Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NRG Companies Complaint.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-07-22
FERC600 OMBjust2008.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-07-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23220	Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0180	ICR Reference No: 200807-1902-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200508-1902-001
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-600
Title: Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/22/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2008
Responses	81	0	76
Time Burden (Hours)	1,134	0	1,064
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FERC-600 was created in Order No. 602 to enable FERC to reorganize its existing complaint procedures to ensure that all complaints would be handled efficiently. The data in complaints filed by interested/affected parties regarding oil pipeline, electric, hydroelectric, and natural gas pipeline operations, applications for rate changes, service, and/or facilities and/or licensing is used by the Commission in establishing a basis for various investigations and to make an initial determination regarding the merits of the complaint. Investigations may range from whether there is undue discrimination in rates or service to questions regarding the market power of regulated natural gas companies and environmental concerns. In other words, it is important to know the specifics of any oil, electric, hydroelectric, or gas complaint "up front" in a timely manner and in sufficient detail to allow the Commission to act swiftly. In addition, such complaint data helps the Commission and the public to monitor the market for exercises of monopoly power or undue discrimination.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 3301-3432 Name of Law: Natural Gas Policy Act
   US Code: 16 USC 791a-825r Name of Law: Federal Power Act
   US Code: 15 USC 717c-7170 Name of Law: Natural Gas Act
   PL: Pub.L. 95 - 473 1,6, 13, 15 Name of Law: Interstate Commerce Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 5529	01/30/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 42553	07/22/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rules of Practice and Procedure: Complaint Procedures

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	81	76	0	0	5	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,134	1,064	0	0	70	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The natural gas and electric industries have undergone and will continue to undergo significant transformations as a result of changes to the Commission's regulatory policies. These industries are now operating in an environment which is increasingly driven by competitive market forces. Because of the short-term transactional nature of the electric and gas markets, and the fact that competitive changes happen quickly, timely and effective resolution of complaints has become more crucial. These changes particularly in light of passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 have resulted in more entities filing complaints with the Commission on practices occurring in the electric and gas markets.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $380,128

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/22/2008

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