OMB control number

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

OMB 1905-0186 · DOE/EIA.

OMB 1905-0186

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.

The latest form for EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research expires 2028-07-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T_07172025.docx Supplementary Document
INFORMED CONSENT FORM With Letterhead_Template.docx Supplementary Document
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T.docx Supplementary Document
EIA-882T Generic Clearance 30 Day FRN 2025 Final.docx Supplementary Document
EIA-882T Generic Clearance 60 Day FRN 2025 Final.docx Supplementary Document
EIA-882T_SSB_Final_06132025.docx Supporting Statement B
EIA-882T_SSA_Final_07172025.docx Supporting Statement A
Three Field Studies to Evaluate Data Center Energy Consumption Other-Cognitive Protocol Data Centers in VA
2026 Nuclear Fusion Pilot Study Other-2026 Nuclear Fusion Pilot Study Web Survey
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
EIA-112 Cognitive Testing/Record Keeping Other-EIA-112 Cognitive Testing/Record Keeping Protocol
EIA-112 Usability Testing Other-EIA112_UsabilityTesting_Protocol and Interview Guide

All Historical Document Collections

202506-1905-001	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2025-06-13
202201-1905-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2022-01-20
201902-1905-001 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2019-02-19
201601-1905-002 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2016-01-27
201503-1905-001 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2015-03-17
201408-1905-002 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2014-09-09
201208-1905-002 Approved with change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2012-08-22
200812-1905-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2008-12-30
200807-1905-001 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2008-07-02
200506-1905-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2005-06-23
200206-1905-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2002-06-05
199906-1905-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1999-06-04
199605-1905-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1996-05-14
199304-1905-002 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1993-04-23

OMB Details

EIA-112 Usability Testing

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Energy - Energy Supply