Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Financing Programs, 42805 [2017-19281]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 12, 2017 / Notices 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 216–34, Washington, DC 20202–4537. For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Joanne Bogart, 202–205–7855. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Evaluation of the ESSA Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Programs (Study Instruments). OMB Control Number: 1875–NEW. Type of Review: A new information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 450. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 236. Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine how state agencies, school districts, local operating agencies, and schools implement education and transition programs for children and youth who are migratory students under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Title I, Part C. Dated: September 7, 2017. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2017–19325 Filed 9–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Sep 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Financing Programs U.S. Department of Energy. Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review; public comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, OMB Control Number 1910–5150. The proposed action will continue the collection of information on the status of financing program activities, expenditures, and results, to ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively and expeditiously. No changes to the collection instrument are being proposed. SUMMARY: Comments regarding this revision to an approved information collection must be received on or before November 13, 2017. 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 Sallie Glaize, EE–5W, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585, Email: Sallie.Glaize@ 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: James Carlisle, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: (202) 287–1724, Fax: (412) 386–5835, Email: Gregory.Davoren@ee.doe.gov. Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 42805 Program (EECBG) is available for review at the following Web site: https:// energy.gov/eere/wipo/articles/energyefficiency-and-conservation-block-grantfinancing-programs-after-grant. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 1910–5150; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Financing Programs; (3) Type of Review: Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the status of Financing Program activities, expenditures, and results, to ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively and expeditiously; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 108; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 175; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 525; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $21,000. Respondents, total responses, burden hours and the annual cost burden have all been significantly reduced because of the retirement of grants, fewer programs and a lessened burden on reporting and recordkeeping costs. 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. 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, June 1, 2017. James Carlisle, Supervisory Policy Advisor, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2017–19281 Filed 9–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 12, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the 
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Financing Programs

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review; 
public comment request.

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SUMMARY: 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 Energy 
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, OMB Control Number 
1910-5150.
    The proposed action will continue the collection of information on 
the status of financing program activities, expenditures, and results, 
to ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively 
and expeditiously. No changes to the collection instrument are being 
proposed.

DATES: Comments regarding this revision to an approved information 
collection must be received on or before November 13, 2017. 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 Sallie Glaize, EE-5W, U.S. 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585, 
Email: Sallie.Glaize@ee.doe.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: James Carlisle, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20585, Phone: (202) 287-1724, 
Fax: (412) 386-5835, Email: Gregory.Davoren@ee.doe.gov.
    Additional information and reporting guidance concerning the Energy 
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) is available 
for review at the following Web site: https://energy.gov/eere/wipo/articles/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-financing-programs-after-grant.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-5150; (2) Information Collection Request 
Title: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Financing 
Programs; (3) Type of Review: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the 
status of Financing Program activities, expenditures, and results, to 
ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively and 
expeditiously; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 108; (6) 
Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 175; (7) Annual Estimated 
Number of Burden Hours: 525; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and 
Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $21,000. Respondents, total responses, 
burden hours and the annual cost burden have all been significantly 
reduced because of the retirement of grants, fewer programs and a 
lessened burden on reporting and recordkeeping costs.
    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.

    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, June 1, 2017.
James Carlisle,
Supervisory Policy Advisor, Weatherization and Intergovernmental 
Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2017-19281 Filed 9-11-17; 8:45 am]
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