In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is improperly submitted. The agency should immediately resubmit, with the change in burden appropriately identified as program change and/or adjustment and by editing the existing IC.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2006
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2006
27
0
27
15,907
0
15,907
0
0
0
The Financial Reporting System, Form EIA-28, collects data used to analyze the energy industry's competitive environment as well as energy industry resource development, supply, distribution, and profitability issues. Survey results from major energy producers are published annually and are used by both public and private analysts.
The burden decrease is due to the reductions in data collected for the downstream natural gas and electric power lines of business. Also, there are fewer respondents than the current ICR.
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.