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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 245 / Thursday, December 22, 2005 / Notices https://exchanges.state.gov/education/ grantsdiv/terms.htm#articleI VI. Award Administration Information VI.1a. Award Notices Final awards cannot be made until funds have been appropriated by Congress, allocated and committed through internal Bureau procedures. Successful applicants will receive an Assistance Award Document (AAD) from the Bureau’s Grants Office. The AAD and the original grant proposal with subsequent modifications (if applicable) shall be the only binding authorizing document between the recipient and the U.S. Government. The AAD will be signed by an authorized Grants Officer, and mailed to the recipient’s responsible officer identified in the application. Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification of the results of the application review from the ECA program office coordinating this competition. cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Terms and Conditions for the Administration of ECA agreements include the following: Office of Management and Budget Circular A–122, ‘‘Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.’’ Office of Management and Budget Circular A–21, ‘‘Cost Principles for Educational Institutions.’’ OMB Circular A–87, ‘‘Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Governments.’’ OMB Circular No. A–110 (Revised), Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations. OMB Circular No. A–102, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Governments. OMB Circular No. A–133, Audits of States, Local Government, and Nonprofit Organizations. Please reference the following websites for additional information: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants. 16:55 Dec 21, 2005 Jkt 208001 with applicants until the proposal review process has been completed. VI.3. Reporting Requirements original project objectives are recommended. 7. Cost-effectiveness: The overhead and administrative components of the proposal, including salaries and honoraria, should be kept as low as possible. All other items should be necessary and appropriate. 8. Cost-sharing: Proposals should maximize cost-sharing through other private sector support as well as institutional direct funding contributions. VerDate Aug<31>2005 76103 VIII. Other Information You must provide ECA with a hard copy original plus two copies of the following reports: (1) A final program and financial report no more than 90 days after the expiration of the award. Grantees will be required to provide reports analyzing their evaluation findings to the Bureau in their regular program reports. (Please refer to IV. Application and Submission Instructions (IV.3.d.3) above for Program Monitoring and Evaluation information. All data collected, including survey responses and contact information, must be maintained for a minimum of three years and provided to the Bureau upon request. All reports must be sent to the ECA Grants Officer and ECA Program Officer listed in the final assistance award document. Notice: The terms and conditions published in this RFGP are binding and may not be modified by any Bureau representative. Explanatory information provided by the Bureau that contradicts published language will not be binding. Issuance of the RFGP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government. The Bureau reserves the right to reduce, revise, or increase proposal budgets in accordance with the needs of the program and the availability of funds. Awards made will be subject to periodic reporting and evaluation requirements per section VI.3 above. VI.4. Program Data Requirements BILLING CODE 4710–05–P Organizations awarded grants will be required to maintain specific data on program participants and activities in an electronically accessible database format that can be shared with the Bureau as required. As a minimum, the data must include the following: (1) Name, address, contact information and biographic sketch of all persons who travel internationally on funds provided by the grant or who benefit from the grant funding but do not travel. (2) Itineraries of international and domestic travel, providing dates of travel and cities in which any exchange experiences take place. Final schedules for in-country and U.S. activities must be received by the ECA Program Officer at least three work days prior to the official opening of the activity. VII. Agency Contacts For questions about this announcement, contact: Dawn Kepets, African Programs Branch, ECA/A/E/AF, Room 232, ECA/A/E/AF–06–01, U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547, telephone: 202–453–8118 or fax: 202– 453–8121 or email: kepetsdm@state.gov. All correspondence with the Bureau concerning this RFGP should reference the above title and number ECA/A/E/ AF–06–01. Please read the complete Federal Register announcement before sending inquiries or submitting proposals. Once the RFGP deadline has passed, Bureau staff may not discuss this competition PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 15, 2005. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E5–7718 Filed 12–21–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 11, 2005, and comments were due by December 12, 2005. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 23, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Christensen, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–5909; FAX: 202– 493–2180; or e-mail: tom.christensen@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1 76104 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 245 / Thursday, December 22, 2005 / Notices Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title: Effective U.S. Control (EUSC)/ Parent Company. OMB Control Number: 2133–0511. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own foreign-registered vessels. Forms: None. Abstract: The Effective U.S. Control (EUSC) Parent Company collection consists of an inventory of foreignregistered vessels owned by U.S. citizens. Specifically, the collection consists of responses from vessel owners verifying or correcting vessel ownership data and characteristics found in commercial publications. The information obtained could be vital in a national or international emergency, and is essential to the logistical support planning operations conducted by MARAD officials. The information is used in contingency planning and provides data related to potential sealift capacity to support movement of fuel and military equipment to crisis zones. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 40 hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20503, Attention MARAD Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: 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; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 16, 2005. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E5–7727 Filed 12–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:55 Dec 21, 2005 Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2005– 23383] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of information. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 21, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments must refer to the docket notice numbers cited at the beginning of this notice and be submitted to Docket Management, Room PL–401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Please identify the proposed collection of information for which a comment is provided, by referencing its OMB Clearance Number. It is requested, but not required, that 2 copies of the comment be provided. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Sean H. McLaurin, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6124A, NPO–122, Washington, DC 20590. Mr. McLaurin’s telephone number is (202) 366–4800. Please identify the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Control Number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB’s regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following: (i) 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; (ii) 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; (iii) how to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (iv) how to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public comments on the following proposed collections of information: Title: Extension of Clearance. OMB Control Number: 2127–0001. Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Form Number: This collection of information uses no standard form. Abstract: The purpose of the NDR is to assist States and other authorized users in obtaining information about problem drivers. State motor vehicle agencies submit and use the information for driver licensing purposes. Other users obtain the information for transportation safety purposes. Estimated Annual Burden: 2633. Number of Respondents: 51 State driver licensing agencies, including the District of Columbia. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Issued on: December 14, 2005. Joseph S. Carra, Associate Administrator for the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. [FR Doc. E5–7716 Filed 12–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 245 (Thursday, December 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76103-76104]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information 
Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information 
Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the 
information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The 
Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on the following collection of information was published on 
October 11, 2005, and comments were due by December 12, 2005. No 
comments were received.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 23, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Christensen, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: 202-366-5909; FAX: 202-493-2180; or e-mail: 
tom.christensen@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained 
from that office.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD).
    Title: Effective U.S. Control (EUSC)/Parent Company.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0511.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own foreign-registered vessels.
    Forms: None.
    Abstract: The Effective U.S. Control (EUSC) Parent Company 
collection consists of an inventory of foreign-registered vessels owned 
by U.S. citizens. Specifically, the collection consists of responses 
from vessel owners verifying or correcting vessel ownership data and 
characteristics found in commercial publications. The information 
obtained could be vital in a national or international emergency, and 
is essential to the logistical support planning operations conducted by 
MARAD officials. The information is used in contingency planning and 
provides data related to potential sealift capacity to support movement 
of fuel and military equipment to crisis zones.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 40 hours.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street Northwest, 
Washington, DC 20503, Attention MARAD Desk Officer.
    Comments are invited on: 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; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its 
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Authority:  49 CFR 1.66.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 16, 2005.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
 [FR Doc. E5-7727 Filed 12-21-05; 8:45 am]
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