[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 74564]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31702]


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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 [email protected] 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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