In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years. When EIA resubmits this package for renewal, the agency
should address the feedback gleaned from cognitive interviews and
public comments by clarifying the term “stripping ratio” and
researching what the effects would be of of adjusting the reporting
thresholds for Form-3, Form-7A, and Form-8a. EIA should consider
how it can reduce the burdens of this collection while maintaining
the utility and integrity of the data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2020
2,598
0
2,814
4,417
0
5,059
0
0
0
The coal surveys collect data on coal
production, consumption, stocks, prices, imports and exports. Data
are realeased through the web and EIA publications. Respondents
include producers of coke, purchasers and distributors of coal,
coal mining operators, and coal-consuming non-electric
sites.
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy
Administration Act of 1974
US Code: 15
USC 790a Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of
1974
US Code: 15
USC 764(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of
1974
US Code: 15
USC 772b Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of
1974
The number of respondents
reporting on Forms EIA-3, 7A, and 8A decreased from the previous
clearance cycle resulting in a burden reduction. The number of
responses increased on Forms EIA-6 and EIA-20 based on a revision
of EIA's information needs for emergency energy preparedness in the
coal sector.
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.