This ICR is approved for use by DOE through March, 1996. However, OMB is not approving the use of forms EIA-3A and EIA-5A, because DOE did not provide adequate justification for their use.If DOE wants to use these forms, DOE should provide a stronger justification than they wil complement existing collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1996
03/31/1996
03/31/1993
11,769
0
21,161
18,552
0
28,501
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 COAL 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.