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OMB Control No:
1905-0145
ICR Reference No:
201812-1905-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201301-1905-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOE/EIA
Agency Tracking No:
EIA-871A-J
Title:
Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
03/26/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/19/2018
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
03/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
Responses
5,719
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
2,618
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Forms EIA-871 A/J collect data on energy characteristics and consumption in commercial buildings. The surveys fulfill planning, analyses and decision-making needs of EIA, DOE, other Federal agencies, State governments, and the private sector. Respondents are owners/managers of selected commercial buildings and their energy suppliers.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
Name of Law: FEA Act
US Code:
15 USC 764(b)
Name of Law: FEA Act
US Code:
15 USC 790(a)
Name of Law: FEA Act
US Code:
15 USC 761
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration 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:
83 FR 22470
05/15/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 64341
12/14/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
EIA-871C, EIA-871D, EIA-871E, EIA-871F
CBECS Natural Gas Usage
,
CBECS District Energy Usage
,
CBECS Electricity Usage
,
CBECS Heating Oil Usage
Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey: Voluntary
EIA-871 A,I,J
CBECS Questionnaire
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
5,719
0
0
5,892
-173
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,618
0
0
2,535
83
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 sample size was reduced from 2012. Some questions were added and deleted in schedules A, I, and J. The burden per response changed on all of the schedules.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$6,700,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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
Agency Contact:
Daniel Bier 202 586-0379 daniel.bier@eia.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:
12/18/2018
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