This Information
Collection Request is approved with the understanding that the
information contained in Schedule A of form 176 was withdrawn from
the ICR package by the agency (per conversation with John Gross).
If the EIA wishes to collect this information, it should submit
this form with a detailed justification.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
12/31/1993
6,315
0
7,995
49,311
0
43,185
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
INDUSTRY ISSUES. DATA FROM THESE FORMS ARE 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.