Under section 161 of the Atomic Energy
Act of 1954 (U.S.C. 2201), DOE is authorized to adopt rules
governing DOE activities undertaken in the performance of its
functions. Part 835 of title 10 CFR establishes radiation
protection limits and controls to protect DOE employees, contractor
and subcontractor employees, and visiting workers who use DOE
facilities from occupational exposure to radiation or radioactive
materials. Part 835 contains the following information collection
requirements, all of which would be modified by the Department's
December 23, 1996, rulemaking proposal: (See attached)
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.