OMB has
approved, on an expedited basis, the use of this ICR by EIA. will
allow EIA to collect frequent data relating to the price of
gasoline for the duration of the Middle East crisis. OMB expects
that this data will no longer be needed once the current crisis
subsides. Therefore, Omb is clearing this ICR for six months,
through August 31, 1991. If the events in August warrant a further
extension of this ICR, OMB will review the request, once again, on
an expedited basis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1991
08/31/1991
50,000
0
0
1,667
0
0
0
0
0
THE EIA-878, A DAILY TELEPHONE SURVEY,
WILL BE USED TO COLLECT INFORMATION ON THE RETAIL CASH PRICE OF
SELF-SERVE UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE ON A DAILY BASIS. DATA WILL BE
USED BY THE EIA TO MONITOR PRICES DURING THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS.
RESPONDENTS WILL BE COMPANIES THAT OWN RETAIL MOTOR GASOLINE
STATIONS.
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.