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OMB Control No:
1905-0194
ICR Reference No:
200611-1905-005
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200503-1905-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOE/EIA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Withdrawn and continue
Conclusion Date:
01/26/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/09/2006
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is withdrawn at the agency's request. Upon publication of the Interim Final rule, the agency should resubmit its request to OMB for approval. The agency is not required as part of this resubmission to provide further notice to the public.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2007
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2007
Responses
235
0
235
Time Burden (Hours)
8,140
0
8,140
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
EIA-1605 form is designed to collect voluntarily reported data on greenhouse gas emissions, achieved reductions of these emissions, and carbon fixation. Data will be used to establish a publicly available database. Respondents are participants in a domestic or foreign activity that either reduces greenhouse gas emissions or increases sequestration.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 102 - 486 1605(b)
Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 1992
US Code:
42 USC 13385
Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 1992
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 42637
07/27/2006
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
71 FR 65786
11/09/2006
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
Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases
1605
Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases
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 burden increase (program change) is due to the implementation of enhanced Guidelines for this Form, EIA-1605(b) orchestrated in conjuntion with DOE's Office of Policy, Office of Managment and Budge, and the Energy Information Administration +3,000 hours, and burden decrease (program change)-2,000 hours is due to the elimination of the EIA-1605(EZ) form. The burden decrease (adjustment) is due to the fact that fewer respondents are expected to report. Therefore, there is an overall increase of 860 hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$637,555
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Grace Sutherland 202-287-1712 grace.sutherland@eia.doe.gov
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:
11/09/2006
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