In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the non-substantative change to this information collection is approved without change. The terms of the previous clearance remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2013
03/31/2013
03/31/2013
3,443
0
3,443
13,772
0
13,772
0
0
0
In 2006 and 2008, the FERC designed and used OMB approved collections FERC-727, Demand Response and Time Based Rate Programs Survey (OMB Control No. 1902-0214), and FERC-728, Advanced Metering Survey (OMB Control No. 1902-0213), to collect and convey to Congress the requested demand response and advanced metering information. The collection proposed herein will update the information filed previously in the FERC-727 and FERC-728 surveys. The FERC investigated alternatives, including using data from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Energy Information Administration (EIA), to fielding and collecting data using a FERC-designed survey. However, as explained in the submission, the data cannot be obtained by FERC in time to complete the 2010 report to Congress.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 1252(e)(3) requires FERC to prepare an annual report, by appropriate region, that assesses demand response resources, including those available from all consumer classes. The FERC-731 survey will provide the FERC with information needed for this report.
In preparation for the 2012 survey and submission to Congress, the Commission is making several non-substantive changes. These changes are detailed in the attached justification, survey and instructions/glossary documents. Note: the survey and instructions/glossary documents are in redlined format in order to illustrate the changes being made.
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:
(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;
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.