Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 60277-60278 [05-20651]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 199 / Monday, October 17, 2005 / Notices concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft supplemental environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft supplemental statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft supplemental environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection. (Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section 21) Dated: October 3, 2005. John D. Berry, Forest Supervisor, Eldorado National Forest. [FR Doc. 05–20699 Filed 10–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 16, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5168 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784. Fax: (202) 720–4120. The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:43 Oct 14, 2005 Jkt 208001 and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for approval. 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 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 are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5168 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784. Fax: (202) 720–4120. Title: 7 CFR part 1728, Electric Standards and Specifications for Materials and Construction. OMB Control Number: 0572–0131. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service makes loans and loan guarantees in accordance with the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., (RE Act). Section 4 of the RE Act requires that RUS make or guarantee a loan only if there is reasonable assurance that the loan, together with all outstanding loans and obligations of the borrower, will be repaid in full within the time agreed. In order to facilitate the programmatic interests of the RE Act, and, in order to assure that loans made or guaranteed by RUS are adequately secure, RUS, as a secured lender, has established certain standards and specifications for materials, equipment, and the construction of electric systems. The use of standards and specifications for materials, equipment and construction units helps assure RUS that: (1) Appropriate standards and specifications are maintained; (2) RUS loan security is not adversely affected; and (3) loan and loan guarantee funds are used effectively and for the intended purposes. 7 CFR 1728 establishes Agency policy that materials and equipment purchased by RUS electric PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60277 borrowers or accepted as contractorfurnished material must conform to RUS standards and specifications where they have been established and, if included in RUS IP 202–1, ‘‘List of Materials Acceptable for Use on Systems of RUS Electrification Borrowers’’ (List of Materials), must be selected from that list or must have received technical acceptance from RUS. Estimate of Burden: This collection of information is estimated to average 2.32 hours per response. Respondents: Businesses or other for profits. Estimated Number of Respondents: 38. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.30. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,760 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720–7853. Fax: (202) 720–4120. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: October 7, 2005. Curtis M. Anderson, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 05–20650 Filed 10–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 16, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5168 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784. Fax: (202) 720–4120. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 60278 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 199 / Monday, October 17, 2005 / Notices regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB as a revision to an existing collection. 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 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 are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, Room 5168, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. Fax: (202) 720–4120. Title: 7 CFR part 1773, Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers. OMB Control Number: 0572–0095. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service relies on the information provided by the borrowers in their financial statements to make lending decision as to borrowers’ credit worthiness and to assure that loan funds are approved, advanced and disbursed for proper RE Act purposes. These financial statements are audited by a certified public accountant to provide independent assurance that the data being reported are properly measured and fairly presented. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.80 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents and Recordkeepers: 1,500. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.42 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,677 hours. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:43 Oct 14, 2005 Jkt 208001 Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720–7853, Fax: (202) 720–4120. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: October 7, 2005. Curtis M. Anderson, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 05–20651 Filed 10–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION [USARC 05–100] United States Arctic Research Commission; Meeting October 4, 2005. Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Arctic Research Commission will hold its 77th meeting in Corvallis, OR on October 25, 26, 2005.The Business Sessions, open to the public, will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005. The Agenda items include: (1) Call to order and approval of the Agenda. (2) Approval of the Minutes of the 76th Meeting. (3) Reports from Congressional Liaisons. (4) Agency Reports. The focus of the meetings will be reports and updates on programs and research projects affecting the Arctic. The Business Session will reconvene at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2005. An Executive Session will follow adjournment of the Business Session. Any person planning to attend this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs. Contact Person for More Information: Dr. Garrett W. Brass, Executive Director U.S. Arctic Research Commission, 703– 525–0111 of TDD 703–306–0090. Garrett W. Brass, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 05–20666 Filed 10–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sunshine Act Meeting Wednesday, October 19, 2005 2:30–6 p.m. DATE AND TIME: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20237. 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(5 U.S.C. 552b.(c)(2) and (6)) CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact either Brenda Hardnett or Carol Booker at (202) 203–4545. PLACE: Dated: October 11, 2005. Carol Booker, Legal Counsel. [FR Doc. 05–20796 Filed 10–13–05; 11:21 am] BILLING CODE 8230–01–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee will meet on November 9, 2005, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 6087B, 14th Street between Pennsylvania & Constitution Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to transportation and related equipment or technology. Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 199 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60277-60278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-20651]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service


Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 
invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends 
to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 16, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program 
Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5168 South Building, 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 720-0784. Fax: (202) 720-
4120.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)

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regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members 
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on 
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS 
is submitting to OMB as a revision to an existing collection. 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 
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 are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. Comments may be sent to: Richard C. Annan, Director, 
Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 
Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, Room 5168, 1400 Independence 
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-1522. Fax: (202) 720-4120.
    Title: 7 CFR part 1773, Policy on Audits of RUS Borrowers.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0095.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service relies on the information 
provided by the borrowers in their financial statements to make lending 
decision as to borrowers' credit worthiness and to assure that loan 
funds are approved, advanced and disbursed for proper RE Act purposes. 
These financial statements are audited by a certified public accountant 
to provide independent assurance that the data being reported are 
properly measured and fairly presented.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 7.80 hours per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents and Recordkeepers: 1,500.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.42
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,677 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat 
Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720-7853, 
Fax: (202) 720-4120.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Dated: October 7, 2005.
Curtis M. Anderson,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 05-20651 Filed 10-14-05; 8:45 am]
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