Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 71462-71463 [05-23409]

Download as PDF 71462 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 29, 2005 / Notices techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request for OMB approval. Signed at Washington, DC, November 14, 2005. Joe Reilly, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. E5–6675 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Intent to Hold Public Scoping Meetings and Prepare an Environmental Assessment Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of intent to hold public scoping meetings and prepare an environmental assessment (EA). ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) intends to hold public scoping meetings and prepare an environmental assessment in connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed by Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (CEPCI) of South Carolina. The proposal consists of the construction of approximately 20 miles of 115 kilovolt transmission line to provide more reliable transmission power to McClellanville, SC. The proposed 115kilovolt transmission line project would be constructed within one of several alternative corridors under consideration. The alternative transmission line corridors originate at existing power delivery points near Jamestown and Charity, Berkeley County and Winyah and Belle Isle south of the city of Georgetown in Georgetown County, SC and at a potential new substation that would be built in the vicinity of the town of Honey Hill, Berkeley County, SC. The corridors terminate at the proposed location of a substation in McClellanville from which electric power distribution lines would service the community. Portions of the alternative corridors include Federal lands of the Francis Marion National Forest therefore the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) is a cooperating agency in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis. CEPCI is requesting RUS to provide financing for the proposed project. DATES: RUS will conduct a scoping meeting in an open house format from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2005, at the 20:13 Nov 28, 2005 Jkt 208001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Development, Utilities Programs, Engineering and Environmental Staff, Stop 1571, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–1571, telephone (202) 720–0468. Mrs. Strength’s e-mail address is stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov. CEPCI proposes to construct a 115 kilovolt transmission line between a source substation and a proposed substation located in McClellanville. Single pole structures ranging in height from 80- to 150-feet would support the conductors and would require a right-of-way of 70 feet. One alternative route includes an approximately 2-mile subsurface directionally-drilled section below the Santee River delta. Depending on which route is chosen the approximate length of the transmission line would be from 16 to 26 miles. It is anticipated that this transmission line would be in service in the Spring of 2008. Alternatives considered by RUS and CEPCI include: (a) No action, (b) alternative transmission improvements, and (c) alternative transmission line corridors. An Electric Alternative Evaluation and Macro Corridor Study Report, prepared by CEPCI will be presented at the public scoping meeting. The Report is available for public review at the USDA/Rural Development address provided in this notice, at Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., 121 Greystone Blvd., Columbia, SC 29210 and at: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 McClellanville Government Services Building, located at 405 Pinckney Street, McClellanville, SC 29458 Phone: (843) 887–3712. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and solicit comments for the preparation of an EA. Berkeley County Library, PO Box 1239, 1003 Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, (843) 719–4223, (843) 719– 4226 (Fax), Director: Colleen L. Carney, Web Site: https:// www.berkeley.lib.sc.us/. Charleston County Library, 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401, (843) 805–6801, (843) 727–3741 (Fax), Director: Jan Buvinger, Web Site: https://www.ccpl.org. Georgetown County Library, 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440, (843) 546–2521, (843) 527– 3251 (Fax), Director: Dwight McInvaill, Web Site: https:// www.gcpl.lib.sc.us/. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 McClellanville Branch Library, 222 Baker St., McClellanville, SC 29458, (843) 889–3300. Government agencies, private organizations, and the public are invited to participate in the planning and analysis of the proposed project. Representatives from RUS and CEPCI will be available at the scoping meeting to discuss RUS’ environmental review process, describe the project, the need for the project, the macro corridors under consideration, and discuss the scope of environmental issues to be considered, answer questions, and accept oral and written comments. Written comments will be accepted for 30 days after the public scoping meeting. Written comments should be sent to RUS at the address provided in this notice. From information provided in the alternative evaluation and site selection study, input that may be provided by government agencies, private organizations, and the public, Central Electric Power Cooperative will prepare an environmental analysis to be submitted to RUS for review. RUS will use the environmental analysis to determine the significance of the impacts of the project and may adopt it as its environmental assessment of the project. RUS’ environmental assessment of the project would be available for review and comment for 30 days. Should RUS determine, based on the EA of the project, that the project would not have a significant environmental impact, it will prepare a finding of no significant impact. Public notification of a finding of no significant impact would be published in the Federal Register and in newspapers with a circulation in the project area. Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with environmental review requirements as prescribed by the Council on Environmental Quality and RUS environmental policies and procedures. Benjamin Shuman, Acting Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, USDA/Rural Development/Utilities Programs. [FR Doc. 05–23381 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–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 E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 29, 2005 / Notices 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: Evaluation of NOAA’s Bay Watershed Education and Training (BWET) Programs. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0530. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 4,235. Number of Respondents: 6,528. Average Hours Per Response: One half hour for students; 20 minutes for teachers; 1 hour for program providers; 20 minutes for professional development teachers; 1 hour for professional development program providers; and 20 minutes for past professional development teachers. Needs and Uses: NOAA seeks to ascertain whether B-WET-funded Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) programs are improving students’ stewardship and academic achievement as well as teachers’ confidence in implementing MWEEs with their students. NOAA, with additional funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Keith Campbell Foundation, has contracted with an external team of evaluators to conduct an initial, exploratory evaluation to collect baseline data on the MWEE and professional development (PD) programs.. Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. 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. 71463 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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: Alaska Saltwater Sport Fishing Economic Survey. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 1,380. Number of Respondents: 3,276. Average Hours Per Response: 25 minutes. Needs and Uses: The objective of this project is to collect data necessary for estimating the demand for saltwater fishing trips by Alaska saltwater anglers and for understanding the factors affecting this demand. This information is needed to improve federal management decisions affecting Alaska saltwater recreational fisheries, principally the halibut fishery. The data collection consists of conducting a formal pretest and full implementation of a mail survey using a random sample of U.S. residents who have purchased a license to fish in Alaska. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: One time only. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. 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. 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: Documentation of Fish Harvest. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0365. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 50. Number of Respondents: 25. Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes. Needs and Uses: Seafood dealers who possess red porgy, gag, black grouper, or greater amberjack during seasonal fishery closures must maintain documentation that such fish were harvested from areas other than the South Atlantic. The documentation includes information on the vessel that harvested the fish and on where and when the fish were offloaded. The information is required for the enforcement of fishery regulations. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. 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: November 22, 2005. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–23409 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] Dated: November 22, 2005. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–23410 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] Dated: November 22, 2005. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–23411 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–U BILLING CODE 3510–22–P BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:13 Nov 28, 2005 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 29, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71462-71463]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-23409]


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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

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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: Evaluation of NOAA's Bay Watershed Education and Training 
(B-WET) Programs.
    Form Number(s): None.
    OMB Approval Number: 0648-0530.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 4,235.
    Number of Respondents: 6,528.
    Average Hours Per Response: One half hour for students; 20 minutes 
for teachers; 1 hour for program providers; 20 minutes for professional 
development teachers; 1 hour for professional development program 
providers; and 20 minutes for past professional development teachers.
    Needs and Uses: NOAA seeks to ascertain whether B-WET-funded 
Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) programs are 
improving students' stewardship and academic achievement as well as 
teachers' confidence in implementing MWEEs with their students. NOAA, 
with additional funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Keith 
Campbell Foundation, has contracted with an external team of evaluators 
to conduct an initial, exploratory evaluation to collect baseline data 
on the MWEE and professional development (PD) programs..
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    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: November 22, 2005.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-23409 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-12-U
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