Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement 2577-0274).doc Supporting Statement A	2016-09-26
IPA Forms.doc Supplementary Document	2016-06-03
Published 60-day FR Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200311	Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC) Other-Screen Shots for CEEMP	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2577-0274	ICR Reference No: 201603-2577-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201301-2577-001
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PIH	Agency Tracking No: 2577-0274
Title: Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/26/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/26/2016
Terms of Clearance: The collection is approved for one year. Upon resubmission, OMB requests that the agency provide an update on the data collected and explain in the supporting statement how the data will be used to inform agency planning.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2017
Responses	31,800	0	69,600
Time Burden (Hours)	69,645	0	183,045
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: HUD created the Energy and Performance Information Center (“EPIC”) data system to track the amount and types of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) being implemented within Public Housing units.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 44 USC Chapter 35, as amended Name of Law: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 19234	04/04/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 54818	08/17/2016
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
Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC)

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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	31,800	69,600	0	0	-37,800	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	69,645	183,045	0	0	-113,400	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: To reduce the burden on PHAs, HUD is now collecting Core Activity module EEM data on an annual basis rather than a quarterly basis. This reduced the number of responses per year for Core Activity from 50,400 to 12,600 and the number of hours per year from 151,200 to 37,800. The total number of responses was reduced from 69,600 to 31,800 and the total hours from 183,045 to 69,645. This revision expands the data collected to include the amount and type of Public Housing development, including development in conjunction with Low Income Housing Tax Credits; other planning collections and performance reports presently collected in hard copy; the Physical Needs Assessment; and modernization undertaken by PHAs through Energy Performance Contracts. The EPIC data system is necessary in order to support the Department’s Agency Performance Goals (APGs), specifically APG # 4, Measure # 13 which sets numeric targets for completing green retrofits and creating energy efficient units. In addition to the direct support of HUD APG # 4, Measure # 13, the implementation of the EPIC data system will enable HUD to provide reports on the progress of EEMs completed with PIH funding. The EPIC data system will also improve PHA planning by making the five-year plan and annual statement process electronic and also enabling HUD to aggregate this information in order to track APG # 2, Measure # 5, which sets goals for expanding the number of families housed. The EPIC data system will also allow improved tracking of the Energy Performance Contract process and will include the Physical Needs Assessment tool.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,193,920

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 09/26/2016

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