Weatherization Assistance Program Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Sample Cover Letters All Survey Instruments Revised.doc Supplementary Document	2010-09-20
Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-09-16
Supporting Statement Final.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-09-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189979	Weatherization Assistance Program Evaluation Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5151	ICR Reference No: 201006-1910-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200907-1910-004
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Bruce Tonn
Title: Weatherization Assistance Program Evaluation
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: 01/03/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the collection is approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2010
Responses	11,198	0	1,950
Time Burden (Hours)	74,051	0	69,136
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information is necessary for a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which funds the weatherization of approximately 100,000 homes each year. The evaluation will examine program operations, energy savings, non-energy impacts, and customer satisfaction. Respondents include states, local weatherization agencies, utilities, and occupants of low-income homes.

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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:
	75 FR 110	06/09/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 188	09/29/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Weatherization Assistance Program Evaluation

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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	11,198	1,950	0	0	9,248	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	74,051	69,136	0	0	4,915	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,730,000

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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

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: 09/29/2010

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