Proposed Agency Information Collection, 53411 [E8-21570]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 16, 2008 / Notices Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency’s ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Dated: September 11, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: New Collection. Title: Targeted Evaluations of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agency Practices. Frequency: Other: One time. Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Gov’t, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 80. Burden Hours: 100. Abstract: The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is sponsoring a 24-month study entitled, ‘‘Targeted Evaluation of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency practices’’, which will collect information about VR agency practices in several areas. As part of the study, RSA plans to conduct a one-time survey of state VR agencies to collection information about their use of quality assurance procedures and third-party cooperative arrangements. The study will identify promising practices, analyze the effects of specific practices on VR program outcomes and consumers served, and provide information to assist RSA in its efforts to help state agencies ensure effective and efficient delivery of VR services. (A third topic included in the study will be addressed though other activities.) Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:43 Sep 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 may be accessed from https:// edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 3756. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments ‘‘ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202–401–0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov 202–401–1097. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339. [FR Doc. E8–21602 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection U.S. Department of Energy. Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. SUMMARY: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before November 17, 2008. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53411 period, contact the person listed in as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Michaela Martin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, MS–6070, Oak Ridge, TN 37831–6070 or by fax at 865–241–4152, or by e-mail at martinma@ornl.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Michaela Martin using the contact information listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: New; (2) Package Title: Save Energy Now Voluntary Pledge Report; (3) Type of Review: New; (4) Purpose: The Department of Energy is authorized to enter into voluntary agreements with U.S. industry under section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15811). Data will be collected from industry pledge participants, annually, on progress made towards the reduction of energy intensity goals established by the voluntary agreements. The data collected will be used to evaluate the success of the voluntary agreements and to report results to Congress; (5) Respondents: 240; (6) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 720. ADDRESSES Statutory Authority: Pub. L. No. 109–58, 42 U.S.C. 15811. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 2008. John F. Mizroch, Acting Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. E8–21570 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13272–000] Alaska Village Electric Cooperative; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications September 10, 2008. On August 6, 2008, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative filed an application, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act, proposing to study the feasibility of the Old Harbor Hydroelectric Project (Old Harbor). Old Harbor would be located on the east fork of Mountain Creek, in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. E:\FR\FM\16SEN1.SGM 16SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 53411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21570]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed Agency Information Collection

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a 
proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for 
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be 
received on or before November 17, 2008. If you anticipate difficulty 
in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in 
ADDRESSES as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Michaela Martin, Oak Ridge 
National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, MS-6070, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6070 
or by fax at 865-241-4152, or by e-mail at martinma@ornl.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Michaela Martin using the contact information listed 
above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No.: New; (2) Package Title: Save Energy Now 
Voluntary Pledge Report; (3) Type of Review: New; (4) Purpose: The 
Department of Energy is authorized to enter into voluntary agreements 
with U.S. industry under section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 
(42 U.S.C. 15811). Data will be collected from industry pledge 
participants, annually, on progress made towards the reduction of 
energy intensity goals established by the voluntary agreements. The 
data collected will be used to evaluate the success of the voluntary 
agreements and to report results to Congress; (5) Respondents: 240; (6) 
Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 720.

    Statutory Authority: Pub. L. No. 109-58, 42 U.S.C. 15811.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8, 2008.
John F. Mizroch,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. E8-21570 Filed 9-15-08; 8:45 am]
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