Agency Information Collection Extension, 54580-54581 [2018-23668]

Download as PDF khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES 54580 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices 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: Income Based Repayment—Notifications. OMB Control Number: 1845–0114. Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 958,240. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 76,665. Abstract: The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), established the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program under Title IV, Part B. Section 493C [20 U.S.C. 1098e] of the HEA authorizes income based repayment for Part B borrowers who have a partial financial hardship. The regulations in 34 CFR 682.215(e)(2) require notifications to borrowers from the loan holders once a borrower establishes a partial financial hardship and is placed in an income based repayment (IBR) plan by the loan holder. The regulations identify information the loan holder must provide to the borrower to continue to participate in an IBR plan. This is a request for extension of the current information collection 1845–0114. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 Jkt 247001 Dated: October 25, 2018. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2018–23665 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2018–ICCD–0114] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; FY 2018 Child Care Access Means Parents in School Annual Performance Report Package 84.335A Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2018–ICCD–0114. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street SW, PCP, Room 9086, Washington, DC 20202–0023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Harold Wells, 202–453–6131. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: FY 2018 Child Care Access Means Parents in School Annual Performance Report Package 84.335A. OMB Control Number: 1840–0763. Type of Review: A reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 350. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 9,800. Abstract: The Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) annual performance reports are used to collect programmatic data for purposes of annual reporting; budget submissions to OMB; Congressional hearings and testimonials; Congressional inquiries; and responding to inquiries from higher education interest groups and the general public. Dated: October 25, 2018. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2018–23663 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Department of Energy. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2018 / Notices The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before December 31, 2018. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Eric Mulch at 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585 or by email at eric.mulch@ hq.doe.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric F. Mulch, Attorney-Adviser, at (202) 287–5746, or via email at eric.mulch@ hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the extended 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. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 1910– 5115; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Contractor Legal Management Requirements; (3) Type of Review: Extension; (4) Purpose: The information collection to be extended has been and will be used to form the basis for DOE actions on requests from the contractors for reimbursement of litigation and other legal expenses. The information collected related to annual legal budget, staffing and resource plans, and initiation or settlement of defensive or offensive litigation is and will be similarly used; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 45; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 154; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1,150; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: 0. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Statutory Authority: Section 161 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. 2201, the Department of Energy Organization Act, 42 U.S.C 7101, et seq., and the National Nuclear Security Administration Act, 50 U.S.C. 2401, et seq. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Oct 29, 2018 Jkt 247001 Signed in Washington, DC on October 23, 2018. Theodore J. Garrish, Acting General Counsel, United States Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2018–23668 Filed 10–29–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Case Number 2017–007; EERE–2017–BT– WAV–0041] Energy Conservation Program: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to AHT Cooling Systems GmbH and AHT Cooling Systems USA Inc. From the Department of Energy Commercial Refrigerator, Freezer, and RefrigeratorFreezer Test Procedure Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of decision and order. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’) gives notice of a Decision and Order (Case Number 2017–007) that grants AHT Cooling Systems GmbH and AHT Cooling Systems USA Inc. (‘‘AHT’’) a waiver from specified portions of the DOE test procedure for determining the energy consumption of specified commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigeratorfreezers (collectively ‘‘commercial refrigeration equipment’’) basic models. Under the Decision and Order, AHT is required to test and rate the specified basic models of its commercial refrigeration equipment in accordance with the alternate test procedure specified in the Decision and Order. DATES: The Decision and Order is effective on October 30, 2018. The Decision and Order will terminate upon the compliance date of any future amendment to the test procedure for commercial refrigeration equipment located at 10 CFR part 431, subpart C, appendix B that addresses the issues presented in this waiver. At such time, AHT must use the relevant test procedure for this equipment for any testing to demonstrate compliance with standards, and any other representations of energy use. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lucy deButts, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 287–1604. Email: AS_Waiver_Requests@ee.doe.gov. Mr. Pete Cochran, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54581 Mail Stop GC–33, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–0103. Telephone: (202) 586–9496. Email: peter.cochran@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 431.401(f)(2)), DOE gives notice of the issuance of its Decision and Order as set forth below. The Decision and Order grants AHT a waiver from the applicable test procedure in 10 CFR part 431, subpart C, appendix B (‘‘Appendix B’’) for specified basic models of commercial refrigeration equipment, provided that AHT tests and rates such equipment using the alternate test procedure specified in the Decision and Order. AHT’s representations concerning the energy consumption of the specified basic models must be based on testing according to the provisions and restrictions in the alternate test procedure set forth in the Decision and Order, and the representations must fairly disclose the test results. Distributors, retailers, and private labelers are held to the same requirements when making representations regarding the energy consumption of this equipment. (42 U.S.C. 6314(d)) Consistent with 10 CFR 431.401(j), not later than December 31, 2018, any manufacturer currently distributing in commerce in the United States equipment employing a technology or characteristic that results in the same need for a waiver from the applicable test procedure must submit a petition for waiver. Manufacturers not currently distributing such equipment in commerce in the United States must petition for and be granted a waiver prior to the distribution in commerce of that equipment in the United States. Manufacturers may also submit a request for interim waiver pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 431.401. Signed in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2018. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Case #2017–007 Decision and Order I. Background and Authority The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (‘‘EPCA’’),1 Public Law 94– 1 All references to EPCA in this document refer to the statute as amended through the EPS Improvement Act of 2017, Public Law 115–115 (January 12, 2018). E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54580-54581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23668]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Agency Information Collection Extension

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an 
information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).

DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be 
received on or before December 31, 2018. If you anticipate difficulty 
in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed 
below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Eric Mulch at 1000 
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585 or by email at 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric F. Mulch, Attorney-Adviser, at 
(202) 287-5746, or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 
extended 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. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 
1910-5115; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Contractor Legal 
Management Requirements; (3) Type of Review: Extension; (4) Purpose: 
The information collection to be extended has been and will be used to 
form the basis for DOE actions on requests from the contractors for 
reimbursement of litigation and other legal expenses. The information 
collected related to annual legal budget, staffing and resource plans, 
and initiation or settlement of defensive or offensive litigation is 
and will be similarly used; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 
45; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 154; (7) Annual 
Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1,150; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting 
and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: 0.

    Statutory Authority: Section 161 of the Atomic Energy Act of 
1954, 42 U.S.C. 2201, the Department of Energy Organization Act, 42 
U.S.C 7101, et seq., and the National Nuclear Security 
Administration Act, 50 U.S.C. 2401, et seq.

    Signed in Washington, DC on October 23, 2018.
Theodore J. Garrish,
Acting General Counsel, United States Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2018-23668 Filed 10-29-18; 8:45 am]
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