[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 12496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5729]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; DOC National 
Environmental Policy Act Environmental Questionnaire and Checklist

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Administrative Services, 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Genevieve Walker, NEPA Coordinator, (202) 482-2345, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Room 1036, 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Department of Commerce (DOC) National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) Environmental Questionnaire and Checklist (EQC) was developed to 
assist DOC in complying with NEPA by facilitating the collection of 
data concerning potential environmental impacts, streamlining the 
collection of that data, and maintaining consistency in quality and 
quantity of information received.
    The EQC address a diverse range of potential environmental issues 
covered under Federal environmental laws and regulations, and will 
allow DOC reviewers to rapidly review infrastructure projects, 
facilitate in evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a 
project, and help in determining the appropriate level of documentation 
(Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, or Environmental 
Impact Statement) necessary to comply with NEPA.

II. Method of Collection

    The form can be submitted via the Internet or paper format.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0690-0028.
    Form Number(s): CD-593.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions; Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 400.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    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 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(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.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: March 11, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-5729 Filed 3-15-10; 8:45 am]
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