Agency Information Collection Extension, 34847-34848 [2023-11483]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 104 / Wednesday, May 31, 2023 / Notices projects specifically using the energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) project financing methodology. The forms subject to this Paperwork Reduction Act submission constitute the application and recertification statement for inclusion on the DOE Qualified List of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). The ESCOs on the DOE Qualified List constitute the group of firms that are eligible for contract award under 10 CFR 436.32. ESCOs that would like to bid on ESPC contracts for the Federal government must apply to the DOE Qualified List of ESCOs and complete the annual recertification statement; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 120; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 120; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 492; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $59,220. Statutory Authority: The ESPC statute (42 U.S.C. 8287(b)(2)(A)–(B)) requires the Secretary of Energy to establish and maintain a list of firms qualified to perform energy efficiency and renewable energy projects specifically using the energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) project financing methodology. Signing Authority: This document of the Department of Energy was signed on May 23, 2023, by Mary Sotos, Director, Federal Energy Management Program, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on May 25, 2023. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 [FR Doc. 2023–11484 Filed 5–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 May 30, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Energy (DOE) submitted an information collection request for extension as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension without changes to Form FE–746R, ‘‘Natural Gas Imports and Exports,’’ OMB Control Number 1901–0294. The information collection request supports DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management (FECM) in gathering critical information on the U.S. trade in natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). The data are used to monitor natural gas trade, assess the adequacy of U.S. energy resources to meet near and longer-term domestic demands, and support various market and regulatory analyses done by FECM. DATES: Comments on this information collection must be received no later than June 30, 2023. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you need additional information, contact Tu Tran, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, telephone (202) 235–5873, or by email at Tu.tran@ hq.doe.gov. The forms and instructions are available on https:// www.energy.gov/fecm/guidelines-filingmonthly-reports. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1901–0294; (2) Information Collection Request Title: ‘‘Natural Gas Imports and Exports;’’ (3) Type of Request: Three-year extension without changes; (4) Purpose: The Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 761 et seq.) and the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) require EIA to carry out a centralized, comprehensive, and unified energy information program. This program collects, evaluates, assembles, analyzes, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34847 and disseminates information on energy resource reserves, production, demand, technology, and related economic and statistical information. Additionally, FECM is authorized to regulate natural gas imports and exports, including LNG, under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b). In order to carry out its statutory responsibilities, FECM requires anyone seeking to import or export natural gas to file an application and provide basic information on the scope and nature of the proposed import/export activity. Additionally, once an importer or exporter receives an authorization from FECM, they are required to submit monthly reports of all import and/or export transactions. Specifically, the Form FE–746R requires the reporting of the following information by every holder of a DOE import or export authorization: the name of importer/exporter; country of origin/destination; international point of entry/exit; name of supplier; volume; price; transporters; U.S. geographic market(s) served; and duration of supply contract on a monthly basis. This information is used by both EIA and FECM to assess the adequacy of energy resources to meet near and longer-term domestic demands, and by FECM in the management of its natural gas regulatory program. Data collected on Form FE–746R are published in reports made available on DOE’s website at https:// www.energy.gov/fecm/regulation, and in EIA official statistics on U.S. natural gas supply and disposition. In addition, the data are used to monitor the North American natural gas trade, which, in turn, enables the Federal government to perform market and regulatory analyses; improve the capability of industry and the government to respond to any future energy-related supply problems; and keep the general public informed of international natural gas trade. (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 241; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 2,892; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 8,676; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: The cost of the burden hours is estimated to be $757,935. DOE estimates that respondents will have no additional costs associated with the surveys other than the burden hours and the maintenance of the information during the normal course of business. Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 772(b), 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq., 15 U.S.C. 717b. E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1 34848 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 104 / Wednesday, May 31, 2023 / Notices Signed in Washington, DC, on May 24, 2023. Samson A. Adeshiyan, Director, Office of Statistical Methods and Research, U.S. Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–11483 Filed 5–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: EIA invites public comment on the proposed collection of information, EIA–914, Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. EIA is requesting a three-year extension with changes of Form EIA– 914 Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report. The survey collects monthly data on production and sales of natural gas, and crude oil and lease condensate. The data provide useful information on the nation’s production and sales of crude oil and natural gas. DATES: EIA must receive all comments on this proposed information collection no later than July 31, 2023. If you anticipate any difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically to Petroleum and Other Liquids Data at eiainfopetroleum@ eia.gov with 60-day Federal Register Notice: Form EIA–914 in the subject line, or mail comments to: Katie Lewis, U.S. Energy Information Administration, EI–23, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you need additional information, please contact: Katie Lewis, U.S. Energy Information Administration, at (202)586–5138, or by email at katie.lewis@eia.gov. The form and instructions are available on EIA’s website at: https://www.eia.gov/survey/ #eia-914. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1905–0205; lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 May 30, 2023 Jkt 259001 (2) Information Collection Request Title: Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report; (3) Type of Request: Thee-year extension with changes; revision of the currently approved Form EIA–914. (4) Purpose: Form EIA–914 Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report collects monthly data on natural gas production, and crude oil and lease condensate production, and crude oil and lease condensate sales by API gravity category in 22 state/areas (Alabama, Arkansas, California (including State Offshore), Colorado, Federal Offshore Gulf of Mexico, Federal Offshore Pacific, Kansas, Louisiana (including State Offshore), Michigan, Mississippi (including State Offshore), Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas (including State Offshore), Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Other States (defined as all remaining states, except Alaska)). The data appear in the Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report on EIA’s website and in the EIA publications; Monthly Energy Review, Petroleum Supply Annual volumes, Petroleum Supply Monthly, Natural Gas Annual, and Natural Gas Monthly. (4a) Changes to Information Collection: EIA proposes to make the following changes to Form EIA–914, Monthly Crude Oil and Lease Condensate, and Natural Gas Production Report: • Section 4 of Form EIA–914, Crude Oil and Lease Condensate Run Ticket Volumes (Sales) by API Gravity, which collected density data for crude oil and lease condensate production for selected States would be discontinued and deleted from Form EIA–914. (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 4,800. (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 14,400. (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $1,257,984 (14,400 burden hours times $87.36). EIA estimates that respondents will have no additional costs associated with the surveys other than the burden hours and that the information is maintained during the normal course of business. Comments are invited on whether or not: (a) The proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions, including whether the information will have a practical utility; (b) EIA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used, is accurate; (c) EIA can improve the quality, utility, and clarity of the information it will collect; and (d) EIA can minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, such as automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 772(b) and 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. Signed in Washington, DC, on May 24, 2023. Samson A. Adeshiyan, Director, Office of Statistical Methods and Research, U.S. Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–11482 Filed 5–30–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: EIA submitted an information collection request for a three-year extension of the Coal Markets Reporting System as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Coal Markets Reporting System (CMRS) consists of five surveys including, Form EIA–3 Quarterly Survey of Non-Electric Sector Coal Data, Form EIA–7A Annual Survey of Coal Production and Preparation, Form EIA–8A Annual Survey of Coal Stocks and Coal Exports, Form EIA–6 Emergency Coal Supply Survey (Standby), and Form EIA–20 Emergency Weekly Coal Monitoring Survey for Coal Burning Power Producers (Standby). The CMRS collects data on U.S. coal production, quality, consumption, receipts, stocks, and prices. EIA proposes to make changes to instructions to Forms EIA–3, EIA–7A, and EIA–8A and requests an extension to Forms EIA–6 and EIA–20 with no changes. The changes to Forms EIA–3, EIA–7A, and EIA–8A will reduce the burden of this collection while maintaining the utility and integrity of the data. DATES: Comments on this information collection must be received no later than June 30, 2023. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 31, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34847-34848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11483]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Energy Information Administration


