EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
EIA-882T SSA 1.18.2022_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-18
INFORMED CONSENT FORM_with letterhead_Template.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-18
Generic Testing Clearance Summary Template under EIA-882T.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-18
EIA 882T_Generic Clearance_30D FRN_ 2022-00736.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-18
2021-15360_Generic Clearance EIA-882T_60-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-18
EIA-882T SSB 1.18.2022_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement B	2022-01-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
255834	Cognitive Testing Activities for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Other-Interview Protocol	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0186	ICR Reference No: 202201-1905-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201902-1905-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No: EIA-882T
Title: EIA-882T: Generic Clearance of Questionnaire Testing, Evaluating, and Research
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/20/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2022
Responses	22,500	5,400
Time Burden (Hours)	22,500	6,660
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The EIA-882T is used to conduct pretest surveys, pilot surveys, field tests, cognitive interviews (in-person or telephone), respondent debriefings, usability testing, and focus groups (in-person and online). Data are used to modify questionnaires to improve the quality of the data being collected, reduce or minimize respondent burden, increase agency efficiency and improve responsiveness to the public. Samples of potential respondents to the surveys are selected to participate.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 772(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
   US Code: 15 USC 790a Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
   US Code: 15 USC 764(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 275 13(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act
  

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:
	86 FR 38327	07/20/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 2602	01/18/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	22,500	5,400	0	17,100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	22,500	6,660	0	15,840	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In this current clearance, EIA is requesting 22,500 hours and 22,500 responses across the three-year period (7,500 hours and 7,500 responses annually). The increase in burden hours and number of responses requested in this clearance is based on EIA’s upcoming pilot studies and other research initiatives. EIA is planning to launch two large pilot studies for the Residential Energy Consumption Surveys (RECS) and for the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Surveys (CBECS). For the RECS pilot study, an estimated 4,200 responses and 850 burden hours will be requested. For the CBECS pilot study, an estimated 4,275 responses and 1,758 burden hours will be requested. In addition to these two large pilot studies, EIA is expecting to conduct more research and pretesting methodologies for continual improvement of EIA’s data collection initiatives, which is in accordance with EIA’s strategic plan.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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? No

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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: 01/20/2022

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