DOE Response to Recommendation 2014-1 of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Emergency Preparedness and Response, 71098-71099 [2014-28210]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 71098 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 230 / Monday, December 1, 2014 / Notices system more resilient to extreme weather and climate change. 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 must be received on or before January 30, 2015. 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. Craig Zamuda, U.S. Department of Energy, EPSA–20, and 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 or by fax 202 586–5345 or by email at craig.zamuda@ 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. Craig Zamuda, U.S. Department of Energy, EPSA–20, and 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 or by email at craig.zamuda@hq.doe.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. New; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Partnership for Energy Sector Climate Resilience; (3) Type of Request: New; (4) Purpose: To enhance the resilience of the nation’s power sector to extreme weather and climate change, the Department of Energy is moving forward to establish a new voluntary partnership program with power sector companies. On an annual basis, companies that join the Partnership for Energy Sector Climate Resilience are asked to provide a highlevel summary report on climate resilience activities pursued, milestones accomplished, and progress in enhanced energy infrastructure climate resilience. The information covered by this request will help to inform the Department about progress being made to enhance resilience. This information will also assist the Department in identifying best practices and areas VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:08 Nov 28, 2014 Jkt 235001 where barriers to further progress exist. The information provided will enable the Department to better direct resources to those aspects of resilience planning most critical to the needs of the power sector; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents; 25 (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 50; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 212 hours; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $8,959. Statutory Authority: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Executive Order 13514—Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance; Executive Order 13653— Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change; and the President’s Climate Action Plan. Issued in Washington, DC on November 24, 2014. Judith M. Greenwald, Deputy Director, Office of Climate, Environment and Efficiency, Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2014–28209 Filed 11–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DOE Response to Recommendation 2014–1 of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Emergency Preparedness and Response Department of Energy. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: On September 3, 2014, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board submitted Recommendation 2014–1, concerning Emergency Preparedness and Response, to the Department of Energy. In accordance with section 315(c) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2286d(c), the following represents the Secretary of Energy’s response to the Recommendation. SUMMARY: Comments, data, views, or arguments concerning the Secretary’s response are due on or before December 31, 2014. ADDRESSES: Please send comments to: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Daniel Sigg, Office of the Departmental Representative to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, 202–586–1857. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued in Washington, DC on November 7, 2014. Joe Olencz, Departmental Representative, to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security. November 7, 2014 The Honorable Peter S. Winokur Chairman Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board 625 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Mr. Chairman: The Department of Energy (DOE) acknowledges receipt of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) Recommendation 2014–01, Emergency Preparedness and Response, issued on September 3, 2014, and published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2014. The Department shares the Board’s view that actions are needed to improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities at its defense nuclear facilities. As stated in my August 5, 2014, letter to you, the Department’s emergency preparedness and response infrastructure, capabilities, and resources are of great importance to me and DOE’s senior leadership. Recommendation 2014–01 will complement the actions that the Department has already initiated to improve emergency management. I also stated that it is the Department’s responsibility to determine the requisite timeline to accomplish the actions in our Implementation Plan to address Board recommendations. I understand the Board’s enabling statute requires the Department to complete implementation of its plan within one year. I am placing a high priority on addressing the Recommendation; however, due to the complexity and broad reach of the Department’s actions, we probably will not be able to complete our corrective actions within one year, in which case we will make the necessary notifications prescribed by law. Therefore, with the exception of the ‘‘end of 2016’’ timeline, DOE accepts the remainder of sub-Recommendation 1 and all of sub-Recommendation 2. I share your intent to improve emergency management in the Department. In developing an Implementation Plan to address each specific action of this Recommendation, the Department will expeditiously proceed with improvements, accomplishing the highest priorities within a one-year period. We will prioritize efforts and will maintain a dialogue with your staff as we move forward to address your concerns. We appreciate the Board’s perspective and look forward to continued positive E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 230 / Monday, December 1, 2014 / Notices interactions with you and your staff on preparing DOE’s Implementation Plan. I have assigned Ms. Deborah Wilber, the Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Emergency Operations, to be the Department’s responsible manager for this Recommendation. If you have any questions, please contact me or Ms. Wilber at (202) 586– 9892. Sincerely, Ernest J. Moniz [FR Doc. 2014–28210 Filed 11–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0222] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 30, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:08 Nov 28, 2014 Jkt 235001 2015. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0222. Title: Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 40,000 respondents and 40,000 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes (.084 hours). Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is approved under 47 U.S.C. 303, 151–155, 301–609. Total Annual Burden: 3,360 hours. Annual Cost Burden: No cost. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes. Respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC rules. The respondents’ telephone numbers are collected in the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) database and are covered under the System of Records Notice (SORN), FCC/ WTB–1, ‘‘Wireless Services Licensing Records.’’ Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information except for respondents’ telephone numbers which are not made available to the public and are covered under FCC/WTB–1, ‘‘Wireless Services Licensing Records.’’ Needs and Uses: The third party disclosure requirement contained in 47 CFR 97.213 consists of posting a photocopy of the amateur station license, a label with the name, address, and telephone number of the station licensee, and the name of at least one authorized control operator in a conspicuous place at the station location. This requirement is necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful interference problems can be identified and to ensure that the station is PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71099 operating in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. This information is used by FCC personnel during inspections and investigations to determine who is responsible for the proper operation of the remotely controlled station. In the absence of this third party disclosure requirement, field inspections and investigations related to harmful interference could be severely hampered and needlessly prolonged due to inability to determine the responsible licensee. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. Office of the Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2014–28160 Filed 11–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [3060-xxxx] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-28210]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


