Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 9912-9913 [05-3839]

Download as PDF 9912 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 39 / Tuesday, March 1, 2005 / Notices Bounded on the East by the eastern South Dakota State line (the Big Sioux River) to A54B; Bounded on the South by A54B west to State Route 11; State Route 11 north to State Route 44 (U.S. 18); State Route 44 west to the Missouri River; the Missouri River south-southeast to the South Dakota State line; the southern South Dakota State line west; and Bounded on the West by the western South Dakota State line north; the western North Dakota State line north to U.S. Route 12. b. Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, in the State of Illinois, is assigned to Decatur. Bounded on the North by the northern and eastern DeWitt County lines; the eastern Macon County line south to Interstate 72; Interstate 72 northeast to the eastern Piatt County line; Bounded on the East by the eastern Piatt, Moultrie, and Shelby County lines; Bounded on the South by the southern Shelby County line; a straight line running along the southern Montgomery County line west to State Route 16 to a point approximately one mile northeast of Irving; and Bounded on the West by a straight line from this point northeast to Stonington on State Route 48; a straight line from Stonington northwest to Elkhart on Interstate 55; a straight line from Elkhart northeast to the west side of Beason on State Route 10; State Route 10 east to DeWitt County; the western DeWitt County line. Decatur’s assigned geographic area does not include the following grain elevators inside Decatur’s area which have been and will continue to be serviced by the following official agency: Champaign-Danville Grain Inspection Departments, Inc.: Moultrie Grain Association, Cadwell, Moultrie County; Tabor Grain Company (three elevators), Farmer City, DeWitt County; and Topflight Grain Company, Monticello, Piatt County. c. Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, in the State of Nebraska, is assigned to Hastings. Bounded on the North by the northern Nebraska State line from the western Sioux County line east to the eastern Knox County line; Bounded on the East by the eastern and southern Knox County lines; the eastern Antelope County line; the northern Madison County line east to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to the southern Madison County line; the southern Madison County line; the eastern Boone, Nance, and Merrick VerDate jul<14>2003 14:21 Feb 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 County lines; the Platte River southwest; the eastern Hamilton County line; the northern and eastern Fillmore County lines; the southern Fillmore County line west to U.S. Route 81; U.S. Route 81 south to State Highway 8; State Highway 8 west to the County Road 1 mile west of U.S. Route 81; the County Road south to southern Nebraska State line; Bounded on the South by the southern Nebraska State line, from the County Road 1 mile west of U.S. Route 81, west to the western Dundy County line; and Bounded on the West by the western Dundy, Chase, Perkins, and Keith County lines; the southern and western Garden County lines; the southern Morrill County line west to U.S. Route 385; U.S. Route 385 north to the southern Box Butte County line; the southern and western Sioux County lines north to the northern Nebraska State line. The following grain elevators, located outside of the above contiguous geographic area, are part of this geographic area assignment: Farmers Coop, and Big Springs Elevator, both in Big Springs, Deuel County (located inside Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc.’s area); and Huskers Cooperative Grain Company, Columbus, Platte County (located inside Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc.’s, area). d. Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, in the States of Illinois and Iowa, is assigned to McCrea. Carroll and Whiteside Counties, Illinois. Clinton and Jackson Counties, Iowa. e. Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, the entire State of Missouri, is assigned to Missouri. f. Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, the entire State of South Carolina, except those export port locations within the State, is assigned to South Carolina. g. Pursuant to Section 7(f)(2) of the Act, the following geographic area, the entire State of Wisconsin, except those export port locations within the State, is assigned to Wisconsin. 2. Opportunity for Designation. Interested persons, including Aberdeen, Decatur, Hastings, McCrea, Missouri, South Carolina, and Wisconsin are hereby given the opportunity to apply for designation to provide official services in the geographic areas specified above under the provisions of Section 7(f) of the Act and section 800.196(d) of the regulations issued thereunder. Designation in the specified geographic areas is for the period PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2008. Persons wishing to apply for designation should contact the Compliance Division at the address listed above for forms and information, or obtain applications at the GIPSA Web site, https://www.usda.gov/gipsa/ oversight/parovreg.htm. 3. Request for Comments. GIPSA also is publishing this notice to provide interested persons the opportunity to present comments on the quality of services for the Aberdeen, Decatur, Hastings, McCrea, Missouri, South Carolina, and Wisconsin official agencies. In commenting on the quality of services, commenters are encouraged to submit pertinent data including information on the timeliness, cost, and scope of services provided. All comments must be submitted to the Compliance Division at the above address. Applications, comments, and other available information will be considered in determining which applicant will be designated. Authority: Public Law 94–582, 90 Stat. 2867, as amended (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). David R. Shipman, Deputy Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. 05–3846 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–EN–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 23, 2005. