Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities, Comment Request, 3658-3660 [2015-01167]

Download as PDF 3658 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 15 / Friday, January 23, 2015 / Notices for licensing can be found online at https://technology.grc.nasa.gov. Sumara M. Thompson-King, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2015–01115 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION [NARA–2015–023] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Second notice of information collection. AGENCY: NARA is giving public notice that we have submitted to OMB for approval the information collection described in this notice. We invite people to comment on the proposed information collection, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit any comments to OMB, at the address below, on or before February 23, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Desk Officer for NARA; by mail to: Office of Management and Budget; New Executive Office Building; Washington, DC 20503; by fax to: 202– 395–5167; or by email to: Nicholas_A._ Fraser@omb.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may request additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement from Tamee Fechhelm, by telephone at: 301–837–1694, or by fax at: 301–713– 7409. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. We published a notice of proposed collection for this information collection on October 28, 2014 (79 FR 64219), and received no comments. We have thus submitted the described information collection to OMB for approval. In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for NARA’s proper performance of its functions; (b) the accuracy of NARA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Jan 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by this collection. In this notice, NARA solicits comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Request Pertaining to Military Records. OMB number: 3095–0029. Agency form number: SF 180. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Veterans, their authorized representatives, state and local governments, and businesses. Estimated number of respondents: 1,028,769. Estimated time per response: 5 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion (when respondents wish to request information from a military personnel record). Estimated total annual burden hours: 85,731 hours. Abstract: The authority for this information collection is 36 CFR 1233.18. In accordance with rules issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS, U.S. Coast Guard), NARA’s National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) administers veterans’ military service records after discharge, retirement, or death. When veterans and other authorized individuals request information from, or copies of, documents in military service records, they must provide certain information about the veteran and the nature of the request. Federal agencies, military departments, veterans, veterans’ organizations, and the general public use Standard Form (SF) 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, to request information from military service records stored at NPRC. Veterans and next-of-kin of deceased veterans can also use eVetRecs (https:// www.archives.gov/research_room/ vetrecs/) to order copies. Dated: January 15, 2015. Swarnali Haldar, Executive for Information Services/CIO. [FR Doc. 2015–01133 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities, Comment Request National Capital Planning Commission. ACTION: Proposed agency information collection activities, comment request. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA or Act) and its implementing regulations, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC or Commission) hereby announces an opportunity for public comment on a proposed Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Data for Planning Initiatives undertaken by the NCPC. A copy of the draft supporting statement is available at www.ncpc.gov. Following review and disposition of public comments, NCPC will submit this generic information request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, and additional public comment will be solicited. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. Written comments will be available for public review at www.ncpc.gov. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the proposed rule by either of the methods listed below. 1. U.S. mail, courier, or hand delivery: Office of Public Engagement, National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004. 2. Electronically: info@ncpc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Office of Public Engagement, National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004; info@ncpc.gov, (202) 482–7200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal Agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collection of information they conduct or sponsor. Collection of information is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal Agencies to provide a 60 day notice in the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 3659 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 15 / Friday, January 23, 2015 / Notices Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, NCPC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, NCPC invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of NCPC’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NCPC’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Below is a summary of the collection activities the NCPC will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA. NCPC is the federal government’s central planning agency for the National Capital Region. Pursuant to the National Capital Planning Act (40 U.S.C., §§ 8701 et seq.) NCPC prepares a comprehensive plan for the National Capital Region; reviews federal and some District of Columbia proposed developments, projects and plans; reviews District zoning amendments; prepares an annual Federal Capital Improvements Program and reviews the District Capital Improvements Program. To fulfill the mission established in the National Capital Planning Act, NCPC needs to conduct additional planning studies to inform the activities noted above. Over the next three years, NCPC anticipates it will complete an update to elements of the ‘‘Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital,’’ including a new urban design element; update the parks and open space element and conduct a study of parks in Washington, DC; advance an initiative for Pennsylvania Avenue; conduct regional climate adaptation and infrastructure studies; prepare one or more viewshed studies; study trail proposals; prepare commemoration studies and plans; and develop area-specific plans for federal precincts in the Monumental Core, including the SW. Ecodistrict and NW. Rectangle. Other new initiatives may be proposed during the next three years. While NCPC establishes a multi-year strategic plan and a yearly work program anticipating major initiatives, the agency’s work is often shaped by external factors, including new Administration directives and the planning and development decisions of other federal agencies and local governments in the region. To fulfill the agency mission and consistent with best planning practices, NCPC’s planning initiatives are predicated on receiving public input at all development stages. Public input is voluntary. The affected public may include individuals, agencies, and organizations within the National Capital Region, as well as national and even international audiences. Agency staff may receive requests from the Commission to solicit public input on specific topic areas identified as a planning process unfolds. NCPC’s plans affect federal and non-federal properties, regional residents and