[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 154 (Friday, August 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 65338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17745]


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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.

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.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due October 8, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by Docket No. IC24-27-
000) by any of the following methods:
    Electronic filing through http://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: Deliver to: Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852.
    Instructions: All submissions must be formatted and filed in 
accordance with submission guidelines at: http://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: http://www.ferc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Sonneman may be reached by email 
at [email protected], telephone at (202) 502-6362.

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
                                                          B. Number of      number of        D. Total number of     E. Average  burden hours   F. Total annual burden
                  A. Type of response                     respondents     responses per           responses            & cost per response          hours & cost         G. Cost per respondent
                                                                            respondent
                                                        ...............  ...............                        (Column B x Column C)                               (Column D x Column E)     (Column F / Column B)
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Preparing and Posting of 3 reports on company website                6               12                        72              3 hrs.; $300         216 hrs.; $21,600                   $ 3,600
 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: August 5, 2024.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-17745 Filed 8-8-24; 8:45 am]
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