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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
[Docket No. RD23–6–000]
Commission Information Collection
Activities (FERC–725A(1D) and FERC–
725Z); Comment Request; Revision
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Notice of information
collections 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 collections,
FERC–725A(1D) (Mandatory Reliability
Standards for the Bulk-Power System
TOP–003–6.1) and FERC–725Z
(Mandatory Reliability Standards for the
Bulk-Power System IRO–010–5
Reliability Standards).
DATES: Comments on the collections of
information are due February 12, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit copies of
your comments (identified by Docket
No. RD23–6–000) by one of the
following methods:
• Electronic Filing: Documents must
be filed in acceptable native
applications and print-to-PDF, but not
in scanned or picture format. Electronic
filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is
preferred.
• 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: All submissions must be
formatted and filed in accordance with
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submission guidelines at: https://
www.ferc.gov. Please ensure each
comment refers to the appropriate
collection. 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: Jean
Sonneman may be reached by email at
DataClearance@FERC.gov, telephone at
(202) 502–6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Titles: FERC–725Z, Mandatory
Reliability Standards: IRO Reliability
Standards, and FERC–725A(1D),
Mandatory Reliability Standards for the
Bulk-Power System Reliability
Standards (TOP–003–6.1).
Action: Proposed Changes to
Collections.
OMB Control Nos.: 1902–0276 (FERC–
725Z); 1902–0324 (FERC–725A(1D)).
Type of Request: Modification of the
FERC–725Z and FERC–725A(1D)
information collection requirements.
Abstract: On 9/21/2023, the North
American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) filed a petition on
the proposed Modifications to
Reliability Standards IRO–010 and
TOP–003 to improve the approaches
used for data and information
specification and exchange by, among
other things: (i) clarifying that
specifications include both data and
information; (ii) requiring the
identification of the applicable entity
that is required to respond to the request
for the specification; (iii) including a
data conflict resolution provision within
the data specification requirement; (iv)
clarifying that specifications should
include protocols to address periodicity,
performance criterion, and update and
correction mechanisms; and (v)
consolidating the format and security
protocols within the data specification
requirements.
The proposed Modifications to FERC–
725Z for IRO–010–5 and FERC–
725A(1D) for TOP–003–6.1, address
recommendations arising from the SER
Phase 2 Team by clarifying,
consolidating, and improving
approaches for data and information
specification and exchange. The
proposed revisions are intended to
advance the reliability of the BulkPower System (‘‘BPS’’) by ensuring that
Registered Entities with operational
responsibilities are able to request and
receive the data and information
necessary to support Operational
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Planning Analysis, Real-time
Assessments, Real-time monitoring, and
Balancing Authority analysis functions
in an optimal manner.
The proposed modifications would
advance the reliability of the BPS by
facilitating improved coordination of
information and data sharing, thus
allowing the entities responsible for the
reliable operation of the BPS to request
and receive data and information
necessary to support Operational
Planning Analysis, Real-time
Assessments, Real-time monitoring, and
Balancing Authority analysis functions
in an optimal manner.
The changes being implemented
primarily affect the reliability
coordinator in IRO–010–5 and the
transmission operator and balancing
authority in TOP–003–6.1 with other
entities have much lower burden.
Additionally, the burden is expected to
only be needed for years 1 and 2 as the
burden is only focused on procedures
for sharing data and moving details from
one requirement to another within the
same standard. After year two with
procedures fully in place there are no
expectations for additional burden to
continue as documents will be in place.
The existing burden will remain the
same until updated further for these
reliability standards.
These Standards, FERC–725A(1D)
(Temporary placeholder for FERC–
725A) for TOP–003–6.1, FERC–725Z for
IRO–010–5, which are all currently
approved information collections.
Type of Respondents: NERCregistered entities including generator
owner, generator operator, reliability
coordinator, balancing authorities,
distribution provider, transmission
owner, and transmission operators.1
Estimate of Annual Burden: 2 The
Commission estimates the annual public
reporting burden and cost for the
information collections as: 3
Reliability Standard IRO–010–5
(Reliability Coordinator Data
Specification and Collection)
Reliability Standard TOP–003–6.1
(Transmission Operator and
Balancing Authority Data and
Information Specification and
Collection)
TOP–003–6.1—TRANSMISSION OPERATOR AND BALANCING AUTHORITY DATA AND INFORMATION SPECIFICATION AND
COLLECTION FOR YEARS 1 AND 2
Number of
respondents 4
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Annual
number of
responses
Average burden
hours & cost per
response
Total annual burden hours & cost
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4) 5
(3) * (4) = (5)
Type of entity
FERC–725A(1D), OMB Control No. 1902–0324
TOP ..............................................................