Agency Information Collection Extension

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) submitted an information 
collection request for extension as required by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension 
without changes to Form FE-746R, ``Natural Gas Imports and Exports,'' 
OMB Control Number 1901-0294. The information collection request 
supports DOE's Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management (FECM) in 
gathering critical information on the U.S. trade in natural gas, 
including liquefied natural gas (LNG). The data are used to monitor 
natural gas trade, assess the adequacy of U.S. energy resources to meet 
near and longer-term domestic demands, and support various market and 
regulatory analyses done by FECM.

DATES: Comments on this information collection must be received no 
later than June 30, 2023. Written comments and recommendations for the 
proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of 
publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 
30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search 
function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you need additional information, 
contact Tu Tran, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, 
telephone (202) 235-5873, or by email at [email protected]. The forms 
and instructions are available on https://www.energy.gov/fecm/guidelines-filing-monthly-reports.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains:
    (1) OMB No.: 1901-0294;
    (2) Information Collection Request Title: ``Natural Gas Imports and 
Exports;''
    (3) Type of Request: Three-year extension without changes;
    (4) Purpose: The Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (15 
U.S.C. 761 et seq.) and the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et 
seq.) require EIA to carry out a centralized, comprehensive, and 
unified energy information program. This program collects, evaluates, 
assembles, analyzes, and disseminates information on energy resource 
reserves, production, demand, technology, and related economic and 
statistical information. Additionally, FECM is authorized to regulate 
natural gas imports and exports, including LNG, under section 3 of the 
Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b). In order to carry out its statutory 
responsibilities, FECM requires anyone seeking to import or export 
natural gas to file an application and provide basic information on the 
scope and nature of the proposed import/export activity. Additionally, 
once an importer or exporter receives an authorization from FECM, they 
are required to submit monthly reports of all import and/or export 
transactions.
    Specifically, the Form FE-746R requires the reporting of the 
following information by every holder of a DOE import or export 
authorization: the name of importer/exporter; country of origin/
destination; international point of entry/exit; name of supplier; 
volume; price; transporters; U.S. geographic market(s) served; and 
duration of supply contract on a monthly basis. This information is 
used by both EIA and FECM to assess the adequacy of energy resources to 
meet near and longer-term domestic demands, and by FECM in the 
management of its natural gas regulatory program.
    Data collected on Form FE-746R are published in reports made 
available on DOE's website at https://www.energy.gov/fecm/regulation, 
and in EIA official statistics on U.S. natural gas supply and 
disposition. In addition, the data are used to monitor the North 
American natural gas trade, which, in turn, enables the Federal 
government to perform market and regulatory analyses; improve the 
capability of industry and the government to respond to any future 
energy-related supply problems; and keep the general public informed of 
international natural gas trade.
    (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 241;
    (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 2,892;
    (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 8,676;
    (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: The 
cost of the burden hours is estimated to be $757,935. DOE estimates 
that respondents will have no additional costs associated with the 
surveys other than the burden hours and the maintenance of the 
information during the normal course of business.
    Statutory Authority: 15 U.S.C. 772(b), 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq., 15 
U.S.C. 717b.


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    Signed in Washington, DC, on May 24, 2023.
Samson A. Adeshiyan,
Director, Office of Statistical Methods and Research, U.S. Energy 
Information Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-11483 Filed 5-30-23; 8:45 am]
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