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) Whether the information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 39 / Tuesday, March 1, 2005 / Notices Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Utilities Service Title: 7 CFR 1783, Grant Program to Establish a Revolving Fund Program (RFP) to Finance Water and Wastewater Project. OMB Control Number: 0572–0138. Summary of Collection: On May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) was signed into law as Public Law 107–171. Section 6002 of the Farm Bill amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONTACT), by adding a grant program to establish a revolving loan fund. The Secretary of Agriculture may make grants to qualified, private, non-profit entities. The grant recipients will use the grant funds to establish a revolving loan fund. The loans will be made to eligible entities to finance redevelopment costs of water or wastewater projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular operation and maintenance of current water and wastewater systems. Need and Use of the Information: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will collect the following information from recipients: An application, narrative proposal, various other forms, certifications, and supplemental information. The Rural Development State Offices and the RUS National Office staff will use the information collected to determine applicant eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant’s ability to meet the grant and regulatory requirements. Failure to collect the proper information could result in improper determinations of eligibility and improper use of funds. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions. Number of Respondents: 5. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:21 Feb 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 313. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–3839 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 24, 2005. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9913 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: CWD in Cervids; Payment of Indemnity. OMB Control Number: 0579–0189. Summary of Collection: Federal regulations contained in 9 CFR Subchapter B govern cooperative programs to control and eradicate communicable diseases of livestock from the United States. Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to complete in exporting animals and animal products. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) of elk and deer typified by chronic weight loss leading to death. The presence of CWD disease in cervids causes significant economic and market losses to U.S. producers. APHIS will collect information using VS Form 1–23, Appraisal & Indemnity Claim form. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect the owner’s name and address, the number of animals for which the owner is seeking payment, and the appraised value of each animal. The owner must also certify as to whether the animals are subject to a mortgage. If there is a mortgage the form must be signed by the owner and each person holding a mortgage. Failure to collect this information would make it impossible for APHIS to effectively sustain their program to accelerate the eradication of CWD from the United States. Description of Respondents: Farms; business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 20. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 20. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–3900 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9912-9913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3839]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 23, 2005.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) Whether the information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and 
clarity of the information to be collected; (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 other forms 
of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for 
Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of

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Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA--Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 
395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 
7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information 
collections are best assured of having their full effect if received 
within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be 
obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Rural Utilities Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1783, Grant Program to Establish a Revolving Fund 
Program (RFP) to Finance Water and Wastewater Project.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0138.
    Summary of Collection: On May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) was signed into law as Public Law 
107-171. Section 6002 of the Farm Bill amended the Consolidated Farm 
and Rural Development Act (CONTACT), by adding a grant program to 
establish a revolving loan fund. The Secretary of Agriculture may make 
grants to qualified, private, non-profit entities. The grant recipients 
will use the grant funds to establish a revolving loan fund. The loans 
will be made to eligible entities to finance redevelopment costs of 
water or wastewater projects, or short-term small capital projects not 
part of the regular operation and maintenance of current water and 
wastewater systems.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 
will collect the following information from recipients: An application, 
narrative proposal, various other forms, certifications, and 
supplemental information. The Rural Development State Offices and the 
RUS National Office staff will use the information collected to 
determine applicant eligibility, project feasibility, and the 
applicant's ability to meet the grant and regulatory requirements. 
Failure to collect the proper information could result in improper 
determinations of eligibility and improper use of funds.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 5.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 313.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-3839 Filed 2-28-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-M
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