Approved for nine months only. eia should provide with next submission of this paperwork for omb clearance a thorough justification for collecting data from interstate pipelines on the flow of gas in and out of states, other than across u.s. borders (i.e., items 3 and 4 of part IV and items 6, 7, and 8 of part V). alternative ways of validating state production and consumption of gas should be examined. duplication of information within this form and between it and other forms should be reduced to the minimum consistent with the need for data validation. see letter dated june 27, 1984, from christopher demuth to erich evered.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1985
03/31/1985
01/31/1987
1,806
0
1,806
22,936
0
22,936
0
0
0
EIA-176 COLLECTS DATA ON NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION AND RELEVANT COSTS, PRICES AND RELATED INFORMATION AT THE STATE LEVEL. DAT ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE QUANTITY OF NATURAL GAS CONSUMED BY MARKET SECTOR. RESPONDENTS ARE GAS PIPELINE COMPANIES, DISTRIBUTORS, SNG PLANT OPERATORS AND SELECTED FIELD, WELL AND PLANT OPERATORS UNDERGROUND STORAGE OPERATORS.
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.