EIA-101 COLLECTS MONTHLY DATA OF
ELECTRICITY PRICES AND DEMAND IN THE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL SECTORS IN SELECTED U.S. CITIES. DATA ARE USED BY BLS IN
CALCULATION OF THE CONSUMER AND PRODUCER PRICE INDEXES, AND BY EIA
IN VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS. RESPONDENTS ARE SELECTED ELECTRIC
UTILITIES.
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.