The Energy Labeling Rule

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
TV Labeling 2013 NPRM SS fin.pdf Supporting Statement A	2013-12-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44183	The Appliance Labeling Rule	Unchanged
209682	Television manufacturer reporting	New
209681	Testing (one-time) for television units	New
205853	Manufacturers affixing of EnergyGuide labels on packaging	Unchanged
205852	Manufacturer updating of EngeryGuide labels: one-time burden	Unchanged
201348	Manufacturer posting of images of their EnergyGuide and Lighting Facts labels on their websites	Unchanged
194683	TV manufacturers online disclosures	Unchanged
194682	Retail catalog disclosures of TV energy use	Unchanged
194681	Product labeling (disclosure) for TV units	Unchanged
194680	Recordkeeping for TV units of covered models	Unchanged
194679	Testing for television units	Unchanged
193379	Product relabeling (one-time) cost	Unchanged
193378	Model package relabeling (one-time) cost	Unchanged
191139	Testing for color temperature disclosures	Unchanged
191136	Disclosure revisions for light bulbs and their packaging	Unchanged
183837	Metal halide manufacturers reporting	Unchanged
183836	Metal halide manufacturers recordkeeping	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3084-0069	ICR Reference No: 201312-3084-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201302-3084-001
Agency/Subagency: FTC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Energy Labeling Rule
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 02/11/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/18/2013
Terms of Clearance: The FTC should consider comments received regarding the information collection instrument(s) and provide a response and any necessary adjustments in its next submission to OMB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2016	02/29/2016	02/29/2016
Responses	38,639,370	0	38,639,370
Time Burden (Hours)	584,047	0	584,047
Cost Burden (Dollars)	8,366,422	0	8,366,422

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Abstract: The Federal Trade Commission proposes conforming amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to require a new Department of Energy test procedure for televisions and establish data reporting requirements for those products.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 42 USC 6291 et seq. Name of Law: Energy Policy and Conservation Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3084-AB15	Proposed rulemaking	78 FR 78305	12/26/2013

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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: 17

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Testing (one-time) for television units
Television manufacturer reporting
Manufacturer posting of images of their EnergyGuide and Lighting Facts labels on their websites
Model package relabeling (one-time) cost
Disclosure revisions for light bulbs and their packaging
Testing for color temperature disclosures
Metal halide manufacturers reporting
Metal halide manufacturers recordkeeping
The Appliance Labeling Rule
Product relabeling (one-time) cost
Testing for television units
Recordkeeping for TV units of covered models
Product labeling (disclosure) for TV units
Retail catalog disclosures of TV energy use
TV manufacturers online disclosures
Manufacturer updating of EngeryGuide labels: one-time burden
Manufacturers affixing of EnergyGuide labels on packaging

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The proposed additional testing and reporting provisions will result in an estimated additional 1,400 burden hours, annualized.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 12/18/2013

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