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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 29, 2009 / Notices presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Gerri Flemming at the address or phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https://www.srs.gov/ general/outreach/srs-cab/srs-cab.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on April 21, 2009. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–9764 Filed 4–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Paducah Department of Energy (DOE). Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: Barkley Centre, 111 Memorial Drive, Paducah, Kentucky 42001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reinhard Knerr, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS–103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001, (270) 441–6825. 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If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Reinhard Knerr at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the telephone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Reinhard Knerr at the address or telephone number listed above. Requests must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comment will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Reinhard Knerr at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https:// www.pgdpcab.org/meetings.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on April 24, 2009. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E9–9776 Filed 4–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request. SUMMARY: The EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed three-year extension to the Form, DOE–887, ‘‘DOE Customer Surveys.’’ DATES: Comments must be filed by June 29, 2009. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19547 period, contact the person listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Alethea Jennings. To ensure receipt of the comments by the due date, submission by FAX (202–586–5271) or e-mail (Alethea.Jennings@eia.doe.gov) is also recommended. The mailing address is Statistics and Methods Group (EI–70), Forrestal Building, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585–0670. Alternatively, Alethea Jennings may be contacted by telephone at 202–586– 5879. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of any forms and instructions should be directed to Alethea Jennings at the address listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Current Actions III. Request for Comments I. Background The Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93–275, 15 U.S.C. 761 et seq.) and the DOE Organization Act (Pub. L. 95–91, 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) require the EIA to carry out a centralized, comprehensive, and unified energy information program. This program collects, evaluates, assembles, analyzes, and disseminates information on energy resource reserves, production, demand, technology, and related economic and statistical information. This information is used to assess the adequacy of energy resources to meet near and longer term domestic demands. The EIA, as part of its effort to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), provides the general public and other Federal agencies with opportunities to comment on collections of energy information conducted by or in conjunction with the EIA. Any comments received help the EIA to prepare data requests that maximize the utility of the information collected, and to assess the impact of collection requirements on the public. Also, the EIA will later seek approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under section 3507(a) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. On September 11, 1993, the President signed Executive Order No. 12862 aimed at ‘‘ensuring [] the Federal Government provides the highest quality service possible to the American people.’’ The Order discusses surveys as a means for determining the kinds and qualities of service desired by Federal Government customers and for E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1 19548 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 81 / Wednesday, April 29, 2009 / Notices determining satisfaction levels for existing services. These voluntary customer surveys will be used to ascertain customer satisfaction with the Department of Energy in terms of services and products. Respondents will be individuals and organizations that are the recipients of the Department’s services and products. Previous customer surveys have provided useful information to the Department for assessing how well the Department is delivering its services and products and for making improvements. The results are used internally and summaries are provided to the Office of Management and Budget on an annual basis, and are used to satisfy the requirements and the spirit of Executive Order No. 12862. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES II. Current Actions The request to OMB will be for a three-year extension of the expiration date of approval for the Form DOE–887 ‘‘DOE Customer Surveys.’’ Examples of previously conducted customer surveys are available upon request. Planned activities in the next three years reflect an increased emphasis on and expansion of these activities, including an increased use of Web-based and electronic means for obtaining customer input. III. Request for Comments Prospective respondents and other interested parties should comment on the actions discussed in item II. The following guidelines are provided to assist in the preparation of comments. As a Potential Respondent to the Request for Information: A. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency and does the information have practical utility? B. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information to be collected? C. Are the instructions and definitions clear and sufficient? If not, which instructions need clarification? D. Can the information be submitted by the respondent by the due date? E. Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average .25 hours per response. The estimated burden includes the total time necessary to provide the requested information. In your opinion, how accurate is this estimate? F. The agency estimates that the only cost to a respondent is for the time it will take to complete the collection. Will a respondent incur any start-up costs for reporting, or any recurring annual costs for operation, maintenance, VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:48 Apr 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 and purchase of services associated with the information collection? G. What additional actions could be taken to minimize the burden of this collection of information? Such actions may involve the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. H. Does any other Federal, State, or local agency collect similar information? If so, specify the agency, the data element(s), and the methods of collection. As a Potential User of the Information to be Collected: A. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency and does the information have practical utility? B. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information disseminated? C. Is the information useful at the levels of detail to be collected? D. For what purpose(s) would the information be used? Be specific. E. Are there alternate sources for the information and are they useful? If so, what are their weaknesses and/or strengths? Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the form. They also will become a matter of public record. Statutory Authority: Executive Order 12,862 § 1, 58 FR 48,257 (Sept. 11, 1993). Issued in Washington, DC, April 23, 2009. Stanley R. Freedman, Acting Director, Statistics and Methods Group, Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. E9–9758 Filed 4–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC09–567–001] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–567); Comment Request; Submitted for OMB Review April 22, 2009. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice. 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 or PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FERC) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection requirements. 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 the Federal Register notice (73 FR 74163, 12/5/2008) and has made this notation in its submission to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by May 28, 2009. 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 OMB Control No. 1902–0005 as a point of reference. The OMB Desk Officer may be reached by telephone at 202–395–4638. A copy of the comments should also be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and should refer to Docket No. IC09–567–001. Comments may be filed either electronically or in paper format. Those persons filing electronically do not need to make a paper filing. Documents filed electronically via the Internet must be prepared in an acceptable filing format and in compliance with the FERC 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 and click on Documents & Filing, E-Filing (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. For paper filings, an original and 2 copies of the comments should be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, and should refer to Docket No. IC09–567–001. All comments may be viewed, printed or downloaded remotely via the Internet through FERC’s homepage using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-9758]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Energy Information Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy 
(DOE).

ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request.

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SUMMARY: The EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed three-year 
extension to the Form, DOE-887, ``DOE Customer Surveys.''

DATES: Comments must be filed by June 29, 2009. If you anticipate 
difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the 
person listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Alethea Jennings. To ensure receipt of the 
comments by the due date, submission by FAX (202-586-5271) or e-mail 
(Alethea.Jennings@eia.doe.gov) is also recommended. The mailing address 
is Statistics and Methods Group (EI-70), Forrestal Building, U.S. 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 
20585-0670. Alternatively, Alethea Jennings may be contacted by 
telephone at 202-586-5879.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of any forms and instructions should be directed to Alethea 
Jennings at the address listed above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background
II. Current Actions
III. Request for Comments

I. Background

    The Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-275, 15 
U.S.C. 761 et seq.) and the DOE Organization Act (Pub. L. 95-91, 42 
U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) require the EIA to carry out a centralized, 
comprehensive, and unified energy information program. This program 
collects, evaluates, assembles, analyzes, and disseminates information 
on energy resource reserves, production, demand, technology, and 
related economic and statistical information. This information is used 
to assess the adequacy of energy resources to meet near and longer term 
domestic demands.
    The EIA, as part of its effort to comply with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), 
provides the general public and other Federal agencies with 
opportunities to comment on collections of energy information conducted 
by or in conjunction with the EIA. Any comments received help the EIA 
to prepare data requests that maximize the utility of the information 
collected, and to assess the impact of collection requirements on the 
public. Also, the EIA will later seek approval by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) under section 3507(a) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995.
    On September 11, 1993, the President signed Executive Order No. 
12862 aimed at ``ensuring [] the Federal Government provides the 
highest quality service possible to the American people.'' The Order 
discusses surveys as a means for determining the kinds and qualities of 
service desired by Federal Government customers and for

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determining satisfaction levels for existing services. These voluntary 
customer surveys will be used to ascertain customer satisfaction with 
the Department of Energy in terms of services and products. Respondents 
will be individuals and organizations that are the recipients of the 
Department's services and products. Previous customer surveys have 
provided useful information to the Department for assessing how well 
the Department is delivering its services and products and for making 
improvements. The results are used internally and summaries are 
provided to the Office of Management and Budget on an annual basis, and 
are used to satisfy the requirements and the spirit of Executive Order 
No. 12862.

II. Current Actions

    The request to OMB will be for a three-year extension of the 
expiration date of approval for the Form DOE-887 ``DOE Customer 
Surveys.'' Examples of previously conducted customer surveys are 
available upon request. Planned activities in the next three years 
reflect an increased emphasis on and expansion of these activities, 
including an increased use of Web-based and electronic means for 
obtaining customer input.

III. Request for Comments

    Prospective respondents and other interested parties should comment 
on the actions discussed in item II. The following guidelines are 
provided to assist in the preparation of comments.
    As a Potential Respondent to the Request for Information:
    A. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency and does the 
information have practical utility?
    B. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the 
quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information to be 
collected?
    C. Are the instructions and definitions clear and sufficient? If 
not, which instructions need clarification?
    D. Can the information be submitted by the respondent by the due 
date?
    E. Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to 
average .25 hours per response. The estimated burden includes the total 
time necessary to provide the requested information. In your opinion, 
how accurate is this estimate?
    F. The agency estimates that the only cost to a respondent is for 
the time it will take to complete the collection. Will a respondent 
incur any start-up costs for reporting, or any recurring annual costs 
for operation, maintenance, and purchase of services associated with 
the information collection?
    G. What additional actions could be taken to minimize the burden of 
this collection of information? Such actions may involve the use of 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    H. Does any other Federal, State, or local agency collect similar 
information? If so, specify the agency, the data element(s), and the 
methods of collection.
    As a Potential User of the Information to be Collected:
    A. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency and does the 
information have practical utility?
    B. What actions could be taken to help ensure and maximize the 
quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information 
disseminated?
    C. Is the information useful at the levels of detail to be 
collected?
    D. For what purpose(s) would the information be used? Be specific.
    E. Are there alternate sources for the information and are they 
useful? If so, what are their weaknesses and/or strengths?
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the form. They also 
will become a matter of public record.

    Statutory Authority:  Executive Order 12,862 Sec.  1, 58 FR 
48,257 (Sept. 11, 1993).

    Issued in Washington, DC, April 23, 2009.
Stanley R. Freedman,
Acting Director, Statistics and Methods Group, Energy Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-9758 Filed 4-28-09; 8:45 am]
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