In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2016
101,833
0
102,108
210,892
0
213,562
0
0
0
The Petroleum Supply Reporting System produces data used in statistical and analytical reports as well as forecasts produced by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Reports and forecasts are essential to accomplish the agency's mission to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. Users of the data include government officials, industry and financial analysts, and the public.
US Code:
15 USC 790a
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
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 764(b)
Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
The differences between the respondent burden proposed for 2016 information collection request and the previous 2013 one is an adjustment of -2,670 hours annually. The decrease in burden to the respondents is due to a decline in the size of the target population (for monthly surveys) and sample size (for weekly surveys).
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.
Petroleum Supply Reporting System