Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 13448 [05-5522]

Download as PDF 13448 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 53 / Monday, March 21, 2005 / Notices Section 343 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 states that revisions made after enactment of the law to NRCS State technical guides used to carry out highly erodible land and wetland provisions of the law shall be made available for public review and comment. For the next 30 days, the NRCS in Virginia will receive comments relative to the proposed changes. Following that period, a determination will be made by the NRCS in Virginia regarding disposition of those comments and a final determination of change will be made to the subject standards. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 9, 2005. Kenneth E. Carter, Assistant State Conservationist (Programs), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Richmond, Virginia. [FR Doc. 05–5456 Filed 3–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Prohibited Species Donation Program. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0316. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 229. Number of Respondents: 21. Average Hours Per Response: 7 minutes (0.12 hours). Needs and Uses: A prohibited species donation (PSD) program for salmon and halibut was approved by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and implemented by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This program has effectively reduced regulatory discard of salmon and halibut by allowing fish that would otherwise be discarded to be donated to needy individuals through tax-exempt organizations. The vessels and processing plants participating in the donation program voluntarily retain and process salmon and halibut bycatch. An authorized, tax-exempt, distributor, chosen by NMFS is responsible for monitoring the retention and processing of fish donated by vessels and processors. The authorized distributor VerDate jul<14>2003 18:36 Mar 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 also coordinates the processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of salmon and halibut. The PSD program requires a collection-of-information so that NMFS can monitor the authorized distributors’ ability to effectively supervise program participants and ensure that donated fish are properly processed, stored, and distributed. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other for-profit organizations; State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: Triennially and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: March 16, 2005. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–5522 Filed 3–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Current Population Surveys (CPS) Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Submit written comments on or before May 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at DHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Dennis Clark, U.S. Census Bureau, FOB 3, Room 3340, Washington, DC 20233–8400, (301) 763– 3806. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Census Bureau is requesting clearance for the collection of data concerning the HVS. The current clearance expires October 31, 2005. The HVS has been conducted in conjunction with the CPS since 1956 and serves a broad array of data users as described below. We conduct the HVS interviews with landlords or other knowledgeable people concerning vacant housing units identified in the monthly CPS sample and meeting certain criteria. The HVS provides the only quarterly and annual statistics on rental vacancy rates and home ownership rates for the United States, the four census regions, the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and the 100 largest metropolitan areas (MAs). Private and public sector organizations use these rates extensively to gauge and analyze the housing market with regard to supply, cost, and affordability at various points in time. In addition, the rental vacancy rate is a component of the index of leading economic indicators published by the Department of Commerce. Policy analysts, program managers, budget analysts, and congressional staff use these data to advise the executive and legislative branches of government with respect to the number and characteristics of units available for occupancy and the suitability of housing initiatives. Several other government agencies use these data on a continuing basis in calculating consumer expenditures for housing as a component of the gross national product; to project mortgage demands; and to measure the adequacy of the supply of rental and homeowner units. In addition, investment firms use the HVS data to analyze market trends and for economic forecasting. II. Method of Collection Field representatives collect this HVS information by personal-visit interviews in conjunction with the regular monthly CPS interviewing. We collect HVS data concerning units that are vacant and E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 53 (Monday, March 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 13448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5522]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for 
collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: Prohibited Species Donation Program.
    Form Number(s): None.
    OMB Approval Number: 0648-0316.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 229.
    Number of Respondents: 21.
    Average Hours Per Response: 7 minutes (0.12 hours).
    Needs and Uses: A prohibited species donation (PSD) program for 
salmon and halibut was approved by the North Pacific Fishery Management 
Council (Council) and implemented by the National Marine Fisheries 
Service (NMFS). This program has effectively reduced regulatory discard 
of salmon and halibut by allowing fish that would otherwise be 
discarded to be donated to needy individuals through tax-exempt 
organizations. The vessels and processing plants participating in the 
donation program voluntarily retain and process salmon and halibut 
bycatch. An authorized, tax-exempt, distributor, chosen by NMFS is 
responsible for monitoring the retention and processing of fish donated 
by vessels and processors. The authorized distributor also coordinates 
the processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of salmon and 
halibut. The PSD program requires a collection-of-information so that 
NMFS can monitor the authorized distributors' ability to effectively 
supervise program participants and ensure that donated fish are 
properly processed, stored, and distributed.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other 
for-profit organizations; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Frequency: Triennially and on occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dHynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395-7285, or 
David--Rostker@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: March 16, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-5522 Filed 3-18-05; 8:45 am]
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