Proposed Agency Information Collection Extension, 54099 [2018-23457]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 208 / Friday, October 26, 2018 / Notices include all related documents and attachments (e.g., exhibits) in the original email correspondence. Please do not include any active hyperlinks or password protection in any of the documents or attachments related to the filing. All electronic filings submitted to DOE must follow these guidelines to ensure that all documents are filed in a timely manner. Any hardcopy filing submitted greater in length than 50 pages must also include, at the time of the filing, a digital copy on disk of the entire submission. A decisional record on the Application will be developed through responses to this Notice by parties, including the parties’ written comments and replies thereto. Additional procedures will be used as necessary to achieve a complete understanding of the facts and issues. If an additional procedure is scheduled, notice will be provided to all parties. If no party requests additional procedures, a final Opinion and Order may be issued based on the official record, including the Application and responses filed by parties pursuant to this notice, in accordance with 10 CFR 590.316. The Application is available for inspection and copying in the Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement docket room, Room 3E–042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585. The docket room is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Application and any filed protests, motions to intervene or notice of interventions, and comments will also be available electronically by going to the following DOE/FE Web address: https:// www.fe.doe.gov/programs/ gasregulation/. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 23, 2018. Amy Sweeney, Director, Division of Natural Gas Regulation. [FR Doc. 2018–23473 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Department of Energy. Notice and request for comments on submission of information collection request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has submitted an SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:32 Oct 25, 2018 Jkt 247001 information collection request to the OMB for approval of a reinstatement and extension of the lapsed OMB approval for three years. Comments are invited on: Whether the extended collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency; 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; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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. Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before November 26, 2018. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the following address: 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. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Andrea Lachenmayr, LPO. PaperworkReductionAct.Comments@ hq.doe.gov, (202) 586–3399. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910–5137 (2) Information Collection Request Title: Application for Loans under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program; (3) Type of Request: Extension; (4) Purpose: This information collection package covers collection of information necessary to evaluate applications for loans submitted under Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, as amended (EISA) (42 U.S.C. 17013). Applications for loans submitted to DOE under Section 136 of EISA must contain certain information. This information will be used to analyze whether a project is eligible for a loan and to evaluate the application under criteria specified in the interim final regulations implementing Section 136 of EISA, located at 10 CFR part 611. The collection of this information is critical to ensure that the government has sufficient information to determine PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54099 whether applicants meet the eligibility requirements to qualify for a DOE loan and to provide DOE with sufficient information to evaluate an applicant’s project using the criteria specified in 10 CFR part 611; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 7 Applications; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: It is estimated that the total number of annual responses will not exceed 7; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 910 hours, most of which is likely to be time committed by firms that seek debt and/or equity financing for their projects, regardless of their intent to apply for a DOE loan; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: It is estimated that the annual estimated reporting and recordkeeping cost burden for applicants will not exceed $26,296 per annum, per applicant. Authority: Section 136 of the EISA authorizes the collection of information. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2018. John Sneed, Executive Director, Department of Energy Loan Programs Office. [FR Doc. 2018–23457 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Department of Energy. Notice and request for comments on submission of information collection request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for approval of an extension of the existing OMB approval for three years. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the extended collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency; (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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 208 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed Agency Information Collection Extension

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments on submission of information 
collection request for approval from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB).

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, has submitted an information collection request 
to the OMB for approval of a reinstatement and extension of the lapsed 
OMB approval for three years. Comments are invited on: Whether the 
extended collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency; 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; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and 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 November 26, 2018. If you anticipate difficulty 
in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in 
ADDRESSES as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the following address: 
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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Andrea Lachenmayr, 
[email protected], (202) 586-3399.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910-5137 (2) Information Collection Request 
Title: Application for Loans under the Advanced Technology Vehicles 
Manufacturing Incentive Program; (3) Type of Request: Extension; (4) 
Purpose: This information collection package covers collection of 
information necessary to evaluate applications for loans submitted 
under Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, 
as amended (EISA) (42 U.S.C. 17013). Applications for loans submitted 
to DOE under Section 136 of EISA must contain certain information. This 
information will be used to analyze whether a project is eligible for a 
loan and to evaluate the application under criteria specified in the 
interim final regulations implementing Section 136 of EISA, located at 
10 CFR part 611. The collection of this information is critical to 
ensure that the government has sufficient information to determine 
whether applicants meet the eligibility requirements to qualify for a 
DOE loan and to provide DOE with sufficient information to evaluate an 
applicant's project using the criteria specified in 10 CFR part 611; 
(5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 7 Applications; (6) Annual 
Estimated Number of Total Responses: It is estimated that the total 
number of annual responses will not exceed 7; (7) Annual Estimated 
Number of Burden Hours: 910 hours, most of which is likely to be time 
committed by firms that seek debt and/or equity financing for their 
projects, regardless of their intent to apply for a DOE loan; (8) 
Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: It is 
estimated that the annual estimated reporting and recordkeeping cost 
burden for applicants will not exceed $26,296 per annum, per applicant.
    Authority: Section 136 of the EISA authorizes the collection of 
information.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2018.
John Sneed,
Executive Director, Department of Energy Loan Programs Office.
[FR Doc. 2018-23457 Filed 10-25-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P


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