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AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed extension of a 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 proposed 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. SUMMARY: Comments regarding this proposed information collection extension must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 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 Dr. Kenneth Friedman, U.S. Department of Energy, OE–30, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 or by fax at 202– 586–2623, or by email at Kenneth.friedman@hq.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Dr. Kenneth Friedman, U.S. Department of Energy, OE–30, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 1910–5159; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Energy Priorities and Allocations System; (3) Type of Request: Extension; (4) Purpose: To meet requirements of the Defense Production Act (DPA) priorities and allocations authority with respect to all forms of energy necessary or appropriate to promote the national defense. Data DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18677 supplied will be used evaluate applicants requesting special priorities assistance to fill a rated order issued pursuant to the DPA and DOE’s implementing regulations. This data will also be used to conduct audits and for enforcement purposes. This collection will only be used if the Secretary of Energy determines that his authority under the DPA is necessary to maximize domestic energy supplies to prevent or address an energy shortage. The last collection by DOE under this authority was in 2001; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 10 or more as this collection is addressed to a substantial majority of the energy industry; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 10 or more as this collection is addressed to a substantial majority of the energy industry; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 32 minutes per response; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $0. Statutory Authority: Defense Production Act of 1950 as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061, et seq.); Executive Order 13603. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2014. William Bryan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. [FR Doc. 2014–07447 Filed 4–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Public Availability of Department of Energy FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory Department of Energy. Notice of Public Availability of FY 2013 Service Contract Inventories. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 64 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-07447]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed Agency Information Collection Regarding the Energy 
Priorities and Allocations System

AGENCY: 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 
proposed extension of a 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 proposed 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 
extension must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 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 Dr. Kenneth Friedman, U.S. 
Department of Energy, OE-30, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585 or by fax at 202-586-2623, or by email at 
Kenneth.friedman@hq.doe.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Dr. Kenneth Friedman, U.S. Department of Energy, OE-30, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-5159; (2) Information Collection Request 
Title: Energy Priorities and Allocations System; (3) Type of Request: 
Extension; (4) Purpose: To meet requirements of the Defense Production 
Act (DPA) priorities and allocations authority with respect to all 
forms of energy necessary or appropriate to promote the national 
defense. Data supplied will be used evaluate applicants requesting 
special priorities assistance to fill a rated order issued pursuant to 
the DPA and DOE's implementing regulations. This data will also be used 
to conduct audits and for enforcement purposes. This collection will 
only be used if the Secretary of Energy determines that his authority 
under the DPA is necessary to maximize domestic energy supplies to 
prevent or address an energy shortage. The last collection by DOE under 
this authority was in 2001; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 
10 or more as this collection is addressed to a substantial majority of 
the energy industry; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 10 
or more as this collection is addressed to a substantial majority of 
the energy industry; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 32 
minutes per response; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Cost Burden: $0.

    Statutory Authority: Defense Production Act of 1950 as amended 
(50 U.S.C. App. 2061, et seq.); Executive Order 13603.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2014.
William Bryan,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy 
Reliability.
[FR Doc. 2014-07447 Filed 4-2-14; 8:45 am]
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