Agency Information Collection Extension, 2713 [2012-947]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2012 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Department of Energy. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection package with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the extended 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 March 19, 2012. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Melissa Scholz and Kasia Mendelsohn, Office of Nonproliferation and International Security (NA–24), National Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585 or by fax at (202) 586–1348 or by email at Melissa.Scholz@nnsa.doe.gov or Kasia.Mendelsohn@nnsa.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to the person in ADDRESSES. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This package contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910–5139; (2) Package Title: U.S. Declaration under the Protocol Additional to the U.S.–IAEA Safeguards Agreement (‘‘Additional Protocol’’) and Collection of Information by the Department of Energy; (3) Type of Review: Renewal; (4) Purpose: Obtain information for inclusion by the Department of Energy in the United States Declaration to the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Jan 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under Articles 2 and 3 of the Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States, Nov. 18, 1977; The Department of Energy (DOE) is the Lead Agency for implementing the Additional Protocol at locations owned, operated, or leased by or for DOE, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensed or certified activities on DOE installations, and, in coordination with the Department of Defense, non-military locations on installations that store or process naval reactor fuel (collectively known as ‘‘DOE Locations’’). Only those persons performing activities at DOE Locations that would be declarable to the IAEA under the U.S. AP are affected by this collection of information by DOE. (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 10–15 respondents. (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 10–15 responses per annum. (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 6000. The burden in person hours of responding to the collection of information will depend on the number of declarable activities that take place at the respondent’s location. This effort might range from as low as 40 hours for a location with one or two declarable activities, to as many as 400 hours for a location with many (30–40) activities. (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: None. Statutory Authority: Section 211 of the Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006, Public Law 109–401 (Dec. 18, 2006), codified at 22 U.S.C. 8111. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2011. Kasia Mendelsohn, Acting Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of Nonproliferation and International Security (NIS). [FR Doc. 2012–947 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Hanford Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Hanford. The Federal SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2713 Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, February 9, 2012; 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012; 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Red Lion Hanford House, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99356. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Call, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy Richland Operations Office, 825 Jadwin Avenue, P.O. Box 550, A7–75, Richland, WA 99352; Phone: (509) 376–2048; or Email: Paula.Call@rl.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities. Tentative Agenda • Potential Board Advice Æ Waste Treatment Plant Safety Culture Æ 200–PW 1/3/6 and 200–CW–5 Operable Units Record of Decision Æ 100 K Area Draft Proposed Plan • Discussion Topics Æ Cleanup Budget Priorities Æ Tri-Party Agreement Agency Updates Æ Committee Reports Æ Board Business Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The EM SSAB, Hanford, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Paula Call at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone 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 Paula Call 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 comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Paula Call’s office at E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 12 (Thursday, January 19, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Agency Information Collection Extension

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an 
information collection package with the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB). Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the extended 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 March 19, 2012. If you anticipate difficulty in 
submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed below 
as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Melissa Scholz and Kasia 
Mendelsohn, Office of Nonproliferation and International Security (NA-
24), National Nuclear Security Administration, 1000 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20585 or by fax at (202) 586-1348 or by email at 
Melissa.Scholz@nnsa.doe.gov or Kasia.Mendelsohn@nnsa.doe.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to the person in ADDRESSES.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This package contains:
    (1) OMB No.: 1910-5139;
    (2) Package Title: U.S. Declaration under the Protocol Additional 
to the U.S.-IAEA Safeguards Agreement (``Additional Protocol'') and 
Collection of Information by the Department of Energy;
    (3) Type of Review: Renewal;
    (4) Purpose: Obtain information for inclusion by the Department of 
Energy in the United States Declaration to the International Atomic 
Energy Agency (IAEA) under Articles 2 and 3 of the Protocol Additional 
to the Agreement Between the United States of America and the 
International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in 
the United States, Nov. 18, 1977;
    The Department of Energy (DOE) is the Lead Agency for implementing 
the Additional Protocol at locations owned, operated, or leased by or 
for DOE, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensed or 
certified activities on DOE installations, and, in coordination with 
the Department of Defense, non-military locations on installations that 
store or process naval reactor fuel (collectively known as ``DOE 
Locations''). Only those persons performing activities at DOE Locations 
that would be declarable to the IAEA under the U.S. AP are affected by 
this collection of information by DOE.
    (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 10-15 respondents.
    (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 10-15 responses per 
annum.
    (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 6000. The burden in 
person hours of responding to the collection of information will depend 
on the number of declarable activities that take place at the 
respondent's location. This effort might range from as low as 40 hours 
for a location with one or two declarable activities, to as many as 400 
hours for a location with many (30-40) activities.
    (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: None.

    Statutory Authority: Section 211 of the Henry J. Hyde United 
States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006, Public 
Law 109-401 (Dec. 18, 2006), codified at 22 U.S.C. 8111.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2011.
Kasia Mendelsohn,
Acting Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of Nonproliferation and 
International Security (NIS).
[FR Doc. 2012-947 Filed 1-18-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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