Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2014-03-19_30 Day FRN (Published).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-26
2014-01-06_60 Day FRN (Published).pdf Supplementary Document	2014-03-26
1910-5157Supporting Statement FINAL-Clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-04-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210941	Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - State, Local or Tribal Government Other-Database Screenshots	New
195894	Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - Private Sector Other-Database Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5157	ICR Reference No: 201403-1910-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1910-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Christine Platt-Patrick (EERE)
Title: Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 05/21/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2014
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	05/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2014
Responses	68	0	308
Time Burden (Hours)	816	0	3,696
Cost Burden (Dollars)	32,640	0	147,840

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Abstract: DOE requests authorization to collect data on the status of three sub-parts of the Weatherization Assistance Program: Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC), Weatherization Training Centers (WTC), and Weatherization Innovation Pilot Program (WIPP). Types of information requested include outlays and related information to the technologies installed, persons trained in weatherization, and homes weatherized. DOE has also requested authorization to liaise regularly with Grantees to gather real-time data on implementation issues, challenges, and activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 Title V, Subtitle E Name of Law: Energy Efficieny and Conservation Block Grants
  

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:
	79 FR 649	01/06/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 15327	03/19/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - Private Sector
Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - State, Local or Tribal Government

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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	68	308	0	0	-240	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	816	3,696	0	0	-2,880	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	32,640	147,840	0	0	-115,200	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: The changes reflect the reduction in the number of awardees (from 77 to 17)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,440

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: 03/27/2014

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