FERC-725S (Final Rule in RM14-1), Mandatory Reliability Standards: EOP-010-1

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RM14-1 FERC-725S (EOP-010) Final Rule Sup Stmt - 10_30_2014.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-10-30
NERC Petition EXHIBITS.docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-25
RM14-1 NERC Petition (Official).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-06-25
RD14-7news release20140619-3057.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-06-25
EPACT 2005 Section 215 (16 USC 824o).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-23
CFR-2011-title18-vol1-part40 (2011).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-23
News Release (RM14-1) GMD NOPR.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-23
Rel Std EOP-010-1 (RM14-1 NOPR).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210118	Reliability Standard EOP-010-1	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1902-0270	ICR Reference No: 201406-1902-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201401-1902-002
Agency/Subagency: FERC	Agency Tracking No: FERC-725S
Title: FERC-725S (Final Rule in RM14-1), Mandatory Reliability Standards: EOP-010-1
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/2014
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	199	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,980	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

---

Abstract: In Docket RM14-1 the Commission approves Reliability Standard EOP-010-1. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), submitted the proposed Reliability Standard for Commission approval in response to a Commission directive in Order No. 779. The Reliability Standard is designed to mitigate the effects of geomagnetic disturbances (GMDs) on the Bulk-Power System by requiring responsible entities (reliability coordinators and transmission operators) to implement and maintain Operating Plans and Operating Procedures or Processes.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 824o Name of Law: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1902-AE80	Final or interim final rulemaking	79 FR 35911	06/25/2014

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reliability Standard EOP-010-1

---

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	199	0	0	199	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,980	0	0	3,980	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The new burden is the result of the requirements to develop and maintain GMD operating procedures and processes. The Commission finds these requirements necessary to ensure that responsible entities have Operating Plans and Operating Procedures or Processes in place to mitigate the effects of geomagnetic disturbances on the Bulk-Power System.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,092

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/25/2014

---