This clearance
expires in November of 2004. When EIA requests an extension of this
clearance, they will provide to OMB the following information: (1)
whether the use of form 920 has reduced the time spent by the
federal government in processing this information collection, and,
if so, by how much; (2) whether data from this collection is
publicly released in less time as a result of the new form 920; and
(3) whether it would be feasible to reduce the sample size for
forms 920 and 906 and thereby reduce the burden on the public,
while still maintaining the integrity and utility of the data
collected. OMB appreciates EIA's responsiveness to the comments
they received from the public on form 920. In addition, the
previous terms of clearance also still apply when EIA requests an
extension of this clearance. That is, EIA will report on its
investigation of aging firm-level data before releasing that data
to the public in order to better protect sensitive business
information. EIA will also re-evaluate the practical utility of
collecting financial data from non-regulated utilities, in light of
electric utility deregulation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
37,960
0
37,960
173,990
0
173,990
0
0
0
The Electric Power Surveys collect
information on electric power capacity, generation, fuel
consumption, fuel receipts, fuel stock prices, electric rates,
construction costs, and operating income and revenue. 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 IA 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.