In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2017
65,716
0
74,934
152,120
0
141,145
0
0
0
The electricity surveys collect data
from entities involved in the production, transmission, delivery,
and sale of electricity, and in maintaining the reliable operation
of the power system. The data collected are the primary source of
information on the nation’s electric power industry. In addition to
routine survey approval, this clearance proposes changes to the
surveys, including the collection of enhanced data on power system
reliability, operations, environmental performance, and energy
efficiency and demand response programs. The proposal also
eliminates questions where the data are either no longer needed or
cannot be accurately or cost-effectively collected. The EIA-63B
survey collects data from companies involved in the photovoltaic
industry; e.g. manufacturing, shipping, importing, and exporting.
This survey is the primary source of information on this energy
industry segment. The data collected are published in various EIA
reports and are available through EIA's Internet site. The data are
used to monitor the current status and trends of the electric power
and photovoltaic industries. Users of the data include Congress,
other executive agencies, state governments, non-governmental
organizations, private analysts and forecasters, and the general
public. The change in burden is due to the following factors: the
net effect of adding, removing, and revising questions and an
increase in the number of respondents due to growth in the power
industry (such as a large number of new solar and wind power
plants).
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy
Administration Act of 1974
US Code: 15
USC 764(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of
1974
US Code: 15
USC 764(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of
1974
US Code: 15
USC 790(a) Name of Law: FEA Act
US Code: 15
USC 772 Name of Law: FEA Act
The change in burden is due to
the following factors: the net effect of adding, removing, and
revising questions and an increase in the number of respondents due
to growth in the power industry (such as a large number of new
solar and wind power plants). Also, there is a new requirement for
25 plants in Puerto Rico to begin filing Form EIA-860 and Form
EIA-923.
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.