EIA is authorized to collect information under this OMB number for three years. EIA has agreed to review it current approach with respect to the confidentiality of the information collected under this ICR and to report the findings of this review as part of its next ICR package. EIA shall also specifically examine form 826 to determine the practical utility of this collection and to assess the merits of the reporting of firm-specific information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2001
12/31/2001
12/31/1998
18,946
0
24,306
90,697
0
90,697
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 disturbances. Respondents include electric utilities, non-utility 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.