[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 201 (Thursday, October 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83678-83679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23944]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC24-27-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-516G); Comment 
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or 
FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved 
information collection FERC-516G, Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff 
Filings. There are no changes to the information collection. The 
Commission published a 60-day notice on August 9, 2024 and did not 
receive any comments.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due November 18, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-516G to OMB through 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB Control Number (1902-
0295) in the subject line of your comments. Comments should be sent 
within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
    Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission. You may 
submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No. IC24-27-000) 
by one of the following methods:
    Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
    <bullet> Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable 
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture 
format.
    <bullet> For those unable to file electronically, comments may be 
filed by USPS mail or by other delivery methods:
    [cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20426.
    [cir] All other delivery methods: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, 
Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in 
accordance with submission guidelines at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

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Using the search function under the ``Currently Under Review'' field, 
select Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; click ``submit,'' and 
select ``comment'' to the right of the subject collection.
    FERC submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with 
submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview. 
For user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fd9b988f9e9293919493988e888d8d928f89bd9b988f9ed39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="62040710010d0c0e0b0c07111712120d101622040710014c050d14">[email protected]</span></a>, or by phone at: (866) 208-3676 (toll-free).
    Docket: Users interested in receiving automatic notification of 
activity in this docket or in viewing/downloading comments and 
issuances in this docket may do so at https://www.ferc.gov/ferc-online/overview.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Williams may be reached by email 
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5713362336143b32362536393432171112051479303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5f1d4c1d4f6d9d0d4c7d4dbd6d0f5f3f0e7f69bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone at (202) 502-6468.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: FERC-516G, Electric Rates Schedules and Tariff Filings.
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0295.
    Type of Request: Three-year renewal of FERC-516G.
    Abstract: In accordance with section 206 of the Federal Power Act 
(FPA) \1\ and 18 CFR 35.28(g)(10), each Independent System Operator 
(ISO) and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) must report:
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    \1\ 16 U.S.C. 824e.
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    (1) On a monthly basis, total uplift payments for each transmission 
zone, broken out by day and uplift category;
    (2) On a monthly basis, total uplift payments for each resource; 
and
    (3) On a monthly basis, each operator-initiated commitment, the 
size of the commitment, transmission zone, commitment reason, and 
commitment start time.
    The Commission has determined that these information collection 
activities provide for transparency that is necessary for just and 
reasonable rates.
    Type of Respondents: ISOs and RTOs.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \2\ The estimated burden and cost \3\ 
are as follows:
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    \2\ Burden is defined as the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or 
disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. For 
further explanation of what is included in the information 
collection burden, refer to 5 CFR 1320.3.
    \3\ The Commission staff estimates that the average respondent 
for this collection is similarly situated to the Commission, in 
terms of salary plus benefits. Based on FERC's 2024 annual average 
of $207,786 (for salary plus benefits), the average hourly cost is 
$100/hour.

                                               FERC-516G Annual Burden Estimates in Docket No. IC24-27-000
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                                                          C. Annual     D. Total number                                                    G. Cost per
                                        B. Number of      number of       of responses      E. Average burden    F. Total annual burden     respondent
         A. Type of response            respondents     responses per     (column B x       hours & cost per     hours & cost (column D    (column F /
                                                          respondent       column C)            response               x column E)          column B)
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Preparing and posting of 3 reports                 6               12               72   3 hrs.; $300..........  216 hrs.; $21,600.....          $3,600
 on company website each month.
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    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Commission, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden and 
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: October 10, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-23944 Filed 10-16-24; 8:45 am]
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