FERC 546 consists of data collected in
tariff filings to imple- ment certificated new/revised service(s)
for the transportation and/or sale of natural gas by jurisdictional
natural gas compan- ies. The data are used by the Commission to
establish a basis for determining just and reasonable rates that
should be charged. The data are also used to monitor and evaluate
pipeline proposals to add or modify services.
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.