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Filed Date: 6/7/21.
Accession Number: 20210607–5179.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/28/21.
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Dated: June 8, 2021.
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[FR Doc. 2021–12370 Filed 6–11–21; 8:45 am]
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Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
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[FR Doc. 2021–12371 Filed 6–11–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717–01–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 a renewal of
currently approved information
SUMMARY:
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collection FERC 725L (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power
System: MOD Reliability Standards),
which will be submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review.
DATES: Comments on the collection of
information are due July 14, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on
FERC–725L to OMB through
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. Please
identify the OMB Control Number
(1902–0261) in the subject line of your
comments. Comments should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Please submit copies of your
comments to the Commission. 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
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: OMB submissions must
be formatted and filed in accordance
with submission guidelines at
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. 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/ferconline/overview.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ellen Brown may be reached by email
at DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone
at (202) 502–8663.
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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 changes to
the current reporting requirements due
to RD20–4.
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 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.
1 Final
Rule in Docket No. RM13–16–000.
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.
2 NERC
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The 60-day notice published on April
8, 2021 and received no comments.
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:
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.
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
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.
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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
• Reliability Standard MOD–031–3
(Demand and Energy Data).
• Reliability Standard MOD–033–2
(Steady-State and Dynamic System
Model Validation).
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.
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
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
I
Average
burden hrs.
per response
Total annual
burden hours
(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 .............
¥561 (DP,
LSE, TP &
BA).
113 (PC &
BA).
1
¥561 .............
8
¥4,488
1
113 .................
8
904
381 (TP, BA &
DP).
1
381 .................
8
3,048
¥14 (RC &
TOP) 14.
¥14 (PC, RC
& TOP) 15.
1
¥14 ...............
8
¥112
1
¥14 ...............
1
¥14
.......................
........................
¥95
(net reduction)
........................
¥662
(net reduction)
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)
$502.02 17
Attachment 2 ...........................
1,003 (GO) .....
1
1,003
6 hrs.;
...
Evidence Retention .................
1,003 (GO) .....
1
1,003
1 hr.; $34.79 18 .......
Total .................................
........................
........................
........................
................................
6,018 hrs.;
$503,526.06.
1,003 hrs.;
$34,894.07.
$502.02
7,021 hrs.;
$538,420.07.
........................
34.79
MOD–026–1
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[Verification of models and data for generator excitation control system or plant volt/variance control functions]
Instructions for obtaining excitation control system or
plant voltage/variance control function model.
Documentation on generator
verification.
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(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) ........
1
501
8 hrs.; $669.36 17 ...
4,008 hrs.;
$335,349.36.
669.36
10 The burden associated with the current version
of this standard, MOD–033–1, is included in FERC–
725L.
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MOD–026–1—Continued
[Verification of models and data for generator excitation control system or plant volt/variance control functions]
Evidence Retention .................
Total .................................
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
1
668
1 hr.; $34.79 18 .......
668 hrs.;
$23,239.72.
........................
........................
................................
6,284 hrs.;
$493,130.44.
668 (GO and
TOP).
........................
34.79
........................
MOD–027–1
[Verification of models and data for turbine/governor and load control or active power/frequency control functions]
Instructions for obtaining excitation control system or
plant voltage/variance control function model.
Documentation on generator
verification.
Evidence Retention .................
Total .................................
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(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 ...
669.36
668 (GO and
TP).
1
668
1 hr.; $34.79 18 .......
4,008 hrs.;
$335,349.36.
668 hrs.;
$23,239.72.
........................
........................
................................
6,284 hrs.;
$493,130.44.
........................
........................
34.79
MOD–031–3 (FORMERLY MOD–031–2) (DEMAND AND ENERGY DATA), INCLUDED IN FERC–725L
Reliability standard
MOD–031–3
(On-going) Develop summary
in accordance with Requirement R1, Subparts 1.5.4
and 1.5.5.
MOD–031–3 Net Changes in
RD20–4 (in the first table
above).
New Total for MOD–031–
3 for Renewal.
Number and
type of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Avg. burden
& cost per
response 20
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
616 (DP, TP
and/or BA).
1
616
8 hrs.; $561.52 ......
4,928 hrs.;
$345,896.32.
$561.52
........................
........................
¥67
................................
¥536 hrs.;
$37,621.84.
........................
........................
........................
549
................................
4,392 hrs.;
$308,274.48.
........................
MOD–032–1
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Data Submittal ........................
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Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
1,418 (BA,
GO, PA/PC,
RP, TO, TP,
and TSP).
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$796,235.36.
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MOD–032–1—Continued
[Verification of models and data for turbine/governor and load control or active power/frequency control functions]
Evidence Retention .................
Total .................................
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
1
1,418
1 hr.; $34.79 18 .......
1,418 hrs.;
$49,332.22.
........................
........................
................................
12,762 hrs.;
$998,484.70.
1,418 (BA,
GO, PA/PC,
RP, TO, TP,
and TSP).
........................
34.79
........................
MOD–033–2 (FORMERLY MOD–033–1)
[Steady-state and dynamics system model validation]
Data Submittal ........................
Evidence Retention .................
MOD–033–2 Net Changes in
RD20–4 (in the first table
above).
New Total for MOD–033–
2 Renewal.
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Avg. burden
& cost per
response
Total annual
burden hours &
total annual cost
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
178 (RC and
TOP).
243 (PA/PC,
RC, and
TOP).
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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.
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.
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).
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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
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).
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.
