[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53486-53487]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-24920]


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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 
[email protected].

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 [email protected].

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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