[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84-85]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28418]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC21-37-000]


Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-520); 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-520 (Application for Authority to Hold 
Interlocking Directorate Positions), which will be submitted to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of the information 
collection requirements. The Commission published a 60-day notice on 
August 11, 2021 and received no comments.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due February 2, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC-520 to OMB through 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB control number (1902-
0083) in the subject line. Your comments should be sent within 30 days 
of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
    Please submit a copy of your comments (identified by Docket No. 
IC21-37-000) to the Commission as noted below. 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 to: Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street 
NE, Washington, DC 20426.
    [cir] Hand (including courier) delivery to: Federal Energy 
Regulatory 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. 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: 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: Ellen Brown may be reached by email at 
[email protected] and telephone at (202) 502-8663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: FERC-520 (Application for Authority to Hold Interlocking 
Directorate Positions).
    OMB Control No.: 1902-0083.
    Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC-520 information 
collection requirements with no revisions to the current requirements.
    Abstract: FERC Form No. 520 is an application requesting FERC 
authorization for officers and directors of regulated public utilities 
to simultaneously hold positions of officers and directors of certain 
other entities. Section 305(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) \1\ 
prohibits the holding of specific interlocking positions unless the 
Commission has authorized the holding of such positions upon a 
determination that neither public nor private interests will be 
adversely affected.
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    \1\ 16 U.S.C 825d(b)(1).
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    FERC-520 consists of three information collection activities. A 
``full application,'' in accordance with 18 CFR 45.8, provides detailed 
information about the positions for which authorization is sought, 
including a description of duties. Submission of a more streamlined 
``informational report,'' in accordance with 18 CFR 45.9, is a 
condition for an automatic grant of authorization to hold interlocking 
directorates. This automatic authorization is available only to certain 
types of officers and directors. Finally, a ``notice of change,'' in 
accordance with 18 CFR 45.5, is required within 60 days after an 
officer or director resigns or withdraws from Commission-authorized 
interlocked positions or if the applicant is not re-elected or 
reappointed to the interlocked position. However, no notice of change 
is required if the only change is: (1) A resignation or withdrawal from 
fewer than all positions held between or among affiliated public 
utilities; (2) a reelection or reappointment to a position that was 
previously authorized; or (3) holding a different or additional 
interlocking position that would qualify for automatic authorization 
under 18 CFR 45.9.
    The Commission published a 60-day notice on August 11, 2021 (86 FR 
44013) and received no comments.
    Types of Respondents: Officers and directors of public utilities 
seeking authorization to hold interlocking directorates.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: The estimated annual hour burdens and 
costs are itemized in the following table:

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                                          A.              B.              C.                       D.                                 E.
                                         Number of          Annual    Total number  Average........................  Total annual burden hours & total
                                       respondents       number of    of responses  burden & cost per response \2\.   annual cost
                                                     responses per     (column A x                                   (column C x column D)
                                                        respondent       column B)
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Full Application..................              16               1              16  50 hrs.; $4,350................  800 hrs.; $69,600.

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Informational Report..............             500               1             500  8 hrs.; $696...................  4,000 hrs.; $348,000.
Notice of Change..................             100               1             100  0.25 hrs.; $21.75..............  25 hrs.; $2,175.
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    Totals........................             616  ..............             616  ...............................  4,825 hrs.; $419,775.
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    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.
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    \2\ Commission staff estimates that the average industry hourly 
cost for this information collection is approximated by the current 
FERC 2021 average hourly costs for wages and benefits, i.e., $87.00/
hour.

    Dated: December 27, 2021.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-28418 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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