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OMB Control No:
1905-0209
ICR Reference No:
201506-1905-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOE/EIA
Agency Tracking No:
EIA-63C
Title:
Densified Biomass Fuel Report, EIA-63C
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
08/28/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/04/2015
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
08/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
Responses
1,800
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
2,700
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
172,728
0
0
Abstract:
The EIA-63C is a new survey, proposed to collect monthly densified biomass fuel (aka pellet fuel) production, sales, and inventory levels from U.S. pellet fuel producers. These data will be used to monitor the current status and trends of the pellet fuel industry. The data collected may be published in various EIA reports and available through EIA's Internet site. Users of the data include Congress, other executive agencies, state governments, non-governmental organizations, private analysts and forecasters, and the general public.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 772(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 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 790(a)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
US Code:
15 USC 790(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
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:
79 FR 78845
12/31/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 31900
06/04/2015
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
Densified Biomass Fuel Report
EIA-63C
Densified Biomass Fuel 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
1,800
0
0
1,800
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,700
0
0
2,700
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
172,728
0
0
172,728
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:
Form EIA-63C is a new survey that is being added to meet a demand for information on the consumption of biomass energy. Since the survey is new, the difference in burden equals the total number of burden hours requested, which constitutes an increase.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$226,399
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:
Alethea Jennings 202 586-5879 Alethea.Jennings@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:
06/04/2015
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