[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 63139-63140] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-31066] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Information Collection Submitted for Review and Request for Comments (FERC-511) November 21, 1997. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of submission for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the energy information collection listed in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under provisions of Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104- 13). Any interested person may file comments on the collection of information directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received no comments in response to an earlier Federal Register notice of August 21, 1997 (62 FR 44462) and has made this notation in its submission to OMB. DATES: Comments regarding this collection of information are best assured of having their full effect if received on or before December 26, 1997. ADDRESSES: Address comments to Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Desk Officer, 726 Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503. A copy of the comments should also be sent to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Division of Information Services, Attention: Mr. Michael Miller, 888 First Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. Miller may be reached by telephone at (202) 208-1415, by fax at (202) 273-0873, and by e-mail at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description The energy information collection submitted to OMB for review contains: 1. Collection of Information: FERC-511 ``Application for Transfer of License.'' 2. Sponsor: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 3. Control No.: OMB No. 1902-0069. The Commission is now requesting that OMB approve a three-year extension of the current expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection. There is no change to the reporting burden. These are mandatory collection requirements. 4. Necessity of Collection of Information: Submission of the information is necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its responsibilities in implementing the provisions of the Federal Power Act (FPA). The information reported under Commission identifier FERC- 511 is filed in accordance with Sections 4(e), and 8(FPA). Section 4(e) of the FPA authorizes the Commission to issue licenses for construction, operation and maintenance of dams, water conduits, [[Page 63140]] reservoirs, and transmission lines or other facilities necessary for the development, transmission and utilization of power from bodies of water Congress has jurisdiction over. Section 8 of the FPA provides that the voluntary transfer of any license can only be made with the written approval of the Commission. Any successor to the licensee may assign the rights of the original licensee, but is subject to all of the conditions of the license. The information is collected in the form of a written application for transfer of a license, executed jointly by the parties to the proposed transfer. It is used by the Commission staff to determine the qualifications of the proposed transferee to hold the license, and to prepare the transfer of the license order. Respondent Description: The respondent universe currently comprises on average, 23 applicants for transfer of a hydro electric license. 6. Estimated Burden: 920 total burden hours, 23 respondents, 1 response annually, 40 hours per response (average). 7. Estimated Cost Burden to Respondents: 920 hours2,087 hours per year x $110,000 per year = $48,491. Statutory Authority: Sections 4(e), 8 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq. Lois D. Cashell, Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-31066 Filed 11-25-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-M