In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this packet is approved for three years. OMB understands that EIA is in the process of eliminating EIA-895 and replacing it with EIA-914. Prior to discontinuing the data series contained in EIA-895, the agency will notify the public as to the differences between EIA-895 and EIA-914, as well as the date that the new data series contained in EIA-914 will replace EIA-895. When the agency resubmits this collection the supporting statement should address problems with the survey frame in EIA-910. Specifically address whether the turnover rate of natural gas marketers in the recently added states limits the usefullness of the data from those states.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
12/31/2005
14,902
0
13,608
53,284
0
47,552
0
0
0
The Natural Gas Data Collection Program forms collect basic and detailed natural gas production, processing, transmissions, storage, consumption and price data.
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.