BA .................................................................
TO .................................................................
GOP ..............................................................
GO ................................................................
DP .................................................................
166
98
323
1,002
1,164
301
1
1
1
1
1
1
166
98
323
1,002
1,164
301
80 hrs.; $5,429.60 ......
80 hrs.; $5,429.60 ......
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
13,280 hrs.; $901,313.60.
7,840 hrs.; $532,100.80.
2,584 hrs.; $175,376.08.
8,016 hrs.; $544,045.92.
9,312 hrs.; $632,005.44.
2,408 hrs.; $163,430.96.
FERC–725A(1D) for TOP–003–6.1 Total
Years 1 & 2.
............................
........................
..............................
.....................................
43,440 hrs.; $2,948,272.80.
FERC–725A(1D) for TOP–003–6.1 Total
Year 3 and beyond.
............................
........................
..............................
.....................................
No Change to existing burden.
IRO–010–5—RELIABILITY COORDINATOR DATA AND INFORMATION SPECIFICATION AND COLLECTION FOR YEARS 1 AND 2
Number of
respondents 6
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total
number of
responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4) 7
(3) * (4) = (5)
Type of entity
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FERC–725Z, OMB Control No. 1902–0276
RC .................................................................
BA .................................................................
GO ................................................................
GOP ..............................................................
TOP ..............................................................
TO .................................................................
DP .................................................................
12
98
1,164
1,002
166
323
301
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
98
1,164
1,002
166
323
301
80 hrs.; $5,429.60 ......
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
8 hrs.; $542.96 ...........
960 hrs.; $65,155.20.
784 hrs.; $53,210.08.
9,312 hrs.; $632,005.44.
8,016 hrs.; $544,045.92.
1,328 hrs.; $90,131.36.
2,584 hrs.; $175,376.08.
2,408 hrs.; $163,430.96.
FERC–725Z for IRO–010–5 Total Years 1 &
2.
............................
........................
..............................
.....................................
25,392 hrs.; $1,723,355.04.
1 In subsequent portions of this notice, the
following acronyms will be used: DP = Distribution
Provider, BA = Balancing Authority, RC =
Reliability Coordinator, TOP = Transmission
Owner, GO = Generator Owner, GOP = Generator
Operator, TOP = Transmission Operator.
2 ‘‘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
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explanation of what is included in the information
collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal
Regulations 1320.3.
3 https://www.nerc.com/FilingsOrders/us/NERC%
20Filings%20to%20FERC%20DL/
Petition%20for%20Approval%20of%20IRO010%20and%20TOP-003_final.pdf.
4 Values represent unique U.S. entities as based
on the NERC compliance registry information as of
September 22, 2023.
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5 The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits)
is a combination based on the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), as of 2023, for 75% of the average
of an Electrical Engineer (17–2071) $77.29/hr.,
77.29 × .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/
hour) and 25% of an Information and Record Clerk
(43–4199) $39.58/hr, $39.58 × .25% = 9.895 ($9.90
rounded) ($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 + $9.90
= $67.87/hour).
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IRO–010–5—RELIABILITY COORDINATOR DATA AND INFORMATION SPECIFICATION AND COLLECTION FOR YEARS 1 AND
2—Continued
Number of
respondents 6
Annual
number of
responses per
respondent
Total
number of
responses
Average burden
& cost per
response
Total annual burden
hours & total annual cost
Type of entity
(1)
(2)
(1) * (2) = (3)
(4) 7
(3) * (4) = (5)
FERC–725Z for IRO–010–5 Total Year 3
and beyond.
............................
........................
..............................
.....................................
The total annual estimated burden
and cost for the FERC–725A(1D)
information collection is 43,440 hours
and $2,948,272.80. FERC 725Z is 25,392
hours and $1,723,355.04 respectively.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(1) whether the collections of
information are 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 burdens and costs of the
collections of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information collections; and (4) ways to
minimize the burden of the collections
of information on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Dated: December 6, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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[Docket No. EF24–1–000]
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Notice of Filing
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Take notice that on November 22,
2023, Western Area Power
Administration submitted tariff filing:
Rates for Western Area Power
Administration—Rate Order No.
WAPA–206 to be effective 1/1/2024.
6 Values represent unique U.S. entities as based
on the NERC compliance registry information as of
September 22, 2023.
7 The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits)
is a combination based on the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS), as of 2022, for 75% of the average
of an Electrical Engineer (17–2071) $77.29/hr.,
77.29 × .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/
hour) and 25% of an Information and Record Clerk
(43–4199) $39.58/hr, $39.58 × .25% = 9.895 ($9.90
rounded) ($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 + $9.90
= $67.87/hour).
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Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest this filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214).
Protests will be considered by the
Commission in determining the
appropriate action to be taken but will
not serve to make protestants parties to
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become a party must file a notice of
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appropriate. Such notices, motions, or
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Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street
NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand
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Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland
20852.
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://
ferc.gov) using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link.
Enter the docket number excluding the
last three digits in the docket number
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time, the Commission has suspended
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No Change to existing burden.
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ferc.gov.
Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Time on December 22, 2023.
Dated: December 5, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Docket No. RD23-6-000]
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725A(1D) and
FERC-725Z); Comment Request; Revision
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice of information collections 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 collections, FERC-725A(1D) (Mandatory Reliability Standards
for the Bulk-Power System TOP-003-6.1) and FERC-725Z (Mandatory
Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System IRO-010-5 Reliability
Standards).
DATES: Comments on the collections of information are due February 12,
2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket
No. RD23-6-000) by one of the following methods:
Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture
format. Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
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: All submissions must be formatted and filed in
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. Please
ensure each comment refers to the appropriate collection. 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: Jean Sonneman may be reached by email
at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-6362.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Titles: FERC-725Z, Mandatory Reliability Standards: IRO Reliability
Standards, and FERC-725A(1D), Mandatory Reliability Standards for the
Bulk-Power System Reliability Standards (TOP-003-6.1).
Action: Proposed Changes to Collections.
OMB Control Nos.: 1902-0276 (FERC-725Z); 1902-0324 (FERC-725A(1D)).
Type of Request: Modification of the FERC-725Z and FERC-725A(1D)
information collection requirements.
Abstract: On 9/21/2023, the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) filed a petition on the proposed Modifications to
Reliability Standards IRO-010 and TOP-003 to improve the approaches
used for data and information specification and exchange by, among
other things: (i) clarifying that specifications include both data and
information; (ii) requiring the identification of the applicable entity
that is required to respond to the request for the specification; (iii)
including a data conflict resolution provision within the data
specification requirement; (iv) clarifying that specifications should
include protocols to address periodicity, performance criterion, and
update and correction mechanisms; and (v) consolidating the format and
security protocols within the data specification requirements.
The proposed Modifications to FERC-725Z for IRO-010-5 and FERC-
725A(1D) for TOP-003-6.1, address recommendations arising from the SER
Phase 2 Team by clarifying, consolidating, and improving approaches for
data and information specification and exchange. The proposed revisions
are intended to advance the reliability of the Bulk-Power System
(``BPS'') by ensuring that Registered Entities with operational
responsibilities are able to request and receive the data and
information necessary to support Operational
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Planning Analysis, Real-time Assessments, Real-time monitoring, and
Balancing Authority analysis functions in an optimal manner.
The proposed modifications would advance the reliability of the BPS
by facilitating improved coordination of information and data sharing,
thus allowing the entities responsible for the reliable operation of
the BPS to request and receive data and information necessary to
support Operational Planning Analysis, Real-time Assessments, Real-time
monitoring, and Balancing Authority analysis functions in an optimal
manner.
The changes being implemented primarily affect the reliability
coordinator in IRO-010-5 and the transmission operator and balancing
authority in TOP-003-6.1 with other entities have much lower burden.
Additionally, the burden is expected to only be needed for years 1 and
2 as the burden is only focused on procedures for sharing data and
moving details from one requirement to another within the same
standard. After year two with procedures fully in place there are no
expectations for additional burden to continue as documents will be in
place. The existing burden will remain the same until updated further
for these reliability standards.
These Standards, FERC-725A(1D) (Temporary placeholder for FERC-
725A) for TOP-003-6.1, FERC-725Z for IRO-010-5, which are all currently
approved information collections.
Type of Respondents: NERC-registered entities including generator
owner, generator operator, reliability coordinator, balancing
authorities, distribution provider, transmission owner, and
transmission operators.\1\
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\1\ In subsequent portions of this notice, the following
acronyms will be used: DP = Distribution Provider, BA = Balancing
Authority, RC = Reliability Coordinator, TOP = Transmission Owner,
GO = Generator Owner, GOP = Generator Operator, TOP = Transmission
Operator.
