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Collection Request is approved with the understanding that the information contained in Schedule A of form 176 was withdrawn from the ICR package by the agency (per conversation with John Gross).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.