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BILLING CODE 4000–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. IC21–13–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (FERC–725l); Comment
Request; Extension
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Notice of information collection
and request for comments.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) is soliciting
public comment on the currently
approved information collection, FERC
725L (Mandatory Reliability Standards
for the Bulk-Power System: MOD
Reliability Standards).
DATES: Comments on the collection of
information are due June 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit copies of
your comments (identified by Docket
No. IC21–13–000) by one of the
following methods:
Electronic filing through https://
www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
• Electronic Filing: Documents must
be filed in acceptable native
applications and print-to-PDF, but not
in scanned or picture format.
• For those unable to file
electronically, comments may be filed
by USPS mail or by hand (including
courier) delivery:
Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only:
Addressed to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the
SUMMARY:
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Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426.
Æ Hand (Including Courier) Delivery:
Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions: All submissions must be
formatted and filed in accordance with
submission guidelines at: https://
www.ferc.gov. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ellen Brown may be reached by email
at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone
at (202) 502–8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC–725L, Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power
System: MOD Reliability Standards.
OMB Control No.: 1902–0261.
Type of Request: Three-year extension
of the FERC–725L information
collection requirements with no changes
to the reporting requirements.
Abstract: MOD Reliability Standards
ensure that generators remain in
operation during specified voltage and
frequency excursions, properly
coordinate protective relays and
generator voltage regulator controls, and
ensure that generator models accurately
reflect the generator’s capabilities and
equipment performance.
On May 30, 2013, the North American
Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
filed a petition explaining that the
reliability of the Bulk-Power System
benefits from ‘‘good quality simulation
models of power system equipment,’’ 2
and that ‘‘model validation ensures the
proper performance of the control
systems and validates the computer
models used for stability analysis.’’
NERC further stated that the Reliability
Standards will enhance reliability
because the tests performed to obtain
model data may reveal latent defects
that could cause ‘‘inappropriate unit
response during system disturbances.’’ 2
Subsequently, on March 20, 2014,1 the
Commission approved Reliability
1 Final
Rule in Docket No. RM13–16–000.
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Standards MOD–025–2, MOD–026–1,
and MOD–027–1. These Standards were
intended to address generator
verifications needed to support BulkPower System reliability that would also
ensure that accurate data is verified and
made available for planning
simulations.2
On May 1, 2014,3 the Commission
approved Reliability Standards MOD–
032–1 and MOD–033–2. These
Standards were to address ‘‘system-level
modeling data and validation
requirements necessary for developing
planning models and the
Interconnection-wide cases that are
integral to analyzing the reliability of
the Bulk-Power System’’.
MOD–025–2, MOD–026–1, MOD–
027–1, MOD–031–3, MOD–032–1 and
MOD–033–2 are all currently approved
within the FERC–725L information
collection. The reporting requirements
associated with each standard will not
change as a result of this extension
request.
Type of Respondents: NERCregistered entities including generator
owners, transmission planners,
planning authorities, balancing
authorities, resource planners,
transmission service providers,
reliability coordinators, and
transmission operators.4
Estimate of Annual Burden: 5 The
Commission estimates the annual public
reporting burden 6 and cost for the
information collection as:
2 NERC Petition for Approval of Five Proposed
Reliability Standards MOD–025–2, MOD–026–1,
MOD–027–1, PRC–019–1, and PRC–024–1
submitted to FERC on 5/30/2013.
3 Order in Docket No. RD14–5–000.
4 In subsequent portions of this notice, the
following acronyms will be used: PA = Planning
Authority, GO = Generator Owner, TP =
Transmission Planner, BA = Balancing Authority,
RP = Resource Planner, TSP = Transmission Service
Provider, RC = Reliability Coordinator, TOP =
Transmission Operator.
5 ‘‘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.
6 Each of the five MOD standards in the FERC–
725L information collection previously contained
‘‘one-time’’ components to their respondent burden.
