Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-65, FERC-65A, and FERC-65B) Consolidated Comment Request; Extension, 37144-37145 [2021-14951]
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parties are invited to participate by
phone. If interested, please contact
Steve Kartalia at
stephen.kartalia@ferc.gov or (202) 502–
6131, by August 23, 2021, to receive a
link and invitation to the conference
call.
Dated: July 8, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. IC21–27–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (FERC–65, FERC–65A, and
FERC–65B) Consolidated 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–
65 (Notice of Holding Company Status),
FERC–65A (Exemption Notification of
holding Company Status), and FERC–
65B (Waiver Notification of Holding
Company Status). 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 13, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on
FERC–65, 65A, 65B to OMB through
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain,
Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. Please
identify the OMB control number
(1902–0218) 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 (identified by Docket No.
IC21–27–000) to the Commission as
noted below. Electronic filing through
https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
• Electronic Filing: Documents must
be filed in acceptable native
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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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ellen Brown may be reached by email
at DataClearance@FERC.gov and
telephone at (202) 502–8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC–65 (Notice of Holding
Company Status), FERC–65A
(Exemption Notification of Holding
Company Status), and FERC–65B
(Waiver Notification of Holding
Company Status).
OMB Control No.: 1902–0218.
Type of Request: Three-year extension
of the FERC–65, FERC–65A and FERC–
65B information collection requirements
with no changes to the current reporting
requirements.
Abstract:
FERC–65 (Notice of Holding Company
Status)
The Pursuant to section 366.4 of the
Commission’s rules and regulations,
persons who meet the definition of a
holding company shall provide the
Commission notification of holding
company status. The FERC–65 is a onetime informational filing outlined in the
Commission’s regulations at 18 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) 366.4. The
FERC–65 must be submitted within 30
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days of becoming a holding company.1
While the Commission does not require
the information to be reported in a
specific format, the filing must consist
of the name of the holding company, the
name of public utilities, the name of
natural gas companies in the holding
company system, and the names of
service companies. In addition, the
Commission requires the filing to
include the names of special-purpose
subsidiaries (which provide non-power
goods and services) and the names of all
affiliates and subsidiaries (and their
corporate interrelationship) to each
other. Filings may be submitted in
hardcopy or electronically through the
Commission’s eFiling system.
FERC–65A (Exemption Notification of
Holding Company Status)
While noting the previously outlined
requirements of the FERC–65, the
Commission has allowed for an
exemption from the requirement of
providing the Commission with a
FERC–65 if the books, accounts,
memoranda, and other records of any
person are not relevant to the
jurisdictional rates of a public utility or
natural gas company; or if any class of
transactions is not relevant to the
jurisdictional rates of a public utility or
natural gas company. Persons seeking
this exemption may file the FERC–65A,
which must include a form of notice
suitable for publication in the Federal
Register. Those who file a FERC–65A in
good faith will have a temporary
exemption upon filing. After 60 days if
the Commission has taken no action, the
exemption will be deemed granted.
Commission regulations within 18 CFR
366.3 describe the criteria in more
specificity.
FERC–65B (Waiver Notification of
Holding Company Status)
If an entity meets the requirements in
18 CFR 366.3(c), they may file a FERC–
65B waiver notification pursuant to the
procedures outlined in 18 CFR 366.4.
Specifically, the Commission waives the
requirement of providing it with a
FERC–65 for any holding company with
respect to one or more of the following:
(1) Single-state holding company
systems; (2) holding companies that
own generating facilities that total 100
MW or less in size and are used
fundamentally for their own load or for
1 Persons that meet the definition of a holding
company as provided by § 366.1 as of February 8,
2006 shall notify the Commission of their status as
a holding company no later than June 15, 2006.
Holding companies formed after February 8, 2006
shall notify the Commission of their status as a
holding company, no later than the latter of June
15, 2006 or 30 days after they become holding
companies.
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sales to affiliated end-users; or (3)
investors in independent transmissiononly companies. Filings may be made in
hardcopy or electronically through the
Commission’s website.
Type of Respondent: Public utility
companies, natural gas companies,
electric wholesale generators, foreign
utility holding companies.
The 60-day Federal Register Notice 2
published on May 5, 2021 and no
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comments were received during the
comment period.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 The
Commission estimates the annual public
reporting burden for the information
collection as:
FERC–65 (NOTIFICATION OF HOLDING COMPANY STATUS),FERC–65A (EXEMPTION NOTIFICATION OF HOLDING COMPANY
STATUS), ANDFERC–65B (WAIVER NOTIFICATION OF HOLDING COMPANY STATUS)
Number of
respondents
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total number
of responses
Average burden & cost
per response 4
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
($)
Cost per
respondent
($)
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4)
(3) * (4) = (5)
(5) ÷ (1)
FERC–65 ............
FERC–65A ..........
FERC–65B ..........
12
4
4
1
1.25
1.75
12
5
7
3h hrs.; $249.00 ...............
1 hrs.; $83.00 ...................
1 hrs.; $83.00 ...................
36 hrs.; $2,988 .................
5 hrs.; $415.00 .................
7 hrs.; $581.00 .................
$249.00
103.75
145.25
Total .............
........................
........................
24
..........................................
48 $3,984.00 ....................
........................
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 8, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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Arlington Solar, LLC; Supplemental
Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate
Filing Includes Request for Blanket
Section 204 Authorization
This is a supplemental notice in the
above-referenced proceeding of
Arlington Solar, LLC’s application for
market-based rate authority, with an
accompanying rate tariff, noting that
such application includes a request for
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financial resources expended by persons to
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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 July 27,
2021.
