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OMB Control No:
2040-0272
ICR Reference No:
201306-2040-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201001-2040-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/OW
Agency Tracking No:
2233.06
Title:
EPA's WaterSense Program (Renewal)
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:
03/09/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/24/2013
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
03/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2016
Responses
1,087
0
2,344
Time Burden (Hours)
4,110
0
21,251
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,283
0
1,793,181
Abstract:
WaterSense is a voluntary program designed to create self-sustaining markets for water-efficient products and services via a common label. The program provides incentives for manufacturers to design, produce, and market water-efficient products. In addition, the program provides incentives for certified professionals (e.g. certified irrigation auditors, designers, or installation and maintenance professionals) to deliver water-efficient services. The program also encourages consumers and commercial and institutional purchasers of water-using products and systems to choose water-efficient products and engage in water-efficient practices. As part of strategic planning efforts, EPA encourages programs to develop meaningful performance measures, set ambitious targets, and link budget expenditures to results. Data collected under this ICR will assist WaterSense demonstrating results under and carrying out evaluation efforts to ensure continual program improvement. In addition, data will help EPA monitor market penetration and inform future product categories and specifications.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 92 - 500 104(a)-(b)
Name of Law: Clean Water 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:
78 FR 13872
03/01/2013
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
78 FR 37806
06/24/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals
6100-07, 6100-17
Partnership Agreement Certified Professional
,
Awards Application Form - Irrigation
Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector
6100-06, 6100-12, 6100-13, 6100-07, 6100-19, 6100-20, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17
Partnership Agreement - Promotional
,
Partnership Agreement - Retail/Distributor
,
Partnership Agreement - Manufacturer
,
Partnership Agreement - Professional Certifying Organizatons
,
Partnership Agreement - Builder
,
Partnership Agreement - Licensed Certification Provider
,
Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer Plumbing Hard Copy
,
Annual Reporting Form - Promotional
,
Annual Reporting Form - Retail/Distributor
,
Annual Reporting Form - Retail/Distributor Hard Copy
,
Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer Plumbing
,
Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer WBIC
,
Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer WBIC Hard Copy
,
Annual Reporting Form - Builder
,
Quarterly Reporting Form - Licensed Certficiation Providers
,
Awards Application Form - Promotional
,
Awards Application Form - Builder
,
Awards Application Form - Manufacturer
,
Awards Application Form - Retail/Distributor
,
Awards Application Form - Licensed Certification Provider
,
Awards Application Form - Professional Certifying Organization
Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments
6100-06, 6100-09, 6100-17
Parthership Agreement - Promotional
,
Annual Reporting Form - Promotional
,
Awards Application Form - Promotional
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
1,087
2,344
0
-1,257
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,110
21,251
0
-17,141
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,283
1,793,181
0
-1,791,898
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Forms
Short Statement:
The WaterSense program has been modified and expanded since the 2010 ICR was approved; however, the program has made efforts over the last several years to reduce the burden for its partners and the Agency. Program changes, including using online forms, eliminating product notification forms for manufacturers, and deciding not to require irrigation partners to report annually have led to significantly reduced operation & maintenance costs and a lower estimated burden. The overall burden estimate for this collection is lower than the current ICR because EPA also has a better understanding of how long it takes partners to complete program forms and better historical data to project new partners/forms over the next three years.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$383,854
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]?
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:
Alicia Marrs 202 564-0691 marrs.alicia@epa.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:
06/24/2013
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