FERC Form No. 520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FERC-520 supporting statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-07-19
FERC-520 60-day notice (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-19
FERC-520 30-day notice (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-19
FERC-520 30-day notice (issued).doc Supplementary Document	2017-07-19
FERC-520 60-day notice (issued).doc Supplementary Document	2017-07-19
Sample FERC-520 filing.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-18
16 USC 824(d).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-18
18 CFR 45.9.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-18
18 CFR 45.8.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-07-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23035	Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0083	ICR Reference No: 201707-1902-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-1902-007
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-520
Title: FERC Form No. 520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions
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: 10/27/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/19/2017
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	10/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	716	0	718
Time Burden (Hours)	4,850	0	7,845
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FERC-520 (Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions) is an application requesting FERC authorization for board members of regulated electric utilities who plan to simultaneously hold positions on corporate boards of related or similar entities. This occurrence is known as an "interlocking directorate". Under the FPA, the holding of specific interlocking directorates is unlawful unless the Commission has authorized the interlocks to be held. Before assuming an interlocking position, an applicant must demonstrate that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by the interlocking position. The FERC-520 identifies the applicant and provides FERC with a list and information about any interlocking position the application requests authorization to hold. Additionally, the filing collects information related to the applicant's financial interests, other officer/directors of the firm that are involved, and the nature of business relationships among firms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 825(d) Name of Law: Federal Power 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 16191	04/03/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 33102	07/19/2017
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
Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions

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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	716	718	0	0	-2	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,850	7,845	0	0	-2,995	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 changes in estimates for the FERC Form No. 520 are due primarily to economic forces and corporate restructuring. These factors caused the number of respondents (and, thus, responses) to decrease (from 718 to 716). Additionally, the estimated burden per response was revised. Commission staff revised the “full” and “informational” filings’ burden per response to 50 hours/response and 8 hours/response respectively. This is due to a more accurate analysis on the burden imposed by the FERC Form No. 520 requirements. The information collection requirements have not changed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $164,477

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.     No

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.     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: 07/19/2017

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