These one-time burden categories consisted
primarily of activities related to establishing
industry practices and developing data validation
procedures tailored toward these reliability
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RD20–4
• Elimination of the burden
associated with the load-serving entity
(LSE) function in Requirement R1 of
proposed Reliability Standard MOD–
031–3.7 The NERC petition states as the
load-serving entity is no longer a NERC
registration category, NERC proposes to
remove this entity from the applicability
section of proposed Reliability Standard
MOD–031–3 and remove reference to
this entity in Requirement R1, Part 1.1,
where it is listed as an ‘‘Applicable
Entity’’ for purposes of Requirements R2
and R4.8 Additionally, NERC proposes
to strike the term ‘‘Planning Authority’’
from the applicability section of the
standard and the explanatory text that
follows. The preferred terminology for
the responsible entity that coordinates
and integrates transmission facilities
and service plans, resource plans, and
protection systems is ‘‘Planning
Coordinator.’’ 9 This is a terminology
change and will not result in a change
in burden.
• Modification of the term ‘‘Planning
Authority’’ to ‘‘Planning Coordinator’’
in proposed Reliability Standard MOD–
033–2.10 In the petition, NERC proposes
to strike the term ‘‘Planning Authority’’
from the applicability section of the
standard and the explanatory text that
follows. The proposed change is
intended to promote consistent use of
‘‘Planning Coordinator’’ throughout the
Reliability Standards.11 This is a
terminology change and will not result
in a change in burden.
• Reliability Standard MOD–031–3
(Demand and Energy Data).
• Reliability Standard MOD–033–2
(Steady-State and Dynamic System
Model Validation).
standards and their reporting requirements. None of
the one-time burdens apply any longer, so they are
being removed from the FERC–725L information
collection.
7 The burden associated with the current version
of this standard, MOD–031–2, is included in FERC–
725L.
8 Standards Alignment with Registration Petition
at 10.
9 Standards Alignment with Registration Petition
at 10.
10 The burden associated with the current version
of this standard, MOD–033–1, is included in FERC–
725L.
11 Standards Alignment with Registration Petition
at 11.
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO BURDEN DUE TO DOCKET NO. RD20–4–000 ADJUSTMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS 1
Reliability standard & requirements
Number of respondents &
type of entity
Annual number
of responses per
respondent
Annual number of
responses
Average burden
hrs. per
response
Total annual burden
hours
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
RD20–4 Net Changes to FERC–725L, OMB Control No. 1902–0261
MOD–031–3 (Demand and Energy Data) Develop summary in accordance w/R1, Subparts 1.5.4 and 1.5.5.—program decrease &
adjustment/clarification 12.
MOD–031–3 (Demand and Energy Data) Develop data request in accordance w/R1 and
R3 & Evidence Retention—adjustment/clarification 13.
MOD–031–3 (Demand and Energy Data) Develop and provide data in accordance w/R2
and R4 & Evidence Retention—adjustment/
clarification 12.
MOD–033–2 (Steady-State Dynamic System
Model Validation) R2 Data Submittal [for
R2]—adjustment.
MOD–033–2 (Steady-State Dynamic System
Model Validation), R1–R2, Evidence Retention, adjustment.
Net Changes for FERC–725L due to
RD20–4.
1 The
–561 (DP, LSE, TP & BA) ...
1
–561 .........................
8
–4,488
113 (PC & BA) .....................
1
113 ...........................
8
904
381 (TP, BA & DP) ..............
1
381 ...........................
8
3,048
–14 (RC & TOP) 14 ..............
1
–14 ...........................
8
–112
–14 (PC, RC & TOP) 15 .......
1
–14 ...........................
1
–14
..............................................
............................
–95 (net reduction) ...
............................
–662 (net reduction).
adjustments, due to normal industry fluctuations, are based on figures in the NERC registry as of April 10, 2020.
