United States Arctic Research Commission; Meeting, 60278 [05-20666]

Download as PDF 60278 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 199 / Monday, October 17, 2005 / Notices regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB as a revision to an existing collection. 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 will 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 those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, Room 5168, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. Fax: (202) 720–4120. Title: 7 CFR part 1773, Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers. OMB Control Number: 0572–0095. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service relies on the information provided by the borrowers in their financial statements to make lending decision as to borrowers’ credit worthiness and to assure that loan funds are approved, advanced and disbursed for proper RE Act purposes. These financial statements are audited by a certified public accountant to provide independent assurance that the data being reported are properly measured and fairly presented. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.80 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents and Recordkeepers: 1,500. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.42 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,677 hours. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:43 Oct 14, 2005 Jkt 208001 Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720–7853, Fax: (202) 720–4120. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: October 7, 2005. Curtis M. Anderson, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 05–20651 Filed 10–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION [USARC 05–100] United States Arctic Research Commission; Meeting October 4, 2005. Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Arctic Research Commission will hold its 77th meeting in Corvallis, OR on October 25, 26, 2005.The Business Sessions, open to the public, will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005. The Agenda items include: (1) Call to order and approval of the Agenda. (2) Approval of the Minutes of the 76th Meeting. (3) Reports from Congressional Liaisons. (4) Agency Reports. The focus of the meetings will be reports and updates on programs and research projects affecting the Arctic. The Business Session will reconvene at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2005. An Executive Session will follow adjournment of the Business Session. Any person planning to attend this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs. Contact Person for More Information: Dr. Garrett W. Brass, Executive Director U.S. Arctic Research Commission, 703– 525–0111 of TDD 703–306–0090. Garrett W. Brass, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 05–20666 Filed 10–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sunshine Act Meeting Wednesday, October 19, 2005 2:30–6 p.m. DATE AND TIME: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20237. CLOSED MEETING: The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in closed session to review and discuss a number of issues relating to U.S. Government-funded nonmilitary international broadcasting. They will address internal procedural, budgetary, and personnel issues, as well as sensitive foreign policy issues relating to potential options in the U.S. international broadcasting field. This meeting is closed because if open it likely would either disclose matters that would be properly classified to be kept secret in the interest of foreign policy under the appropriate executive order (5 U.S.C. 552b.(c)(1)) or would disclose information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action. (5 U.S.C. 552b.(c)(9)(B)) In addition, part of the discussion will relate solely to the internal personnel and organizational issues of the BBG or the International Broadcasting Bureau. (5 U.S.C. 552b.(c)(2) and (6)) CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact either Brenda Hardnett or Carol Booker at (202) 203–4545. PLACE: Dated: October 11, 2005. Carol Booker, Legal Counsel. [FR Doc. 05–20796 Filed 10–13–05; 11:21 am] BILLING CODE 8230–01–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will meet on November 9, 2005, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 6087B, 14th Street between Pennsylvania & Constitution Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to transportation and related equipment or technology. Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Review of Bureau issues of significance to TRANSTAC members. E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 199 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 60278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-20666]


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ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION

[USARC 05-100]


United States Arctic Research Commission; Meeting

October 4, 2005.
    Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Arctic Research Commission 
will hold its 77th meeting in Corvallis, OR on October 25, 26, 2005.The 
Business Sessions, open to the public, will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday, 
October 25, 2005. The Agenda items include:

    (1) Call to order and approval of the Agenda.
    (2) Approval of the Minutes of the 76th Meeting.
    (3) Reports from Congressional Liaisons.
    (4) Agency Reports.

    The focus of the meetings will be reports and updates on programs 
and research projects affecting the Arctic.
    The Business Session will reconvene at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 
26, 2005. An Executive Session will follow adjournment of the Business 
Session.
    Any person planning to attend this meeting who requires special 
accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language 
interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs.
    Contact Person for More Information: Dr. Garrett W. Brass, 
Executive Director U.S. Arctic Research Commission, 703-525-0111 of TDD 
703-306-0090.

Garrett W. Brass,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 05-20666 Filed 10-14-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M
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