The Department of Energy is authorized
to enter into voluntary agreements with U.S. industry under section
106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Data will be collected from,
industry pledge participants, annually, on progress made towards
the reduction of energy intensity goals established by the
voluntary agreements. The data collected will be used to evaluate
the success of the voluntary agreements and to report results to
Congress.
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.