OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. Resubmit when proposed rule is finalized.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2027
100,247,879
0
100,247,879
821,651
0
821,651
3,000,000
0
3,000,000
The Federal Trade Commissionâs Energy Labeling Rule (Rule) contains testing, reporting, recordkeeping, and labeling requirements for manufacturers of major household products (refrigerators, refrigerator freezers, and freezers; dishwashers; clothes washers; water heaters; room air conditioners; furnaces; central air conditioners; heat pumps; pool heaters; fluorescent lamp ballasts; lamp products; plumbing fittings; plumbing fixtures; ceiling fans; consumer specialty lamps; and televisions). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would amend the Rule. The proposed amendments include new labeling requirements for air cleaners, clothes dryers, miscellaneous refrigerator products, and portable electric spas (collectively referred below as ânew labeled productsâ) that constitute information collections under the PRA. The proposed amendments also contain requirements which reduce the manufacturersâ burden associated with labeling certain appliances and increase the burden for retailers by requiring them to ensure displayed products bear labels. Accordingly, the Commission is seeking OMB clearance specific to the Rule amendments.
US Code:
42 USC 6291 et seq.
Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The Commission is proposing a program change that will reduce the estimated burden on manufacturers by 143 hours annually (derived from 1,500 (reporting) + 25,000 (labeling) + 24 (affixing labels on newly covered products)] - 26,667 (affixing labels on previously covered products]). It is expected to increase annual burden by 11,667 hours for retailer showroom labeling, 15,400 hours for testing, 417 hours for online label posting, 83 hours for recordkeeping, and 1,600 hours for online and retail catalog disclosures.
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:
(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;
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.
Energy Labeling Rule NPRM Supporting Statement - FINAL.pdf
Manufacturer Recordkeeping-2024 NPRM