Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Status Report, 34089 [2013-13419]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 109 / Thursday, June 6, 2013 / Notices • Update on the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility • Science talk • New Business • Public Comment Public Participation: The day and a half meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact David Thomassen at the address or telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC Web site: https://science.energy.gov/ber/ berac/meetings/berac-minutes/. Issued at Washington, DC, on May 31, 2013. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–13420 Filed 6–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Status Report Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a revision of a currently approved collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the revision of the currently approved 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:35 Jun 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 agency’s estimate of the reduced burden pertaining to the approved collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to further enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (d) ways to further minimize the burden regarding the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Comments regarding this revision to an approved information collection must be received on or before August 5, 2013. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Christine Platt Patrick, EE–2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585, Email: Christine.Platt@ee.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Pam Bloch Mendelson, EE– 2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290, Phone: (202) 287–1857, Fax: (202) 287–1745, Email: Pam.Mendelson@ee.doe.gov. Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is available for review at the following Web sites: https:// www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/ recovery_act_guidance.html and https:// www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/ guidance.html. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 1910–5150; (2) Information Collection Request Title: ‘‘Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Status Report’’; (3) Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the status of grantee activities, expenditures, and results, to ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively and expeditiously (especially important for Recovery Act funds); (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,404; (6) Annual Estimated Hourly Burden Number: 141,066; (7) Annual Estimated Cost Burden: $4,796,152; and (8) Annual Estimated Federal Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $222,480. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statutory Authority: Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34089 (EISA), Pub. L. 110–140 as amended (42 U.S.C. 17151 et seq.), authorizes DOE to administer the EECBG program. All grant awards made under this program shall comply with applicable law including the Recovery Act (Pub. L. 111–5) and other authorities applicable to this program. Issued in Washington, DC, June 1, 2013. AnnaMaria Garcia, Program Manager, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2013–13419 Filed 6–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. CP13–483–000; PF12–7–000] Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P.; Notice of Application Take notice that on May 21, 2013, Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. (Jordan Cove), 125 Central Avenue, Suite 380, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, filed in Docket No. CP13–483–000 an application under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Parts 153 and 380 of the Commission’s regulations, seeking authorization to site, construct and operate a natural gas liquefaction and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility (Liquefaction Project) on the bay side of the North Spit of Coos Bay in unincorporated Coos County, Oregon, to the north of the Cities of North Bend and Coos Bay. The LNG Terminal will be capable of receiving natural gas via the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline (Pacific Connector, applying separately for authorization under NGA section 7), liquefying it, storing it in its liquefied state in two cryogenic storage tanks, and loading the LNG onto ocean going vessels, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Copies of this filing are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, or may 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, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Questions regarding this application should be directed to Beth L. Webb, Dickstein Shapiro LLP, 1825 Eye Street NW., Washington, DC 20006, or by telephone at 202–420–2200, or email at webbb@dicksteinshapiro.com. E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 109 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy


Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the 
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Status Report

AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. 
Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a 
revision of a currently approved collection of information that DOE is 
developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the revision of the currently approved 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 reduced 
burden pertaining to the approved collection of information, including 
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to 
further enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
being collected; and (d) ways to further minimize the burden regarding 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Comments regarding this revision to an approved information 
collection must be received on or before August 5, 2013. If you 
anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, 
contact the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Christine Platt Patrick, EE-
2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, 
DC 20585, Email: Christine.Platt@ee.doe.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: Pam Bloch Mendelson, EE-2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 
1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290, Phone: (202) 
287-1857, Fax: (202) 287-1745, Email: Pam.Mendelson@ee.doe.gov.
    Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Energy 
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is available 
for review at the following Web sites: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/recovery_act_guidance.html and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/guidance.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-5150; (2) Information Collection Request 
Title: ``Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program 
Status Report''; (3) Type of Review: Revision of currently approved 
collection; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the status of 
grantee activities, expenditures, and results, to ensure that program 
funds are being used appropriately, effectively and expeditiously 
(especially important for Recovery Act funds); (5) Annual Estimated 
Number of Respondents: 2,404; (6) Annual Estimated Hourly Burden 
Number: 141,066; (7) Annual Estimated Cost Burden: $4,796,152; and (8) 
Annual Estimated Federal Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: 
$222,480.

    Statutory Authority:  Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy 
Independence and Security Act (EISA), Pub. L. 110-140 as amended (42 
U.S.C. 17151 et seq.), authorizes DOE to administer the EECBG 
program. All grant awards made under this program shall comply with 
applicable law including the Recovery Act (Pub. L. 111-5) and other 
authorities applicable to this program.

    Issued in Washington, DC, June 1, 2013.
AnnaMaria Garcia,
Program Manager, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental 
Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2013-13419 Filed 6-5-13; 8:45 am]
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