Indoor Air Quality Practices in Large Buildings Survey

OMB Control No: 2060-0436	ICR Reference No: 200006-2060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Indoor Air Quality Practices in Large Buildings Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/08/2000
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/13/2000
Terms of Clearance: OMB is concluding review on this ICR. When EPA resubmits its ICR for the 2005 survey, EPA should include an analysis of the data from this survey. The analysis will include: (a) the response rate calculation and results; (b) a discussion of both the respondents and non-respondents (including a breakdown of which groups had high and low response rates); (c) an explanation of any biases noted or suspected in the initial phase (e.g. response biases, misreporting, etc.); (d) a discussion of any changes in the state of the world, such as new regulations or voluntary industry standards, that might explain an increase or decrease in the industry's use of IAQ practices that did not occur as a result of EPA's efforts. OMB agrees with EPA's assertion that this survey does not measure indoor air quality. No studies currently exist that suggest a positive relationship between the presence of IAQ managment practices and indoor air quality. In addition, OMB agrees with EPA's assertion on page A-3 that a response rate below 75 percent may indicate that the data is not representative of the larger universe.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2003	09/30/2003
Responses	3,112	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,602	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	38,000	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; the Agency) is currently working with other Federal agencies and the public, as well as with other nations, to promote effective approaches for identifying and solving indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. As part of this effort, EPA has developed a guide which addresses indoor air quality in large office buildings entitled, "Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers" (BAQ).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Indoor Air Quality Practices in Large Buildings Survey 1917.01

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ICR Summary 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	3,112	0	0	3,112	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,602	0	0	5,602	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	38,000	0	0	38,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

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: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 06/13/2000

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