Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-561); Comment Request; Extension, 44064-44065 [2020-15737]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 44064 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 140 / Tuesday, July 21, 2020 / Notices Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5007. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2422–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Compliance filing: 2020– 07–15_SA 3529 OTP–NSP FCA (J290R) to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5009. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2423–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Compliance filing: 2020– 07–15_SA 2852 NSP–GRE–WMMPA– OTP–CMMPA-Red Pine Wind 1st Rev FCA (H081) to be effective 12/31/9998. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5015. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2424–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. 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Accession Number: 20200715–5025. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2428–000. Applicants: Interstate Power and Light Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: IPL– CIPCO–Wapello LBA Agreement to be effective 9/14/2020. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5027. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Jul 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2429–000. Applicants: ISO New England Inc., Central Maine Power Company. Description: Compliance filing: Rev to Sch 21–CMP to Comply w/Order No. 864 Accumulated Deferred Income Tax Req to be effective 6/1/2020. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5031. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2430–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Original WMPA SA No. 5693; Queue No. AF1–155 to be effective 6/16/2020. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5091. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2431–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of DEA, SA No. 4310 to be effective 5/23/2020. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5090. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2432–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Compliance filing: Notice of Cancellation of ISA, SA No. 2261 re: Deactivation to be effective N/A. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5097. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. Docket Numbers: ER20–2433–000. Applicants: Duke Energy Florida, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: DEFArcher Solar E&P Agreement to be effective 7/14/2020. Filed Date: 7/15/20. Accession Number: 20200715–5112. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/5/20. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: July 15, 2020. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–15714 Filed 7–20–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC20–19–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–561); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC– 561, (Annual Report of Interlocking Positions) and submitting the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC–561 to OMB through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB control number (1902–0099) in the subject line. Your comments should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission (identified by Docket No. IC20–19–000) by either of the following methods: • eFiling at Commission’s Website: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, at Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 140 / Tuesday, July 21, 2020 / Notices www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain; Using the search function under the Currently Under Review field, select Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; click submit and select comment to the right of the subject collection. FERC 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). 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: FERC–561, Annual Report of Interlocking Positions. OMB Control No.: 1902–0099. Abstract: The FERC Form 561 responds to the FPA requirements for annual reporting of similar types of positions which public utility officers and directors hold with financial institutions, insurance companies, utility equipment and fuel providers, and with any of an electric utility’s 20 largest purchasers of electric energy (i.e., the 20 entities with high expenditures of electricity). The FPA specifically defines most of the information elements in the Form 561 including the information that must be filed, the required filers, the directive to make the information available to the public, and the filing deadline. The Commission uses the information required by 18 CFR 131.31 and collected by the Form 561 to implement the FPA requirement that those who are 44065 authorized to hold interlocked directorates annually disclose all the interlocked positions held within the prior year. The Form 561 data identifies persons holding interlocking positions between public utilities and other entities, allows the Commission to review these interlocking positions, and allows identification of possible conflicts of interest. The Commission received no comments in response to the Notice of Information and Request for Comments published on May 13, 2020 (85 FR 28623). Type of Respondents: Public utility officers and directors holding financial positions, insurance companies, security underwriters, electrical equipment suppliers, fuel provider, and any entity which is controlled by these. Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 The Commission estimates the total annual burden and cost 2 for this information collection as follows: FERC FORM 561, (ANNUAL REPORT OF INTERLOCKING POSITIONS) Number of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden & cost per response Total annual burden hours & total annual cost Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) 2,700 1 2,700 0.25 hrs.; $20.00 ............ 675.00 hrs.; $54,000 ...... $20.00 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: July 15, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–15737 Filed 7–20–20; 8:45 am] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 Burden is 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Jul 20, 2020 Jkt 250001 This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Moss Landing Energy Storage 1, LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is August 4, 2020. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the burden, refer to Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. 2 Commission staff estimates that the industry’s skill set and cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC– 561 are approximately the same as the Commission’s average cost. The FERC 2019 average salary plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $167,091/year (or $80.00/hour). DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER20–2414–000] Moss Landing Energy Storage 1, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 140 (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44064-44065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15737]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC20-19-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-561); Comment 
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

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 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission 
or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved 
information collection, FERC-561, (Annual Report of Interlocking 
Positions) and submitting the information collection to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Any interested person may file 
comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments 
to the Commission as explained below.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due August 20, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-561 to OMB through 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB control number (1902-
0099) in the subject line. Your comments should be sent within 30 days 
of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
    Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission (identified 
by Docket No. IC20-19-000) by either of the following methods:
     eFiling at Commission's Website: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, at Health and Human Services, 
12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in 
accordance with submission guidelines at:

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www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain; Using the search function under the 
Currently Under Review field, select Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission; click submit and select comment to the right of the subject 
collection.
    FERC 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 
[email protected], or by phone at: (866) 208-3676 (toll-free).
    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 
[email protected], telephone at (202) 502-8663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: FERC-561, Annual Report of Interlocking Positions.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0099.
    Abstract: The FERC Form 561 responds to the FPA requirements for 
annual reporting of similar types of positions which public utility 
officers and directors hold with financial institutions, insurance 
companies, utility equipment and fuel providers, and with any of an 
electric utility's 20 largest purchasers of electric energy (i.e., the 
20 entities with high expenditures of electricity). The FPA 
specifically defines most of the information elements in the Form 561 
including the information that must be filed, the required filers, the 
directive to make the information available to the public, and the 
filing deadline.
    The Commission uses the information required by 18 CFR 131.31 and 
collected by the Form 561 to implement the FPA requirement that those 
who are authorized to hold interlocked directorates annually disclose 
all the interlocked positions held within the prior year. The Form 561 
data identifies persons holding interlocking positions between public 
utilities and other entities, allows the Commission to review these 
interlocking positions, and allows identification of possible conflicts 
of interest. The Commission received no comments in response to the 
Notice of Information and Request for Comments published on May 13, 
2020 (85 FR 28623).
    Type of Respondents: Public utility officers and directors holding 
financial positions, insurance companies, security underwriters, 
electrical equipment suppliers, fuel provider, and any entity which is 
controlled by these.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the total 
annual burden and cost \2\ for this information collection as follows:
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    \1\ Burden is 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, refer to Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3.
    \2\ Commission staff estimates that the industry's skill set and 
cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-561 are approximately the 
same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2019 average salary 
plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $167,091/
year (or $80.00/hour).

                                                FERC Form 561, (Annual Report of Interlocking Positions)
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                  Annual number
   Number of       of responses     Total number of     Average burden & cost per response       Total annual burden hours & total         Cost per
  respondents     per respondent       responses                                                            annual cost                 respondent ($)
(1)                         (2)     (1) * (2) = (3)   (4)...................................  (3) * (4) = (5).......................          (5) / (1)
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         2,700                1               2,700   0.25 hrs.; $20.00.....................  675.00 hrs.; $54,000..................             $20.00
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    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: July 15, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-15737 Filed 7-20-20; 8:45 am]
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