Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 17073-17074 [E6-4885]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 5, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES if located cross country. It is anticipated that all of the facilities would be in service in 2011. Government agencies, private organizations, and the public are invited to participate in the planning and analysis of the proposed project. Representatives from the Agency and Georgia Transmission Corporation will be available at the scoping meeting to discuss the Agency’s environmental review process, describe the project, the need for the project, macro corridors under consideration, and to discuss the scope of environmental issues to be considered, answer questions, and accept comments. Comments regarding the proposed action may be submitted (orally or in writing) at the public scoping meetings or in writing for receipt no later than May 18, 2006 to the Agency at the address provided in this notice. From information provided in the alternative evaluation and site selection study, input that may be provided by government agencies, private organizations, and the public, Georgia Transmission Corporation will use to prepare an environmental analysis to be submitted to the Agency for review. The Agency will use the environmental analysis to determine the significance of the impacts of the project and if acceptable will adopt it as its environmental assessment of the project. The Agency’s environmental assessment of the project would be available for review and comment for 30 days. Should the Agency determine, based on the Environmental Assessment of the project, that the impacts of the construction and operation of the transmission line would not have a significant environmental impact, it will prepare a finding of no significant impact. Public notification of a finding of no significant impact would be published in the Federal Register and in newspapers with a circulation in the project area. Any final action by the Agency related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with environmental review requirements as prescribed by the Agency’s environmental policies and procedures (7 CFR part 1794). Dated: March 29, 2006. Mark S. Plank, Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, USDA/Rural Development/Utilities Programs. [FR Doc. E6–4879 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:10 Apr 04, 2006 Jkt 208001 17073 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Dated: March 30, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4884 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am] The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Feedback Survey for Annual Tsunami Warning Communications Test. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 45. Number of Respondents: 400. Average Hours Per Response: 5 minutes for survey; 5 minutes for respondent follow-up phone call; and 10 minutes for follow-up phone calls to additional contacts. Needs and Uses: To assess the effectiveness of NOAA/National Weather Service’s Tsunami Warning communications system, the survey is required to gather specific feedback immediately following testing, which is conducted annually in September. The post-test feedback will be requested from emergency managers, the media, law enforcement officials, and local government agencies/officials. This will be a web-based survey. The responses will be solicited for a limited period immediately following completion of this test, not to exceed two weeks. This web-based survey will allow for a rapid and efficient collection of information regarding the effectiveness of the Tsunami Warning System, particularly with respect to communications systems and related processes. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government, Federal Government; individuals or households. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 3510–KE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Southern Resident Killer Whale Watching Industry Socioeconomic Study. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 401. Number of Respondents: 283. Average Hours Per Response: Surveys: 1 hour; interviews: 2.5 hours; and meetings: 40 minutes. Needs and Uses: The Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Greater Puget Sound have recently been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. One industry that is dependent on the whales is the whale watching industry of the Greater Puget Sound. This study aims to create a profile of the industry and understanding the characteristics of the industry. In the event future actions by the federal government result in regulatory actions, laws such as NEPA and the Regulatory Flexibility Act require social and economic impacts analysis. The information obtained in this study will provide information to the agency to assist any future impact analysis that may be required. . Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; not-for-profit institutions; individuals or households. Frequency: One-time only. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1 17074 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 5, 2006 / Notices DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent by April 30, 2006 to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395– 7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: March 30, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4885 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Annual Survey of Local Government Finances (School Systems). Form Number(s): F–33, F–33–1, F– 33–L1, F–33–L2, F–33–L3. Agency Approval Number: 0607– 0700. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden: 4,009 hours. Number of Respondents: 3,269. