Clean Cities Vehicle Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1910-5171- Supporting Statement- Final (2023).docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-31
30-day FRN 7.17.23.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-30
60-day FRN 1.03.23.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
225163	National Fleet Partnership Other-Data Collection Spreadsheet	Modified
225150	PEV Scorecard Other-Screenshot	Modified
225149	Ride and Drive Surveys for PEV Showcases Other-Questionnaire	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5171	ICR Reference No: 202307-1910-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202005-1910-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Ted Sears (EE/NREL)
Title: Clean Cities Vehicle Programs
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: 07/31/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2023
Responses	16,300	16,300
Time Burden (Hours)	28,250	28,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,278,080	1,569,856

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Abstract: This ICR involves the approved collection that collects three streams of information. The three streams of information will enable DOE to ensure the impact and progress of DOE’s voluntary Clean Cities Vehicle Programs, specifically, a Ride and Drive survey program for PEV showcases, the PEV Scorecard, and the National Clean Fleets Partnership. The Ride and Drive Surveys for PEV Showcases are a three-part voluntary ride-and-drive survey to assist Clean Cities coalitions and stakeholders in assessing the level of interest, understanding, and acceptance of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) by the purchasing public. The principal objective of the Surveys is to provide DOE and stakeholders with an objective assessment and estimate of how ready the purchasing public is for PEVs, and to help DOE’s Clean Cities coalitions prepare for the successful deployment of these vehicles. DOE intends the surveys to be completed by individuals who are participating in one of many ride-and-drive events. The second stream of information is the PEV Scorecard, which allows DOE Clean Cities Coalitions and Stakeholders to assess the level of readiness of their communities for PEVs for residential and fleet customers. Information collected is critical for DOE to provide respondents an objective assessment of community readiness for PEV adoption, understanding successful PEV deployment, and assuring appropriate evaluation of PEV deployment progress. The third stream of information involves the National Clean Fleets Partnership, which is an initiative through DOE that establishes strategic alliances with large private-sector fleets, providing them technical assistance and expertise to explore and adopt alternative fuels and fuel saving measures into their operations successfully. The initiative builds on the established success of DOE’s Clean Cities program. Information collected is critical for DOE to develop an objective assessment and estimate of each fleet’s impact and progress. Information is used to establish a baseline of activities, inventories, and fuel use for each fleet, which is then used for future comparisons and analyses of instituted programs and policies. These activities are authorized under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 13252(a)-(b); 42 U.S.C. 13255; 42 U.S.C. 7256.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 13252 Name of Law: Replacement Fuel Supply and Demand Program
   US Code: 42 USC 13255 Name of Law: Voluntary Supply Commitments
   US Code: 42 USC 7256 Name of Law: Contracts, Leases, etc. with public agencies and private organizations
   US Code: 42 USC 13233 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 1992
  

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:
	88 FR 68	01/03/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 45409	07/17/2023
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
National Fleet Partnership
PEV Scorecard
Ride and Drive Surveys for PEV Showcases

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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	16,300	16,300	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,250	28,250	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,278,080	1,569,856	0	0	708,224	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: $125,000

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: 07/31/2023

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