Federal Register: October 19, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 200)
DOCID: fr19oc09-41 FR Doc E9-24920
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Department
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr19oc09-41
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Agency Information Collection Extension
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.
DOCUMENT 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 [[Page 53487]]
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.
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 19105122; (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 9591, 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.
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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, HS1.4, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585, telephone at (202) 5864148, by fax at (202) 586 3312, or by email at dane.woodard@hq.doe.gov.