Densified Biomass Fuel Report, EIA-63C

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EIA-63C Densified Biomass Fuel Report Form	Modified
EIA-63C 30 Day FRN 09062024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-06
EIA-63C Respondent Escalation Letter-OMB.docx Supplementary Document	2024-09-05
EIA-63C REMINDER-OMB.docx Supplementary Document	2024-09-05
EIA-63C WELCOME-OMB.docx Supplementary Document	2024-09-05
EIA-63C 60 Day FRN 02222024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-05
Supporting Statement B for the EIA-63C.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-09-05
Supporting Statement A for the EIA-63C.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-09-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
216860	Densified Biomass Fuel Report Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1905-0209	ICR Reference No: 202409-1905-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202107-1905-001
Agency/Subagency: DOE/EIA	Agency Tracking No: EIA-63C
Title: Densified Biomass Fuel Report, EIA-63C
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/06/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2024
Responses	929	1,041
Time Burden (Hours)	1,282	1,433
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The EIA-63C collects monthly densified biomass fuel (aka pellet fuel) production, sales, and inventory levels from U.S. pellet fuel producers. These data are used to monitor the current status and trends of the pellet fuel industry. The data collected are published in various EIA reports and available through EIA's Internet site. Users of the data include Congress, other executive agencies, state governments, non-governmental organizations, private analysts and forecasters, and the general public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 764(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 764(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 790(a) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
   US Code: 15 USC 772(b) Name of Law: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974
  

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:
	89 FR 13323	02/22/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 72833	09/06/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Densified Biomass Fuel Report	EIA-63C	Densified Biomass Fuel Report

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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	929	1,041	0	0	-112	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,282	1,433	0	0	-151	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: The number of respondents changed from 106 facilities to 93 because 13 facilities went out of business, so they were no longer part of the frame. The total burden hours changed from 1,433 to 1,282 annual burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $191,436

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: 09/06/2024

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