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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) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance, a proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 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 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.

# DATES:

                        Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before October 29, 2010. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in                         **ADDRESSES**                         as soon as possible.                    

      ( print page 60095)    

# ADDRESSES:

Written comments may be sent to:

DOE Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503; and

                        Frank Norcross, EE-2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290, Fax#: (202) 586-1233,                         *frank.norcross@ee.doe.gov*.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Frank Norcross, EE-2K, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290, Fax#: (202) 586-1233,                         *frank.norcross@ee.doe.gov*.                    

                        Reporting guidance concerning the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is available for review at the following Web site:                         *http://www1.eere.energy.gov/​wip/​recovery_​act_​guidance.html.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. 1910-5150; (2) Information Collection Request Title: “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Status Report” ; (3) Type of Review: Regular; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the status of grantee activities, expenditures, and results, to ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively and expeditiously (especially important for Recovery Act funds); (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,404; (6) Annual Estimated Number 12,504; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 154,687; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $5,525,140.

Authority: Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), PL 110-140.

Issued in Washington, DC on September 23, 2010.

Cathy Zoi,

Assistant Secretary,  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

[FR Doc. 2010-24404 Filed 9-28-10; 8:45 am]

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