workers, federal and local government agencies, visitors, development interests, businesses, and civic and interest-based organizations. Based on prior experience and current practice, each initiative collects qualitative, voluntary public feedback to inform NCPC in their planning initiatives. While the specific information requested from the public cannot be determined at this time, the general nature of the collection and collection tools used are described below. NCPC will provide more refined individual estimates of burden in subsequent notices to OMB. To offer the public the broadest possible opportunity to comment, NCPC may ask the same questions in different formats: On line, in writing, and verbally at public meetings and focus groups. The purpose of collecting public input is to inform and shape NCPC’s planning work at the earliest opportunity. Early in a planning study, public feedback is used to shape the direction and scope of the study, including possible vision and goals, study alternatives, and anticipated issues. At later stages, NCPC has often completed technical studies, and identified and developed options and alternatives for policies, physical development plans, or programs. Public input helps the agency evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of studies, and conveys preferences and responses to alternatives. Towards the end of a planning study, NCPC has typically developed early drafts of plans and policies and is seeking more detailed public comments, often on a preferred plan idea or approach. Public input is often organized around major plan/ policy topics and key decisions. Public input helps the agency evaluate the full range of possible impacts and understand the preferences of the public prior to acting on a proposed policy or plan. Information collected will be used by agency staff as they develop policy and development plans. For some initiatives, steering committees comprised of representatives from federal agencies provide advisory guidance on agency policy and development plans. These committees review and consider public input prior to providing guidance. The Commission reviews informal public input, sometimes provided in summary form, as well as formally-submitted public comments as part of their deliberations and actions on draft and final agency plans. NCPC estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: TABLE 1—ESTIMATED THREE YEAR REPORTING BURDEN [Footnote] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Number of events Focus Groups .................................................................. Public Meetings ................................................................ Online comment ............................................................... Questionnaire ................................................................... Ideas Competition ............................................................ Design Charrette .............................................................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Jan 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Average number of respondents/ event 119 57 27 15 5 3 Fmt 4703 15 50 300 100 400 100 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses Hours/response 1785 2850 8100 1500 2000 300 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 .5 1.5 Total hours 2677.5 2850 4050 375 1000 450 3660 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 15 / Friday, January 23, 2015 / Notices TABLE 1—ESTIMATED THREE YEAR REPORTING BURDEN—Continued [Footnote] Number of events Total .......................................................................... Average number of respondents/ event 226 Number of responses 965 15235 Hours/response .......................... Total hours 11402.5 Footnote: There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. The number of respondents to be included in each new event may vary, depending on the nature of the material and the target audience. Table 1 provides examples of the types of collection tools that may be administered and estimated burden levels during the three year period. Time to read, view or listen to the subject material is built into the estimated ‘‘Total Hours.’’ Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Dated: January 20, 2015. Anne R. Schuyler, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2015–01167 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7520–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts Arts Advisory Panel Meetings National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities. ACTION: Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, notice is hereby given that two meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the National Endowment for the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (all meetings are Eastern time and ending times are approximate): State & Regional (review of National Services Agreement): This meeting will be open. Dates: February 12, 2015 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. State & Regional (review of Regional Arts Organization Partnership Agreements): This meeting will be open. Dates: February 12, 2015 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. State & Regional (review of Regional Arts Organization Partnership Agreements): This meeting will be open. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Jan 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 Dates: February 18, 2015 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further information with reference to these meetings can be obtained from Ms. Andi Mathis, Partnership Division National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506; mathisa@ arts.gov, or call 202/682–5430. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chairman of February 15, 2012, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of title 5, United States Code. Dated: January 20, 2015. Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2015–01126 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. IA–14–025–EA; ASLBP No. 14– 932–02–EA–BD01] James Chaisson; Notice of Atomic Safety And Licensing Board Reconstitution Pursuant to 10 CFR 2.313(c) and 2.321(b), the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board in the above-captioned James Chaisson enforcement action proceeding is hereby reconstituted as follows: Administrative Judge Michael M. Gibson (who already is serving as a Licensing Board member in this case) is appointed to serve as Chairman; and Administrative Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, III is appointed to serve in place of Administrative Judge Alex S. Karlin. All correspondence, documents, and other materials shall continue to be filed in accordance with the NRC E-Filing rule. See 10 CFR 2.302 et seq. PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued at Rockville, Maryland, this 16th day of January 2015. E. Roy Hawkens, Chief Administrative Judge, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel. [FR Doc. 2015–01181 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50–327–LR and 50–238–LR; ASLBP No. 13–927–01–LR–BD01] Tennessee Valley Authority (Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2) Notice of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Reconstitution Pursuant to 10 CFR 2.313(c) and 2.321(b), the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board in the above-captioned Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 license renewal proceeding is hereby reconstituted by appointing Administrative Judge Paul S. Ryerson to serve as Chairman in place of Administrative Judge Alex S. Karlin, and by appointing Administrative Judge Michael F. 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NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: National Capital Planning Commission.

