Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center; Notice of Request for New Data Collection, 1500-1501 [05-375]

Download as PDF 1500 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 5 / Friday, January 7, 2005 / Notices Dated: December 29, 2004. S. George Camp, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 05–362 Filed 1–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Washington, DC 20416, phone (202) 205–6506, fax: (202) 205–6869, e-mail: thomas.dumaresq@sba.gov. Matthew K. Becker, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–364 Filed 1–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Declaration of Disaster #3635] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION State of Florida; Amendment #5 [Docket No. OST–2004–20004] In accordance with a notice received from the Department of Homeland Security—Federal Emergency Management Agency—effective December 28, 2004, the above numbered declaration is hereby amended to extend the deadline for filing applications for physical damages as a result of this disaster to February 28, 2005. All other information remains the same, i.e., the deadline for filing applications for economic injury is June 27, 2005. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 59002 and 59008) Dated: December 29, 2004. S. George Camp, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. 05–363 Filed 1–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Audit and Financial Management Advisory (AFMAC) Committee Meeting The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee (AFMAC) will be hosting its third meeting to discuss such matters that may be presented by members, and staff of the U.S. Small Business Administration, or others present. The meeting will begin on Friday, January 28, 2005, starting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the U.S. Small Business Administration Headquarters, located at 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416, in the Chief Financial Officer’s Conference Room, 6th Floor. The AFMAC was established by the Administrator of the SBA to provide recommendation and advice regarding the Agency’s financial management including the financial reporting process, systems of internal controls, audit process and process for monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Anyone wishing to attend must contact Thomas Dumaresq in writing or by fax. Thomas Dumaresq, Chief Financial Officer, 409 3rd Street SW., VerDate jul<14>2003 18:03 Jan 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center; Notice of Request for New Data Collection Office of the Secretary, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center invites public comment on public information collections, which will be submitted to OMB for renewal. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 27, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number OST–2004–20004 by any of the following methods: • Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading under Regulatory Notes. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 dms.dot.gov at any time or to Room PL– 401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arthur Jackson, Chief of Field Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–5344. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Counseling Information Form; Regional Center Intake Form; Monthly Report of Operations. OMB Control Number: N/A. Type of Request: New request for data collection. Abstract: In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 332(b)(2), (5), the Minority Resource Center is authorized to facilitate, encourage, promote, and assist minority entrepreneurs and businesses in getting contracts, subcontracts, and projects related to those business opportunities. Moreover, the provision authorizes the Minority Resource Center to carry out market research, planning, economic and business analyses and feasibility studies to identify those business opportunities. The cumulative data collected will be analyzed by the Minority Resource Center to determine the effectiveness of counseling and services provided as well as a description of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The Minority Resource Regional Centers will collect information on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), such as type of business & services they seek from the Regional Centers. Services provided include business plans, marketing and sales, financial assistance, etc. Such data will be analyzed by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center to determine agency effectiveness in assisting DBEs to obtain government contracts and subcontracts. Respondents: Minority Resource Center Regional Center Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,350. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 4,311. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 5 / Friday, January 7, 2005 / Notices of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 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. Issued in Washington, DC on December 29, 2005. Sean M. Moss, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. [FR Doc. 05–375 Filed 1–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–62–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. OST–2004–19172] Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center; Notice of Request for New Data Collection; Correction AGENCY: ACTION: Office of the Secretary, DOT. Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center published a document in the Federal Register on December 30, 2004, concerning request for comments on new data collection for the Short-term Loan Program On-line Application. The document contained an incorrect date in which comments must be received. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Strine, Manager, Short-term Lending Program, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–5344. Correction In the December 30, 2005, Federal Register [69 FR 78519], correct the ‘‘DATES’’ caption to read: Comments must be received on or before February 27, 2005. DATES: Issued in Washington, DC on December 30, 2004. Sean M. Moss, Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. [FR Doc. 05–376 Filed 1–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–62–P VerDate jul<14>2003 18:03 Jan 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of denials. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces its denial of 8 applications from individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal diabetes standard applicable to interstate truck drivers and the reasons for the denials. The FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the diabetes standard if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The agency has concluded that granting these exemptions would not provide a level of safety that will equal or exceed the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Maggie Gunnels, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations, (MC– PSD), (202) 366–4001, Department of Transportation, FMCSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1501 Four applicants, Brian J. Carew, Dale R. Gansz, Thomas J. Martin, and Uve Witsch, lacked sufficient recent driving experience under normal highway operating conditions over the previous three years that would serve as an adequate predictor of future safe performance. Two applicants, James F. Gaab and Armand O. Rondeau, do not have 3 years of experience driving a CMV on public highways with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus. One applicant from Canada, Norman Peltzer, applied for an exemption. The medical reciprocity agreement between the United States (U.S.) and Canada prohibits U.S. and Canadian CMV drivers who are insulin-using diabetics from trans-border operations. In addition, an exemption from the diabetes standard is valid for operations only within the U.S. It does not exempt the driver from the physical qualification standards of any bordering jurisdiction. One applicant, Joseph R. Suits, did not hold a license that allowed for operation of a vehicle with a gross combination weight rating over 26,001 lbs. for all or part of the 3-year period. Issued on: December 28, 2004. Pamela M. Pelcovits, Director, Policy, Plans, and Program Development. [FR Doc. 05–296 Filed 1–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA may grant an exemption from the Federal diabetes standard for commercial drivers with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus for a renewable 2-year period if it finds such an exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such an exemption (49 CFR 381.305(a)). Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 8 individual exemption requests on their merits and made a determination that these applicants do not satisfy the criteria established to demonstrate that granting an exemption is likely to achieve an equal or greater level of safety than exists without the exemption. Each applicant has, prior to this notice, received a letter of final disposition on his/her individual exemption request. Those decision letters fully outline the basis for the denial and constitute final agency action. The list published today summarizes the agency’s recent denials as required under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically publishing names and reasons for denials. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 30, 2004. The Department of the Treasury has submitted the following public information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance Officer listed. Comments regarding this information collection should be addressed to the OMB reviewer listed and to the Treasury Department Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20220. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 7, 2005 to be assured of consideration. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) OMB Number: 1545–0197. Form Number: IRS Form 5300 and Schedule Q (Form 5300). E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 5 (Friday, January 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1500-1501]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-375]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Docket No. OST-2004-20004]


Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority 
Resource Center; Notice of Request for New Data Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization and Minority Resource Center invites public comment on 
public information collections, which will be submitted to OMB for 
renewal.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 27, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number 
OST-2004-20004 by any of the following methods:
     Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for 
submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site.
     Fax 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-001.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC, between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and 
docket number or Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for this 
rulemaking. Note that all comments received will be posted without 
change to https://dms.dot.gov including any personal information 
provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading under Regulatory Notes.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://dms.dot.gov at any time or to Room PL-
401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arthur Jackson, Chief of Field 
Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-5344.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Counseling Information Form; Regional Center Intake Form; 
Monthly Report of Operations.
    OMB Control Number: N/A.
    Type of Request: New request for data collection.
    Abstract: In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 332(b)(2), (5), the Minority 
Resource Center is authorized to facilitate, encourage, promote, and 
assist minority entrepreneurs and businesses in getting contracts, 
subcontracts, and projects related to those business opportunities. 
Moreover, the provision authorizes the Minority Resource Center to 
carry out market research, planning, economic and business analyses and 
feasibility studies to identify those business opportunities. The 
cumulative data collected will be analyzed by the Minority Resource 
Center to determine the effectiveness of counseling and services 
provided as well as a description of the Disadvantaged Business 
Enterprise (DBE).
    The Minority Resource Regional Centers will collect information on 
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), such as type of business & 
services they seek from the Regional Centers. Services provided include 
business plans, marketing and sales, financial assistance, etc. Such 
data will be analyzed by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization and Minority Resource Center to determine agency 
effectiveness in assisting DBEs to obtain government contracts and 
subcontracts.
    Respondents: Minority Resource Center Regional Center Disadvantaged 
Business Enterprises (DBEs).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,350.
    Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 4,311.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden

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of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) 
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    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.

    Issued in Washington, DC on December 29, 2005.
Sean M. Moss,
Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
[FR Doc. 05-375 Filed 1-6-05; 8:45 am]
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