EIA-182 Interview Invitation

Department of Energy

Washington, D.C. 20585

April 15, 2016

Dear (Respondent),

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is reviewing some data reporting problems on Form EIA-182, as well as considering changes to some questions on the form. As a respondent currently reporting on this form, we are interested in your feedback. Your participation is voluntary. The opinions and information you provide are protected as confidential information. Your name and all identifying information is deleted after the interview. Your responses are aggregated with responses from other interviews to ensure anonymity. Your feedback is important to us and helps EIA understand how to track and report different blends of crude, specifically North Dakota Baaken and Argus Sour that are relevant to the market.

We are conducting teleconference interviews with respondents to discuss these data reporting issues and gather your feedback on proposed changes to the form. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes. Your feedback from the interview will help EIA resolve data reporting issues, improve the accuracy of published statistical aggregates, and provide important feedback for EIA to evaluate proposals to modify the survey form.

Your opinions are important to us and we look forward to your participation. If you have any questions about this request, please contact Marlana Anderson, (202) 586-2970, email: marlana.anderson@eia.gov

Sincerely yours,

Douglas MacIntyre, Director

Office of Oil, Gas, and Coal Supply Statistics

U.S. Energy Information Administration