Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
01/29/2021
09/30/2019
Approval is granted for one year due to lack of response to OMB comments from the agency during review (6 months). The agency is reminded to provide prompt response during review. Upon resubmission of this renewal, the agency must upgrade the supporting statement to align with the general 18 question supporting statement template that the federal government uses for supporting documentation for OMB reviews. The agency must provide OMB with quarterly reports on the transition to the 18 question supporting statement, including updates on updating internal guidance and training.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
2,732
0
2,477
40,391
0
41,210
0
0
3,118,166
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program developed in collaboration with industry to create a self-sustaining market for energy efficient products. The center piece of the program is the ENERGY STAR label, a registered certification label that helps consumers identify products that save energy, save money, and help protect the environment without sacrificing quality or performance. In order to protect the integrity of the label and enhance its effectiveness in the marketplace, EPA must ensure that products carrying the label meet program requirements.
There is a decrease in the total estimated hour burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This decrease results from EPAs adjustments to the number of respondents based on analysis of the programs historical data and trends on respondent activity and submissions. The O&M and capital costs in this ICR have been eliminated based on industry consultations and a recognition that all collections have become electronic, eliminating the need for postage, binders and other O&M or capital.
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.