In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved until June
2021. As terms of clearance, EPA is required to (1) summarize and
address the relevant comments it receives on the associated FRN it
plans to publish soon, (2) explain whether or not it has chosen to
design a study for use in future product reviews that incorporates
customer considerations (as informed by the comments on the FRN),
and (3) if proceeding with such a survey, describe at an
appropriate level of detail the related timeline and
methodology.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2021
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2020
883
0
1,087
3,212
0
4,110
905
0
1,283
WaterSense is a voluntary program
designed to create self-sustaining markets for water-efficient
products and services via a common label. The program provides
incentives for manufacturers and builders to design, produce, and
market water-efficient products and homes. The program also
encourages consumers and commercial and institutional purchasers of
water-using products and systems to choose water-efficient products
and use water-efficient practices. As part of strategic planning
efforts, EPA encourages programs to develop meaningful performance
measures, set ambitious targets, and link budget expenditures to
results. Data collected under this ICR will assist WaterSense in
demonstrating results and carrying out evaluation efforts to ensure
continual program improvement. In addition, the data will help EPA
estimate water and energy savings and inform future product
categories and specifications. All shipment and sales data
submitted by WaterSense manufacturer and retailer/distributor
partners are collected as confidential business information (CBI)
using the procedures outlined in the WaterSense CBI security plan
under the Clean Water Act.
The WaterSense program has been
modified and expanded since the 2013 ICR was approved in 2016;
however, the program has made efforts over the last several years
to reduce the burden for its partners and the Agency. Program
changes including using online forms for all non-CBI data,
discontinuing the individual irrigation partner category, and
simplifying the quarterly provider reporting requirements which
have led to reduced operation & maintenance costs and a lower
estimated burden. The overall burden estimate for this collection
is 2,090 hours lower (898 for respondents and 1,192 for EPA) than
the current ICR because EPA also better understands how long it
takes partners to complete program forms and has better historical
data to project new partners/forms over the next three years.
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.
Form 6100-06 Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments
2233ss07-B.docx
Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments