The FTC should consider comments received regarding the information collection instrument(s) and provide a response and any necessary adjustments in its next submission to OMB.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2017
05/31/2017
05/31/2017
38,703,420
0
38,703,420
638,330
0
638,330
9,901,422
0
9,901,422
The Commission proposes amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to create requirements related to a new label database on the Department of Energyâs website, redesign ceiling fan labels, improve and update the comparability ranges for refrigerator labels, revise central air conditioner labels in response to new DOE enforcement requirements, improve water heater labels, and update current plumbing disclosures.
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 proposed amendments will result in an estimated additional 2,242 hours burden hours, annualized, and cumulative of all affected manufacturers, $53,177 in associated labor costs (detailed in the Supporting Statement with this ICR), and $30,000 in capital/non-labor costs.
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.
Energy Labeling Improvements NPRM SS.pdf
The Appliance Labeling Rule