Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested, 8056 [05-3078]

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Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07–106, RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712–1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No.: OMB 0412–0510. Form No.: N/A Title: Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations—22 CFR 226 and USAID ADS Chapter 303. Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:41 Feb 16, 2005 Jkt 205001 Purpose: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this oppportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (1) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 400. Total Annual Responses: 1,100. Total Annual Hours Requested: 37,437 hours. Dated: February 11, 2005. Joanne Paskar, Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 32 / Thursday, February 17, 2005 / 
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the 
U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making 
efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are 
requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing 
collections of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Submit comments on or before April 18, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for 
Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records 
Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07-106, 
RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1365 or via e-mail 
bjohnson@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB No.: OMB 0412-0510.
    Form No.: N/A
    Title: Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental 
Organizations--22 CFR 226 and USAID ADS Chapter 303.
    Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection.
    Purpose: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is 
making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this oppportunity to 
comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information 
collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. 
Comments are requested concerning: (1) Whether the proposed or 
continuing collections of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Annual Reporting Burden:
     Respondents: 400.
     Total Annual Responses: 1,100.
     Total Annual Hours Requested: 37,437 hours.

    Dated: February 11, 2005.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 05-3078 Filed 2-16-05; 8:45 am]
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