Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 1605 Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases	Form	Modified	Repair queued
Copy of SEIT Draft Nov2006.xls	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-12-11	Available
Policy-site-for General & Technical Guidelines.htm	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-11-09	Available
Part-B-suporting statement.pdf	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2006-11-09	Available
Part A-ssEnhanced1605b-year2006-Final.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2006-11-09	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
23344	Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0194	ICR Reference No: 200611-1905-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200503-1905-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 01/26/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/09/2006
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is withdrawn at the agency's request. Upon publication of the Interim Final rule, the agency should resubmit its request to OMB for approval. The agency is not required as part of this resubmission to provide further notice to the public.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2007	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2007
Responses	235	0	235
Time Burden (Hours)	8,140	0	8,140
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: EIA-1605 form is designed to collect voluntarily reported data on greenhouse gas emissions, achieved reductions of these emissions, and carbon fixation. Data will be used to establish a publicly available database. Respondents are participants in a domestic or foreign activity that either reduces greenhouse gas emissions or increases sequestration.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 102 - 486 1605(b) Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 1992
   US Code: 42 USC 13385 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 1992
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 42637	07/27/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 65786	11/09/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases	1605	Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden increase (program change) is due to the implementation of enhanced Guidelines for this Form, EIA-1605(b) orchestrated in conjuntion with DOE's Office of Policy, Office of Managment and Budge, and the Energy Information Administration +3,000 hours, and burden decrease (program change)-2,000 hours is due to the elimination of the EIA-1605(EZ) form. The burden decrease (adjustment) is due to the fact that fewer respondents are expected to report. Therefore, there is an overall increase of 860 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $637,555

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/09/2006

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