Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, 38647-38648 [2011-16590]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 127 / Friday, July 1, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION respondents, including through the use of information technology. Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests Dated: June 28, 2011. Darrin A. King, Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. Department of Education. Comment request. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES6 ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of Education (the Department), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden on the public and helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 30, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or mailed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Information Management and Privacy Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:54 Jun 30, 2011 Jkt 223001 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: Revision. Title of Collection: Annual Progress Report for the Access to Telework Program under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended. OMB Control Number: 1820–0687. Agency Form Number(s): N/A. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government, State Educational Agencies or Local Educational Agencies. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 19. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 209. Abstract: Nineteen states currently have Access to Telework programs that provide financial loans to individuals with disabilities for the purchase of computers and other equipment that support teleworking for an employer or self-employment on a full or part-time basis. These grantees are required to report annual data on their programs to the Rehabilitation Services Administration. This information collection provides a standard format for the submission of those annual performance reports and a follow-up survey to be administered to individuals who receive loans. The proposed instrument eliminates an entire section of optional information that is not required for submission by the Telework grantees, further reducing the burden from approximately 12.5 hours to 11 hours per state. Section C. Telework Optional Data Elements, which are not annual reporting requirements for the Telework grantees, has been proposed for removal from the current instrument. The information collected in this optional data section includes: 1. Types of Telework programs (partnership loans or revolving loans), 2. Interest Rates (lowest and highest interest rates established by policy), 3. Loan Amounts (lowest and highest loan amounts established by policy), 4. Repayment Terms (shortest and longest repayment terms established by policy), and Loan Guarantee Requirement, the percentage of the loans that must be repaid by the alternative financing program (AFP) to the lender in case of default as established by the agreement with the lender. Since the data reported under C. Telework Optional Data Elements of the PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38647 current instrument is not required, grantees did not report this information uniformly across programs. If every grantee doesn’t report in this section, then the data can’t be reported in aggregate form. This optional section contains information about program features and descriptions that may or may not change on an annual basis. Since there is limited utility to the annual reporting of this optional information, the decision was made to further reduce the burden to all grantees by eliminating this section from the current instrument in the Management Information System. Copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 4657. 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 and OMB Control Number when making your request. 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. 2011–16614 Filed 6–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act. DATES: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Bodette, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586–0383 or facsimile (202) 586–1441; e-mail: seab@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES6 38648 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 127 / Friday, July 1, 2011 / Notices Background: The Board was reestablished to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Department’s basic and applied research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary. Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will provide briefings to the Board and an opportunity for the subcommittees to report on their progress, to the parent Board. The Technology Transition Subcommittee will make recommendations to the parent Board. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 8 a.m. on July 20th and will serve as an update meeting for the Board. The tentative meeting agenda includes a welcome, opening remarks from the Secretary, reports on planned activities from subcommittees and an opportunity for public comment. The meeting will conclude at 5 p.m. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Amy Bodette no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2011 at seab@hq.doe.gov. Please provide your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Anyone attending the meeting will be required to present government issued identification. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of the meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Approximately 30 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so beginning at 8 a.m. on July 20, 2011. Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to address the Board are invited to send a written statement to Amy Bodette, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585; e-mail to: seab@hq.doe.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB Web site https://www.energy.gov/SEAB or by contacting Ms. Bodette. She may be reached at the postal address or e-mail address above. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:54 Jun 30, 2011 Jkt 223001 Issued at Washington, DC, on June 28, 2011. LaTanya Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–16590 Filed 6–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Availability of the Geothermal Technologies Program Blue Ribbon Panel Report and Request for Public Comment AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Geothermal Technologies Program (the Program) assembled a geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel (the Panel) on March 22/23, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a guided discussion on the future of geothermal energy in the United States and the role of the DOE Program. The Geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel Report captures the discussions and recommendations of the experts and can be accessed at: https:// geothermal.energy.gov/brp. DATES: Submit electronic or written comments on or before July 29, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by e-mail to: DOE.Geothermal@ee.doe.gov. Please include ‘‘Geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel Report’’ in the subject line. Please put the full body of your comments in the text of the e-mail and as an attachment. Please include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and e-mail address in the text of the message. Comments may also be submitted by surface mail to: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, JoAnn Milliken (6A– 067), 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585. Respondents are encouraged to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. The Geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel Report can be accessed at: https:// geothermal.energy.gov/brp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: JoAnn Milliken, Acting Geothermal Program Manager, at (202) 586–2480 or joann.milliken@ee.doe.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The majority of geothermal energy growth occurred prior to 1990. In recent years, the growth of geothermal capacity in the U.S. has lagged that of solar and wind energy. The purpose of the Blue Ribbon Panel meeting was to identify the obstacles to geothermal energy growth, discuss the appropriate role of DOE in enabling geothermal energy, and recommend priority research and development areas. The 15 panelists included experts from the geothermal and oil/gas industries, finance institutions, utilities, universities, and national laboratories. This notice requests public comment on the recommendations and discussions captured in the Geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel Report. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation Policy It is the policy of the Department to ensure that public participation is an integral and effective part of DOE activities, and that decisions are made with the benefit of significant public input and perspectives. The Department recognizes the many benefits to be derived from public participation for both stakeholders and DOE. Public participation provides a means for DOE to gather a diverse collection of opinions, perspectives, and values from the broadest spectrum of the public, enabling the Department to make more informed decisions. Public participation benefits stakeholders by creating an opportunity to provide input on decisions that affect their communities and our nation. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2011. JoAnn Milliken, Acting Program Manager, Geothermal Technologies Program, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2011–16579 Filed 6–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–0595; FRL–9324–8] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Fuels and Fuel Additives: Detergent Gasoline (Renewal) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 127 (Friday, July 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38647-38648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16590]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Secretary of 
Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). SEAB was reestablished pursuant to the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the 
Act). This notice is provided in accordance with the Act.

DATES: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Bodette, Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-0383 or facsimile (202) 586-
1441; e-mail: seab@hq.doe.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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    Background: The Board was reestablished to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on the Department's basic and applied 
research, economic and national security policy, educational issues, 
operational issues and other activities as directed by the Secretary.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The meeting will provide briefings to the 
Board and an opportunity for the subcommittees to report on their 
progress, to the parent Board. The Technology Transition Subcommittee 
will make recommendations to the parent Board.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 8 a.m. on July 20th and 
will serve as an update meeting for the Board. The tentative meeting 
agenda includes a welcome, opening remarks from the Secretary, reports 
on planned activities from subcommittees and an opportunity for public 
comment. The meeting will conclude at 5 p.m.
    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Amy Bodette no later 
than 5 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2011 at seab@hq.doe.gov. Please provide 
your name, organization, citizenship and contact information. Anyone 
attending the meeting will be required to present government issued 
identification. Individuals and representatives of organizations who 
would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so at the end of 
the meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Approximately 30 minutes will 
be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend 
on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed 5 minutes. The 
Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a 
fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those 
wishing to speak should register to do so beginning at 8 a.m. on July 
20, 2011.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or have insufficient time to 
address the Board are invited to send a written statement to Amy 
Bodette, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington DC 20585; e-mail to: seab@hq.doe.gov.
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB 
Web site https://www.energy.gov/SEAB or by contacting Ms. Bodette. She 
may be reached at the postal address or e-mail address above.

    Issued at Washington, DC, on June 28, 2011.
LaTanya Butler,
Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-16590 Filed 6-30-11; 8:45 am]
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