The Appliance Labeling Rule: proposed additions for metal halide fixtures

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Appliance Labeling (MetalHalide) SS_mtd.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2008-03-27	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44183	The Appliance Labeling Rule		Unchanged
183837	Metal halide manufacturers disclosure		New
183836	Metal halide manufacturers recordkeeping		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3084-0069	ICR Reference No: 200811-3084-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200706-3084-002
Agency/Subagency: FTC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Appliance Labeling Rule: proposed additions for metal halide fixtures
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/07/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/07/2008
Terms of Clearance: Associated with a rule.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2010
Responses	5,040	0	5,000
Time Burden (Hours)	506,505	0	506,345
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. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the FTC to issue labeling and reporting rules for metal halide lamp fixtures and ballasts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6294 Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 324(d) Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 324(d) Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3084-AB11	Final or interim final rulemaking	73 FR 39221	07/09/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Metal halide manufacturers disclosure
Metal halide manufacturers recordkeeping
The Appliance Labeling Rule

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,040	5,000	40	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	506,505	506,345	160	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,801,422	5,801,422	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the FTC to issue labeling and reporting rules for metal halide lamp fixtures and ballasts.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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: 04/01/2008

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