Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting, 7003 [E6-1875]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 28 / Friday, February 10, 2006 / Notices Respondents: For PIV I, new long term contractors, affiliates, and employees must undergo the information collection process. For PIV II, long term contractors, affiliates, and employees must undergo the information collection process. Existing contractors/employees/affiliates must undergo the process to receive a PIV Credential. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: PIV I respondents: 10,000; PIV II respondents: 50,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: Each respondent should complete one response. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: PIV I: 57,500 hours; PIV II: 212,500 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Martin Brumback. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Martin Brumback, Office of Procurement and Property Management. [FR Doc. E6–1873 Filed 2–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–98–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:10 Feb 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (Advisory Board). DATES: The meeting dates are March 7– 9, 2006, Washington, DC. You may submit comments by any of the following methods before or up to two weeks after the meeting: email: jspurling@csrees.usda.gov; Fax: (202)720–6199; Mail/Hand-Delivery: National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 344–A, Jamie L. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 2255. 7003 Done at Washington, DC this 6th day of February, 2006. Joseph J. Jen, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. E6–1875 Filed 2–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P ADDRESSES: Jim Spurling, (Acting) Executive Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board; Telephone: (202) 720– 8187. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting will take place at the Economic Research Service (ERS) of USDA, 1800 M Street, NW., (3rd Floor), Washington, DC 20020. On Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 1 p.m. the focus session will begin with introductory remarks provided by the Chair of the Advisory Board, Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (REE), USDA, followed by remarks from officials and/or designated experts from the four agencies of USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics. On Wednesday, March 8, 2006, the general focus session will begin at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with highlights on ‘‘Germ Plasma and Bio Energy’’. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, the focus session will reconvene at 8 a.m. to hear recap highlights of the previous day’s focus session, followed by overall Advisory Board discussions. The Advisory Board Meeting will adjourn by 12 Noon. All portions of the Advisory Board meeting are open to the public. An opportunity for public comment will be offered after the meeting wrap-up. Written comments by attendees or other interested stakeholders will be welcomed for the public record before and up to two weeks following the Advisory Board meeting (by close of business Thursday, March 23, 2006). All statements will become a part of the official record of the Advisory Board and will be kept on file for public review in the Advisory Board Office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is announcing its intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection process in support of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 16, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Additional Information or Comments: Contact William Hawkins, Director, Program Administration Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AgStop 1031, Washington, DC 20250–1031, telephone (202) 720–3241. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. OMB Control Number: 0551–0039. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: This information is needed to administer the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. The information will be gathered from applicants desiring to receive grants under the program to determine the viability of requests for resources to implement school feeding and maternal and child nutrition programs in foreign countries and other periodic reports during the course of implementing the activities. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of the additional information is estimated to average 10.6 hours per applicant. Respondents: Private voluntary organizations, shipping agents, ship owners/brokers, and survey companies. E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 7003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1875]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a 
meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, 
and Economics Advisory Board (Advisory Board).

DATES: The meeting dates are March 7-9, 2006, Washington, DC.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods 
before or up to two weeks after the meeting: e-mail: 
jspurling@csrees.usda.gov; Fax: (202)720-6199; Mail/Hand-Delivery: 
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics 
Advisory Board Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 344-A, 
Jamie L. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 
DC 20250-2255.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Spurling, (Acting) Executive 
Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and 
Economics Advisory Board; Telephone: (202) 720-8187.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will take place at the Economic 
Research Service (ERS) of USDA, 1800 M Street, NW., (3rd Floor), 
Washington, DC 20020. On Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 1 p.m. the focus 
session will begin with introductory remarks provided by the Chair of 
the Advisory Board, Under Secretary for Research, Education, and 
Economics (REE), USDA, followed by remarks from officials and/or 
designated experts from the four agencies of USDA's Research, 
Education, and Economics. On Wednesday, March 8, 2006, the general 
focus session will begin at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with highlights on ``Germ 
Plasma and Bio Energy''. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, the focus session 
will reconvene at 8 a.m. to hear recap highlights of the previous day's 
focus session, followed by overall Advisory Board discussions. The 
Advisory Board Meeting will adjourn by 12 Noon. All portions of the 
Advisory Board meeting are open to the public. An opportunity for 
public comment will be offered after the meeting wrap-up.
    Written comments by attendees or other interested stakeholders will 
be welcomed for the public record before and up to two weeks following 
the Advisory Board meeting (by close of business Thursday, March 23, 
2006). All statements will become a part of the official record of the 
Advisory Board and will be kept on file for public review in the 
Advisory Board Office.

    Done at Washington, DC this 6th day of February, 2006.
Joseph J. Jen,
Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
[FR Doc. E6-1875 Filed 2-9-06; 8:45 am]
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