EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T_07172025.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-07-17	Available
INFORMED CONSENT FORM With Letterhead_Template.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Available
INFORMED CONSENT FORM With Letterhead_Template.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T Generic Clearance 30 Day FRN 2025 Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T Generic Clearance 30 Day FRN 2025 Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T Generic Clearance 60 Day FRN 2025 Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T Generic Clearance 60 Day FRN 2025 Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T_SSB_Final_06132025.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T_SSB_Final_06132025.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued
EIA-882T_SSA_Final_07172025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-07-17	Repair queued
EIA-882T_SSA_Final_06132025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-06-13	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
279500	Three Field Studies to Evaluate Data Center Energy Consumption	Other-Cognitive Protocol Data Centers in VA	New
279213	2026 Nuclear Fusion Pilot Study	Other-2026 Nuclear Fusion Pilot Study Web Survey	New
278848	Three Field Studies (Cognitive Testing) to Evaluate the Feasibility of Collecting Data on Certain Minerals Used in the Energy Sector	Other-Graphite MECS Qualtrics Survey	New
277892	EIA-112 Cognitive Testing/Record Keeping	Other-EIA-112 Cognitive Testing/Record Keeping Protocol	New
277404	EIA-112 Usability Testing	Other-EIA112_UsabilityTesting_Protocol and Interview Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0186	ICR Reference No: 202506-1905-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202201-1905-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No: EIA-882T
Title: EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/17/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/13/2025
Terms of Clearance: No new Terms of Clearance. Last Terms still apply: in accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. EIA will continue to submit individual collections (cognitive interviews, research surveys, etc.) under this generic clearance to OMB for approval prior to moving forward with any of these pilots.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2025
Responses	22,500	0	22,500
Time Burden (Hours)	22,500	0	22,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The EIA-882T is used to conduct pretest surveys, pilot surveys, field tests, cognitive interviews (in-person or telephone), respondent debriefings, usability testing, and focus groups (in-person and online). Data are used to modify questionnaires to improve the quality of the data being collected, reduce or minimize respondent burden, increase agency efficiency and improve responsiveness to the public. Samples of potential respondents to the surveys are selected to participate.

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

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:
	89 FR 96950	12/06/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 24392	06/10/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2026 Nuclear Fusion Pilot Study
EIA-112 Cognitive Testing/Record Keeping
EIA-112 Usability Testing
Three Field Studies (Cognitive Testing) to Evaluate the Feasibility of Collecting Data on Certain Minerals Used in the Energy Sector
Three Field Studies to Evaluate Data Center Energy Consumption

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	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	22,500	22,500	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	22,500	22,500	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $712,425

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: 06/13/2025

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