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Estimate of Annual Burden: \2\ The Commission estimates the annual
public reporting burden and cost for the information collections as:
\3\
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\2\ ``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.
\3\ https://www.nerc.com/FilingsOrders/us/NERC%20Filings%20to%20FERC%20DL/Petition%20for%20Approval%20of%20IRO-010%20and%20TOP-003_final.pdf.
Reliability Standard IRO-010-5 (Reliability Coordinator Data
Specification and Collection)
Reliability Standard TOP-003-6.1 (Transmission Operator and Balancing
Authority Data and Information Specification and Collection)
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\4\ Values represent unique U.S. entities as based on the NERC
compliance registry information as of September 22, 2023.
\5\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2023, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)
$77.29/hr., 77.29 x .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $39.58/hr, $39.58 x
.25% = 9.895 ($9.90 rounded) ($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 +
$9.90 = $67.87/hour).
TOP-003-6.1--Transmission Operator and Balancing Authority Data and Information Specification and Collection for Years 1 and 2
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Annual number
Number of of responses Annual number of Average burden hours & Total annual burden hours & cost
respondents \4\ per respondent responses cost per response
Type of entity (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) \5\................... (3) * (4) = (5)
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FERC-725A(1D), OMB Control No. 1902-0324
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TOP........................... 166 1 166 80 hrs.; $5,429.60........ 13,280 hrs.; $901,313.60.
BA............................ 98 1 98 80 hrs.; $5,429.60........ 7,840 hrs.; $532,100.80.
TO............................ 323 1 323 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 2,584 hrs.; $175,376.08.
GOP........................... 1,002 1 1,002 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 8,016 hrs.; $544,045.92.
GO............................ 1,164 1 1,164 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 9,312 hrs.; $632,005.44.
DP............................ 301 1 301 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 2,408 hrs.; $163,430.96.
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FERC-725A(1D) for TOP-003-6.1 ................ .............. ................. .......................... 43,440 hrs.; $2,948,272.80.
Total Years 1 & 2.
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FERC-725A(1D) for TOP-003-6.1 ................ .............. ................. .......................... No Change to existing burden.
Total Year 3 and beyond.
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IRO-010-5--Reliability Coordinator Data and Information Specification and Collection for Years 1 and 2
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Annual number
Number of of responses Total number of Average burden & cost per Total annual burden hours & total
respondents \6\ per respondent responses response annual cost
Type of entity (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) \7\................... (3) * (4) = (5)
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FERC-725Z, OMB Control No. 1902-0276
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RC............................ 12 1 12 80 hrs.; $5,429.60........ 960 hrs.; $65,155.20.
BA............................ 98 1 98 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 784 hrs.; $53,210.08.
GO............................ 1,164 1 1,164 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 9,312 hrs.; $632,005.44.
GOP........................... 1,002 1 1,002 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 8,016 hrs.; $544,045.92.
TOP........................... 166 1 166 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 1,328 hrs.; $90,131.36.
TO............................ 323 1 323 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 2,584 hrs.; $175,376.08.
DP............................ 301 1 301 8 hrs.; $542.96........... 2,408 hrs.; $163,430.96.
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FERC-725Z for IRO-010-5 Total ................ .............. ................. .......................... 25,392 hrs.; $1,723,355.04.
Years 1 & 2.
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FERC-725Z for IRO-010-5 Total ................ .............. ................. .......................... No Change to existing burden.
Year 3 and beyond.
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The total annual estimated burden and cost for the FERC-725A(1D)
information collection is 43,440 hours and $2,948,272.80. FERC 725Z is
25,392 hours and $1,723,355.04 respectively.
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\6\ Values represent unique U.S. entities as based on the NERC
compliance registry information as of September 22, 2023.
\7\ The estimated hourly cost (salary plus benefits) is a
combination based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of
2022, for 75% of the average of an Electrical Engineer (17-2071)
$77.29/hr., 77.29 x .75 = 57.9675 ($57.97-rounded) ($57.97/hour) and
25% of an Information and Record Clerk (43-4199) $39.58/hr, $39.58 x
.25% = 9.895 ($9.90 rounded) ($9.90/hour), for a total ($57.97 +
$9.90 = $67.87/hour).
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Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collections of
information are 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
burdens and costs of the collections of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the information collections; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Dated: December 6, 2023.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-27221 Filed 12-11-23; 8:45 am]
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