Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicles

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EIA-886 Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicle Suppliers and Users Form and Instruction	Modified
2012 Cover Letter EIA-886 no efile.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-03-08
2012 Cover Letter EIA-886 efile.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-03-08
30-Day FRN EIA-886.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-11-29
60-Day FRN EIA-886.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-11-29
EIA-886 SS Part B 12-11-20.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-11-29
EIA-886_SS_Part_A_3_8_2013.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-03-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23340	Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicle Suppliers and Users Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0191	ICR Reference No: 201211-1905-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201009-1905-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No: EIA-886
Title: Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/08/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/29/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2013
Responses	2,050	0	2,075
Time Burden (Hours)	8,215	0	10,812
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form EIA-886 collects information annually on the number of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) made available, the distribution of AFVs in use, and alternative transportation fuels (ATFs) consumed. Data are used to track AFV/ATF supply for fleets in the following sectors: federal agencies, state governments, local and municipal governments, electricity fuel providers, propane fuel providers, natural gas fuel providers, and transit agencies. Data from this form are used to satisfy public requests about alternative fuels and to provide Congress with a measure of the extent to which the objectives of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 are being achieved.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b) Name of Law: FEA Act
   PL: Pub.L. 102 - 486 503(b)(2) Name of Law: Energy Policy Act
   US Code: 42 USC 13253 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act
   US Code: 15 USC 722(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
   US Code: 15 USC 764(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
   US Code: 15 USC 764(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
  

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:
	77 FR 38278	06/27/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 70741	11/27/2012
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
Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicle Suppliers and Users	EIA-886	Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicles

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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	2,050	2,075	0	-25	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,215	10,812	0	-2,597	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: EIA estimates a reduction in respondent burden for the following reasons: 1) the number of original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket vehicle converters in the marketplace has decreased 2) EIA estimates that the increased use of automated fleet management information systems by survey frame of suppliers will result in a reduction of time needed to compile and report data to EIA and 3)EIA estimates that the redesign of Form EIA-886, which improves presentation of the questionnaire items and instructions, will result in a reduction in the time required to file data.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $375,000

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]? No

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: 11/29/2012

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