EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 2020 RECS Nonrespo 2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up Form and Instruction	New
EIA-882T SS Part A -Final-2019.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-02-19
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T.docx Supplementary Document	2019-02-19
EIA882T-30dayFRN-2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-02-19
EIA882T-60dayFRN-2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-02-19
EIA-882T OMB SS Part B -Final-2019.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-02-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
243721	2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up Form and Instruction	New
242021	On-highway diesel fuel research project Other-Interview Protocol	New
240021	Uranium Survey Cognitive Research Other-Cognitve Interview Protocol	New
238920	2020 RECS Cognitive Research Other-Online Pretest Protocol (Instrument 1)	New
238520	Aboveground natural gas cognitive research Other-Protocol	New
236500	Coal Stripping Ratio Study Other-protocol	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0186	ICR Reference No: 201902-1905-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201601-1905-002
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No: EIA-882T
Title: EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research
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: 04/30/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/19/2019
Terms of Clearance: 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.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2019
Responses	5,400	0	6,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,660	0	6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The EIA-882T is used to conduct pretest surveys, pilot surveys, field tests, cognitive interviews (in-person or telephone), respondent debriefings, usability testing and focus groups (in-person and online). 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 the surveys are selected to participate.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

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:
	83 FR 27592	06/13/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 4799	02/19/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Coal Stripping Ratio Study
Aboveground natural gas cognitive research
Uranium Survey Cognitive Research
On-highway diesel fuel research project
2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up	2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up Survey	2020 RECS Nonresponse Follow-up Survey
2020 RECS Cognitive Research

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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	5,400	6,000	0	-600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,660	6,000	0	660	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: The burden for cognitive interview increased from 1 hour to 1.5 hours for respondents to prepare for interviews and added usability testing and field testing as additional research tools.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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)? No

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: 02/19/2019

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