FERC-588 (IC17-5-000, Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale and Exchange Transactions)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Public Law 95-621 Section 311.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-20
Public Law 95-621.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-20
FERC-588 Supporting Statement Final11.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-07-20
18 CFR 284.262.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-20
15 USC 717F.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-20
18 CFR 284.270.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-20
FERC-588 30 day 5.31.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-06-20
FERC-588 30-day FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-06-20
FERC-588 30-day published.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-20
FERC-588 60-day published.docx Supplementary Document	2017-06-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23132	FERC-588, Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale, and Exchange Transactions,	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0144	ICR Reference No: 201706-1902-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-1902-005
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-588
Title: FERC-588 (IC17-5-000, Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale and Exchange Transactions)
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: 11/09/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/20/2017
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2017
Responses	30	0	8
Time Burden (Hours)	300	0	80
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) provides that every jurisdictional natural gas company must obtain Commission authorization or a certificate of public convenience and necessity before transporting or selling gas, or constructing or operating facilities for these purposes. Section 7(c)(1)(b) of the NGA provides two exceptions to this certificate requirement: • Authorization of the issuance of a temporary certificate during emergencies pending a determination of a regular application; and • Exemption from the certificate requirements during which"temporary acts or operations for which the issuance of a certificate will not be required in the public interest." The natural gas companies file the necessary information with the Commission so that Commission staff can determine from the data if the transaction qualifies for exemption. There are three elements to the collection: • A report within forty-eight hours of the commencement of the transportation, sale, or exchange; • A request to extend the sixty-day term of the emergency transportation, if needed; and • A termination report. The data required to be filed for the 48-hour report and the termination report consist of: • The dates the transaction commenced and terminated; • The nature of the emergency; • The total amount and average daily amount of emergency natural gas to be or that was purchased, exchanged or transported; • The purchase price of the gas; • The transportation rate; • The identity of all the participants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 717f Name of Law: Natural Gas 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:
	82 FR 14888	03/23/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 24959	05/23/2017
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
FERC-588, Emergency Natural Gas Transportation, Sale, and Exchange Transactions,

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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	30	8	0	0	22	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	300	80	0	0	220	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: $85,100

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 07/20/2017

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