THE EIA-878, A DAILY TELEPHONE SURVEY,
WILL BE USED TO COLLECT INFORMATION ON THE RETAIL CASH PRICE OF
SELF-SERVE UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE ON A DAILY BASIS. DATA WILL BE
USED BY THE EIA TO MONITOR PRICES WHEN WEATHER, NATURAL DISASTERS,
OR OTHER CATASTROPHIC EVENTS DICTATE THE NEED. RESPONDENTS WILL BE
COMPANIES THAT OWN RETAIL MOTOR GASOLINE STATIONS.
(STANDBY)
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.