Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DOE F 540.2 Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - State, Local or Tribal Government Form and Instruction	Modified
1910-5157 30 DAY FRN 2-2-22.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-02-25
1910-5157 60-Day FRN 11-22-21.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-02-25
2022 1910-5157 Supporting Statement- Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-02-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210941	Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - State, Local or Tribal Government Form and Instruction	Modified
195894	Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - Private Sector Other-Database Screenshots	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5157	ICR Reference No: 202202-1910-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-1910-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Felix Vazquez-Guemarez
Title: Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/25/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	406	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,836	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	108,908	0

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Abstract: DOE requests authorization to collect data on the status of WAP E&I, SERC, and Community Scale Pilot activities: units completed, outlays and related information. DOE has also requested authorization to liaise regularly with states to gather real-time data on implementation issues, challenges, and activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 Title V, Subtitle E Name of Law: Energy Efficieny and Conservation Block Grants
  

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 66292	11/22/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 5809	02/02/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - Private Sector
Weatherization Assistance Program Sub-programs - State, Local or Tribal Government	DOE F 540.4, DOE F 540.5, DOE F 540.6, DOE F 540.2, DOE F 540.2, DOE F 540.4, DOE F 540.7, DOE F 540.8, DOE F 540.9, DOE F 540.11, DOE F 540.12	Community Scale Form - Annual File Worksheet ,   SERC Form - Annual File Worksheet ,   Community Scale Form - T&TA. Monitoring, and Leveraging Report ,   SERC Form - T&TA. Monitoring, and Leveraging Report ,   E&I Form - Subgrantee Information Worksheet ,   E&I Form - Historic Preservation ,   E&I Form - Annual Report ,   E&I Form - Grant File ,   E&I Form - QPR ,   SERC Form - QPR ,   Community Scale Form - QPR

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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	406	0	0	406	-48	48
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,836	0	0	1,836	-576	576
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	108,908	0	0	108,908	-32,640	32,640

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This collection was previously discontinued and is being reinstated.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $39,025

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)? Yes

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: 02/25/2022

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