The Appliance Labeling Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46648	One Time Burden Increase For New Label Design	New
44183	The Appliance Labeling Rule	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3084-0069	ICR Reference No: 200701-3084-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200612-3084-001
Agency/Subagency: FTC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Appliance Labeling Rule
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/29/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/30/2007
Terms of Clearance: FTC is reminded to resubmit this ICR in conjunction with the final rule. Also, upon resubmission with the final rule, FTC should address existing cost (i.e., $5,801,422) and time (i.e., 488,345 hours) burden associated with the ICR in sections A12 and A13 of the supporting statement. Any changes in burden, if any, should be addressed in section A15.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2009
Responses	5,000	0	5,000
Time Burden (Hours)	488,345	0	488,345
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,801,422	0	5,801,422

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Abstract: The Rule requires manufacturers to disclose energy information about major household appliances to enable consumers purchasing appliances to compare energy (or water use) of competing models. The Rule's goal is to help consumers conserve energy by enabling them to compare competing products.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6294 Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 137 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3084-AB03	Proposed rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
One Time Burden Increase For New Label Design
The Appliance Labeling Rule

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ("EPACT 2005") (Pub. L 109-58) amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.) to require the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") to initiate a rulemaking to consider "the effectiveness of the consumer products labeling program in assisting consumers in making purchasing decisions and improving energy efficiency." As part of this effort, the Act directs the Commission to consider "changes to the labeling rules (including categorical labeling) that would improve the effectiveness of consumer product labels." Accordingly, as directed by Congress, the Commission has considered the effectiveness of existing requirements and is proposing changes to the label design, a change to disclosure requirements for heating and cooling equipment, and other amendments to the Rule.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $90,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 01/30/2007

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