Energy Agency Extends Coal Industry Data Collection Three Years
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Energy Information Administration is extending its coal data surveys for three more years, with some updates including 100 extra pretesting interviews each year. This affects coal producers, users, and anyone involved in coal markets by keeping important info flowing without extra costs. Comments on these changes are open until June 29, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Three-Year CMRS Extension Approved
The Energy Information Administration is proposing a three-year extension of the Coal Markets Reporting System covering Forms EIA-3, EIA-6, EIA-7A, EIA-8A, and EIA-20, and is adding up to 100 pretesting interviews per year. EIA says this keeps coal production and market information flowing without adding costs beyond normal reporting burden; comments are due by June 29, 2026.
Annual Reporting Burden and Cost
EIA estimates the CMRS will have 933 respondents, 1,974 total responses, and 3,249 annual burden hours. The estimated annual reporting and recordkeeping cost burden is $308,622.51 (3,249 hours × $94.99/hour).
Standby Weekly Surveys During Disruptions
Form EIA-6 and Form EIA-20 are standby surveys that, if activated during a coal supply or transportation disruption, operate on a weekly basis over a ten-week period. When activated, Form EIA-6 collects weekly production and stocks from coal mining companies and Form EIA-20 collects weekly generation, consumption, capacity, and stocks from coal-fired electric generators.
100 Annual Pretesting Interviews Added
EIA will conduct up to 100 pretesting interviews per year to test terminology, unclear questions, or instructions for CMRS surveys. EIA says the pretesting is intended to improve survey quality and reduce respondent confusion.
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