[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7538-7539]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2341]


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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.

DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be 
received on or before April 8, 2008. 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 Richard Langston by fax at 
202-287-1345 or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Richard Langston at 202-287-1339 or by fax at 202-287-
1345 or by e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-4100; (2) Information Collection Request 
Title: Department of Energy Procurement Package; (3) Type of Review: 
Renewal; (4) Purpose: The procurement information is used by the

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Department's program, financial and procurement personnel to evaluate 
proposals and administer contracts. These collections are used to 
exercise management oversight and control of the Department's 
management contractors operating the Department's major facilities and 
other contractors furnishing goods and services; (5) Respondents: 
7,539; (6) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 896,209.
    Statutory Authority: Section 644 of the Department of Energy 
Organization Act, 42 U.S.C. 7254, and section 205(c) of the Federal 
Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 486(c).

    Issued in Washington, DC on February 1, 2008.
Edward R. Simpson,
Director, Office of Procurement and Assistance Management.
 [FR Doc. E8-2341 Filed 2-7-08; 8:45 am]
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