National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information, 56441 [05-19197]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2005 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Business Service Title: 7 CFR 4279–B, Guaranteed Loan Making—Business and Industry Loans. OMB Control Number: 0570–0017. Summary of Collection: The Business and Industry (B&I) program was legislated in 1972 under Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. The purpose of the program is to improve, develop, or finance businesses, industries, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. This purpose is achieved through bolstering the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of quality loans made by lending institutions, thereby providing lasting community benefits. The B&I program is administered by the Rural Business Service (RBS) through Rural Development State and sub-State offices serving each State. Need and Use of the Information: RBS will collect information to determine a lender and borrower eligibility and creditworthiness. The information is used by RBS loan officers and approval officials to determine program eligibility and for program monitoring. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 8,544. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 19,761. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–19219 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the National Agricultural Library’s intent to request an extension of currently approved information collection form related to the Animal VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:52 Sep 26, 2005 Jkt 205001 Welfare Information Center’s (AWIC) workshop, Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. This workshop registration form requests the following information from participants: contact information, affiliation, and database searching experience. Participants include principal investigators, members of Institutional Animal Care and Use committees, animal care technicians, facility managers, veterinarians, and administrators of animal use programs. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 1, 2005 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Sandra Ball, Program Support Assistant, USDA, ARS, NAL Animal Welfare Information Center, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room #410, Beltsville, MD 20705–2351. Submit electronic comments to: sball@nal.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Ball, Program Support Assistant. Phone: 301–504–6212 or Fax: 301 504 7125. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Workshop Registration, Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. OMB Number: 0518–033. Expiration Date: 02/28/2006. Type of Request: To extend currently approved data collection form. Abstract: This Web-based form collects information to register respondents in the workshop, Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. Information collected includes the following: preference of workshop date, signature, name, title, organization name, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Five questions are asked regarding: database searching experience, membership on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and goals for attending the workshop. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. Respondents: Principal investigators, members of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, animal care personnel, veterinarians, information providers, and administrators of animal use programs. Estimated number of Respondents: 100 per year. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 8.33 hours. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 56441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19197]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service


National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval 
To Collect Information

AGENCY: National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice 
announces the National Agricultural Library's intent to request an 
extension of currently approved information collection form related to 
the Animal Welfare Information Center's (AWIC) workshop, Meeting the 
Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. This workshop 
registration form requests the following information from participants: 
contact information, affiliation, and database searching experience. 
Participants include principal investigators, members of Institutional 
Animal Care and Use committees, animal care technicians, facility 
managers, veterinarians, and administrators of animal use programs.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 1, 2005 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Sandra Ball, 
Program Support Assistant, USDA, ARS, NAL Animal Welfare Information 
Center, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 410, Beltsville, MD 
20705-2351. Submit electronic comments to: sball@nal.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Ball, Program Support 
Assistant. Phone: 301-504-6212 or Fax: 301 504 7125.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Workshop Registration, Meeting the Information Requirements 
of the Animal Welfare Act.
    OMB Number: 0518-033.
    Expiration Date: 02/28/2006.
    Type of Request: To extend currently approved data collection form.
    Abstract: This Web-based form collects information to register 
respondents in the workshop, Meeting the Information Requirements of 
the Animal Welfare Act. Information collected includes the following: 
preference of workshop date, signature, name, title, organization name, 
mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Five 
questions are asked regarding: database searching experience, 
membership on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and goals 
for attending the workshop.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Principal investigators, members of Institutional 
Animal Care and Use Committees, animal care personnel, veterinarians, 
information providers, and administrators of animal use programs.
    Estimated number of Respondents: 100 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 8.33 hours.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 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 the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address 
in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and 
included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: September 8, 2005.
Edward B. Knipling,
Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 05-19197 Filed 9-26-05; 8:45 am]
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