MOD–025–2 (VERIFICATION AND DATA REPORTING OF GENERATOR REAL AND REACTIVE POWER CAPABILITY AND
SYNCHRONOUS CONDENSER REACTIVE POWER CAPABILITY)
Number of
respondents 16
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)
Attachment 2 ...........................
Evidence Retention .................
1003 (GO) ......
1003 (GO) ......
1
1
1003
1003
6 hrs.; $502.02 17 ...................
1 hr.; $34.79 18 .......................
6,018 hrs.; $503,526.06 .........
1003 hrs.; $34,894.07 ............
Total .................................
........................
........................
........................
.................................................
7,021 hrs.; $538,420.07.
502.02
34.79
MOD–026–1 (VERIFICATION OF MODELS AND DATA FOR GENERATOR EXCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM OR PLANT VOLT/
VARIANCE CONTROL FUNCTIONS)
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Instructions for obtaining excitation control system or plant
voltage/variance control function model.
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost
per response
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
8 hrs.; $669.36 17 ............
1,608 hrs.; $134,541.36 ..
201 (TP) .....................
12 The estimates reflect a program decrease of 63
de-registered LSEs (and corresponding program
decrease of 504 hrs.) related to Docket No. RD20–
4–000, and an adjustment/clarification (decrease) of
498 DPs, TPs, and BAs (and corresponding decrease
of 3,984 hrs.), not related to Docket No. RD20–4–
000. The updated number of 381 DPs, TPs and BAs
is listed in a new row clarifying their applicability
with Requirements R2 and R4. Requirement R2
requires applicable entities to develop and provide
data pursuant with Requirement R1.
13 The 113 PCs and BAs were originally estimated
in FERC–725A due to Order No. 693. However, the
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201
estimates and descriptions were not clearly spelled
out, so we are clarifying them. [Some of this burden
may still be in FERC–725A (and double counted
temporarily).]
14 The estimate is changing to 174 (from 188) due
to normal industry fluctuation.
15 The estimate is changing to 188 (from 194) due
to normal industry fluctuation.
16 The number of respondents for MOD–025–2/
MOD–026–1/MOD–027–1/MOD–31–3/MOD–032–/
MOD–033–2 are from the NERC compliance registry
February 5, 2021.
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669.36
17 This wage figure uses the average hourly wage
(plus benefits) for electrical engineers (Occupation
Code: 17–2071, $70.19/hour) and managers
(Occupation Code: 11–0000, $97.15/hour) obtained
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (from
https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm).
The average used the following calculation:
[$70.19/hour + $97.15/hour] ÷ 2 = $83.67/hour.
18 The estimate uses the hourly average wage
(plus benefits) for file clerks obtained from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics: $34.79/hour (BLS
Occupation Code: 43–4071).
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MOD–026–1 (VERIFICATION OF MODELS AND DATA FOR GENERATOR EXCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM OR PLANT VOLT/
VARIANCE CONTROL FUNCTIONS)—Continued
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost
per response
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
8 hrs.; $669.36 17 ............
4,008 hrs.; $335,349.36 ..
669.36
668 hrs.; $23,239.72 .......
34.79
501 (GO) i ..................
Documentation on generator
verification.
Evidence Retention ....................
1
501
668 (GO and TOP) ....
1
668
Total ....................................
....................................
........................
........................
1 hr.;
$34.79 18
................
.........................................
6,284 hrs.; $493,130.44.
MOD–027–1 (VERIFICATION OF MODELS AND DATA FOR TURBINE/GOVERNOR AND LOAD CONTROL OR ACTIVE POWER/
FREQUENCY CONTROL FUNCTIONS)
Instructions for obtaining excitation control system or plant
voltage/variance control function model.
Documentation on generator
verification.
Evidence Retention ....................
Total ....................................
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost
per response
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
201 (TP) .....................
1
201
8 hrs.; $669.36 17 ............
1,608 hrs.; $134,541.36 ..
669.36
501 (GO) 19 ................
