This ICR is
approved for use by DOE through March, 1996. However, OMB is not
approving the use of forms EIA-3A and EIA-5A, because DOE did not
provide adequate justification for their use.If DOE wants to use
these forms, DOE should provide a stronger justification than they
wil complement existing collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1996
03/31/1996
03/31/1993
11,769
0
21,161
18,552
0
28,501
0
0
0
THE COAL SURVEYS COLLECT DATA ON COAL
PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION, STOCKS, PRICES, IMPORTS, AND EXPORTS. DATA
ARE PUBLISHED IN VARIOUS EIA PUBLICATIONS. RESPONDENTS ARE
MANUFACTURING PLANTS, PRODUCERS OF COAL PURCHASERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
OF COAL, COAL MINING OPERATORS, AND COAL CONSUMING 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.