Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested, 6747 [06-1191]

Download as PDF 6747 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 27 Thursday, February 9, 2006 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. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 10, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07–106, RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712–1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No: OMB 0412–0011. Form No.: AID 1010–2. Title: Application for Assistance— American Schools and Hospitals Abroad. Type of Review: Revision of Information Collection. Purpose: USAID finances grant assistance to U.S. founders or sponsors VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:56 Feb 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 who apply for grant assistance from the Office of Private-Voluntary Cooperation, American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (PVCASHA) on behalf of their institutions overseas. PVCASHA is a competitive grants program. The Office of PVCASHA is charged with judging which applicants may be eligible for consideration and receive what amounts of funding for what purposes. To aid in such determination, the Office of PVCASHA has established guidelines as the basis for deciding upon the eligibility of the applicants and the resolution on annual grant awards. These guidelines are published in the Federal Register, Doc. 79–36221. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 85. Total annual responses: 85. Total annual hours requested: 900 hours. Dated: February 2, 2006. Joanne Paskar, Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. 06–1191 Filed 2–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Library Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR Part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the National Agricultural Library’s intent to request approval for a new electronic mailing list subscription form from those working with water quality and water resources. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 17, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Joseph Makuch, Coordinator, Water Quality Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705–2351. Comments may be sent by facsimile to AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (301) 504–6409. Submit electronic comments to: wqic@nal.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Makuch (301) 504–6077. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form. OMB Number: Not yet assigned. Expiration Date: Not yet assigned. Type of Request: Approval for data collection from individuals working in the areas of water quality and water resources. Abstract: The form would include the following items: This form contains five items and is used to collect information about participants who are interested in joining an electronic discussion group. The form collects data to see if a person is eligible to join the discussion group. Because these electronic discussion groups are only available to people who work in the areas of water quality and water resources, it is necessary to gather this information. The questionnaire asks for the person’s name, e-mail address, job title, work affiliation, and topics of interest. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 minute per response. Respondents: Individuals who are interested in joining an electronic discussion group. Estimated Number of Respondents: 750 per year. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 750 minutes or 12.5 hours. 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 the 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 respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to the notice will be summarized and included in the request E:\FR\FM\09FEN1.SGM 09FEN1

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 27 / Thursday, February 9, 2006 / 
Notices

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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the 
U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making 
efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are 
requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing 
collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Submit comments on or before April 10, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for 
Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records 
Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07-106, 
RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1365 or via e-mail 
bjohnson@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No: OMB 0412-0011.
    Form No.: AID 1010-2.
    Title: Application for Assistance--American Schools and Hospitals 
Abroad.
    Type of Review: Revision of Information Collection.
    Purpose: USAID finances grant assistance to U.S. founders or 
sponsors who apply for grant assistance from the Office of Private-
Voluntary Cooperation, American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (PVCASHA) 
on behalf of their institutions overseas. PVCASHA is a competitive 
grants program. The Office of PVCASHA is charged with judging which 
applicants may be eligible for consideration and receive what amounts 
of funding for what purposes. To aid in such determination, the Office 
of PVCASHA has established guidelines as the basis for deciding upon 
the eligibility of the applicants and the resolution on annual grant 
awards. These guidelines are published in the Federal Register, Doc. 
79-36221.
    Annual Reporting Burden:
    Respondents: 85.
    Total annual responses: 85.
    Total annual hours requested: 900 hours.

    Dated: February 2, 2006.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 06-1191 Filed 2-8-06; 8:45 am]
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