1
501
8 hrs.; $669.36 17 ............
4,008 hrs.; $335,349.36 ..
669.36
668 (GO and TP) .......
1
668
1 hr.; $34.79 18 ................
668 hrs.; $23,239.72 .......
34.79
....................................
........................
........................
.........................................
6,284 hrs.; $493,130.44.
MOD–031–3 (FORMERLY MOD–031–2) (DEMAND AND ENERGY DATA), INCLUDED IN FERC–725L
Reliability standard MOD–031–3
(On-going) Develop summary in
accordance with Requirement
R1, Subparts 1.5.4 and 1.5.5.
MOD–031–3 Net Changes in
RD20–4 (in the first table
above).
Number and type of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Avg. burden & cost per
response 20
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
616 (DP, TP and/or
BA).
New Total for MOD–031–3
for Renewal.
1
616
8 hrs.; $561.52 ................
4,928 hrs.; $345,896.32 ..
....................................
........................
–67
.........................................
–536 hrs.; $37,621.84.
....................................
........................
549
.........................................
4,392 hrs.; $308,274.48.
561.52
MOD–032–1 (VERIFICATION OF MODELS AND DATA FOR TURBINE/GOVERNOR AND LOAD CONTROL OR ACTIVE POWER/
FREQUENCY CONTROL FUNCTIONS)
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Data Submittal ....................
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost per
response
Total annual burden hours
& total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
1,418 (BA, GO, PA/PC,
RP, TO, TP, and
TSP).
19 It is estimated that the applicable numbers of
generator owner respondents used to calculate the
public reporting burden for these standards MOD–
026–1, MOD–027–1, MOD–032–1 and MOD–033–1
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1,418
8 hrs.;
$561.52 20
is half of total numbers of GO (501=1003/2) due to
the higher applicability threshold for those
Reliability Standards.
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11,344 hrs.; $796,235.36 ..
561.52
20 The estimate uses the average hourly wage
(plus benefits) of $70.19/hour for electrical
engineers (Occupation Code: 17–2071) from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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MOD–032–1 (VERIFICATION OF MODELS AND DATA FOR TURBINE/GOVERNOR AND LOAD CONTROL OR ACTIVE POWER/
FREQUENCY CONTROL FUNCTIONS)—Continued
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost per
response
Total annual burden hours
& total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
Evidence Retention ............
1,418 (BA, GO, PA/PC,
RP, TO, TP, and
TSP).
1
1,418
1 hr.; $34.79 18 ..................
1,418 hrs.; $49,332.22 ......
Total .............................
......................................
........................
........................
............................................
12,762 hrs.; $998,484.70.
34.79
MOD–033–2 (FORMERLY MOD–033–1) (STEADY-STATE AND DYNAMICS SYSTEM MODEL VALIDATION)
Data Submittal ...........................
Evidence Retention ....................
MOD–033–2 Net Changes in
RD20–4 (in the first table
above).
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost
per response
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
178 (RC and TOP) ....
243 (PA/PC, RC, and
TOP).
....................................
1
1
178
243
8 hrs.; $669.36 ................
1 hr.; $34.79 18 ................
1,424 hrs.; $119,146.08 ..
243 hrs.; $8,453.97 .........
........................
–28
.........................................
–126.
....................................
........................
393
.........................................
1,541 hrs.; $128,935.47.
New Total for MOD–033–2
Renewal.
The total annual estimated burden
and cost for the FERC–725L information
collection is 38,724 hours and
$2,960,375.60 respectively.
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: April 4, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[10022–37–Region 1]
Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES
Small Wastewater Treatment Facility
General Permits in Massachusetts and
New Hampshire
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft
NPDES General Permits MAG580000
and NHG580000.
