The Federal Trade Commission issues conforming amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to require a new Department of Energy test procedure for televisions and establish data reporting requirements for those products.
US Code:
42 USC 6291 et seq.
Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The additional testing and reporting provisions will result in an estimated additional 1,400 burden hours, annualized, and cumulative of all affected manufacturers, at an estimated labor cost of $59,851. Any non-labor costs associated with the amendments are likely to be minimal.
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:
(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;
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.
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