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
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE, Washington, DC
20426. Hand delivered submissions in
docketed proceedings should be
delivered to Health and Human
Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, Maryland 20852.
information to or for a Federal agency. Refer to 5
CFR 1320.3 for additional information.
4 The Commission staff estimates that the average
respondent for this collection is similarly situated
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In addition to publishing the full text
of this document in the Federal
Register, the Commission provides all
interested persons an opportunity to
view and/or print the contents of this
document via the internet through the
Commission’s Home Page (https://
www.ferc.gov) using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link.
Enter the docket number excluding the
last three digits in the docket number
field to access the document. At this
time, the Commission has suspended
access to the Commission’s Public
Reference Room, due to the
proclamation declaring a National
Emergency concerning the Novel
Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued
by the President on March 13, 2020. For
assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call
toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202)
502–8659.
Dated: July 7, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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to the Commission, in terms of salary plus benefits.
Based on FERC’s 2020 annual average of $172,329
(for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is
$83/hour.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. IC21-27-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-65, FERC-65A,
and FERC-65B) Consolidated 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-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status),
FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of holding Company Status), and FERC-
65B (Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status). 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 13,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-65, 65A, 65B to OMB through
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB control number (1902-
0218) 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 (identified by Docket No.
IC21-27-000) to the Commission as noted below. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at
[email protected] and telephone at (202) 502-8663.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: FERC-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status), FERC-65A
(Exemption Notification of Holding Company Status), and FERC-65B
(Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status).
OMB Control No.: 1902-0218.
Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-65, FERC-65A and
FERC-65B information collection requirements with no changes to the
current reporting requirements.
Abstract:
FERC-65 (Notice of Holding Company Status)
The Pursuant to section 366.4 of the Commission's rules and
regulations, persons who meet the definition of a holding company shall
provide the Commission notification of holding company status. The
FERC-65 is a one-time informational filing outlined in the Commission's
regulations at 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 366.4. The FERC-65
must be submitted within 30 days of becoming a holding company.\1\
While the Commission does not require the information to be reported in
a specific format, the filing must consist of the name of the holding
company, the name of public utilities, the name of natural gas
companies in the holding company system, and the names of service
companies. In addition, the Commission requires the filing to include
the names of special-purpose subsidiaries (which provide non-power
goods and services) and the names of all affiliates and subsidiaries
(and their corporate interrelationship) to each other. Filings may be
submitted in hardcopy or electronically through the Commission's
eFiling system.
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\1\ Persons that meet the definition of a holding company as
provided by Sec. 366.1 as of February 8, 2006 shall notify the
Commission of their status as a holding company no later than June
15, 2006. Holding companies formed after February 8, 2006 shall
notify the Commission of their status as a holding company, no later
than the latter of June 15, 2006 or 30 days after they become
holding companies.
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FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of Holding Company Status)
While noting the previously outlined requirements of the FERC-65,
the Commission has allowed for an exemption from the requirement of
providing the Commission with a FERC-65 if the books, accounts,
memoranda, and other records of any person are not relevant to the
jurisdictional rates of a public utility or natural gas company; or if
any class of transactions is not relevant to the jurisdictional rates
of a public utility or natural gas company. Persons seeking this
exemption may file the FERC-65A, which must include a form of notice
suitable for publication in the Federal Register. Those who file a
FERC-65A in good faith will have a temporary exemption upon filing.
After 60 days if the Commission has taken no action, the exemption will
be deemed granted. Commission regulations within 18 CFR 366.3 describe
the criteria in more specificity.
FERC-65B (Waiver Notification of Holding Company Status)
If an entity meets the requirements in 18 CFR 366.3(c), they may
file a FERC-65B waiver notification pursuant to the procedures outlined
in 18 CFR 366.4. Specifically, the Commission waives the requirement of
providing it with a FERC-65 for any holding company with respect to one
or more of the following: (1) Single-state holding company systems; (2)
holding companies that own generating facilities that total 100 MW or
less in size and are used fundamentally for their own load or for
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sales to affiliated end-users; or (3) investors in independent
transmission-only companies. Filings may be made in hardcopy or
electronically through the Commission's website.
Type of Respondent: Public utility companies, natural gas
companies, electric wholesale generators, foreign utility holding
companies.
The 60-day Federal Register Notice \2\ published on May 5, 2021 and
no comments were received during the comment period.
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \3\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden for the information collection as:
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\3\ 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. Refer to
5 CFR 1320.3 for additional information.
FERC-65 (Notification of Holding Company Status),FERC-65A (Exemption Notification of Holding Company Status), andFERC-65B (Waiver Notification of
Holding Company Status)
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Annual number Total annual burden
Number of of responses Total number Average burden & cost hours & total annual Cost per
respondents per respondent of responses per response \4\ cost ($) respondent ($)
(1) (2) (1) * (2) = (4)..................... (3) * (4) = (5)........ (5) / (1)
(3)
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FERC-65.............................. 12 1 12 3h hrs.; $249.00........ 36 hrs.; $2,988........ $249.00
FERC-65A............................. 4 1.25 5 1 hrs.; $83.00.......... 5 hrs.; $415.00........ 103.75
FERC-65B............................. 4 1.75 7 1 hrs.; $83.00.......... 7 hrs.; $581.00........ 145.25
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Total............................ .............. .............. 24 ........................ 48 $3,984.00........... ..............
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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.
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\4\ The Commission staff estimates that the average respondent
for this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in
terms of salary plus benefits. Based on FERC's 2020 annual average
of $172,329 (for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is
$83/hour.
Dated: July 8, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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