This ICR is
approved for use through Decmeber, 1993, with the amendmen to the
confidentiality and sanction statements that DOE agreed to in t
December 18, 1991 letter from Yvonne Bishop (EIA) to Ron Minsk
(OMB). In addition, in subsequent ICR renewals EIA shall discuss
any observed decrease in the rates of compliance attributable to
these changes or o er degredations of the quality of the data that
result from these changes. OMB is not approving the change in the
confidential status o the EIA-191 as requested in the supporting
statement. OMB believes th releasing this confidential business
information is not the least burdensome alternative available (see
5 CFR 1320). Although such a change would eliminate the need for
the FERC-8, the data on the EIA-19 is more detailed and is
submitted by a much larger population than the FERC-8. Therefore,
although the burden would be reduced for the popul ion which
submits more forms, the cost would be significantly higher for
those who only submit the EIA-191. Therefore, the requested chang
in the status of the confidentiality status of the form is not
approve
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1993
12/31/1993
12/31/1993
7,995
0
7,995
43,179
0
43,179
0
0
0
THE NATURAL GAS PROGRAM PACKAGE FORMS
COLLECT PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, TRANSMISSION, STORAGE, CONSUMPTION,
AND PRICE DATA. THE DATA ARE USED TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT ENERGY
INDUSTY ISSUES. DATA FROM THESE FORMS A PUBLISHED IN VARIOUS EIA
PUBLICATIONS. RESPONDENTS ARE PIPELINE COMPANIES, DISTRIBUTORS,
STORAGE OPERATORS, PLANT OPERATORS, AND STATE AGENCIES.
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.