EIA-457A/H COLLECTS COMPREHENSIVE,
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL DATA ON THE CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY IN THE
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR. DATA ARE USED FOR ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING.
HOUSING AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS DAT ARE COLLECTED VIA
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS, AND CONSUMPTION AND EXPENDITURE BILLING DATA
ARE COLLECTED FROM THE ENERGY SUPPLIERS. RENTAL AGENTS A CONTACTED
BY TELEPHONE TO CHECK ON FUELS USED IN RENTED APARTMENTS.
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.