Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 13944-13945 [E6-3961]

Download as PDF 13944 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 53 Monday, March 20, 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 Comment Request and Notice of Public Meeting for Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Malaria Vector Control Interventions Agency for International Development. ACTION: Comment request and notice of public meeting. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with 22 CFR part 216, USAID is conducting a ‘‘Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Malaria Vector Control Interventions.’’ This Assessment is intended to serve as a general evaluation of human health and environmental issues related to the use of certain mosquito control methods that contribute to malaria prevention and control. USAID provides financial and technical support for the use of such methods as part of national malaria control programs in USAID-assisted countries and, therefore, must conduct this Program Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential health and environmental consequences of these agency actions. The Program Environmental Assessment will also provide guidance to USAID Missions on preparing country- and activity-specific Supplemental Environmental Assessments, which will be conducted on major individual actions that may have significant environmental impacts where such impacts have not been adequately evaluated in the Program Environmental Assessment. The PEA is intended to facilitate USAID’s use of these interventions while meeting safety and efficacy guidelines. The Program Environmental Assessment will address Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), Environmental Management and Larviciding. The content of the Assessment will include the following: Background on Malaria and Malaria Vector Control; Proposed VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:35 Mar 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 Actions and Alternatives; Affected Environment; Human Health and Environmental Consequences; Mitigation, Monitoring and Evaluation; Regulatory, Legal and Institutional Settings; Training and Institutional Capacity Building; and Cross-Cutting Issues. USAID requests that members of the public review the Assessment and provide comments via the electronic format described below. USAID will also hold a public meeting to receive comments on the content of the Assessment. The Assessment will be available for public review on or about March 22, 2006. USAID will consider all comments received on or before April 14, 2006. A public meeting on the document will be held on March 29, 2006 at 1 p.m. DATES: The Assessment may be viewed on the Web at https:// www.fightingmalaria.gov. All comments must be submitted either via e-mail (IVMPEA@usaid.gov) or in person at the public meeting. The public meeting location is the USAID Public Information Center, Suite M1, Mezzanine Level, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington DC. Note: Photo identification is required for entry into the Ronald Reagan Building). ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Lynch, Malaria Advisor, USAID Washington RRB 3.07–024 3700; telephone number: 202–712–6044; email address: mlynch@usaid.gov. Although USAID supports the use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) for malaria control, the Assessment does not address distribution of ITNs. This intervention is considered in a separate, previously completed assessment, entitled ‘‘Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Insecticide-Treated Materials in USAID Activities in SubSaharan Africa’’, available at https:// www.encapafrica.org/docs/pestpesticide%20mgmt/ITM%20PEA.DOC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 14, 2006. Irene Koek, Infectious Diseases Division Chief. [FR Doc. E6–3972 Filed 3–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 14, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@ OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250–7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Development Title: Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities. OMB Control Number: 0570–0027. Summary of Collection: The Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 extends the duration for all E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 53 / Monday, March 20, 2006 / Notices Empowerment Zone through December 2009. The Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities program (EZ/EC) provides economically depressed rural areas and communities with opportunities for growth and revitalization. USDA has designated 80 Champion communities from the EZ/EC applicant communities that have agreed to implement their strategic plans in accordance with the principles of the program and report regularly on their progress. Need and Use of the Information: Periodic reviews provide the basis for USDA to continue or revoke a designation during the life of the Federal program. These reports provide progress on each project that the designee has specified in their implementation plans. A warning letter maybe sent to recipients who have been regarded as noncompliance or have made insufficient progress in implementing the strategic plan. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 110. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 2,402. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–3961 Filed 3–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES March 14, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:35 Mar 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Pamela_Beverly_OIRA_ Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Title: Reporting Requirements for State Plans of Work for Agricultural Research and Extension Formula Funds. OMB Control Number: 0524–0036. Summary of Collection: Section 202 and 225 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) requires that a plan of work must be submitted by each institution and approved by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) before formula funds may be provided to the 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions. The plan of work must address critical agricultural issues in the State and describe the programs and project targeted to address these issues using the CSREES formula funds. The plan of work also must describe the institution’s multistate activities as well as their integrated research and extension activities. Need and Use of the Information: Institutions are required to annually report to CSREES the following: (1) The actions taken to seek stakeholder input to encourage their participation; (2) a brief statement of the process used by the recipient institution to identify individuals or groups who are stakeholders and to collect input from them; and (3) a statement of how collected input was considered. CSREES uses the information to provide feedback to the institutions on their Plans of Work and Annual Reports of Accomplishments and Results in order for institutions to improve the conduct and the delivery of their programs. Failure to comply with the requirements may result in the withholding of a PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13945 recipient institution’s formula funds and redistribution of its share of formula funds to other eligible institutions. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 135,600. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–3962 Filed 3–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 16, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13944-13945]
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[FR Doc No: E6-3961]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 March 14, 2006.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (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 assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA--Submission@ OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Rural Development

    Title: Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0027.
    Summary of Collection: The Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 
extends the duration for all

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Empowerment Zone through December 2009. The Rural Empowerment Zones and 
Enterprise Communities program (EZ/EC) provides economically depressed 
rural areas and communities with opportunities for growth and 
revitalization. USDA has designated 80 Champion communities from the 
EZ/EC applicant communities that have agreed to implement their 
strategic plans in accordance with the principles of the program and 
report regularly on their progress.
    Need and Use of the Information: Periodic reviews provide the basis 
for USDA to continue or revoke a designation during the life of the 
Federal program. These reports provide progress on each project that 
the designee has specified in their implementation plans. A warning 
letter maybe sent to recipients who have been regarded as noncompliance 
or have made insufficient progress in implementing the strategic plan.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 110.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,402.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-3961 Filed 3-17-06; 8:45 am]
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