[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 2 (Thursday, January 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-25567]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Proposed Agency Information Collection
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S.
Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a
proposed 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. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed 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 March 3, 2008. If you anticipate difficulty in
submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed below
as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to: Ms. Andrea Chew, Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, EE-2H, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, by phone at 202-586-
1145, fax at 202-586-9811, or e-mail at [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to Ms. Andrea Chew using the contact information listed
above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This package contains:
(1) OMB No.: New.
(2) Package Title: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Knowledge and Opinions
Survey of Safety and Code Officials.
(3) Type of Review: New collection.
(4) Purpose: The Knowledge and Opinions Survey of Safety and Codes
Officials will measure the levels of awareness and understanding of
hydrogen and fuel cell technologies within this population. Information
gathered in this assessment will assist DOE's Hydrogen Education
Program in formulating an overall education plan for hydrogen
technologies. Changes relative to baseline knowledge levels will be
determined when, after three years, the population will be surveyed
again using the same survey instrument and methodology.
(5) Respondents: Interviews with 200 total officials will be
conducted using computer-assisted telephone interview technology. Lists
of persons responsible for safety and codes will be compiled from the
following universe: agencies responsible for developing codes related
to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, including members of the
International Code Council and the National Fire Protection
Association; and safety officials responsible for adopting, enacting,
and/or enforcing codes related to buildings and fire safety, including
members of the National Association of State Fire Marshals who are
responsible for fire prevention and the International Association of
State Fire Chiefs who are responsible for fire protection.
(6) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 40 hours (12 minutes per
interview times 200 respondents).
Statutory Authority: Department of Energy Organization Act,
Public Law 95-91.
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2007.
Alexander A. Karsner,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. E7-25567 Filed 1-2-08; 8:45 am]
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