EIA-902 is designed to collect
information on the emerging domestic geothermal heat pump industry.
The economics of geothermal heat pumps have improved in recent
years and the pumps are more competitive with conventional heating,
cooling, and water heating systems. Data collected will be from
U.S. geothermal heat pump manufacturers. The data will be used by
DOE, the heat pump industry, and the public. The data will also be
published.
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.