(FERC-580) Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices, IN79-6

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FERC-580 Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices, IN79-6 Form	Modified
2012FERForm580DeskRef Final.doc Supplementary Document	2012-03-13
3-12-12 Non-substantive change justification.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2012-03-12
Form_580 (08-02-10)Print_Versionwordsm8_10_10.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-08-10
Pat email 8_10_10 Form_580-Privilege (08-09-10) Print_Version.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-08-10
2010FERCForm580FAQs as of 8_10_2010.doc Supplementary Document	2010-08-10
changes to form 580 resulting from 30-day comments (2).doc Supplementary Document	2010-07-30
Response to EEI commentsFinal.doc Supplementary Document	2010-07-30
REVb 8_10_2010SUPPLEMENTAL SUPP STATE FORM 580.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-08-10
United States Code Title 16,2643_ Gathering information on costs of service PURPA1978-2643.mht Supplementary Document	2010-06-14
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.mht Supplementary Document	2010-06-14
FPA 205(f).doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23122	Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices, IN79-6 Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0137	ICR Reference No: 201203-1902-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201006-1902-005
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC Form 580
Title: (FERC-580) Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices, IN79-6
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/15/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/13/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the nonsubstantive change to the information collection is approved and the terms of the previous clearance remain in effect.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2013	08/31/2013	08/31/2013
Responses	63	0	63
Time Burden (Hours)	4,500	0	4,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FERC Form No. 580 (Form 580) interrogatory is conducted every two years. Through it, the Commission collects information from public utilities subject to its jurisdiction that own or operate power plants that generate a minimum of 50MW. Presently there are approximately 125 public utilities subject to this requirement. The information collected through the Form 580 interrogatory is used by Commission staff to review utility purchase and cost recovery practices through AACs to insure efficient use of resources, in compliance with the statute and with Commission regulations promulgated in 18 CFR §35.14. The information is also used by the Commission to evaluate costs in individual rate filings and to supplement periodic utility audits. The public also uses the information in this manner. Without the Form 580 interrogatory, the Commission would not have the requisite information available to conduct the necessary review the FPA mandates. The current submission is for a non-substantive change. Details are provided in the supplementary documents.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824d Name of Law: Federal Power Act
   US Code: 16 USC 824d, section 208 Name of Law: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
  

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:
	74 FR 66114	12/14/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 35003	06/21/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices, IN79-6	FERC-580	Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices

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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	63	63	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,500	4,500	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $75,444

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 03/13/2012

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