DOE Response to Recommendation 2014-1 of the Defense Nuclear 
Facilities Safety Board, Emergency Preparedness and Response

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On September 3, 2014, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board submitted Recommendation 2014-1, concerning Emergency 
Preparedness and Response, to the Department of Energy. In accordance 
with section 315(c) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 
U.S.C. 2286d(c), the following represents the Secretary of Energy's 
response to the Recommendation.

DATES: Comments, data, views, or arguments concerning the Secretary's 
response are due on or before December 31, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Please send comments to: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Daniel Sigg, Office of the 
Departmental Representative to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, U.S. 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585, 202-586-1857.

    Issued in Washington, DC on November 7, 2014.
Joe Olencz,
Departmental Representative, to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security.
November 7, 2014

The Honorable Peter S. Winokur
Chairman
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004

Dear Mr. Chairman:

    The Department of Energy (DOE) acknowledges receipt of Defense 
Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) Recommendation 2014-01, 
Emergency Preparedness and Response, issued on September 3, 2014, and 
published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2014.
    The Department shares the Board's view that actions are needed to 
improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities at its defense 
nuclear facilities. As stated in my August 5, 2014, letter to you, the 
Department's emergency preparedness and response infrastructure, 
capabilities, and resources are of great importance to me and DOE's 
senior leadership. Recommendation 2014-01 will complement the actions 
that the Department has already initiated to improve emergency 
management. I also stated that it is the Department's responsibility to 
determine the requisite timeline to accomplish the actions in our 
Implementation Plan to address Board recommendations.
    I understand the Board's enabling statute requires the Department 
to complete implementation of its plan within one year. I am placing a 
high priority on addressing the Recommendation; however, due to the 
complexity and broad reach of the Department's actions, we probably 
will not be able to complete our corrective actions within one year, in 
which case we will make the necessary notifications prescribed by law.
    Therefore, with the exception of the ``end of 2016'' timeline, DOE 
accepts the remainder of sub-Recommendation 1 and all of sub-
Recommendation 2.
    I share your intent to improve emergency management in the 
Department. In developing an Implementation Plan to address each 
specific action of this Recommendation, the Department will 
expeditiously proceed with improvements, accomplishing the highest 
priorities within a one-year period. We will prioritize efforts and 
will maintain a dialogue with your staff as we move forward to address 
your concerns.
    We appreciate the Board's perspective and look forward to continued 
positive

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interactions with you and your staff on preparing DOE's Implementation 
Plan. I have assigned Ms. Deborah Wilber, the Acting Associate 
Administrator, Office of Emergency Operations, to be the Department's 
responsible manager for this Recommendation.
    If you have any questions, please contact me or Ms. Wilber at (202) 
586-9892.

    Sincerely,

Ernest J. Moniz

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