In RM98-10-000 and RM98-12-000, the
Commission is amending its regulations governing short-term
transportation services. The proposed revisions are intended to
reflect changes in the market for short-term transportation
services, to complement the policies established under a series of
Commission orders relating to the restructing of the natural gas
industry, to improve the efficiency of the market and exercise
against market power.
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.