EIA is authorized to collect information under OMB ICR 1905-0129 for 11 months. EIA is consulting with electric utilities and oth- er respondents, if any, in reviewing its current approach to the protection of the confidentiality of information covered by this information collection. In addition, EIA is investigating the extent to which the data covered by this information collection request is also publicly available from State governments. EIA will report the findings of these reviews to OMB in submitting an information collection request for renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
24,306
0
18,782
90,697
0
66,797
0
0
0
The Electric Power Surveys collect information on electric power capacity, generation, fuel consumption, fuel receipts, fuel stocks, prices electric rates, construction costs, and operating income and revenue. Form EIA-417R collects data on electric power distrubances. Respondents include electric utilities, nonutility electric power producers, electric reliability council members, and independent electric power system operators. Electric power data collected are used by the Department of Energy for analysis and forecasting. Data are published in various EIA reports.
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:
(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;
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.