FERC has amended its regulations under
the Federal Power Act to create Regional Transmission Organization
(RTO). The Final Rule (Order No. 2000) requires all public
utilities that own, operate or control interestate transmission to
file by October 15, 2000, a proposal for an RTO, or alternatively,
a description of any efforts made by the utility to participate in
an RTO, the reasons for not participating and any obstacles to
participation, any plans for further work towards
participation.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.