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Download as PDF 69133 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 218 Monday, November 14, 2005 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION Extension of Comment Period on Working Principles for Revising the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s ‘‘Policy Statement Regarding Treatment of Human Remains and Grave Goods’’ Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. ACTION: Extension of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has extended until December 2, 2005 the public comment period on the Working Principles for revising the ACHP’s ‘‘Policy Statement Regarding Treatment of Human Remains and Grave Goods.’’ Those Working Principles were published in the Federal Register on September 1, 2005. The extended comment period will afford greater opportunity to all interested parties to review and submit comments on the principles. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 2, 2005. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning these working principles to the Archeology Task Force, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 809, Washington, DC 20004. Fax (202) 606– 8672. Comments may also be submitted by electronic mail to: archeology@achp.gov. Please note that all responses become part of the public record once they are submitted to the ACHP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Tom McColluch, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 809, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 606–8505. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has extended until Friday, December 2, 2005, the public VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:16 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 208001 comment period on the Working Principles to guide any revisions to its ‘‘Policy Statement Regarding Treatment of Human Remains and Grave Goods’’ (1988 Human Remains Policy). Information on the 1988 Human Remains Policy and the Working Principles was published in the Federal Register on September 1, 2005 (70 FR 52066–52068). That notice is available on the ACHP Web site at https:// www.achp.gov/ archeologytaskforce.html. The ACHP’s Archeology Task Force will use the comment it receives on the Working Principles to draft any proposed revisions to the 1988 Human Remains Policy. Such proposed revisions will then be subject to further public review and comment. Following this public review process, the Task Force may decide to present a revised policy statement to the full ACHP membership for adoption. 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) 720–8958. 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. Dated: November 8, 2005. John M. Fowler, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 05–22556 Filed 11–10–05; 8:45 am] Food and Nutrition Service Title: The Integrity Program (TIP) Data Collection. OMB Control Number: 0584–0401. Summary of Collection: The basis for this data collection and reporting system is Part 246.5 of the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program regulations, which requires State agencies to report annually on their vendor monitoring efforts. The data collected from the States serves as a management tool to provide Congress, Office of the Inspector General, senior program managers, as well as the general public, assurances that program funds are being spent appropriately and that every reasonable effort is being made to prevent, detect and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse. Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service will collect information using form FNS 698, Profile of Integrity Practices and Procedures; FNS 699, the Integrity Profile Report Form; and FNS 700, TIP Data Entry Form. The collected information from the forms will be analyzed and a report is prepared by FNS annually that (1) Assesses State agency progress in eliminating abusive vendors, (2) assesses the level of activity that is being directed to ensuring program integrity, and (3) analyzes trends over a 5-year period. The information is used at the national level in formulating program policy and regulations. At the FNS regional office level, the data is BILLING CODE 4310–K6–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 7, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 69134 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 218 / Monday, November 14, 2005 / Notices reviewed to identify possible vendor management deficiencies so that technical assistance can be provided to States, as needed. At the State level, the information is used to provide assurances to the Governor’s office, and other interested parties, that WIC issues are being addressed. Description of Respondents: State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 89. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 4,144. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–22555 Filed 11–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Disaster Set-Aside Program Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intent of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to request approval for an extension and revision of the information collection package currently used in support of the FSA Farm Loan Programs (FLP). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before January 13, 2006 to be assured consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Cumpton, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Loan Servicing and Property Management Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0523, Washington, DC 20250–0523; Telephone (202) 690–4014; Electronic mail: mike.cumpton@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Disaster Set-Aside Program. OMB Control Number: 0560–0164. Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: The DSA program is designed to assist borrowers in financial distress that operated a farm or ranch in a political subdivision, typically a county that was declared or designated a disaster area. DSA allows eligible borrowers who are unable to make payments to quickly eliminate their VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:16 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 208001 immediate financial stress. Under this program, FSA Farm Loan Program (FLP) borrowers can receive immediate financial relief by moving one annual installment for each loan to the end of the loan term. FSA will collect information on the borrower’s asset values, expenses and income. While no changes to the program are proposed, FSA is reducing the projected annual hours of burden form 4,638 to 2,000 based on the average number of responses during the fiscal years 2003– 2005. Estimate of Annual Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.5 hours per response. Respondents: Individuals or households, businesses or other for profit and farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 800. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,000. Comments are invited on the following: (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. These comments should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 and to Michael Cumpton, Senior Loan Officer, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Loan Servicing and Property Management Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0523, Washington, DC 20250–0523. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed in Washington, DC on November 3, 2005. Teresa Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 05–22553 Filed 11–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Sunshine Act Notice AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Friday, November 18, 2005, 9:30 a.m., Commission Meeting. PLACE: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 624 9th Street, NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425. STATUS: DATE AND TIME: Agenda: I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of October 31, 2005 Meeting III. Announcements IV. Commission Briefing: Campus AntiSemitism • Introductory Remarks by Chairman • Speakers’ Presentations • Questions by Commissioners and Staff Director V. Staff Director’s Report VI. Management and Operations • Posting September 30, 2005, Report to Senate Appropriations on Website • Election Assistance Commission Appointments VII. State Advisory Committees • Criteria to be Considered When Voting on SAC Reports • Length of SAC Terms • Vote on SAC Reports: Arizona and New Mexico VIII. Briefing Reports • Stagnation of Black Middle Class Briefing Report • Voting Rights Act Briefing Report IX. Future Briefings • Disparity Studies • Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act • Patriot Act • Affirmative Action in U.S. Law Schools Future Agenda Items FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terri Dickerson, Press and Communications (202) 376–8582. Kenneth L. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 218 (Monday, November 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69133-69134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 7, 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) 720-8958.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: The Integrity Program (TIP) Data Collection.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0401.
    Summary of Collection: The basis for this data collection and 
reporting system is Part 246.5 of the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) 
Program regulations, which requires State agencies to report annually 
on their vendor monitoring efforts. The data collected from the States 
serves as a management tool to provide Congress, Office of the 
Inspector General, senior program managers, as well as the general 
public, assurances that program funds are being spent appropriately and 
that every reasonable effort is being made to prevent, detect and 
eliminate fraud, waste and abuse.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
will collect information using form FNS 698, Profile of Integrity 
Practices and Procedures; FNS 699, the Integrity Profile Report Form; 
and FNS 700, TIP Data Entry Form. The collected information from the 
forms will be analyzed and a report is prepared by FNS annually that 
(1) Assesses State agency progress in eliminating abusive vendors, (2) 
assesses the level of activity that is being directed to ensuring 
program integrity, and (3) analyzes trends over a 5-year period. The 
information is used at the national level in formulating program policy 
and regulations. At the FNS regional office level, the data is

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reviewed to identify possible vendor management deficiencies so that 
technical assistance can be provided to States, as needed. At the State 
level, the information is used to provide assurances to the Governor's 
office, and other interested parties, that WIC issues are being 
addressed.
    Description of Respondents: State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 89.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,144.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-22555 Filed 11-10-05; 8:45 am]
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