[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 51455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20383]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed Agency Information Collection

AGENCY: 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 November 3, 2008. If you anticipate difficulty in 
submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in 
ADDRESSES as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to: Karl E. Stoeckle, U.S. 
Department of Energy, Business Management Specialist, LM-10.1, 1000 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, or by fax at 202-586-
1540 or by 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 Karl E. Stoeckle, U.S. Department of Energy, Business 
Management Specialist, LM-10.1, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585, or by fax at 202-586-1540 or by e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No. New; (2) Information Collection Request Title: 
Legacy Management Labor Relations. This information collection request 
was originally a part of OMB No. 1910-0600, Industrial Relations; (3) 
Type of Review: New; (4) Purpose: This package requests information 
from the Department of Energy Facilities Management Contractors for 
contract administration, management oversight and cost control. This 
information is used to ensure that Department contractors recruit and 
retain a workforce in accordance with the terms of their contract and 
in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as identified 
by contract; (5) Respondents: 35; (6) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 
193. (6) Reporting Frequency: Annual.
    Statutory Authority: The statutory authority for collection of this 
data is the statute establishing the Department of Energy (``Department 
of Energy Organization Act,'' Public Law 95-91, of August 4, 1977). It 
vests the Secretary of Energy with the executive direction and 
management function, authority, and responsibilities for the 
Department, including contract management. The provisions of 42 U.S.C. 
7254 state that ``the Secretary is authorized to prescribe such 
procedural and administrative rules as he may deem necessary or 
appropriate to administer and manage the functions now or hereafter 
vested in him; and 42 U.S.C. 7256(a) ``the Secretary is authorized to 
enter into and perform such contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, 
or other similar transactions with public agencies and private 
organizations and persons, and to make such payments (in lump sum or 
installments, and by way of advance or reimbursement) as he may deem to 
be necessary of appropriated to carry out functions now or here after 
vested in the Secretary.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2008.
Michael W. Owen,
Director, Office of Legacy Management.
[FR Doc. E8-20383 Filed 9-2-08; 8:45 am]
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