FERC-520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FERC-520 supporting statementv1_1-4-2022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-04
18 CFR Part 45.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-03
16 U.S,C, 825d.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-03
FERC-520 30-day notice published 1 3 2022.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-03
FERC-520 60-day notice published 8 11 2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-03
FERC-520 60-day notice issued 8 5 2021.docx Supplementary Document	2021-12-30
20211227-3010_520 30-day notice12-27-21 (1).docx Supplementary Document	2021-12-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
250982	Notice of Change Instruction	New
250981	Informational Report Instruction	New
250980	Full Application Instruction	New
23035	Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0083	ICR Reference No: 202107-1902-019
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201902-1902-007
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-520
Title: FERC-520, Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/04/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2022
Responses	616	616
Time Burden (Hours)	4,825	4,825
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Absent Commission authorization, section 305(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) (with some exceptions) prohibits an officer or director of a public utility from holding the position of officer or director of more than one public utility, and prohibits an officer or director or a public utility from also holding the position of officer or director any one of the following entities: • Any bank, trust company, banking association, or firm that is authorized by law to underwrite or participate in the marketing of securities of a public utility; or • Any company supplying electrical equipment to such utility. In order to obtain Commission authorization to hold one or more of the prohibited positions, an applicant must provide information that enables the Commission to determine that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected. FERC-520 consists of information collection activities that officers and directors of public utilities may use to seek authorization to hold interlocking positions. These activities take the form of a "full application," an "informational report," or a "notice of change."

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 825d 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:
	86 FR 44013	08/11/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 84	01/03/2022
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
Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Interlocking Directorate Positions
Full Application
Informational Report
Notice of Change

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	616	616	0	616	-616	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,825	4,825	0	4,825	-4,825	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: There are no net adjustments of burdens. The program changes are due to the re-organization of the information activities. Instead of a single activity for labeled an “Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking Directorate Positions,” this request labels the activities according to the categories provided in the regulations: “Full Application,” “Informational Report,” and “Notice of Change.” In addition, the instructions for the information collection are updated with the OMB control number and a placeholder for the upcoming expiration date, and are revised to include the information required by 5 CFR 1320.8.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $128,748

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? No

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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: 01/04/2022

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