AGENCY:
The Director of the Water
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency—Region 1 (EPA), is providing a
Notice of Availability for the Draft
National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Small
Wastewater Treatment Facility General
Permit (WWTF GP) for discharges to
certain waters of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and the State of New
Hampshire. This Draft NPDES WWTF
GP (‘‘Draft General Permit’’) establishes
effluent limitations and requirements,
effluent and ambient monitoring
requirements, reporting requirements,
and standard conditions for 66 eligible
facilities currently covered by either the
existing General Permit or individual
NPDES permits (see Attachment E of the
Draft General Permit for a list of eligible
WWTFs; 34 in Massachusetts and 32 in
New Hampshire). The Draft General
Permit is available on EPA Region 1’s
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website at https://www.epa.gov/npdespermits/region-1-draft-smallwastewater-treatment-facilities-generalpermit. The Fact Sheet for the Draft
General Permit sets forth principal facts
and the significant factual, legal,
methodological, and policy questions
considered in the development of the
Draft General Permit and is also
available at this website.
DATES: Public comments must be
received by May 10, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments on the
Draft General Permit may be mailed to
U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division,
Attn: Michael Cobb, 5 Post Office
Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06–1,
Boston, Massachusetts 02109–3912, or
sent via email to: Cobb.Michael@
epa.gov. Due to the COVID–19 National
Emergency, if comments are submitted
in hard copy form, please also email a
copy to the EPA contact above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Additional information concerning the
Draft General Permit may be obtained
from Michael Cobb, U.S. EPA Region 1,
Water Division, 5 Post Office Square,
Suite 100, Mail Code 06–1, Boston, MA
02109–3912; telephone: 617–918–1369;
email: Cobb.Michael@epa.gov.
Following U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
guidance and specific state guidelines
impacting our regional offices, EPA’s
workforce has been directed to telework
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 66 (Thursday, April 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18279-18283]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC21-13-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725l); Comment
Request; Extension
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved
information collection, FERC 725L (Mandatory Reliability Standards for
the Bulk-Power System: MOD Reliability Standards).
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due June 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket
No. IC21-13-000) by one of the following methods:
Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture
format.
For those unable to file electronically, comments may be
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
[cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the
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Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
[cir] Hand (Including Courier) Delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email
at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-725L, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System: MOD Reliability Standards.
OMB Control No.: 1902-0261.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-725L information
collection requirements with no changes to the reporting requirements.
Abstract: MOD Reliability Standards ensure that generators remain
in operation during specified voltage and frequency excursions,
properly coordinate protective relays and generator voltage regulator
controls, and ensure that generator models accurately reflect the
generator's capabilities and equipment performance.
On May 30, 2013, the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) filed a petition explaining that the reliability of
the Bulk-Power System benefits from ``good quality simulation models of
power system equipment,'' \2\ and that ``model validation ensures the
proper performance of the control systems and validates the computer
models used for stability analysis.'' NERC further stated that the
Reliability Standards will enhance reliability because the tests
performed to obtain model data may reveal latent defects that could
cause ``inappropriate unit response during system disturbances.'' \2\
Subsequently, on March 20, 2014,\1\ the Commission approved Reliability
Standards MOD-025-2, MOD-026-1, and MOD-027-1. These Standards were
intended to address generator verifications needed to support Bulk-
Power System reliability that would also ensure that accurate data is
verified and made available for planning simulations.\2\
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\1\ Final Rule in Docket No. RM13-16-000.
\2\ NERC Petition for Approval of Five Proposed Reliability
Standards MOD-025-2, MOD-026-1, MOD-027-1, PRC-019-1, and PRC-024-1
submitted to FERC on 5/30/2013.
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On May 1, 2014,\3\ the Commission approved Reliability Standards
MOD-032-1 and MOD-033-2. These Standards were to address ``system-level
modeling data and validation requirements necessary for developing
planning models and the Interconnection-wide cases that are integral to
analyzing the reliability of the Bulk-Power System''.
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\3\ Order in Docket No. RD14-5-000.
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MOD-025-2, MOD-026-1, MOD-027-1, MOD-031-3, MOD-032-1 and MOD-033-2
are all currently approved within the FERC-725L information collection.
