Proposed New Agency Information Collection, 31900-31901 [2015-13716]

Download as PDF 31900 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible. Written comments may be emailed to: mark.friedrichs@ee.doe.gov or mailed to Mark Friedrichs, U.S. Department of Energy, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20585 [note that the receipt of mailed comments is sometimes delayed]. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be emailed to: mark.friedrichs@ee.doe.gov. Requests may also be mailed to Mark Friedrichs, U.S. Department of Energy, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20585 [note that the receipt of mailed comments is sometimes delayed]. Calls may be directed to Mark Friedrichs at (202) 586–0124. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. New; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Surveys/ Interviews to Gather Expert Opinion on the Impact of DOE/EERE Building Technologies Office Investments in HVAC, Water-Heating, and Appliance Technologies; (3) Type of Request: {New}; (4) Purpose: The information collection will characterize counterfactual patterns of technology development and diffusion in the absence of DOE investments, so that by comparing these counterfactuals with actual observations the impacts of DOE investments can be estimated; this information is needed by DOE for budget justification and strategic planning; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 150 to 250; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 150–250; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 250; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: 0. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Statutory Authority: DOE Org Act (42 U.S.C. 7101, et seq.) and 42 U.S.C. 16191 (AMO authority). Issued in Washington, DC on May 28, 2015. JoAnn Milliken, Deputy Director, Building Technologies Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015–13690 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:33 Jun 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee Meeting Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 94–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Friday, June 26, 2015, 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Westin Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874; telephone: (301) 903–9096; email: Robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the planning, managing, and implementation of DOE’s civilian nuclear energy research programs. The committee is composed of 18 individuals of diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy. Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent developments and current status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy and receive advice and comments in return from the committee. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations that cover such topics as an update on activities for the Office of Nuclear Energy. In addition, there will be presentations by Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC Web site: https://energy.gov/ne/services/ nuclear-energy-advisory-committee. Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on the day of the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 meeting, Friday, June 26, 2015. Approximately thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written statement to Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585; or email: robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting Mr. Rova at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy’s Web site at: https://energy.gov/ ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisorycommittee. Issued in Washington, DC on May 29, 2015. LaTayna R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–13692 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed New Agency Information Collection U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for OMB review and comment. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, EIA has submitted a request to the Office of OMB for a 3-year clearance of a new data collection survey—the EIA–63C, Densified Biomass Fuel Report. DATES: Comments regarding this collection must be received on or before July 6, 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, please advise the DOE Desk Officer at OMB of your intention to make a submission as soon as possible. The Desk Officer may be telephoned at 202–395–4718 or contacted by email at Chad_S_ Whiteman@omb.eop.gov. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the: DOE Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, 735 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Chad_S_ Whiteman@omb.eop.gov And to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices Rebecca Peterson, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Mail Stop EI–23, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, EIA–63C@ eia.gov. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct any requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions to Rebecca Peterson at EIA–63C@ eia.gov, or at 202–586–4509. The collection instrument and instructions are also available on the Internet at: https://www.eia.gov/survey/form/eia_ 63c/proposed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: New. (2) Information Collection Request Title: EIA–63C, Densified Biomass Fuels Report. (3) Type of Request: New. (4) Purpose: Production and consumption of densified biomass fuel is rising in the United States. One of the main reasons is the increasing use of biomass in lieu of fuel oil for residential heating. In addition, the United States is exporting rapidly rising amounts to the European community where greenhouse gas reduction programs are driving conversion from coal to biomass for electric power generation. The data collected on the Form EIA–63C will be used to estimate densified biomass fuel consumption in the United States as well as production, sales, and inventory at state, regional, and national levels. A summary of the data will be published on the EIA Web site and in various EIA publications, including the Monthly Energy Review. No company specific data will be released. The survey will be filed by operators of densified biomass fuel manufacturing facilities in the United States that have 10,000 tons or more of production capacity. An initial survey will be required from all U.S. densified biomass fuel manufacturers (approximately 200) to determine their production capacity, the amount produced in the past year, and the type(s) of pellets produced. The data gathered from this initial collection will be used to determine the official survey frame and frequency. For planning purposes, EIA is estimating that 150 respondents will be filing monthly. (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: Once the initial survey is completed, EIA is estimating the number of respondents to be approximately 150. (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 1,800 (150 respondents × 12 months). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:33 Jun 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1,800 (150 respondents × 12 months × 1 hour for each response. (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: EIA estimates that there are no capital and start-up costs associated with this data collection. The information is maintained in the normal course of business. The cost of burden hours to the respondents is estimated to be $129,546 (1800 burden hours times the current hourly rate of $71.97). Therefore, other than the cost of burden hours, EIA estimates that there are no additional costs for generating, maintaining, and providing the information. Statutory Authority: Section 13(b) of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93–275, codified as 15 U.S.C. 772(b). Issued in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2015. Nanda Srinivasan, Director, Office of Survey Development and Statistical Integration, U.S. Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–13716 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC15–148–000. Applicants: Balko Wind, LLC, Balko Wind Transmission, LLC, DESRI VI Balko Wind Holdings, L.L.C. Description: Application for Approval Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act of Balko Wind, LLC, et al. Filed Date: 5/28/15. Accession Number: 20150528–5066. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/18/15. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER15–1144–001. Applicants: San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): ER15–1144–000 Responses to Deficiency Letter to be effective 3/1/ 2015 under ER15–1144 Filing Type: 180. Filed Date: 5/28/15. Accession Number: 20150528–5212. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/18/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1687–001. Applicants: Blue Cube Operations LLC. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31901 Description: Tariff Amendment per 35.17(b): Amendment to Petition to be effective 5/9/2015. Filed Date: 5/27/15. Accession Number: 20150527–5156. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/17/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1790–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Section 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Original Service Agreement No. 4141; Queue #Y3–043 to be effective 4/27/2015. Filed Date: 5/27/15. Accession Number: 20150527–5180. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/17/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1791–000. Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company. Description: Tariff Withdrawal per 35.15: Rate Schedule No. 256— Cancellation to be effective 5/22/2015. Filed Date: 5/27/15. Accession Number: 20150527–5190. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/17/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1792–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Description: Section 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): 2015–05–28_SA 2792 ATC–NSP Joint Development Agreement to be effective 3/19/2014. Filed Date: 5/28/15. Accession Number: 20150528–5054. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/18/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1793–000. Applicants: South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. Description: Section 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Clean Up Filing (10, 12, sch. 4, Att. F, G, M) to be effective 8/30/2010. Filed Date: 5/28/15. Accession Number: 20150528–5063. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/18/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1794–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: Section 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): First Revised Service Agreement No. 4012; Queue W1–003/ Z1–100/AA1–025 et al. to be effective 4/ 28/2015. Filed Date: 5/28/15. Accession Number: 20150528–5133. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/18/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1795–000. Applicants: Citizens Sunrise Transmission LLC. Description: Section 205(d) rate filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Annual Operating Cost True-Up Adjustment Informational Filing to be effective 6/1/2015. Filed Date: 5/28/15. Accession Number: 20150528–5154. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/18/15. Docket Numbers: ER15–1796–000. E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31900-31901]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13716]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed New Agency Information Collection

AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department 
of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for OMB review and comment.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
EIA has submitted a request to the Office of OMB for a 3-year clearance 
of a new data collection survey--the EIA-63C, Densified Biomass Fuel 
Report.

DATES: Comments regarding this collection must be received on or before 
July 6, 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, please advise the DOE Desk Officer at OMB of your 
intention to make a submission as soon as possible. The Desk Officer 
may be telephoned at 202-395-4718 or contacted by email at 
Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the:

DOE Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office 
of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, 
735 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Chad_S_Whiteman@omb.eop.gov
And to


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Rebecca Peterson, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Mail Stop EI-
23, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585, EIA-63C@eia.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct any requests for additional 
information or copies of the information collection instrument and 
instructions to Rebecca Peterson at EIA-63C@eia.gov, or at 202-586-
4509. The collection instrument and instructions are also available on 
the Internet at: https://www.eia.gov/survey/form/eia_63c/proposed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains:
    (1) OMB No.: New.
    (2) Information Collection Request Title: EIA-63C, Densified 
Biomass Fuels Report.
    (3) Type of Request: New.
    (4) Purpose: Production and consumption of densified biomass fuel 
is rising in the United States. One of the main reasons is the 
increasing use of biomass in lieu of fuel oil for residential heating. 
In addition, the United States is exporting rapidly rising amounts to 
the European community where greenhouse gas reduction programs are 
driving conversion from coal to biomass for electric power generation. 
The data collected on the Form EIA-63C will be used to estimate 
densified biomass fuel consumption in the United States as well as 
production, sales, and inventory at state, regional, and national 
levels. A summary of the data will be published on the EIA Web site and 
in various EIA publications, including the Monthly Energy Review. No 
company specific data will be released. The survey will be filed by 
operators of densified biomass fuel manufacturing facilities in the 
United States that have 10,000 tons or more of production capacity. An 
initial survey will be required from all U.S. densified biomass fuel 
manufacturers (approximately 200) to determine their production 
capacity, the amount produced in the past year, and the type(s) of 
pellets produced. The data gathered from this initial collection will 
be used to determine the official survey frame and frequency. For 
planning purposes, EIA is estimating that 150 respondents will be 
filing monthly.
    (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: Once the initial survey 
is completed, EIA is estimating the number of respondents to be 
approximately 150.
    (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 1,800 (150 
respondents x 12 months).
    (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1,800 (150 respondents 
x 12 months x 1 hour for each response.
    (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: EIA 
estimates that there are no capital and start-up costs associated with 
this data collection. The information is maintained in the normal 
course of business. The cost of burden hours to the respondents is 
estimated to be $129,546 (1800 burden hours times the current hourly 
rate of $71.97). Therefore, other than the cost of burden hours, EIA 
estimates that there are no additional costs for generating, 
maintaining, and providing the information.

    Statutory Authority: Section 13(b) of the Federal Energy 
Administration Act of 1974, Pub. L. 93-275, codified as 15 U.S.C. 
772(b).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 29, 2015.
Nanda Srinivasan,
Director, Office of Survey Development and Statistical Integration, 
U.S. Energy Information Administration.
[FR Doc. 2015-13716 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
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