) bear in all capital
letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’,
‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO
INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (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
commenting, protesting or intervening;
and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001
through 385.2005. All comments,
motions to intervene, or protests must
set forth their evidentiary basis. Any
filing made by an intervenor must be
accompanied by a proof of service on all
persons listed in the service list
prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.
Dated: October 21, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Take notice that the Commission
received the following electric corporate
filings:
Docket Numbers: EC14–9–000.
Applicants: Lower Mount Bethel
Energy, LLC.
Description: Section 203 Application
of Lower Mount Bethel Energy, LLC.
Filed Date: 10/18/13.
Accession Number: 20131018–5191.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 11/8/13.
Take notice that the Commission
received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:
Docket Numbers: EG14–8–000.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket Nos. IC13-19-000 and IC13-20-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-511 and FERC-
515); Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting the information
collections, FERC-511 (Transfer of Hydropower License \1\) and FERC-515
(Rules of Practice and Procedure: Declaration of Intention), to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information
collection requirements. Any interested person may file comments
directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the
Commission as explained below. The Commission issued Notices in the
Federal Register (for FERC-511 at 78 FR 49490, 8/14/2013, and for FERC-
515 at 78 FR 49489, 8/14/2013) requesting public comments. FERC
received no comments.
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\1\ This collection was formerly called the ``Application for
Transfer of License''; the reporting requirements are not being
revised.
DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due November 29,
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2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments filed with OMB, identified by the OMB Control Nos.
1902-0069 (FERC-511) and 1902-0079 (FERC-515) should be sent via email
to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at oira_submission@omb.gov, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Desk Officer. The OMB Desk Officer may also be reached via telephone at
202-395-4718.
A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, identified by the Docket Nos. IC13-19-000 and
IC13-20-000, 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 these dockets or in viewing/downloading comments and
issuances in these dockets may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/docs-filing.asp.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at (202) 502-8663, and fax at (202)
273-0873.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is combined for administrative
purposes only. The FERC-511 and FERC-515 will remain separate
information collections with separate OMB Control Numbers.
FERC-511
Title: Transfer of Hydropower License.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0069.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-511 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-511 to implement the statutory provisions of
Sections 4(e) and 8 of the Federal Power Act (FPA).\2\ Section 4(e)
authorizes the Commission to issue licenses for the construction,
operation and maintenance of reservoirs, powerhouses, and transmission
lines or other facilities necessary for the development and improvement
of
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navigation and for the development, transmission, and utilization of
power.\3\ Section 8 of the FPA provides that the voluntary transfer of
any license is made only with the written approval of the Commission.
Any successor to the licensee may assign the rights of the original
licensee but is subject to all of the conditions of the license. The
information filed with the Commission is a mandatory requirement
contained in the format of a written application for transfer of
license, executed jointly by the parties of the proposed transfer. The
sale or merger of a licensed hydroelectric project may occasion the
transfer of a license. The Commission's staff uses the information
collection to determine the qualifications of the proposed transferee
to hold the license and to prepare the transfer of the license order.
Approval by the Commission of transfer of a license is contingent upon
the transfer of title to the properties under license, delivery of all
license instruments, and evidence that such transfer is in the public
interest. The Commission implements these filing requirements in the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) under 18 CFR Part 9.
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\2\ 16 U.S.C. 797(e) and 801.
\3\ Refers to facilities across, along, from, or in any of the
streams or other bodies of water over which Congress has
jurisdiction under its authority to regulate commerce with foreign
nations and among the several States, or upon any part of public
lands and reservations of the United States, or for the purpose of
utilizing the surplus water or water power from any Government dam.
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Type of Respondents: Hydropower Project Licensees.
Estimate of Annual Burden: \4\ The Commission estimates the total
annual Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as:
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\4\ The Commission defines burden as the total time, effort, or
financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain,
retain, disclose, or provide information to or for a Federal agency.
For further explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
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Number of Average burden
Number of respondents responses per Total number of hours per Estimated total
respondent responses response annual burden
(A) (B) (A) x (B) = (C) (D) (C) x (D)
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23.......................................... 1 23 40 920
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The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $64,496
[(920 hours/2080 hours per year) * $145,818/year \5\ = $64,496].
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\5\ FY (Fiscal Year) 2013 Estimated Average Annual Cost per FTE,
including salary plus benefits, is $145,818. There are 2,080 hours
per workyear.
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FERC-515
Title: Rules of Practice and Procedure: Declaration of Intention.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0079.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-515 information
collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the
requirements of FERC-515 to implement the statutory provisions of
Section 23(b) of the FPA.\6\ Section 23(b) authorized the Commission to
make a determination as to whether it has jurisdiction over a proposed
water project \7\ not affecting navigable waters \8\ but across, along,
over, or in waters over which Congress has jurisdiction under its
authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the
several States. Section 23(b) requires that any person intending to
construct project works on such waters must file a declaration of their
intention with the Commission. If the Commission finds the proposed
project will have an impact on interstate or foreign commerce, then the
entity intending to construct the project must obtain a Commission
license or exemption before starting construction.\9\ The information
is collected in the form of a written application, containing
sufficient details to allow the Commission staff to research the
jurisdictional aspects of the project. This research includes examining
maps and land ownership records to establish whether or not there is
Federal jurisdiction over the lands and waters affected by the project.
A finding of non-jurisdictional by the Commission eliminates a
substantial paperwork burden for the applicant who might otherwise have
to file for a license or exemption application. The Commission
implements these filing requirements under 18 CFR Part 24.
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\6\ 16 U.S.C. 817.
\7\ Dams or other project works. (See 16 U.S.C. 817.)
\8\ See 16 U.S.C. 796(8) for the definition of ``Navigable
Waters.''
\9\ Upon a finding of non-jurisdictional by the Commission, and
if no public lands or reservations are affected, permission is
granted upon compliance with State laws.
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Type of Respondents: Persons intending to construct project works
on certain waters described above.
Estimate of Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the total
annual Public Reporting Burden for this information collection as:
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Number of Average burden
Number of respondents responses per Total number of hours per Estimated total
respondent responses response annual burden
(A) (B) (A) x (B) = (C) (D) (C) x (D)
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10.......................................... 1 10 80 800
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The total estimated annual cost burden to respondents is $56,084
[(800 hours/2080 hours per year) * $145,818/year \10\ = $56,084].
Comments on FERC-511 and FERC-515: Comments are invited on: (1)
Whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
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Commission, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and
cost of the collections of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collections; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
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\10\ FY (Fiscal Year) 2013 Estimated Average Annual Cost per
FTE, including salary plus benefits, is $145,818. There are 2,080
hours per workyear.
Dated: October 21, 2013.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-25438 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
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