Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the State Energy Program, 59661 [2013-23602]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 188 / Friday, September 27, 2013 / Notices Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 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 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. Comments regarding this revision to an approved information collection must be received on or before October 28, 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. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Lauren Hall, EE–2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290, Phone: (202) 287–1870, Fax: (202) 287–1745, Email: Lauren.Hall@ee.doe.gov. Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is available for review at the following Web site: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/ wap.html. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 1910–5127; (2) Information Collection Request Title: ‘‘Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)’’; (3) Type of Review: Extension of a Currently Approved Information 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 (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 58; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 290; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1,160; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $46,400. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:21 Sep 26, 2013 Jkt 229001 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.). Issued in Washington, DC, September 19, 2013. Robert Adams, WAP Program Manager, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2013–23594 Filed 9–26–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the State Energy Program U.S. Department of Energy. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: A 60-day notice and request for comments was published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45517). No comments were received in response to this Notice. This subsequent 30-day notice allows public comment on the final version of the information collection request. 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. The information collection requests a revision and three-year extension of its State Energy Program, OMB Control Number 1910–5126. The proposed collection will 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 programs closing out during this information collection period). 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 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 59661 of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this revision to an approved information collection must be received on or before October 28, 2013. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible. DATES: 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. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Pete Davis, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290, Phone: (720) 356–1606, Fax: (202) 287– 1745, Email: Pete.Davis@go.doe.gov. Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the State Energy Program (SEP) is available for review at the following Web site: https:// www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/sep.html. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910–5126; (2) Information Collection Request Title: State Energy Program; (3) Type of Review: Revision of a Currently Approved Information 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; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 56; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 228; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 7,740; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $309,600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.). Issued in Washington, DC, September 20, 2013. Gregory Davoren, SEP Program Manager, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 188 (Friday, September 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 59661]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23602]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the 
State Energy Program

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: A 60-day notice and request for comments was published in the 
Federal Register on July 29, 2013 (78 FR 45517). No comments were 
received in response to this Notice. This subsequent 30-day notice 
allows public comment on the final version of the information 
collection request.
    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. The information 
collection requests a revision and three-year extension of its State 
Energy Program, OMB Control Number 1910-5126.
    The proposed collection will 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 programs closing out during this 
information collection period).
    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 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 October 28, 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: Pete Davis, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290, Phone: (720) 356-
1606, Fax: (202) 287-1745, Email: Pete.Davis@go.doe.gov.
    Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the State 
Energy Program (SEP) is available for review at the following Web site: 
https://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/sep.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910-5126; (2) Information Collection Request 
Title: State Energy Program; (3) Type of Review: Revision of a 
Currently Approved Information 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; (5) Annual Estimated Number of 
Respondents: 56; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 228; 
(7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 7,740; (8) Annual 
Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $309,600.

    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.).

Issued in Washington, DC, September 20, 2013.
Gregory Davoren,
SEP Program Manager, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental 
Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2013-23602 Filed 9-26-13; 8:45 am]
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