EPA's WaterSense Program (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 6100-06 Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 6100-06 Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 6100-07 Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals Form and Instruction	Modified
2233ss08.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-06-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46016	Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments Form and Instruction	Modified
46015	Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector Form and Instruction	Modified
46014	Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0272	ICR Reference No: 202106-2040-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201903-2040-003
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 2233.08
Title: EPA's WaterSense Program (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2021
Responses	883	883
Time Burden (Hours)	3,212	3,212
Cost Burden (Dollars)	905	905

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 92 - 500 104(a)-(b) Name of Law: Clean Water 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:
	86 FR 11290	02/24/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 34743	06/30/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Water Efficiency Collection - Individuals	6100-07, 6100-17	Partnership Agreement Certified Professional ,   Awards Application Form - Irrigation
Water Efficiency Collection - Private Sector	6100-09, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-17, 6100-07, 6100-19, 6100-20, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-09, 6100-06, 6100-12, 6100-13	Partnership Agreement - Promotional ,   Partnership Agreement - Retail/Distributor ,   Partnership Agreement - Manufacturer ,   Partnership Agreement - Professional Certifying Organizatons ,   Partnership Agreement - Builder ,   Partnership Agreement - Licensed Certification Provider ,   Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer Plumbing Hard Copy ,   Annual Reporting Form - Promotional ,   Annual Reporting Form - Retail/Distributor ,   Annual Reporting Form - Retail/Distributor Hard Copy ,   Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer Plumbing ,   Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer WBIC ,   Annual Reporting Form - Manufacturer WBIC Hard Copy ,   Annual Reporting Form - Builder ,   Quarterly Reporting Form - Licensed Certficiation Providers ,   Awards Application Form - Promotional ,   Awards Application Form - Builder ,   Awards Application Form - Manufacturer ,   Awards Application Form - Retail/Distributor ,   Awards Application Form - Licensed Certification Provider ,   Awards Application Form - Professional Certifying Organization
Water Efficiency Collection - State/Local Governments	6100-06, 6100-09, 6100-17	Parthership Agreement - Promotional ,   Annual Reporting Form - Promotional ,   Awards Application Form - Promotional

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	883	883	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,212	3,212	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	905	905	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $305,381

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

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? No

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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: 06/30/2021

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