[Federal Register: October 19, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 200)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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). 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
pertains to the Human Reliability Program (HRP). This information
collection request consists of forms that will certify to DOE that
respondents were advised of the requirements for occupying or
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continuing to occupy a HRP position. The HRP is a security and safety
reliability program for individuals who apply for or occupy certain
positions that are critical to the national security. It requires an
initial and annual supervisory review, medical assessment, management
evaluation, and a DOE personnel security review of all applicants or
incumbents. It is also used to ensure that employees assigned to
nuclear explosive duties do not have emotional, mental, or physical
conditions that could result in an accidental or unauthorized
detonation of nuclear explosives.
DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be
received on or before December 18, 2009. 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 Dane A. Woodard, U.S.
Department of Energy, Office of Health, Safety and Security (HS-1.4),
1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585, telephone at (202)
586-4148, by fax at (202) 586-3312, or by e-mail at
dane.woodard@hq.doe.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to Dane A. Woodard, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Health, Safety and Security, HS-1.4, 1000 Independence Ave., SW.,
Washington, DC 20585, telephone at (202) 586-4148, by fax at (202) 586-
3312, or by e-mail at dane.woodard@hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request
contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-5122; (2) Information Collection Request
Title: Human Reliability Program; (3) Type of Review: renewal; (4)
Purpose: This collection provides for DOE management to ensure that
individuals who occupy HRP positions meet program standards of
reliability and physical and mental suitability; (5) Respondents:
51,700; (6) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 31,020.
Statutory Authority: Department of Energy Organization Act,
Public Law 95-91, of August 4, 1977, and 10 CFR part 712 et seq.
Issued in Washington, DC on October 8, 2009.
Lesley A. Gasperow,
Director, Office of Resource Management, Office of Health, Safety and
Security.
[FR Doc. E9-24920 Filed 10-16-09; 8:45 am]
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