THE EIA-20, A MANDATORY TELEPHONE
SURVEY, WILL BE USED ON A STANDBY BASIS TO ASSESS THE ADEQUACY OF
THE COAL SUPPLIES OF COAL-BURNING ELECTRIC UTILITIES DURING THE
FORECASTED COAL MINERS' STRIKE. THE DAT WILL ALSO BE USED BY ERA AS
A STATISTICAL BACKUP FOR USE IN CURTAILMEN PLANNING IN CASES OF
SHORTAGES IN COAL SUPPLIES. DATA IS ALSO PROVIDE ON COAL STOCKS,
RECEIPTS, CONSUMPTION, PRICE AND GENERATION.
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.