The reporting requirements associated with each standard will not
change as a result of this extension request.
Type of Respondents: NERC-registered entities including generator
owners, transmission planners, planning authorities, balancing
authorities, resource planners, transmission service providers,
reliability coordinators, and transmission operators.\4\
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\4\ In subsequent portions of this notice, the following
acronyms will be used: PA = Planning Authority, GO = Generator
Owner, TP = Transmission Planner, BA = Balancing Authority, RP =
Resource Planner, TSP = Transmission Service Provider, RC =
Reliability Coordinator, TOP = Transmission Operator.
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \5\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden \6\ and cost for the information collection as:
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\5\ ``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.
\6\ Each of the five MOD standards in the FERC-725L information
collection previously contained ``one-time'' components to their
respondent burden. These one-time burden categories consisted
primarily of activities related to establishing industry practices
and developing data validation procedures tailored toward these
reliability standards and their reporting requirements. None of the
one-time burdens apply any longer, so they are being removed from
the FERC-725L information collection.
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RD20-4
Elimination of the burden associated with the load-serving
entity (LSE) function in Requirement R1 of proposed Reliability
Standard MOD-031-3.\7\ The NERC petition states as the load-serving
entity is no longer a NERC registration category, NERC proposes to
remove this entity from the applicability section of proposed
Reliability Standard MOD-031-3 and remove reference to this entity in
Requirement R1, Part 1.1, where it is listed as an ``Applicable
Entity'' for purposes of Requirements R2 and R4.\8\ Additionally, NERC
proposes to strike the term ``Planning Authority'' from the
applicability section of the standard and the explanatory text that
follows. The preferred terminology for the responsible entity that
coordinates and integrates transmission facilities and service plans,
resource plans, and protection systems is ``Planning Coordinator.'' \9\
This is a terminology change and will not result in a change in burden.
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\7\ The burden associated with the current version of this
standard, MOD-031-2, is included in FERC-725L.
\8\ Standards Alignment with Registration Petition at 10.
\9\ Standards Alignment with Registration Petition at 10.
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Modification of the term ``Planning Authority'' to
``Planning Coordinator'' in proposed Reliability Standard MOD-033-
2.\10\ In the petition, NERC proposes to strike the term ``Planning
Authority'' from the applicability section of the standard and the
explanatory text that follows. The proposed change is intended to
promote consistent use of ``Planning Coordinator'' throughout the
Reliability Standards.\11\ This is a terminology change and will not
result in a change in burden.
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\10\ The burden associated with the current version of this
standard, MOD-033-1, is included in FERC-725L.
\11\ Standards Alignment with Registration Petition at 11.
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Reliability Standard MOD-031-3 (Demand and Energy Data).
Reliability Standard MOD-033-2 (Steady-State and Dynamic
System Model Validation).
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Proposed Changes to Burden Due to Docket No. RD20-4-000 Adjustments and Clarifications \1\
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Annual number of Average burden
Reliability standard & requirements Number of respondents & responses per Annual number of hrs. per Total annual burden
type of entity respondent responses response hours
(1)..................... (2) (1) * (2) = (3)......... (4) (3) * (4) = (5)
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RD20-4 Net Changes to FERC-725L, OMB Control No. 1902-0261
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MOD-031-3 (Demand and Energy Data) -561 (DP, LSE, TP & BA). 1 -561.................... 8 -4,488
Develop summary in accordance w/R1,
Subparts 1.5.4 and 1.5.5.--program
decrease & adjustment/clarification
\12\.
MOD-031-3 (Demand and Energy Data) 113 (PC & BA)........... 1 113..................... 8 904
Develop data request in accordance w/
R1 and R3 & Evidence Retention--
adjustment/clarification \13\.