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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of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: June 8, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. IC21–12–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (Ferc-725x); 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 a renewal of
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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 a renewal of currently approved
information
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collection FERC 725L (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Power System: MOD Reliability Standards), which will be submitted to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due July 14, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-725L to OMB through
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB Control Number (1902-
0261) in the subject line of your comments. Comments should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission.
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 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: OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at 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. 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/ferc-online/overview.
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 changes to the current reporting
requirements due to RD20-4.
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''. 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.
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\3\ Order in Docket No. RD14-5-000.
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The 60-day notice published on April 8, 2021 and received no
comments.
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\
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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.
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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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\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).
Proposed Changes to Burden Due to Docket No. RD20-4-000 Adjustments and Clarifications [1]
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Annual number Average burden
Reliability standard & requirements Number of respondents & of responses Annual number of responses hrs. per Total annual burden hours
type of entity per respondent response
(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 -14 (RC & TOP) \ 14\.... 1 -14........................ 8 -112
System Model Validation) R2 Data
Submittal [for R2]--adjustment.
MOD-033-2 (Steady-State Dynamic -14 (PC, RC & TOP) \15\. 1 -14........................ 1 -14
System Model Validation), R1-R2,
Evidence Retention, adjustment.
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Net Changes for FERC-725L due to ........................ .............. -95 .............. -662
RD20-4. (net reduction)............ (net reduction)
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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 per Total annual burden hours Cost per
respondents \16\ per respondent of responses response & total annual cost respondent ($)
(1)................ (2) (1) * (2) = (4)...................... (3) * (4) = (5).......... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Attachment 2................. 1,003 (GO)......... 1 1,003 6 hrs.; $502.02 \17\..... 6,018 hrs.; $503,526.06.. $502.02
Evidence Retention........... 1,003 (GO)......... 1 1,003 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\....... 1,003 hrs.; $34,894.07... 34.79
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Total.................... ................... .............. .............. ......................... 7,021 hrs.; $538,420.07.. ..............
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MOD-026-1
[Verification of models and data for generator excitation control system or plant volt/variance control functions]
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost per Total annual burden hours Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses response & total annual cost respondent ($)
(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.; $134,541.36.. $669.36
excitation control system or
plant voltage/variance
control function model.
Documentation on generator 501 (GO)......... 1 501 8 hrs.; $669.36 \17\...... 4,008 hrs.; $335,349.36.. 669.36
verification.
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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.; $493,130.44.. ..............
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MOD-027-1
[Verification of models and data for turbine/governor and load control or active power/frequency control functions]
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost per Total annual burden hours Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses response & total annual cost respondent ($)
(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.; $134,541.36.. $669.36
excitation control system or
plant voltage/variance
control function model.
Documentation on generator 501 (GO) \19\.... 1 501 8 hrs.; $669.36 \17\...... 4,008 hrs.; $335,349.36.. 669.36
verification.
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.; $493,130.44.. ..............
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MOD-031-3 (Formerly MOD-031-2) (Demand and Energy Data), Included in FERC-725L
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Annual number
Reliability standard MOD-031-3 Number and type of responses Total number Avg. burden & cost per Total annual burden hours Cost per
of respondents per respondent of responses response \20\ & total annual cost respondent ($)
(1).............. (2) (1) * (2) = (4)....................... (3) * (4) = (5).......... (5) / (1)
(3)
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(On-going) Develop summary in 616 (DP, TP and/ 1 616 8 hrs.; $561.52........... 4,928 hrs.; $345,896.32.. $561.52
accordance with Requirement or BA).
R1, Subparts 1.5.4 and 1.5.5.
MOD-031-3 Net Changes in RD20- ................. .............. -67 .......................... -536 hrs.; $37,621.84.... ..............
4 (in the first table above).
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New Total for MOD-031-3 ................. .............. 549 .......................... 4,392 hrs.; $308,274.48.. ..............
for Renewal.
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MOD-032-1
[Verification of models and data for turbine/governor and load control or active power/frequency control functions]
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost per Total annual burden hours Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses response & total annual cost respondent ($)
(1).............. (2) (1) * (2) = (4)....................... (3) * (4) = (5).......... (5) / (1)
(3)
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Data Submittal................ 1,418 (BA, GO, PA/ 1 1,418 8 hrs.; $561.52 \20\...... 11,344 hrs.; $796,235.36. $561.52
PC, RP, TO, TP,
and TSP).
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Evidence Retention............ 1,418 (BA, GO, PA/ 1 1,418 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\........ 1,418 hrs.; $49,332.22... 34.79
PC, RP, TO, TP,
and TSP).
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Total..................... ................. .............. .............. .......................... 12,762 hrs.; $998,484.70. ..............
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MOD-033-2 (Formerly MOD-033-1)
[Steady-state and dynamics system model validation]
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number Avg. burden & cost per Total annual burden hours Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses response & total annual cost respondent ($)
(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 \20\...... 1,424 hrs.; $119,146.08.. $669.36
Evidence Retention............ 243 (PA/PC, RC, 1 243 1 hr.; $34.79 \18\........ 243 hrs.; $8,453.97...... 34.79
and TOP).
MOD-033-2 Net Changes in RD20- ................. .............. -28 .......................... -126..................... ..............
4 (in the first table above).
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New Total for MOD-033-2 ................. .............. 393 .......................... 1,541 hrs.; $128,935.47.. ..............
Renewal.
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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.
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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.
\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).
\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.
\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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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 8, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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