EIA is
authorized to collect information under this OMB number for three
years. EIA has agreed to review it current approach with respect to
the confidentiality of the information collected under this ICR and
to report the findings of this review as part of its next ICR
package. EIA shall also specifically examine form 826 to determine
the practical utility of this collection and to assess the merits
of the reporting of firm-specific information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2001
12/31/2001
12/31/1998
18,946
0
24,306
90,697
0
90,697
0
0
0
The Electric Power Surveys collect
information on electric power capacity, generation, fuel
consumption, fuel receipts, fuel stocks, prices, electric rates,
construction costs, and operating income and revenue. Form EIA-417R
collects data on electric power disturbances. Respondents include
electric utilities, non-utility electric power producers, electric
reliability council members, and independent electric power system
operators. Electric power data collected are used by the Department
of Energy for analysis and forecasting. Data are published in
various EIA reports.
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.