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OMB Control No:
1905-0129
ICR Reference No:
201007-1905-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200709-1905-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOE/EIA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Electric Power Surveys
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
10/05/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/07/2010
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2010
Responses
38,958
0
24,554
Time Burden (Hours)
146,789
0
98,722
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Electric Power Surveys collect information on electric power capacity, generation, fuel consumption, fuel receipts, fuel stocks, prices, electric rates, construction costs, and operating income and revenue. Respondents include electric utilities, nonutility electric power producers, electric reliability council members, and independent electric power system operators. Electric power data collected are used by the Department of Energy for analysis and forecasting. Data are published in various EIA reports.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 722(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 764(a)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 790(a)
Name of Law: FEA Act
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:
74 FR 52955
10/15/2009
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 39009
07/07/2010
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
Electric Power Surveys
EIA-923, EIA-411, EIA-861, EIA-860, EIA-860M, EIA-826
Coordinated Bulk Power Supply and Demand Program Report
,
Monthly Electric Sales And Revenue With State Distributions Report
,
Annual Electric Generator Report
,
Monthly Update to the Annual Electric Generator Report
,
Annual Electric Power Industry Report
,
Power Plant Operations Report
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
38,958
24,554
0
0
14,404
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
146,789
98,722
0
8,788
39,279
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:
Agency estimates were adjusted due to respondents leaving and entering the frame, and burdens for several forms increased due to changes in the data collected. The EIA-411, -826, -861, and -923 all collect new data, increasing burden. The EIA-826 and -923 experienced burden increase due to estimate adjustment. The EIA-861 and EIA-860 experienced a reduction in burden due to estimate adjustment. See supporting statement sections A.2.3, A.12, and A.15 for breakdown of burden changes.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$6,200,000
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]?
No
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)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Jason Worrall 202 586-6075 Jason.Worrall@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:
07/07/2010
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