Densified Biomass Fuel Report, EIA-63C

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EIA-63C Densified Biomass Fuel Report Form	Modified
Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-07-21
EIA-63C Respondent Escalation Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
EIA-63C Respondent Reminder Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
EIA-63C Respondent Welcome Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
86FR38326.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
85FR76559.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
Supporting Statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-07-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
216860	Densified Biomass Fuel Report Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0209	ICR Reference No: 202107-1905-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-1905-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No: EIA-63C
Title: Densified Biomass Fuel Report, EIA-63C
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/21/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2021
Responses	1,041	1,065
Time Burden (Hours)	1,433	1,467
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The EIA-63C collects monthly densified biomass fuel (aka pellet fuel) production, sales, and inventory levels from U.S. pellet fuel producers. These data are used to monitor the current status and trends of the pellet fuel industry. The data collected are published in various EIA reports and available through EIA's Internet site. Users of the data include Congress, other executive agencies, state governments, non-governmental organizations, private analysts and forecasters, and the general public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 772(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 764(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 764(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 790(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 790(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
  

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:
	85 FR 76559	11/30/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 38326	07/20/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Densified Biomass Fuel Report	EIA-63C	Densified Biomass Fuel Report

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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	1,041	1,065	0	-24	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,433	1,467	0	-34	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There is a decrease of 34 burden hours as a result of decrease of respondents by two. The number of respondents changed from 108 facilities to 106, as two facilities went out of business thus they are no longer part of the frame. The total burden hours changed from 1,467 to 1,433 annual burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $171,465

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? 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: 07/21/2021

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