Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Submitted for OMB Review, 26087-26088 [E8-10197]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 90 / Thursday, May 8, 2008 / Notices SUMMARY: The Naval Research Advisory Committee (NRAC) will meet to discuss classified information from government organizations and proprietary information from commercial organizations. With the exception of participants’ registration and introduction/welcoming remarks on Monday, June 16, 2008, all sessions of the meeting will be devoted to briefings, discussions and technical examination of information related to the study of undersea maritime domain awareness technologies and disruptive commercial technologies to U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine combat operations. Discussions will focus on the exploitation of physical vulnerabilities and the tactical applications of known and emerging technologies. Each session will examine vulnerabilities of individuals and systems, and how the enemy is exploiting these vulnerabilities. The sessions will also include proprietary information regarding technology applications and systems under development in the private sector between competing companies. The sessions will also focus on the assessment of the emerging concepts of operations in each of these areas and evaluate appropriate options in such areas as: training, S&T funding allocation, technology monitoring, and progress assessments; and probable time frames for transformation and implementation. The sessions will also identify, review, and assess challenges with the utilization and fielding of various technology applications. DATES: With the exception of the registration session from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., the introduction/welcoming remarks session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the lunch session from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2008, all remaining sessions on June 16, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be closed to the public. In addition, all the sessions for the meetings to be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 through Friday, June 20, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, June 23, 2008, through Thursday, June 26, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be closed to the public. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, 53560 Hull Street, San Diego, CA 92152. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William H. Ellis, Jr., Program Director, Naval Research Advisory Committee, 875 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203–1955, 703–696–5775. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:22 May 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2). With the exception of participants’ registration and introduction/ welcoming remarks on Monday, June 16, 2008 all sessions of the meeting will be devoted to executive sessions that will include discussions and technical examination of information related to undersea domain awareness and disruptive commercial technologies to U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps combat operations. These briefings and discussions will contain proprietary information and classified information that is specifically authorized under criteria established by Executive Order to be kept Secret in the interest of national defense and are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive Order and SECNAV Instructions M– 5510.36 of June 2006. The proprietary, classified and nonclassified matters to be discussed are so inextricably intertwined as to preclude opening these sessions of the meeting. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(d), the Secretary of the Navy has determined in writing that the public interest requires that these sessions of the meeting be closed to the public because they will be concerned with matters listed in 5 U.S.C. section 552b(c)(1), (4) and SECNAV Instructions M–5510.36 of June 2006. Dated: May 2, 2008. T.M. Cruz, Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8–10222 Filed 5–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC08–603–001, FERC–603] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Submitted for OMB Review May 1, 2008. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26087 review of this information collection requirement. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received no comments in response to an earlier Federal Register notice of February 7, 2008 (73 FR 8651–52) and has made this notation in its submission to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by June 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: Address comments on the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Comments to OMB should be filed electronically, c/o oira_submission@omb.eop.gov and include the OMB Control No. as a point of reference. The Desk Officer may be reached by telephone at 202–395–4650. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Executive Director, ED–34, Attention: Michael Miller, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those persons filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For paper filings, such comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426 and should refer to Docket No. IC08–603– 001. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in the acceptable filing format and in compliance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s submission guidelines. Complete filing instructions and acceptable filing formats are available at (https://www.ferc.gov/help/ submission-guide/electronic-media.asp). To file the document electronically, access the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp, and then follow the instructions for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to the sender’s e-mail address upon receipt of comments. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC’s homepage using the eLibrary link. For user assistance, contact ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208–3676 or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 26088 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 90 / Thursday, May 8, 2008 / Notices telephone at (202) 502–8415, by fax at (202) 273–0873, and by e-mail at michael.miller@ferc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Description The information collection submitted for OMB review contains the following: 1. Collection of Information: FERC– 603 ‘‘Critical Energy Infrastructure Information.’’ 2. Sponsor: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 3. Control No.: 1902–0197. The Commission is now requesting that OMB approve with a three-year extension of the expiration date, with no changes to the existing collection. The information filed with the Commission is mandatory. 4. Necessity of the Collection of Information: The information is used by the Commission to implement procedures for gaining access to critical energy infrastructure information (CEII) that would not otherwise be available under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552). On February 21, 2003, the Commission issued Order No. 630 (68 FR 9857–9873), and then issued subsequent Order Nos. 630–A (68 FR 46456–60), and 649 (69 FR 48386–91) to address the appropriate treatment of CEII in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to restrict unrestrained general access due to the ongoing terrorism threat. These steps enable the Commission to keep sensitive infrastructure information out of the public domain, decreasing the likelihood that such information could be used to plan or execute terrorist attacks. The process adopted in these orders is a more efficient alternative for handling request for previously public documents than FOIA. The Commission has defined CEII to include information about existing or proposed critical infrastructure that (i) Relates to the production, generation, transportation, transmission, or distribution of energy; (ii) could be useful to a person planning an attack on critical infrastructure, (iii) is exempt from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, and (iv) does not simply give the location of the critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure means existing and proposed systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, the incapacity or destruction of which would negatively affect security, economic security, public health or safety, or any combination of those matters. A person seeking access to CEII may file a request for that information by providing information about their identity and VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:22 May 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 reason for the need for the information. Through this process, the Commission is able to review the requester’s need for the information against the sensitivity of the information. The Commission implements these requirements in 18 CFR 388.113 of its regulations. 5. Respondent Description: The respondent universe currently comprises all entities requesting access to CEII information submitted to or issued by the Commission. 6. Estimated Burden: 46 total hours, 182 respondents (average per year), 1 response per respondent, and .25 hours per response (average). 7. Estimated Cost Burden to respondents: The estimated total cost to respondents is $3,646. The cost per respondent = $18. (60 hours @ $61 hourly rate ÷ 200). Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717, et seq., 16 U.S.C. 791a, et seq., section 313(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824 l(b) and section 19(b) of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. 717r(b). Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10197 Filed 5–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13058–000] Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Company, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests April 30, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric applications have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit. b. Project No.: P–13058–000. c. Date Filed: November 5, 2007. d. Applicant: Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Company, LLC. e. Name of the Project: Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Project. f. Location: The project would be located in the Pacific Ocean in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The project uses no dam or impoundment. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. W. Burton Hamner, President, Grays Harbor Ocean Energy Company, LLC, 5534 30th Avenue, NE., Seattle, WA 98105, 206/ 491–0945. i. FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis, (202) 502–8735. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the project number (P–13058–000) on any comments or motions filed. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. k. Description of Project: The proposed project would consist of: (1) 12 proposed generating units having a total installed capacity of 6-megawatts; (2) a proposed transmission line; and (3) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an average annual generation of 316-gigawatt-hours and be sold to a local utility. l. Location of Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. 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. For assistance, call toll-free 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. Competing Preliminary Permit— Anyone desiring to file a competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to file such an application, to E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 90 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26087-26088]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-10197]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. IC08-603-001, FERC-603]


Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed 
Collection; Comment Request; Submitted for OMB Review

May 1, 2008.
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review of this information collection requirement. Any interested 
person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of 
those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission 
received no comments in response to an earlier Federal Register notice 
of February 7, 2008 (73 FR 8651-52) and has made this notation in its 
submission to OMB.

DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by June 6, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: Address comments on the collection of information to the 
Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. 
Comments to OMB should be filed electronically, c/o oira_
submission@omb.eop.gov and include the OMB Control No. as a point of 
reference. The Desk Officer may be reached by telephone at 202-395-
4650. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of the Executive Director, ED-34, 
Attention: Michael Miller, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 
Comments may be filed either in paper format or electronically. Those 
persons filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. For 
paper filings, such comments should be submitted to the Office of the 
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426 and should refer to Docket No. IC08-603-001.
    Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in 
the acceptable filing format and in compliance with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission's submission guidelines. Complete filing 
instructions and acceptable filing formats are available at (https://
www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide/electronic-media.asp). To file the 
document electronically, access the Commission's Web site at https://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp, and then follow the instructions 
for each screen. First time users will have to establish a user name 
and password. The Commission will send an automatic acknowledgement to 
the sender's e-mail address upon receipt of comments.
    All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the 
Internet through FERC's homepage using the eLibrary link. For user 
assistance, contact ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 
208-3676 or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Miller may be reached by

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telephone at (202) 502-8415, by fax at (202) 273-0873, and by e-mail at 
michael.miller@ferc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Description

    The information collection submitted for OMB review contains the 
following:
    1. Collection of Information: FERC-603 ``Critical Energy 
Infrastructure Information.''
    2. Sponsor: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
    3. Control No.: 1902-0197.
    The Commission is now requesting that OMB approve with a three-year 
extension of the expiration date, with no changes to the existing 
collection. The information filed with the Commission is mandatory.
    4. Necessity of the Collection of Information: The information is 
used by the Commission to implement procedures for gaining access to 
critical energy infrastructure information (CEII) that would not 
otherwise be available under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 
U.S.C. 552). On February 21, 2003, the Commission issued Order No. 630 
(68 FR 9857-9873), and then issued subsequent Order Nos. 630-A (68 FR 
46456-60), and 649 (69 FR 48386-91) to address the appropriate 
treatment of CEII in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist 
attacks and to restrict unrestrained general access due to the ongoing 
terrorism threat. These steps enable the Commission to keep sensitive 
infrastructure information out of the public domain, decreasing the 
likelihood that such information could be used to plan or execute 
terrorist attacks. The process adopted in these orders is a more 
efficient alternative for handling request for previously public 
documents than FOIA.
    The Commission has defined CEII to include information about 
existing or proposed critical infrastructure that (i) Relates to the 
production, generation, transportation, transmission, or distribution 
of energy; (ii) could be useful to a person planning an attack on 
critical infrastructure, (iii) is exempt from mandatory disclosure 
under the Freedom of Information Act, and (iv) does not simply give the 
location of the critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure means 
existing and proposed systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, 
the incapacity or destruction of which would negatively affect 
security, economic security, public health or safety, or any 
combination of those matters. A person seeking access to CEII may file 
a request for that information by providing information about their 
identity and reason for the need for the information. Through this 
process, the Commission is able to review the requester's need for the 
information against the sensitivity of the information. The Commission 
implements these requirements in 18 CFR 388.113 of its regulations.
    5. Respondent Description: The respondent universe currently 
comprises all entities requesting access to CEII information submitted 
to or issued by the Commission.
    6. Estimated Burden: 46 total hours, 182 respondents (average per 
year), 1 response per respondent, and .25 hours per response (average).
    7. Estimated Cost Burden to respondents: The estimated total cost 
to respondents is $3,646. The cost per respondent = $18. (60 hours @ 
$61 hourly rate / 200).

    Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717, et seq., 16 U.S.C. 791a, et 
seq., section 313(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824 l(b) 
and section 19(b) of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. 717r(b).

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-10197 Filed 5-7-08; 8:45 am]
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