EIA-857 COLLECTS VOLUME AND COST OR
REVENUE DATA ON NATURAL GAS DELIVERED TO DISTRIBUTORS AND SALES TO
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS. AGGREGATED DATA
ARE PUBLISHED BY EIA IN VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS AND USED TO MAKE
ANALYSES AND PROJECTIONS. RESPONDENTS ARE A SAMPLE OF NATURAL GAS
COMPANIES DELIVERING TO CONSUMERS.
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.