In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years with the following terms of clearance: The agency will continue to work with industry stakeholders to update and revise as necessary the terms and definitions used in the survey to clearly identify certain energy market segments. These updates should be consistent with changing industry technology, take into account DOEâs energy efficiency standards, and other trends in the evolving marketplace.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
30,000
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0
3,210
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The proposed data collection will explore employment related to energy, including electric power generation, electric power transmission, distribution, and storage; energy efficiency, including heating, cooling and building envelope; fuels; and motor vehicles production. The purpose is to quantify that employment, and its distribution among different sources of energy and the technologies employed. This effort will collect data necessary to extrapolate employment by primary value chain activity, including: research and development; manufacturing; sales and distribution; installation, repair and maintenance; and professional services. It will also collect data on workforce demographics and the establishmentâs perception on the difficulty of recruiting qualified workers.
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.