EIA-758(A) AND (B) COLLECTS DATA ON
NATURAL GAS SALES CONTRACTS, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING PRICING AND
TAKE-OR-PAY CLAUSES, PREPAYMENT LIABILITIES AND RENEGOTIATION
HISTORY. DATA ARE NEEDED TO PERMIT EIA TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE
CONGRESS AND THE PUBLIC WITH ADEQUATE INFORMATION. THESE DATA WILL
BE PUBLISHED IN ANANALYSIS OF CONTRACT ISSUES. RESPONDENTS ARE
PRODUCERS, INTER- AND INTRASTATE PIPELINES, AND INDUSTRIAL BUYERS
OF NATURAL GAS.
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.