Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control Number 2030-0043; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Drug Testing for Contract Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030-0044, 33898-33899 [05-11545]

Download as PDF 33898 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 111 / Friday, June 10, 2005 / Notices final EA. Comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, prescriptions, and reply comments, if any, will be addressed in an EA. Staff intends to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. Notice of the availability of the EA: October 2005. Ready for Commission decision on the application: December 2005. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–2999 Filed 6–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests June 1, 2005. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment of license. b. Project Nos.: 4204–038, 4659–042, and 4660–043. c. Date Filed: April 18, 2005. d. Applicants: City of Batesville, and Independence County, Arkansas. e. Name of Project: Lock and Dam Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (White River Project). f. Location: The project is located on the White River, Independence and Stone counties, Arkansas. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Donald H. Clarke, Counsel, Law Offices of GKRSE, 1500 K Street, NW., Suite 330, Washington, DC 20005, tel. (202) 408– 5400, Fax (202) 408–5406. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 502– 6191, or e-mail address: anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: July 1, 2005. k. Description of Request: The applicants filed for Commission’s approval revised Exhibit G drawings for each of the three projects. The drawings VerDate jul<14>2003 17:22 Jun 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 reflect revised boundaries for the White River Project Transmission Line. The applicants indicate in the filing that the changes constitute adjustments to the transmission line, which were necessary based on actual field conditions, property owner requests, and avoidance of archeological sites. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. Information about this filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions To Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments—Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. q. Comments, protests and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Linda L. Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–3012 Filed 6–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OEI–2005–0003, OEI–2005–0004, FRL– 7923–1] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control Number 2030–0043; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Drug Testing for Contract Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030–0044 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit two continuing Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew two existing approved collections. These ICRs are scheduled to expire on 09/30/05. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 9, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number OEI– 2005–0003 for Background Checks for E:\FR\FM\10JNN1.SGM 10JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 111 / Friday, June 10, 2005 / Notices Contractor Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control Number 2030–0043, and OEI–2005– 0004 for Drug Testing for Contract Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030– 0044, to EPA online using EDOCKET (our preferred method), by e-mail to oei.docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (28221T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Schaffer, U.S. EPA, Office of Acquisition Management, Mail Code (3802R), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–4366; fax number: (202) 565–2475; e-mail address: schaffer.paul@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has established a public docket for these ICR’s under Docket ID number OEI– 2005–0003 for Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control Number 2030–0043, and OEI–2005– 0004 for Drug Testing for Contract Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030– 0044, which is available for public viewing in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/ DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OEI Docket is (202) 566–1752. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) at https://www.epa.gov/ edocket. Use EDOCKET to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to these ICR should be submitted to EPA within 60 days of this notice. EPA’s policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the VerDate jul<14>2003 17:22 Jun 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 version of the comment that is placed in EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA’s Federal Register notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 (May 31, 2002), or go to https://www.epa.gov/ edocket. Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are contractors performing work at sensitive sites or on sensitive projects, and not covered under the provisions of Homeland Security Presidential Directive -12. Specifically, all contractors involved with Emergency Response, Superfund, Information Systems, Facility Services, and Research Support that have significant security concerns, as determined by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis, will be required to provide qualified personnel that meet the background check and drug testing requirements developed by EPA. Titles: Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal); Drug Testing for Contractor Employees (Renewal). Abstract: Background checks cover citizenship or valid visa, criminal convictions, weapons offenses, felony convictions, parties prohibited from receiving federal contracts. Drug tests are for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines and phencyclidine (PCP). The Contractor shall maintain records of all background checks and drug tests. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9. The EPA would like to solicit comments to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) Evaluate 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; (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33899 (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Burden Statement: The number of contractor employees expected to submit the requested information for background checks is 3,000 for the life of this ICR (3 years) or 1,000 occurrences per year. The number of annual occurrences, 1,000, multiplied by the respondent burden effort of 1 hour to collect information, equals a total of 1,000 hours per year. The total annual respondent cost for performing background checks collection requests is $179,000. This is calculated by multiplying the number of annual occurrences, 1,000, by the respondent cost of one collection, $179. The number of contractor employees expected to submit the requested information for drug testing is 450 occurrences per year. The number of annual occurrences, 450, multiplied by the respondent burden effort of 1 hour to collect information, equals a total of 450 hours per year. The total annual respondent cost for this collection request is $65,250. This is calculated by multiplying the number of occurrences, 450, by the cost of one collection, $145. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Dated: June 6, 2005. John C. Gherardini, Acting Director, Office of Acquisition Management. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 111 (Friday, June 10, 2005)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OEI-2005-0003, OEI-2005-0004, FRL-7923-1]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal), 
EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control Number 2030-0043; Proposed 
Collection; Comment Request; Drug Testing for Contract Employees 
(Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030-0044

