Weather Assistance Program (WAP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Form DOE F 540.2 Weather Assistance Program (WAP) Form and Instruction	Modified
Published 30 day notice 8-31-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-03
Published 60 day notice 6-16-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-03
Supporting Statement A Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-01-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
23454	Weather Assistance Program (WAP) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5127	ICR Reference No: 201611-1910-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-1910-004
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Christine Platt-Patrick (EERE)
Title: Weather Assistance Program (WAP)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/02/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/08/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2020	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2017
Responses	531	0	290
Time Burden (Hours)	1,180	0	1,160
Cost Burden (Dollars)	47,200	0	46,400

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Abstract: DOE requests authorization to collect data on the status of WAP activities: units completed, outlays and related information. DOE has also requested authorization to liaise regularly with states to gather real-time data on implementation issues, challenges, and activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6863 Name of Law: Weatherization Program
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 117	06/17/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 169	08/31/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Weather Assistance Program (WAP)	DOE F 540.4, DOE F 540.3, DOE F 540.5, Form DOE F 540.2	U.S. DOE Weatherization Annual File Worksheet ,   U.S. DOE Weatherization Annual Training, Technical Assistance, Monitoring and Leveraging ,   U.S. DOE Weatherization Quarterly Program Report ,   U.S. DOE Weatherization Subgrantee Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	531	290	0	241	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,180	1,160	0	20	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	47,200	46,400	0	800	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: DOE has drafted updated Weatherization Program Guidance to standardize how multifamily units are reported. As such, duplexes, three and four-unit buildings, and buildings with more than 5 units are all considered multifamily buildings for the purposes of eligibility (and subsequently, in the reporting of units). However, in the reporting, all units should be reported to DOE in the multifamily category.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $14,500

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/08/2016

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