FTC is reminded to resubmit this ICR in conjunction with the final rule. Also, upon resubmission with the final rule, FTC should address existing cost (i.e., $5,801,422) and time (i.e., 488,345 hours) burden associated with the ICR in sections A12 and A13 of the supporting statement. Any changes in burden, if any, should be addressed in section A15.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2009
5,000
0
5,000
488,345
0
488,345
5,801,422
0
5,801,422
The Rule requires manufacturers to disclose energy information about major household appliances to enable consumers purchasing appliances to compare energy (or water use) of competing models. The Rule's goal is to help consumers conserve energy by enabling them to compare competing products.
US Code:
42 USC 6294
Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 137 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ("EPACT 2005") (Pub. L 109-58) amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.) to require the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") to initiate a rulemaking to consider "the effectiveness of the consumer products labeling program in assisting consumers in making purchasing decisions and improving energy efficiency." As part of this effort, the Act directs the Commission to consider "changes to the labeling rules (including categorical labeling) that would improve the effectiveness of consumer product labels." Accordingly, as directed by Congress, the Commission has considered the effectiveness of existing requirements and is proposing changes to the label design, a change to disclosure requirements for heating and cooling equipment, and other amendments to the Rule.
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.
One Time Burden Increase For New Label Design