In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. EIA will continue to submit individual collections (cognitive interviews, research surveys, etc.) under this generic clearance to OMB for approval prior to moving forward with any of these pilots. OMB will strive to provide feedback on the individual collections within ten working days of the submission, whenever possible.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2016
6,000
0
8,033
6,000
0
9,017
0
0
0
The EIA-882T is used to conduct pretest surveys, pilot surveys, (face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, mail questionnaires and electronic questionnaires), respondent debriefings, cognitive interviews, usability interviews and focus groups. Data are used to modify questionnaires to improve the quality of the data being collected, reduce or minimize respondent burden, increase agency efficiency and improve responsiveness to the public. Samples of potential respondents to proposed surveys are selected to participate.
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 772(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 790a
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
US Code:
15 USC 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
In a previous clearance, EIA requested 9,018 hours across all three years. In this current clearance EIA is requesting 2,000 hours for each year for a total of 6,000 hours across the three years. This decrease is due to the one-time research efforts in 2015 that were associated with the Cities Pilot test and National Pilot test for using alternative data collection modes for the RECS survey.
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.
Form EIA-877 Protocol 2018 EIA-877 Cognitive Study
2016-01645.pdf
EIA-882T OMB SS Part A 012216.docx
Weekly Imports Survey Cognitive Research