MOD-031-3 (Demand and Energy Data) 381 (TP, BA & DP)....... 1 381..................... 8 3,048
Develop and provide data in
accordance w/R2 and R4 & Evidence
Retention--adjustment/clarification
\12\.
MOD-033-2 (Steady-State Dynamic System -14 (RC & TOP) \14\..... 1 -14..................... 8 -112
Model Validation) R2 Data Submittal
[for R2]--adjustment.
MOD-033-2 (Steady-State Dynamic System -14 (PC, RC & TOP) \15\. 1 -14..................... 1 -14
Model Validation), R1-R2, Evidence
Retention, adjustment.
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Net Changes for FERC-725L due to ........................ ................ -95 (net reduction)..... ................ -662 (net reduction).
RD20-4.
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\1\ The adjustments, due to normal industry fluctuations, are based on figures in the NERC registry as of April 10, 2020.
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\12\ The estimates reflect a program decrease of 63 de-
registered LSEs (and corresponding program decrease of 504 hrs.)
related to Docket No. RD20-4-000, and an adjustment/clarification
(decrease) of 498 DPs, TPs, and BAs (and corresponding decrease of
3,984 hrs.), not related to Docket No. RD20-4-000. The updated
number of 381 DPs, TPs and BAs is listed in a new row clarifying
their applicability with Requirements R2 and R4. Requirement R2
requires applicable entities to develop and provide data pursuant
with Requirement R1.
\13\ The 113 PCs and BAs were originally estimated in FERC-725A
due to Order No. 693. However, the estimates and descriptions were
not clearly spelled out, so we are clarifying them. [Some of this
burden may still be in FERC-725A (and double counted temporarily).]
\14\ The estimate is changing to 174 (from 188) due to normal
industry fluctuation.
\15\ The estimate is changing to 188 (from 194) due to normal
industry fluctuation.
MOD-025-2 (Verification and Data Reporting of Generator Real and Reactive Power Capability and Synchronous Condenser Reactive Power Capability)
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost Total annual burden Cost per
respondents \16\ per of responses per response hours & total annual respondent ($)
respondent cost
(1).................. (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Attachment 2....................... 1003 (GO)............ 1 1003 6 hrs.; $502.02 \17\. 6,018 hrs.; 502.02
$503,526.06.
Evidence Retention................. 1003 (GO)............ 1 1003 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\... 1003 hrs.; $34,894.07 34.79
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Total.......................... ..................... .............. .............. ..................... 7,021 hrs.;
$538,420.07.
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\16\ The number of respondents for MOD-025-2/MOD-026-1/MOD-027-
1/MOD-31-3/MOD-032-/MOD-033-2 are from the NERC compliance registry
February 5, 2021.
\17\ This wage figure uses the average hourly wage (plus
benefits) for electrical engineers (Occupation Code: 17-2071,
$70.19/hour) and managers (Occupation Code: 11-0000, $97.15/hour)
obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics2_22.htm). The average used the
following calculation: [$70.19/hour + $97.15/hour] / 2 = $83.67/
hour.
\18\ The estimate uses the hourly average wage (plus benefits)
for file clerks obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
$34.79/hour (BLS Occupation Code: 43-4071).
MOD-026-1 (Verification of Models and Data for Generator Excitation Control System or Plant Volt/Variance Control Functions)
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost Total annual burden Cost per
respondents per of responses per response hours & total annual respondent ($)
respondent cost
(1).................. (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Instructions for obtaining 201 (TP)............. 1 201 8 hrs.; $669.36 \17\. 1,608 hrs.; 669.36
excitation control system or plant $134,541.36.
voltage/variance control function
model.
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Documentation on generator 501 (GO) \i\......... 1 501 8 hrs.; $669.36 \17\. 4,008 hrs.; 669.36
verification. $335,349.36.
Evidence Retention................. 668 (GO and TOP)..... 1 668 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\... 668 hrs.; $23,239.72. 34.79
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Total.......................... ..................... .............. .............. ..................... 6,284 hrs.;
$493,130.44.
