Weather Assistance Program (WAP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Response to Terms of Clearance.docx Supplementary Document	2013-10-22
30 Day FRN - Published 9-27-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-27
60 Day FRN - Published (2013-07-29).pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-27
Supporting Statement- 1910-5127 - final 9-27-13.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-09-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23454	Weather Assistance Program (WAP) Other-Screenshot	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5127	ICR Reference No: 201309-1910-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201005-1910-003
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Christine Platt-Patrick (EERE)
Title: Weather Assistance Program (WAP)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/19/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/27/2013
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded that it should have in place an internal planning process so that completion of the public notification and comment period required by 5 CFR 1320 occurs prior to an information collection's expiration date. Agencies should submit non-emergency extension requests sufficiently prior to expiration dates to allow for a 60-day period of OMB review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2013
Responses	290	0	696
Time Burden (Hours)	1,160	0	3,248
Cost Burden (Dollars)	46,400	0	0

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Abstract: DOE requests authorization to collect data on the status of WAP activities: units completed, outlays and related information. DOE has also requested authorization to liaise regularly with states to gather real-time data on implementation issues, challenges, and activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6863 Name of Law: Weatherization Program
  

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:
	78 FR 45518	07/29/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 59660	09/27/2013
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
Weather Assistance Program (WAP)

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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	290	696	0	0	-406	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,160	3,248	0	0	-2,088	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	46,400	0	0	0	46,400	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: In order to adequately monitor, report, and ensure transparency and accountability, DOE required monthly and quarterly reporting given the increase in funding for this program with the implementation of ARRA. DOE was able decrease and simplify the reporting requirements due to expending ARRA funding and returning to the standard burden and allocation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $14,500

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: 09/27/2013

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