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Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Title: Socioeconomics of Commercial Whale Watching Observation Operations in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

OMB Control Number: 0648–xxxx. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular (request for a new information collection).

Number of Respondents: 21. Average Hours per Response: One hour and 30 minutes to compile information; one hour for interview.

Burden Hours: 53. Needs and Uses: This request is for a new information collection.

This is a survey of commercial whale watching operations that operate in and around the current Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). Information will be obtained to assess the value of the whale watching industry to the local economy, as well as the potential socioeconomic costs or benefits from alternative management options proposed by the CINMS Marine Shipping Working Group to reduce negative encounters between vessels and whales.

Affected Public: Business and other for-profit organizations.

Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB.

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA

_Submission@ omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806.

Dated: May 27, 2015. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015–13095 Filed 5–29–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Idaho**  **National Laboratory**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Idaho National Laboratory. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register

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**DATES :**  Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The opportunity for public comment is at 2:15 p.m. This time is subject to change; please contact the Federal Coordinator (below) for confirmation of times prior to the meeting.

**ADDRESSES :**  Hilton Garden Inn, 700 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, ID 83402.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Robert L. Pence, Federal Coordinator, Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 1955 Fremont Avenue, MS– 1203, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415. Phone (208) 526–6518; Fax (208) 526–8789 or email: pencerl@id.doe.gov or visit the Board’s Internet home page at: http:// inlcab.energy.gov/.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities.

Tentative Topics (agenda topics may change up to the day of the meeting; please contact Robert L. Pence for the most current agenda):

• Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Agency Update Presentations

• Public Comment Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Idaho National Laboratory, welcomes the attendance of the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Robert L. Pence at least seven days in advance of the meeting at the phone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral presentations pertaining to agenda items should contact Robert L. Pence at the address or telephone number listed above. The request must be received five days prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments.

Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Robert L. Pence, Federal Coordinator, at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: http://inlcab.energy.gov/ pages/meetings.php.

Issued at Washington, DC on May 22, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015–13125 Filed 5–29–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy** 

**[Docket No. EERE–2015–BT–BC–0002]**

**DOE Proposals for the 2018 International Energy Conservation**  **Code (IECC)**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of availability; webinar and public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) participates in the public process administered by the International Code Council (ICC), which produces the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). DOE published a notice in the Federal Register on April 14, 2015 outlining the process by which the Department will participate in the development of the 2018 IECC. This notice builds upon the previous notice in identifying several events surrounding development of DOE proposals for the 2018 IECC, including the availability of draft proposals and supporting analysis, as well as upcoming stakeholder meetings.

**DATES :**  DOE will host the following
events:

• Webinar: Introduction of initial DOE Concepts under consideration for the 2018 IECC:

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015

• Stakeholder Meeting: Public meeting for interested parties to present their concepts for the 2018 IECC, and to encourage an exchange of ideas amongst stakeholders:

Date: June 15–16, 2015 Location: Denver, Colorado

**ADDRESSES :**  Advanced registration is required for both the webinar and stakeholder meeting. For more information on registering, please see the **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** section of this notice. The stakeholder meetings will be held at the Crowne Plaza Denver Downtown, 1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on DOE proposals for


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the IECC. Any comments submitted must reference the Notice for DOE Proposals for the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), docket number EERE–2015–BT–BC– 0002. Comments may be submitted by using either of the following methods:

1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2015-BT-BC0002. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

2. Email: IECC2015BC0002@ ee.doe.gov. Include EERE–2015–BT– BC–0002 in the subject line of the
message.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name (U.S. DOE), docket number (EERE–2015–BT– BC–0002), and applicable DOE proposal ID numbers (see **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION** section of this notice for additional instructions).

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jeremiah Williams; U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Office, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 287–1941; Email: jeremiah.williams@ee.doe.gov.

For legal issues: Kavita Vaidyanathan; U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Forrestal Building, GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (202) 586–0669; Email: kavita.vaidyanathan@hq.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) participates in the public process administered by the International Code Council (ICC) which produces the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). As a participant in this process, the Department considers and evaluates concepts it is considering submitting as proposed changes to the IECC. DOE published a notice in the Federal Register on April 14, 2015, outlining the process by which the Department will participate in the development of the 2018 IECC (80 FR 19972). DOE has published its initial concepts at the DOE Building Energy Codes Program Web site and has scheduled several events to discuss 2018 IECC development. Availability of DOE Proposals for the 2018 IECC

The Department will continue to publish its proposals and supporting information as it becomes available over the coming months. As information will be updated continually, interested parties are urged to monitor the DOE Building Energy Codes Program Web site and associated stakeholder mailing lists:

• DOE Proposal Web page: www.energycodes.gov/development/ 2018IECC

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• Stakeholder Updates: http:// www.energycodes.gov/news

. Submitting Comments on DOE Proposals for the IECC

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on DOE proposals by email or public docket, as outlined in the **ADDRESSES** section of this notice. Comments will be accepted beginning immediately upon publication of this notice, and ongoing through later this year. To allow adequate time to prepare and publish final proposals, the Department will specify a comment deadline on the DOE Proposal Web page. Further instructions for submitting comments on DOE proposals, including identifiers ( e.g., DOE proposal numbers) and associated deadlines, are provided on the above DOE Proposal Web page. All DOE proposals and supporting information will be made available to the general public prior to submission to the ICC. Webinar and Stakeholder Meeting

The Department will host a webinar to present its initial concepts for the 2018 IECC. During the webinar, DOE will present an overview of each concept under consideration for a potential code change proposal. In addition, the Department will convene a public meeting during which stakeholders can present their concepts for the 2018 IECC. As part of these meetings, DOE will also present its own concepts. The goal of the meetings will be to encourage communication amongst stakeholders. These events are scheduled as follows:

Webinar: Introduction of initial DOE concepts under consideration for the 2018 IECC: Thursday, May 28, 2015.

• Commercial Session: 1:00–2:30 p.m. (EDT).

Registration: https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/
5677147236967231233

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• Residential Session: 3:30–5:00 p.m. (EDT).

Registration: https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/
3937419675150886145

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Stakeholder Meeting: Public meeting for interested parties to present their concepts for the 2018 IECC.

Location: Crowne Plaza Denver Downtown, 1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202.

• Residential Session: Monday, June 15th from 1:00–5:00 p.m. (MDT).

• Commercial Session: Tuesday, June 16th from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (MDT). (Note: If residential requests for presentation time exceed commercial requests, the residential session may continue on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. MDT.)

Advanced registration is required for the webinar and stakeholder meeting— please register early so that time may be allotted for stakeholder presentations. DOE will both moderate and participate in these events.

More information on the Department’s support for building energy codes, including participation in the development of model codes, is available on the DOE Building Energy Codes Program Web site, www.energycodes.gov.

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 21,
2015. Roland Risser, Director, Building Technologies Office, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2015–13103 Filed 5–29–15; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**Combined Notice of Filings—2**

Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings in Existing Proceedings

Docket Numbers: RP15–594–000. Applicants: KPC Pipeline, LLC. Description: Additional information requested in paragraph 11 of April 21, 2015 Order of KPC Pipeline, LLC.

Filed Date: 5/1/15. Accession Number: 20150501–5479. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/1/15.
Docket Numbers: RP15–594–000. Applicants: KPC Pipeline, LLC. Description: Supplement [Excel spreadsheet] to May 1, 2015 Additional information requested in paragraph 11 of April 21, 2015 Order of KPC Pipeline, LLC.

Filed Date: 5/5/15. Accession Number: 20150505–5237. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 6/1/15. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number.

Any person desiring to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date.

eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing