Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 8349-8350 [E5-663]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 33 / Friday, February 18, 2005 / Notices U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning travel costs. A request for public comments was published at 69 FR 39911 on July 1, 2004. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 21, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR),1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0088, Travel Costs, in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Olson, Contract Policy Division, GSA (202) 501–3221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose FAR 31.205–46, Travel Costs, requires that, except inextraordinary and temporary situations, costs incurred by a contractor for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the per diem rates in effect as of the time of travel as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations for travel in the conterminous 48 United States, the Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2, Appendix A, for travel is Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and territories and possessions of the United States, and the Department of State Standardized Regulations, section 925, ‘‘Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances for Foreign Areas.’’ The burden generated by this coverage is in the form of the contractor preparing a justification whenever a VerDate jul<14>2003 15:41 Feb 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 higher actual expense reimbursement method is used. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 5,800. Responses Per Respondent: 10. Total Responses: 58,000. Hours Per response: .25. Total Burden Hours: 14,500. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, FAR Secretariat (VIR), Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0088, Travel Costs, in all correspondence. Dated: February 14, 2005. Rodney P. Lantier Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–3126 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–S 8349 Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: February 14, 2005. Angela C. Arrington, Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Federal Student Aid DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 21, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to (202) 395–6974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency’s ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Leader, PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Type of Review: Revision. Title: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program Electronic Debit Account Application and Brochure. Frequency: One time. Affected Public: Individuals or household. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses—234,700. Burden Hours—7,816. Abstract: A Direct Loan borrower uses this application to request and authorize the automatic deduction of monthly student loan payments from his or her checking or savings account. Requests for copies of the submission for OMB review; comment request may be accessed from https:// edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 2648. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202–4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or faxed to (202) 245–6621. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1 8350 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 33 / Friday, February 18, 2005 / Notices and (3) Core Requirements & Testing to gather information and public input on relevant issues. The information [FR Doc. E5–663 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] gathered by the working groups was BILLING CODE 4000–01–P analyzed at the second meeting of the Development Committee January 18 & 19, 2005. Thirty-one resolutions were ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION adopted by the TGDC at the January plenary session. The resolutions defined Sunshine Act Notice; Meeting technical work tasks for NIST that will AGENCY: United States Election assist the TGDC in developing Assistance Commission. recommendations for voluntary voting ACTION: Notice of public meeting for the system guidelines. The guidelines are due to the Election Assistance Technical Guidelines Development Commission in April 2005. Committee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 9, Allan Eustis 301–975–5099. If a member 2005, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. of the public would like to submit PLACE: National Institute of Standards written comments concerning the and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Committee’s affairs at any time before or Building 101, Gaithersburg, Maryland after the meeting, written comments 20899–8900. should be addressed to the contact STATUS: This meeting will be open to the person indicated above, or to voting@nist.gov. public. There is no fee to attend, but, due to security requirements, advance Gracia M. Hillman, registration is required. Registration Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. information is available at: https:// [FR Doc. 05–3306 Filed 2–16–05; 11:59 am] rproxy.nist.gov/CRS/ BILLING CODE 6820–YN–M conf_ext.cfm?conf_id=1392. Please make sure you provide special needs in the space allotted on the registration DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY form. Also, on the form, leave the amount due at 0$. [FE Docket No. PP–299] Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– 8339. Note: Advance registration closes March 2, 2005. SUMMARY: The Technical Guidelines Development Committee (the ‘‘Development Committee’’) has scheduled a plenary meeting for March 9, 2005. The Committee was established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 15361, to act in the public interest to assist the Executive Director of the Election Assistance Commission in the development of the voluntary voting system guidelines. The Development Committee held its first meeting on July 9th, 2004 and its second meeting on January 18 and 19, 2005. The purpose of the third meeting of the Committee will be to review and approve progress on technical work tasks defined in resolutions adopted at the January plenary meeting and to consider further resolutions if proposed. The Committee’s adopted resolutions are available for public review at: https:// www.vote.nist.gov/Official%20wo%20signature.doc. