In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2015
275
0
2,473
662
0
5,058
0
0
0
DOE requests authorization to collect
data on the status of Weatherization Assistance Program, State
Energy Program and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Program activities. Activities using DOE funds, exempt activities
from Historic Preservation review and all other Historic
Preservation activities. DOE has also requested authorization to
liaise regularly with states to gather real-time data on
implementation issues, challenges, and activities.
The number of respondents
dropped from 2,473 to 271 based on the closeout of all EECBG
grants. The number of burden hours dropped from 5,264 to 542. In
addition, the number of hours per year decreased from four to two
hours for WAP based on experience with the report and the
program.
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.