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###### Department of Energy

# AGENCY:

U.S. Department of Energy.

# ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

# 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                               ( print 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.                    

# 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                         *dane.woodard@hq.doe.gov*.                    

# 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                         *dane.woodard@hq.doe.gov*.                    

# 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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