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Technical Guidelines Development Committee held their first plenary meeting for July 9, 2004. At this meeting, the Development Committee agreed to a resolution forming three working groups: (1) Human Factors & Privacy; (2) Security & Transparency; VerDate jul<14>2003 15:41 Feb 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 Application for Presidential Permit; Sea Breeze Pacific Regional Transmission System, Inc. AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. ACTION: Notice of application. SUMMARY: Sea Breeze Pacific Regional Transmission System, Inc., (Sea Breeze) has applied for a Presidential permit to construct, operate, maintain, and connect a 150,000-volt (150-kV), direct current transmission line across the U.S. border with Canada. DATES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene must be submitted on or before March 21, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments, protests, or requests to intervene should be addressed as follows: Office of Fossil Energy (FE–27), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585 (FAX 202– 297–5736). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Jerry Pell (Program Office) at 202–586– 3362, or Michael T. Skinker (Program Attorney) at 202–586–2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The construction, operation, maintenance, and connection of facilities at the international border of the United States for the transmission of electric energy between the United States and a foreign PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 country is prohibited in the absence of a Presidential permit issued pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 10485, as amended by EO 12038. On December 20, 2004, Sea Breeze filed an application with the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) for a Presidential permit for the construction of a 150-kV electric transmission line that would cross the U.S.-Canadian border. Sea Breeze is a British Columbia corporation with its principal place of business in Vancouver, British Columbia. Although Sea Breeze is the sole applicant for a Presidential permit, Sea Breeze is a joint venture between Sea Breeze Power Corporation, a publicly traded Canadian corporation, and Boundless Energy, LLC, a limited liability company of the State of Maine. Sea Breeze proposes to develop a direct current transmission interconnection between Canada and the United States utilizing High Voltage Direct Current Light technology. The project would originate on Vancouver Island in the vicinity of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca via submarine cable, and proceed via terrestrial underground cable to a converter station to be constructed at a substation located in Port Angeles, Washington, and owned by Bonneville Power Administration. The converter station would convert the direct current back to alternating current. The entire length of the proposed transmission facilities would be 22 miles, consisting of 11⁄2 miles of landbased underground cable in Canada, 19 miles of submarine cable crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and 11⁄2 miles of land-based underground cable inside the United States. The project is intended to transmit up to 550 megawatts of power in either direction between the two countries. Since the restructuring of the electric power industry began, resulting in the introduction of different types of competitive entities into the marketplace, DOE has consistently expressed its policy that cross-border trade in electric energy should be subject to the same principles of comparable open access and nondiscrimination that apply to transmission in interstate commerce. DOE has stated that policy in export authorization granted to entities requesting authority to export over international transmission facilities. Specifically, DOE expects transmitting utilities owning border facilities constructed pursuant to Presidential permits to provide access across the border in accordance with the E:\FR\FM\18FEN1.SGM 18FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8349-8350]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of Education.

SUMMARY: The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, 
Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review 
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
March 21, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, Desk 
Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 
17th Street, NW., Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to (202) 395-6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an 
early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB 
may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the 
extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat 
the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal 
law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform 
its statutory obligations. The Leader, Information Management Case 
Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of 
the Chief Information Officer, publishes that notice containing 
proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these 
requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by 
office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., 
new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) 
Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and 
proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of 
collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites 
public comment.

    Dated: February 14, 2005.
Angela C. Arrington,
Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory 
Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.

Federal Student Aid

    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program 
Electronic Debit Account Application and Brochure.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Individuals or household.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
 Responses--234,700.
 Burden Hours--7,816.
    Abstract: A Direct Loan borrower uses this application to request 
and authorize the automatic deduction of monthly student loan payments 
from his or her checking or savings account.
    Requests for copies of the submission for OMB review; comment 
request may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the 
``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 
2648. When you access the information collection, click on ``Download 
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be 
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., 
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also 
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO--RIMG@ed.gov or 
faxed to (202) 245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the 
information collection when making your request.
    Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity 
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail 
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information

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