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit two 
continuing Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew two existing 
approved collections. These ICRs are scheduled to expire on 09/30/05. 
Before submitting the ICRs to OMB for review and approval, EPA is 
soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information 
collection as described below.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 9, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number OEI-2005-
0003 for Background Checks for

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Contractor Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control 
Number 2030-0043, and OEI-2005-0004 for Drug Testing for Contract 
Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030-
0044, to EPA online using EDOCKET (our preferred method), by e-mail to 
oei.docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center (28221T), 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Schaffer, U.S. EPA, Office of 
Acquisition Management, Mail Code (3802R), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: (202) 564-4366; fax number: (202) 565-2475; e-mail address: 
schaffer.paul@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has established a public docket for 
these ICR's under Docket ID number OEI-2005-0003 for Background Checks 
for Contractor Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2159.02, OMB Control 
Number 2030-0043, and OEI-2005-0004 for Drug Testing for Contract 
Employees (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2183.02, OMB Control Number 2030-
0044, which is available for public viewing in the EPA Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, 
DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 
telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the 
telephone number for the OEI Docket is (202) 566-1752. An electronic 
version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets (EDOCKET) 
at https://www.epa.gov/edocket. Use EDOCKET to obtain a copy of the 
draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access 
the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access 
those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. 
Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the docket ID number 
identified above.
    Any comments related to these ICR should be submitted to EPA within 
60 days of this notice. EPA's policy is that public comments, whether 
submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public 
viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the 
comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose 
public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a 
comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference 
to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in 
EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted 
material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified 
as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose 
disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the 
official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in 
EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA's 
Federal Register notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 
(May 31, 2002), or go to https://www.epa.gov/edocket.
    Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are 
contractors performing work at sensitive sites or on sensitive 
projects, and not covered under the provisions of Homeland Security 
Presidential Directive -12. Specifically, all contractors involved with 
Emergency Response, Superfund, Information Systems, Facility Services, 
and Research Support that have significant security concerns, as 
determined by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis, will be 
required to provide qualified personnel that meet the background check 
and drug testing requirements developed by EPA.
    Titles: Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal); Drug 
Testing for Contractor Employees (Renewal).
    Abstract: Background checks cover citizenship or valid visa, 
criminal convictions, weapons offenses, felony convictions, parties 
prohibited from receiving federal contracts. Drug tests are for the 
presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines and phencyclidine 
(PCP). The Contractor shall maintain records of all background checks 
and drug tests. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is 
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers 
for EPA's regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.
    The EPA would like to solicit comments to:
    (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) Evaluate 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;
    (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Burden Statement: The number of contractor employees expected to 
submit the requested information for background checks is 3,000 for the 
life of this ICR (3 years) or 1,000 occurrences per year. The number of 
annual occurrences, 1,000, multiplied by the respondent burden effort 
of 1 hour to collect information, equals a total of 1,000 hours per 
year. The total annual respondent cost for performing background checks 
collection requests is $179,000. This is calculated by multiplying the 
number of annual occurrences, 1,000, by the respondent cost of one 
collection, $179.
    The number of contractor employees expected to submit the requested 
information for drug testing is 450 occurrences per year. The number of 
annual occurrences, 450, multiplied by the respondent burden effort of 
1 hour to collect information, equals a total of 450 hours per year. 
The total annual respondent cost for this collection request is 
$65,250. This is calculated by multiplying the number of occurrences, 
450, by the cost of one collection, $145.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources 
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or 
provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time 
needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize 
technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and 
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and 
disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to 
comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; 
train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; 
search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; 
and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.

    Dated: June 6, 2005.
John C. Gherardini,
Acting Director, Office of Acquisition Management.
[FR Doc. 05-11545 Filed 6-9-05; 8:45 am]
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