Supporting Statement B - FE-746R

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Supporting Statement for Import and Export of Natural Gas (Form FE-746R)

Part B: Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

Form FE-746, Import and Export of Natural Gas

OMB No. 1901-0294

May 2020

Independent Statistics & Analysis

www.eia.gov

U.S. Department of Energy

Washington, DC 20585

Table of Contents

Part B: Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods i

B.1. Respondent Universe 1

B.2. Statistical Methods 1

B.3. Maximizing Response Rates 1

B.4. Test Procedures and Form Consultations 2

B.5. Statistical Consultations 2

B.1. Respondent Universe

The respondent universe is all U.S. authorized importers and exporters of natural gas. These firms report import/export activity on a monthly basis pursuant to their Department of Energy authorizations to import and export natural gas issued under the Natural Gas Act.

B.2. Statistical Methods

There are no procedures for collecting information, including statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection, estimation procedures, degree of accuracy needed, and less than monthly periodic data cycles. Some information collected is aggregated prior to publication.

B.3. Maximizing Response Rates

Non-respondents are contacted throughout the 30 day follow-up period via e-mail message or phone call to directly obtain the status of their submission. Response rates were 100% in 2019 and there is no imputation applied to the published data.

B.4. Test Procedures and Form Consultations

The Office of Fossil Energy has the opportunity to discuss with representatives of firms that use Form FE-746R any user reporting issues.

B.5. Statistical Consultations

Questions on this information collection should be directed to the collection manager, Marc Talbert at 202-586-7991.