Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee, 47677 [2013-18802]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 6, 2013 / Notices Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 34. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 850. Abstract: The Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program and its virtually identical antecedent program, the Charter Schools Facilities Financing Demonstration Program, authorized as part of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to have a statutory mandate for an annual report (respectively, Section 5227 and Section 10227). This reporting is a requirement in order to obtain or retain benefits according to section 5527 part b of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ED will use the information through this report to monitor and evaluate competitive grants. These grants are made to private, non-profits; governmental entities; and consortia of these organizations. These organizations will use the funds to leverage private capital to help charter schools construct, acquire, and renovate school facilities. Dated: July 31, 2013. Tomakie Washington, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2013–18880 Filed 8–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of renewal. AGENCY: Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, App. 2, and Section 102–3.65(a), Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee’s (BESAC) charter will be renewed for a two-year period. The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Office of Science on the Basic Energy Sciences program. Additionally, the renewal of the BESAC has been determined to be essential to conduct business of the Department of Energy’s and to be the in tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:47 Aug 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Department of Energy, by law and agreement. The Committee will continue to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the rules and regulations in implementation of that Act. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Harriet Kung at (301) 903–3081. Issued in Washington DC on July 29, 2013. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–18802 Filed 8–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–BC–0036] DOE Activities and Methodology for Assessing Compliance With Building Energy Codes Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Request for information (RFI). AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting public input on the methodology developed by DOE to assist in assessing compliance with building energy codes at the local, state, and national levels. To provide technical assistance for states implementing building energy codes, DOE developed and piloted a compliance methodology across several U.S. states. The experiences of those participating in these pilot studies have led to a number of recommendations and potential changes to the DOE methodology. DOE is interested in receiving broad public input on not only this methodology, but also on fundamental assumptions and approaches to measuring compliance with building energy codes. This notice identifies several areas in which DOE is particularly interested in receiving information; however, any input and suggestions considered relevant to the topic are welcome. DATES: Written comments and information are requested on or before September 5, 2013. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments electronically. However, comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Email to the following address: ST CodeCompliance2013BC0036@ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47677 ee.doe.gov. Include docket number EERE–2013–BT–BC–0036 in the subject line of the message. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Postal Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–2J, Request for Information for Methodology for Energy Code Compliance Evaluation, Docket No. EERE–2013–BT–BC–0036, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Phone (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed paper original. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 6th Floor, 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586–2945. Please submit one signed paper original. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number. Docket: The docket is available for review at www.regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed in the index. A link to the docket Web page can be found at https:// www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= EERE–2013–BT–BC–0036. The Regulations.gov Web site contains instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kym Carey, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE– 2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20585, Telephone: (202) 287–1775, Email: Kym.Carey@ee.doe.gov. Ms. Kavita Vaidyanathan, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Forrestal Building, Mailstop GC–71, 1000 Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC, 20585, Telephone: (202) 586–0669, Email: Kavita.Vaidyanathan@hq.doe.gov. For information on how to submit or review public comments or view the docket, contact Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: (202) 586–2945, Email: Brenda.Edwards@ee.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Statutory Background II. Evaluating Compliance with Building E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-18802]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Science, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of renewal.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, App. 2, and Section 102-3.65(a), Title 41, Code of 
Federal Regulations, and following consultation with the Committee 
Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, notice is 
hereby given that the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee's 
(BESAC) charter will be renewed for a two-year period.
    The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Office 
of Science on the Basic Energy Sciences program.
    Additionally, the renewal of the BESAC has been determined to be 
essential to conduct business of the Department of Energy's and to be 
the in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties 
imposed upon the Department of Energy, by law and agreement. The 
Committee will continue to operate in accordance with the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the rules and regulations in 
implementation of that Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Harriet Kung at (301) 903-3081.

    Issued in Washington DC on July 29, 2013.
Carol A. Matthews,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-18802 Filed 8-5-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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