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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
1905-0186
ICR Reference No:
201902-1905-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201601-1905-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOE/EIA
Agency Tracking No:
EIA-882T
Title:
EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research
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:
04/30/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/19/2019
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. EIA will continue to submit individual collections (cognitive interviews, research surveys, etc.) under this generic clearance to OMB for approval prior to moving forward with any of these pilots. OMB will strive to provide feedback on the individual collections within ten working days of the submission, whenever possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2019
Responses
5,400
0
6,000
Time Burden (Hours)
6,660
0
6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The EIA-882T is used to conduct pretest surveys, pilot surveys, field tests, cognitive interviews (in-person or telephone), respondent debriefings, usability testing and focus groups (in-person and online). Data are used to modify questionnaires to improve the quality of the data being collected, reduce or minimize respondent burden, increase agency efficiency and improve responsiveness to the public. Samples of potential respondents to the surveys are selected to participate.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 772(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 790a
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
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 27592
06/13/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 4799
02/19/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
7
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
2020 RECS Cognitive Research
2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up
2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up Survey
2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up Survey
Aboveground natural gas cognitive research
Coal Stripping Ratio Study
Multifamily Building Energy Use Pilot Survey
CBECS MBS V8
MBS Pilot Survey
On-highway diesel fuel research project
Uranium Survey Cognitive Research
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
5,400
6,000
0
-600
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
6,660
6,000
0
660
0
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 burden for cognitive interview increased from 1 hour to 1.5 hours for respondents to prepare for interviews and added usability testing and field testing as additional research tools.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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:
Faouzi Aloulou 202 586-1344 faouzi.aloulou@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:
02/19/2019
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