ACTION: Proposed agency information collection activities, comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA or 
Act) and its implementing regulations, the National Capital Planning 
Commission (NCPC or Commission) hereby announces an opportunity for 
public comment on a proposed Generic Clearance for the Collection of 
Qualitative Data for Planning Initiatives undertaken by the NCPC. A 
copy of the draft supporting statement is available at www.ncpc.gov. 
Following review and disposition of public comments, NCPC will submit 
this generic information request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval, and additional public comment will be 
solicited. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be 
summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. Written 
comments will be available for public review at www.ncpc.gov.

DATES: Submit comments on or before March 24, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the proposed rule by either of 
the methods listed below.
    1. U.S. mail, courier, or hand delivery: Office of Public 
Engagement, National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street NW., 
Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004.
    2. Electronically: info@ncpc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Office of Public Engagement, 
National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street NW., Suite 500, 
Washington, DC 20004; info@ncpc.gov, (202) 482-7200.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal 
Agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for collection of information they conduct or sponsor. Collection 
of information is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and 
includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public 
submit reports, keep records or provide information to a third party. 
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires 
Federal Agencies to provide a 60 day notice in the

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Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information 
before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with 
this requirement, NCPC is publishing notice of the proposed collection 
of information set forth in this document.
    With respect to the following collection of information, NCPC 
invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of NCPC's 
functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of NCPC's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques, when 
appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
    Below is a summary of the collection activities the NCPC will 
submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA.
    NCPC is the federal government's central planning agency for the 
National Capital Region. Pursuant to the National Capital Planning Act 
(40 U.S.C., Sec. Sec.  8701 et seq.) NCPC prepares a comprehensive plan 
for the National Capital Region; reviews federal and some District of 
Columbia proposed developments, projects and plans; reviews District 
zoning amendments; prepares an annual Federal Capital Improvements 
Program and reviews the District Capital Improvements Program. To 
fulfill the mission established in the National Capital Planning Act, 
NCPC needs to conduct additional planning studies to inform the 
activities noted above.
    Over the next three years, NCPC anticipates it will complete an 
update to elements of the ``Comprehensive Plan for the National 
Capital,'' including a new urban design element; update the parks and 
open space element and conduct a study of parks in Washington, DC; 
advance an initiative for Pennsylvania Avenue; conduct regional climate 
adaptation and infrastructure studies; prepare one or more viewshed 
studies; study trail proposals; prepare commemoration studies and 
plans; and develop area-specific plans for federal precincts in the 
Monumental Core, including the SW. Ecodistrict and NW. Rectangle.
    Other new initiatives may be proposed during the next three years. 
While NCPC establishes a multi-year strategic plan and a yearly work 
program anticipating major initiatives, the agency's work is often 
shaped by external factors, including new Administration directives and 
the planning and development decisions of other federal agencies and 
local governments in the region.
    To fulfill the agency mission and consistent with best planning 
practices, NCPC's planning initiatives are predicated on receiving 
public input at all development stages. Public input is voluntary. The 
affected public may include individuals, agencies, and organizations 
within the National Capital Region, as well as national and even 
international audiences. Agency staff may receive requests from the 
