Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320 and the Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB approves all parts of this collection with the exception of form EIA-7A(supp). DOE has not demonstrated the practical utility of this collection, nor that it represents the least burden necessary to carry out the Department's objectives.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1992
03/31/1992
03/31/1989
15,739
0
16,360
23,399
0
24,110
0
0
0
THE COAL SURVEYS COLLECT DATA ON COAL PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION, STOCKS, PRICES, IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. DATA ARE PUBLISHED IN VARIOUS EIA PUBLICATIONS. RESPONDENTS ARE MANUFACTURING PLANTS, PRODUCERS OF COKE, PURCHASERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF COAL, COAL MINING OPERATORS, AND COAL CONSUMING ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
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.