Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 73989 [E5-7331]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 239 / Wednesday, December 14, 2005 / Notices Abstract: USDA collects information from bioenergy producers that request payments under the Bioenergy Program as the Secretary may require to ensure the benefits are paid only to eligible bioenergy producers for eligible commodities. Bioenergy producers seeking program payments have to meet minimum requirements by providing information concerning the production of bioenergy. Applicants must certify that they will abide by the Bioenergy Program Agreement’s provisions. Respondents: U.S. bioenergy producers who use eligible agricultural commodities to make bioenergy and have been accepted to participate in the Bioenergy Program. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Annual Number of Forms per person: 11. Estimated Average Time to Respond: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,300. Comments are invited regarding (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumption used: (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for OMB approval. Signed in Washington, DC on December 7, 2005. Teresa C. Lasseter, Executive Vice-President, Commodity Credit Corporation. [FR Doc. E5–7279 Filed 12–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:29 Dec 13, 2005 Jkt 208001 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 February 13, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Program Development & Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5818 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784. FAX: (202) 720–4120. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR part 1753, Telecommunications System Construction Policies and Procedures. OMB Control Number: 0572–0059. Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection. Abstract: In order to facilitate the programmatic interest of the RE Act, and, in order to assure that loans made or guaranteed by RUS are adequately secured, RUS, as a secured lender, has established certain forms for materials, equipment and construction of electric and telecommunications systems. The use of standard forms, construction contracts, and procurement procedures helps assure RUS that appropriate standards and specifications are maintained, RUS’ loan security is not adversely affected; and the loan and loan guarantee funds are used effectively and for the intended purposes. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit and non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 238. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimate Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,123 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service at (202) 720–7852. Comments are invited on (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 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73989 assumption 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 on other forms of information technology. 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. James M. Andrew, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E5–7331 Filed 12–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–821–817] Notice of Decision of the Court of International Trade; Silicon Metal From the Russian Federation Notice of Decision of the Court of International Trade. ACTION: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 14, 2005. SUMMARY: On November 28, 2005, the United States Court of International Trade (‘‘CIT’’) issued an order sustaining the Department of Commerce’s (‘‘the Department’’) Second Remand Results. See Final Results of Redetermination Pursuant to Court Remand, Globe Metallurgical, Inc. vs. United States, Consol. Ct. No. 03–00202 (October 21, 2005) (available at https:// www.ia.ita.doc.gov) (‘‘Second Remand Results’’); see also, Globe Metallurgical, Inc. v. United States, Slip Op. 05–150 (CIT November 28, 2005) (‘‘Globe Metallurgical III’’). In the First Remand Results, the Department recalculated the antidumping margins for Bratsk Aluminum Smelter and Rual Trade Limited (collectively, ‘‘Bratsk’’) and ZAO Kremny and SUAL–Kremny-Ural Ltd. (collectively, ‘‘Kremny’’) to value the respondents’ usage of recycled silicon metal sized zero to five millimeters. See Final Results of Redetermination Pursuant to Court Remand, Globe Metallurgical, Inc. v. United States, Consol. Ct. No. 03–00202 (January 5, 2005) (available at https:// www.ia.ita.doc.gov) (‘‘First Remand Results’’). In the Second Remand Results, the Department recalculated the adverse facts available (‘‘AFA’’) portion AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 73989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-7331]


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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 February 13, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Program Development 
& Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, USDA, 1400 Independence 
Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5818 South Building, Washington, DC 20250-
1522. Telephone: (202) 720-0784. FAX: (202) 720-4120.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 7 CFR part 1753, Telecommunications System Construction 
Policies and Procedures.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0059.
    Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved collection.
    Abstract: In order to facilitate the programmatic interest of the 
RE Act, and, in order to assure that loans made or guaranteed by RUS 
are adequately secured, RUS, as a secured lender, has established 
certain forms for materials, equipment and construction of electric and 
telecommunications systems. The use of standard forms, construction 
contracts, and procurement procedures helps assure RUS that appropriate 
standards and specifications are maintained, RUS' loan security is not 
adversely affected; and the loan and loan guarantee funds are used 
effectively and for the intended purposes.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 1 hour per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit and non-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 238.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimate Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,123 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat 
Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities 
Service at (202) 720-7852.
    Comments are invited on (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 assumption 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 on 
other forms of information technology.
    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.

James M. Andrew,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
 [FR Doc. E5-7331 Filed 12-13-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P

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