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MOD-027-1 (Verification of Models and Data for Turbine/Governor and Load Control or Active Power/Frequency Control Functions)
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost Total annual burden Cost per
respondents per of responses per response hours & total annual respondent ($)
respondent cost
(1).................. (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Instructions for obtaining 201 (TP)............. 1 201 8 hrs.; $669.36 \17\. 1,608 hrs.; 669.36
excitation control system or plant $134,541.36.
voltage/variance control function
model.
Documentation on generator 501 (GO) \19\........ 1 501 8 hrs.; $669.36 \17\. 4,008 hrs.; 669.36
verification. $335,349.36.
Evidence Retention................. 668 (GO and TP)...... 1 668 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\... 668 hrs.; $23,239.72. 34.79
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Total.......................... ..................... .............. .............. ..................... 6,284 hrs.;
$493,130.44.
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\19\ It is estimated that the applicable numbers of generator
owner respondents used to calculate the public reporting burden for
these standards MOD-026-1, MOD-027-1, MOD-032-1 and MOD-033-1 is
half of total numbers of GO (501=1003/2) due to the higher
applicability threshold for those Reliability Standards.
MOD-031-3 (formerly MOD-031-2) (Demand and Energy Data), included in FERC-725L
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Annual number
Number and type of of responses Total number Avg. burden & cost Total annual burden Cost per
Reliability standard MOD-031-3 respondents per of responses per response \20\ hours & total annual respondent
respondent cost
(1).................. (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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(On-going) Develop summary in 616 (DP, TP and/or 1 616 8 hrs.; $561.52...... 4,928 hrs.; 561.52
accordance with Requirement R1, BA). $345,896.32.
Subparts 1.5.4 and 1.5.5.
MOD-031-3 Net Changes in RD20-4 (in ..................... .............. -67 ..................... -536 hrs.; $37,621.84
the first table above).
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New Total for MOD-031-3 for ..................... .............. 549 ..................... 4,392 hrs.;
Renewal. $308,274.48.
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\20\ The estimate uses the average hourly wage (plus benefits)
of $70.19/hour for electrical engineers (Occupation Code: 17-2071)
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MOD-032-1 (Verification of Models and Data for Turbine/Governor and Load Control or Active Power/Frequency Control Functions)
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost Total annual burden Cost per
respondents per of responses per response hours & total annual respondent ($)
respondent cost
(1).................. (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Data Submittal..................... 1,418 (BA, GO, PA/PC, 1 1,418 8 hrs.; $561.52 \20\. 11,344 hrs.; 561.52
RP, TO, TP, and TSP). $796,235.36.
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Evidence Retention................. 1,418 (BA, GO, PA/PC, 1 1,418 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\... 1,418 hrs.; 34.79
RP, TO, TP, and TSP). $49,332.22.
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Total.......................... ..................... .............. .............. ..................... 12,762 hrs.;
$998,484.70.
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MOD-033-2 (formerly MOD-033-1) (Steady-State and Dynamics System Model Validation)
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost Total annual burden Cost per
respondents per of responses per response hours & total annual respondent ($)
respondent cost
(1).................. (2) (1) * (2) = (4).................. (3) * (4) = (5)...... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Data Submittal..................... 178 (RC and TOP)..... 1 178 8 hrs.; $669.36...... 1,424 hrs.; 669.36
$119,146.08.
Evidence Retention................. 243 (PA/PC, RC, and 1 243 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\... 243 hrs.; $8,453.97.. 34.79
TOP).
MOD-033-2 Net Changes in RD20-4 (in ..................... .............. -28 ..................... -126.................
the first table above).
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New Total for MOD-033-2 Renewal ..................... .............. 393 ..................... 1,541 hrs.;
$128,935.47.
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The total annual estimated burden and cost for the FERC-725L
information collection is 38,724 hours and $2,960,375.60 respectively.
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: April 4, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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