[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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