Distribution Transformer Inventories

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PRA Emergency Request Memo_Final.docx Supplementary Document	2023-08-16
Supporting Statement A_Transformers_Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261598	Electric Utilities Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202308-1910-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Alexa Bishopric
Title: Distribution Transformer Inventories
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 09/01/2023
Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/16/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	600	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	76,776	0

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Abstract: The Department of Energy (DOE) requires emergency approval for this collection of information to comply with its legal obligations under the Defense Production Act of 1950, Public Law 81-774 and Presidential Policy Directive 21, and to fulfill DOE’s role as Emergency Support Function #12 under FEMA’s National Response Framework. Specifically, DOE requires emergency approval for this collection to address a nation-wide distribution transformer supply imbalance.

Emergency Justfication: Pursuant to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) procedures established in 5 C.F.R Part 1320, Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting that the proposed information of collection, Distribution Transformer Inventories, be processed as an Emergency Clearance Information Collection Request (ICR) as referenced in 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13, Emergency processing. DOE has determined that the information must be collected prior to the time periods established under Part 1320 of the regulation, and that this information is essential to DOE’s ability to comply with its legal obligations under the Defense Production Act of 1950, Public Law 81-774, and Presidential Policy Directive 21, and to fulfill DOE’s role as Emergency Support Function #12 under FEMA’s National Response Framework. Specifically, DOE requires emergency approval for this collection to address a nation-wide distribution transformer supply shortage so that it can effectively respond to extreme weather this hurricane season. Due to unprecedented extreme weather events impacting multiple regions of the country, DOE is requesting a waiver for requesting comments from the public via the Federal Register. DOE is requesting an Emergency Clearance to collect critical data from utilities for a six-month approval period, which will enable DOE to satisfy its legal obligations and help the nation recover after extreme weather events. During this approval period, DOE will work to establish a regular submission for this ICR. Due to the expedited timeframe for collecting this information, DOE is requesting a waiver for requesting comments from the public via the Federal Register.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 81 - 774 Defense Production Name of Law: Defense Production Act of 1950
  

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

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
Electric Utilities

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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	600	0	0	600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,200	0	0	1,200	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	76,776	0	0	76,776	0	0

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 is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $51,219

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: 08/16/2023

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