FERC-733, Demand Response/Time-Based Rate Programs and Advanced Metering

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FERC-733 Survey - Federal Government Form	New
Form FERC-733 Survey - State/Local Governments Form	New
Form FERC-733 Survey - Private Companies Form	New
oct-demand-response 2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
12-20-12-demand-response 2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
FERC-733 Supporting Statement Part B (2013) clean.doc Supporting Statement B	2014-01-06
FERC-733 Supporting Statement Part A (2013) clean.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-01-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209907	Survey - Federal Government Form	New
209905	Survey - State/Local Governments Form	New
209904	Survey - Private Companies Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0271	ICR Reference No: 201312-1902-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-733
Title: FERC-733, Demand Response/Time-Based Rate Programs and Advanced Metering
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/01/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/06/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years. Upon resubmission, it is suggested the agency continue to report back on comparative results for the randomized sample relative to the universe. In addition, if the agency chooses to renew this collection in three years, it is recommended that the agency use the same OMB control number.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,266	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,932	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 1252(e)(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prepare and publish an annual report, by appropriate region, that assesses demand response resources, including those available from all consumer classes. The Commission will use the information obtained by the survey to prepare and publish a report, as required by section 1252(e)(3) of EPAct 2005. The Commission has obtained OMB clearance for prior versions of this survey. This request is for the 2014 version of the survey, as described in this package.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 1252(3)(3) Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

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:
	78 FR 63172	10/23/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 118	01/02/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey - State/Local Governments	FERC-733	Demand Response/Time-Based Rate Programs and Advanced Metering
Survey - Private Companies	FERC-733	Demand Response/Time-Based Rate Programs and Advanced Metering
Survey - Federal Government	FERC-733	Demand Response/Time-Based Rate Programs and Advanced Metering

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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	2,266	0	0	2,266	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,932	0	0	7,932	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: As compared with the 2012 version of the survey, the Commission estimates that respondents will require 30 minutes less (3.5 hours instead of 4 hours) to complete the 2014 survey. This reduction is due to the Commission's proposal to (1) align its collection of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) installations with that of the Energy Information Administration, (2) consolidate several questions, (3) eliminate some of the data collected on the FERC-731, (4) include three additional categories regarding customer's methods of accessing data, and (5) request additional details concerning retail demand response programs that participate in wholesale programs. The Commission believes that the above changes should result in a more accurate and streamlined data collection by reducing the time necessary for reviewing instructions, completing, reviewing and submitting the survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $439,704

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 01/06/2014

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