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 13 minutes. Needs and Uses: The Census Bureau’s collection of school district finance data and associated publications is the most comprehensive sources for prekindergarten through grade 12 finance data. The data are collected from the universe of school districts using uniform definitions and concepts of revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets. This effort is part of the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State and Local Governments. Data collected from cities, counties, states, and special district governments are combined with data collected from local school systems to produce state and national totals of government spending. Local school system spending comprises a significant portion of total government spending. In 2002, public elementary-secondary expenditure accounted for over 30% of total local government outlays. In addition to the historical significance in the state and local government statistics community, this collection of school system finance data has taken on added importance within the area of education statistics. With the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:10 Apr 04, 2006 Jkt 208001 reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in 2001, there is increased demand for detailed information about our Nation’s public schools. This focus has led to a demand for data reflecting student performance, graduation rates, and school finance policy. State legislatures, local leaders, university researchers, and parents increasingly rely on data to make substantive decisions about education. School district finance is a vital sector of the education data spectrum used by these stakeholders to form policy, develop new education strategies, and even decide where to locate their families. We are requesting modifications to Form F–33. Minor local revenue items will be added to the Part I.A Local Revenue section. These items include revenue from ‘‘Sales of property and other capital assets,’’ ‘‘Fines and forfeits,’’ ‘‘Rents,’’ ‘‘Royalties,’’ and ‘‘Private donations.’’ In previous surveys, respondents were instructed to report these items under ‘‘Miscellaneous other local revenue.’’ They will be included as separate items beginning with this survey cycle to coincide with other government surveys conducted by the Census Bureau. The impact of reporting these new items is discussed in Question 5 and Question 12. The education finance data collected and processed by the Census Bureau are an essential component of the government finances program and provide unique products for education data user groups. Affected Public: State, local or tribal Government. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: Title 13, Section 161, of the United States Code requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a census of governments every fifth year. Section 182 allows the Secretary to make annual surveys in other years. These authorizations include, but are not limited to, collecting and disseminating ‘‘data on taxes * * * governmental receipts, expenditures, indebtedness * * * of states, counties, cities, and other governmental units.’’ OMB Desk Officer: Susan Schechter, (202) 395–5103. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202)482–0266, Department of Commerce, room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dhynek@doc.gov). PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Susan Schechter, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202–395–7245) or e-mail (susan_schechter@omb.eop.gov). Dated: March 30, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4887 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: NOAA Community-based Restoration Program Progress Reports. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0472. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 8,240. Number of Respondents: 200. Average Hours Per Response: Interim reports, 9 hours and 45 minutes; final reports, 11 hours and 45 minutes. Needs and Uses: This collection is needed to assist with the administration and evaluation of the NOAA Community-based Restoration Program (CRP), which has provided financial assistance on a competitive basis to over 1,200 habitat restoration projects since 1996. The information is used to provide accountability for the CRP and NOAA on the expenditure of federal funds used for restoration, contributes to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) ‘‘acres restored’’ measure and to the President’s Wetlands Initiative goal of 3 million acres of wetland restoration, enhancement and protection by 2010. The information is required only from parties receiving CRP funds. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-profit organiaations; State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: Semi-annually and onetime only. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 5, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17073-17074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-48]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce has submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for 
collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: Southern Resident Killer Whale Watching Industry 
Socioeconomic Study.
    Form Number(s): None.
    OMB Approval Number: None.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 401.
    Number of Respondents: 283.
    Average Hours Per Response: Surveys: 1 hour; interviews: 2.5 hours; 
and meetings: 40 minutes.
    Needs and Uses: The Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Greater 
Puget Sound have recently been listed as endangered under the 
Endangered Species Act and protected under the Marine Mammal Protection 
Act. One industry that is dependent on the whales is the whale watching 
industry of the Greater Puget Sound. This study aims to create a 
profile of the industry and understanding the characteristics of the 
industry. In the event future actions by the federal government result 
in regulatory actions, laws such as NEPA and the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act require social and economic impacts analysis. The information 
obtained in this study will provide information to the agency to assist 
any future impact analysis that may be required. .
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; not-
for-profit institutions; individuals or households.
    Frequency: One-time only.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,

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DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent by April 30, 2006 to David Rostker, OMB Desk 
Officer, FAX number (202) 395-7285, or David--Rostker@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: March 30, 2006.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-4885 Filed 4-4-06; 8:45 am]
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