EPA's WaterSense Program (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 6100-17 Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 6100-09 Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 6100-17 Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals Form and Instruction	Modified
2233ss04b.pdf Supporting Statement B	2009-12-14
2233ss04.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-12-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46016	Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments Form and Instruction	Modified
46015	Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector Form and Instruction	Modified
46014	Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0272	ICR Reference No: 201001-2040-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200801-2040-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 2233.04
Title: EPA's WaterSense Program (Renewal)
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: 06/15/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/15/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2010
Responses	2,344	0	5,641
Time Burden (Hours)	21,251	0	50,081
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,793,181	0	125,403

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Abstract: WaterSense is a voluntary program designed to create self-sustaining markets for water-efficient products and services via a common label. The program provides incentives for manufacturers to design, produce, and market water-efficient products. In addition, the program provides incentives for certified professionals (e.g. certified irrigation auditors, designers, or installation and maintenance professionals) to deliver water-efficient services. The program also encourages consumers and commercial and institutional purchasers of water-using products and systems to choose water-efficient products and engage in water-efficient practices. As part of strategic planning efforts, EPA encourages programs to develop meaningful performance measures, set ambitious targets, and link budget expenditures to results. Data collected under this ICR will assist WaterSense demonstrating results under and carrying out evaluation efforts to ensure continual program improvement. In addition, data will help EPA monitor market penetration and inform future product categories and specifications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	74 FR 37212	07/28/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 2537	01/15/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals	6100-17, 6100-07, 6100-XX4	Awards Application Irrigation Partner ,   Partnership Agreement Certified Professional ,   Annual Reporting Form Irrigation Partner
Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector	6100-06, 6100-12, 6100-13, 6100-XX1, 6100-20, 6100-18, 6100-11, 6100-15, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-XX2, 6100-XX3, 6100-XX5, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-XX6, 6100-XX7	Annual Reporting Form Manufacturer ,   Annual Reporiting Form Retailer ,   Annual Reporting Form Builder ,   Annual Reporting Form Professional Certifying Organization ,   Annual Reporting Form Licensed Certifying Body ,   Awards Application Promotional Partner ,   Awards Application Manufacturer ,   Awards Application Retailer ,   Partnership Agreement Promotional Partner ,   Partnership Agreement Retailer Distributer ,   Partnership Agreement Manufacturer ,   Partnership Agreement Builder ,   Partnership Agreement Certification Provider ,   New Certified Product Urinal ,   New Certified Product Toilet ,   New Certified Product Faucet ,   Annual Reporting Form Promotional Partner ,   Draft Provider Quarterly Reporting Form ,   Retailer Location Form
Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments	6100-17, 6100-09, 6100-06	Awards Application Promotional Partner ,   Annual Reporting Form Promotional ,   Partnership Agreement Promotional Partner

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ICR Summary 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	2,344	5,641	0	1,035	-4,332	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,251	50,081	0	7,303	-36,133	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,793,181	125,403	0	1,667,778	0	0

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 WaterSense program has been modified and expanded since the original ICR was approved. The program is expanding in the number of products certified, new partners joining and reporting, and the addition of the New Homes portion of the program. Despite this expansion, the overall burden estimate for this collection is 28,830 hours lower than the current ICR because EPA also has a better understanding of how long it actually takes partners to complete program forms now that the program is underway. Operation & Maintenance cost estimates have risen substantially however, since product testing by certifying bodies was found to be more expensive than previously estimated and many more products are expected to undergo this testing in the next three years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,295,804

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]? No

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)? No

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: 01/15/2010

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