[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65758-65759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23662]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC22-31-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574) Comment 
Request; Extension

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw 
Exemption).

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due Januaru 2, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC22-
31-000) by one of the following methods:
    Electronic filing through https://www.ferc.gov, is preferred.
     Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable 
native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture 
format.
     For those unable to file electronically, comments may be 
filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery:
    [cir] Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First 
Street NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    [cir] Hand (including courier) delivery: Addressed to: Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission,12225 Wilkins 
Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in 
accordance with submission guidelines at: https://www.ferc.gov. For 
user assistance, contact FERC Online Support by email at 
[email protected], 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Ellen Brown may be reached by email 
at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-8663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: FERC-574 (Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption).
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0116.
    Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-574 with no 
changes to the current reporting requirements.
    Abstract: The Commission uses the information collected under the 
requirements of FERC-574 to implement the statutory provisions of 
Sections 1(c), 4, and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Natural gas 
pipeline companies file applications with the Commission furnishing 
information in order to facilitate a determination of an applicant's 
qualification for an exemption under the provisions of the section 
1(c). If the Commission grants an exemption, the natural gas pipeline 
company is not required to file certificate applications, rate 
schedules, or any other applications or forms prescribed by the 
Commission.
    The exemption applies to companies engaged in the transportation, 
sale, or resale of natural gas in interstate commerce if: (a) they 
receive gas at or within the boundaries of the state from another 
person at or within the boundaries of that state; (b) such gas is 
ultimately consumed in such state; (c) the rates, service and 
facilities of such company are subject to regulation by a State 
Commission; and (d) that such State Commission is exercising that 
jurisdiction. 18 CFR part 152 specifies the data required to be filed 
by pipeline companies for an exemption.
    Type of Respondents: Pipeline companies.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: \1\ The Commission estimates the annual 
public reporting burden and cost \2\ for the information collection as:
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    \1\ ``Burden'' is 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. See 5 CFR 1320 for 
additional information on the definition of information collection 
burden.
    \2\ Commission staff estimates that the industry's skill set and 
cost (for wages and benefits) for FERC-574 are approximately the 
same as the Commission's average cost. The FERC 2022 average salary 
plus benefits for one FERC full-time equivalent (FTE) is $188,922/
year (or $91.00/hour).

                             FERC-574--Gas Pipeline Certificates: Hinshaw Exemption
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                                                                Average burden     Total annual
                                  Number of     Total  number  hours  & average   burden hours &   Cost  ($) per
    Number of  respondents      responses per   of  responses    cost ($)  per     total annual     respondent
                                 respondent                        response         cost  ($)
(1)                                       (2)     (1) * (2) =  (4).............  (3) * (4) = (5)     (5) / (1) =
                                                          (3)                                                (6)
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2............................               1               2  60 hours; $5,460  120 hours;               $5,460
                                                                                  $10,920.
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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

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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 25, 2022.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-23662 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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