Commission to solicit public input on specific topic areas identified 
as a planning process unfolds. NCPC's plans affect federal and non-
federal properties, regional residents and workers, federal and local 
government agencies, visitors, development interests, businesses, and 
civic and interest-based organizations.
    Based on prior experience and current practice, each initiative 
collects qualitative, voluntary public feedback to inform NCPC in their 
planning initiatives. While the specific information requested from the 
public cannot be determined at this time, the general nature of the 
collection and collection tools used are described below. NCPC will 
provide more refined individual estimates of burden in subsequent 
notices to OMB.
    To offer the public the broadest possible opportunity to comment, 
NCPC may ask the same questions in different formats: On line, in 
writing, and verbally at public meetings and focus groups. The purpose 
of collecting public input is to inform and shape NCPC's planning work 
at the earliest opportunity. Early in a planning study, public feedback 
is used to shape the direction and scope of the study, including 
possible vision and goals, study alternatives, and anticipated issues. 
At later stages, NCPC has often completed technical studies, and 
identified and developed options and alternatives for policies, 
physical development plans, or programs. Public input helps the agency 
evaluate the accuracy and usefulness of studies, and conveys 
preferences and responses to alternatives. Towards the end of a 
planning study, NCPC has typically developed early drafts of plans and 
policies and is seeking more detailed public comments, often on a 
preferred plan idea or approach. Public input is often organized around 
major plan/policy topics and key decisions. Public input helps the 
agency evaluate the full range of possible impacts and understand the 
preferences of the public prior to acting on a proposed policy or plan.
    Information collected will be used by agency staff as they develop 
policy and development plans. For some initiatives, steering committees 
comprised of representatives from federal agencies provide advisory 
guidance on agency policy and development plans. These committees 
review and consider public input prior to providing guidance. The 
Commission reviews informal public input, sometimes provided in summary 
form, as well as formally-submitted public comments as part of their 
deliberations and actions on draft and final agency plans.
    NCPC estimates the burden of this collection of information as 
follows:

                                 Table 1--Estimated Three Year Reporting Burden
                                                   [Footnote]
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                                                 Average number
                                    Number of          of           Number of
                                     events       respondents/      responses    Hours/response    Total hours
                                                      event
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Focus Groups...................             119              15            1785            1.5            2677.5
Public Meetings................              57              50            2850            1              2850
Online comment.................              27             300            8100            0.5            4050
Questionnaire..................              15             100            1500            0.25            375
Ideas Competition..............               5             400            2000             .5            1000
Design Charrette...............               3             100             300            1.5             450
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    Total......................             226             965           15235  ..............          11402.5
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Footnote: There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection.

    The number of respondents to be included in each new event may 
vary, depending on the nature of the material and the target audience. 
Table 1 provides examples of the types of collection tools that may be 
administered and estimated burden levels during the three year period. 
Time to read, view or listen to the subject material is built into the 
estimated ``Total Hours.''

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.

    Dated: January 20, 2015.
Anne R. Schuyler,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2015-01167 Filed 1-22-15; 8:45 am]
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