Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 37046 [2017-16655]

Download as PDF 37046 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 8, 2017 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the Repowering Assistance Program (OMB No. 0570–0066). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 10, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Todd Hubbell, Technology Branch Chief, Energy Programs, Repowering Assistance Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 6901, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: 202–690–2516. Email: Todd.Hubbell@ wdc.usda.gov. SUMMARY: asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Title: Repowering Assistance Program. OMB Number: OMB No. 0570–0066. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2017. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information Collection. Abstract: Authorized under Section 9004 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, the purpose of this program is to provide financial incentives to biorefineries to replace the use of fossil fuels used to produce heat or power at their facilities by installing new systems that use renewable biomass, or to produce new energy from renewable biomass. Estimate of Burden: Estimated Number of Respondents: 3. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 12. Estimated Number of Responses: 36. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 701 Hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Division, at (202) 692– 0040. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including 21:16 Aug 07, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: August 1, 2017. Mark Brodziski, Acting Administrator, Rural BusinessCooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2017–16655 Filed 8–7–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RBS’ 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 forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, Regulation and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP, Washington, DC 20250–0742. 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. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Georgia Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Georgia Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, for continuing the discussion of project implementation. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via teleconference. Toll-free call-in number: 877–874–1565, conference ID: 9651290. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@ usccr.gov or 404–562–7006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 877–874–1565, conference ID: 9651290. Any interested SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by August 25, 2017. Written comments may be mailed to the Southern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta, GA 30303. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (404) 562–7005, or emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Southern Regional Office at (404) 562–7000. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, North Carolina Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Southern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Jeff Hinton, Regional Director; Jerry Gonzalez, Chair Georgia SAC Regional Update—Jeff Hinton Discussion of implementation process (Continuation) to the public hearing—Jerry Gonzalez, Chair Georgia SAC State Advisory Committee (SAC) members Public comments Adjournment Dated: August 3, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–16665 Filed 8–7–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection in 
support of the Repowering Assistance Program (OMB No. 0570-0066).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 10, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Todd Hubbell, Technology 
Branch Chief, Energy Programs, Repowering Assistance Program, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 6901, 
Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: 202-690-2516. Email: 
Todd.Hubbell@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Repowering Assistance Program.
    OMB Number: OMB No. 0570-0066.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2017.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information Collection.
    Abstract: Authorized under Section 9004 of the Food, Conservation, 
and Energy Act of 2008, the purpose of this program is to provide 
financial incentives to biorefineries to replace the use of fossil 
fuels used to produce heat or power at their facilities by installing 
new systems that use renewable biomass, or to produce new energy from 
renewable biomass.
    Estimate of Burden:
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 12.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 36.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 701 Hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne 
Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Division, at (202) 692-
0040.

Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) 
the accuracy of the RBS' 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 
forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, 
Regulation and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP, Washington, DC 
20250-0742. 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: August 1, 2017.
Mark Brodziski,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-16655 Filed 8-7-17; 8:45 am]
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