[Federal Register: December 24, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 247)]
[Notices]
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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 package with the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). 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.
DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be
received on or before February 23, 2004. 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 Regina Washington or by fax
at (202) 586-4617 or by e-mail at regina.washington@ee.doe.gov and to
Susan L. Frey, Director, Records Management Division IM-11/Germantown
Bldg., Office of Business and Information Management, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence
Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290, or by fax at 301-903-9061 or by e-
mail at susan.frey@hqmail.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan L. Frey, Director, Records
Management Division, Office of Business and Information Management,
Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy,
1000 Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290, (301)-903-3666,
or e-mail susan.frey@hqmail.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This package contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-
1400; (2) Package Title: Compliance Statement: Energy/Water
Conservation Standards for Appliances; (3) Type of Review: Renewal; (4)
Purpose: DOE will collect information from manufacturers to verify that
products covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act comply
with required energy conservation and water conservation standards
prior to distributing these products in commerce. DOE will make a
determination of compliance by examining manufacturer's compliance
statements and certification reports that each basic model meets the
applicable energy and water conservation standard as prescribed in
section 325 of the Act; (5) Privacy Impact Assessment: Not Applicable;
(6) Respondents: 48; (7) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 1,347.
Statutory Authority: EPCA mandates the use of uniform energy and
water conservation standards and testing procedures for covered
products. DOE has previously established compliance reporting
requirements in Sec. 430.62 of 10 CFR part 430. The authority for
certification reporting under part 430 is section 326(d) of Part B of
Title III of EPCA which states:
``For purposes of carrying out this part, the Secretary may
require, under this part [42 U.S.C. 6291 et seq.] or other provision of
law administered by the Secretary, each manufacturer of a covered
product to submit information or reports to the Secretary with respect
to energy efficiency, energy use, or, in the case of showerheads,
faucets, water closets, and urinals, water use of such covered product
* * * to ensure compliance with the requirements of this part.'' 42
U.S.C. 6296(d).
Issued in Washington, DC on December 18, 2003.
Sharon A. Evelin,
Acting Director, Records Management Division, Office of Business and
Information Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-31702 Filed 12-23-03; 8:45 am]
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