SS FE-746R Part B 4-26-2013

Supporting Statement for Import and Export of

Natural Gas (Form FE-746R)

OMB No. 1901-0294

Part B: Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

The FE-746R information collection is not a statistical information collection and does not employ statistical methods. It is applicable to all firms that wish to import or export natural gas. Firms receiving import/export approval are currently required to file monthly reports of activities.

1.   Describe potential respondent universe and any sampling selection method to be used.

There is no potential respondent universe or any sampling selection method being used.

2.   Describe procedures for collecting information, including statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection, estimation procedures, degree of accuracy needed, and less than annual periodic data cycles.

There are no procedures for collecting information, including statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection, estimation procedures, degree of accuracy needed, and less than annual periodic data cycles.

3.   Describe methods to maximize response rate.

There are no methods to maximize the response rate.

4.   Describe tests of procedures or methods.

There are no tests of procedures or methods.

5.   Provide name and telephone number of individuals who were consulted on statistical aspects of the information collection and who will actually collect and/or analyze the information.

There were no individuals consulted on statistical aspects of this information collection. 

Questions on this information collection should be directed to the collection manager, Lisa Tracy at 202-586-4523. General questions about the agency’s clearance process for energy information and statistical collections should be directed to Alethea Jennings at 202-586-5879.

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