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.