The electricity surveys collect data
from entities involved in the production, transmission, delivery,
and sale of electricity, as well as those responsible for
maintaining the reliable operation of the power system. These data
serve as the primary source of information on the nation’s electric
power industry. EIA requests a three-year extension, with changes,
to the Electric Power Surveys. The Electric Power Surveys Program
collects data through annual, monthly, and daily/hourly surveys,
each with its own set (or subset) of respondents to measure
activity in specific sectors of the electric power industry. Forms
EIA‑860, EIA‑861, and EIA‑923 include monthly data collections, and
EIA‑861 also includes a short‑form version (EIA‑861S).
EIA will discontinue Form
EIA-63B, Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report (Annual and Monthly).
EIA determined that the value of the data collected by the survey
no longer exceeds the burden of collecting and publishing it. This
change is projected to reduce the reporting burden on the industry.
Specifically, discontinuing the monthly survey will relieve
approximately 120 annual respondents and save an estimated 314
annual burden hours, while discontinuing the annual survey will
impact 26 fewer respondents and reduce burden hours by 48
annually.
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.
03/24/2026
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