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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
3084-0069
ICR Reference No:
201211-3084-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201202-3084-006
Agency/Subagency:
FTC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
The Energy Labeling Rule
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/08/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/02/2013
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/29/2016
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2014
Responses
33,139,270
0
33,124,270
Time Burden (Hours)
570,492
0
569,242
Cost Burden (Dollars)
7,981,422
0
7,981,422
Abstract:
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") is issuing several amendments to improve the Rule through harmonization of Department of Energy and FTC reporting and testing rules, enhance retailer website and paper catalog disclosures, update product definitions for refrigerators and freezers, clarify the Rule's enforcement and penalty provisions, change the Rule's title (to more accurately reflect the Rule's scope), and correct a few technical errors.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 6294
Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3084-AB15
Final or interim final rulemaking
78 FR 2200
01/10/2013
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
13
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Disclosure revisions for light bulbs and their packaging
Manufacturer posting of images of their EnergyGuide and Lighting Facts labels on their websites
Metal halide manufacturers recordkeeping
Metal halide manufacturers reporting
Model package relabeling (one-time) cost
Product labeling (disclosure) for TV units
Product relabeling (one-time) cost
Recordkeeping for TV units of covered models
Retail catalog disclosures of TV energy use
TV manufacturers online disclosures
Testing for color temperature disclosures
Testing for television units
The Appliance Labeling Rule
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
33,139,270
33,124,270
0
15,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
570,492
569,242
0
1,250
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
7,981,422
7,981,422
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The final amendments will result in an estimated additional 1,250 burden hours, annualized, and cumulative of all affected manufacturers, with no anticipated additional capital or other non-labor costs.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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
Agency Contact:
Hampton Newsome 202 326-2889 hnewsome@ftc.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:
01/02/2013
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