Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review, 20969-20970 [06-3836]

Download as PDF 20969 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 78 Monday, April 24, 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 rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– . Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712–1365. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: OMB 0412–NEW. Form Number: N/A. ´ ´ Title: Mentor-Protege Program Application. Type of Submission: New Information Collection. Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ´ ´ requests comment on its Mentor-Protege Program Application. The form will be used to apply for participation in the ´ ´ USAID Mentor-Protege Program. Firms interested in becoming a mentor firm must apply in writing to the USAID/ OSDBU. The application shall be evaluated by the nature and extent of technical and managerial support proposed as well as the extent of financial assistance in the form of equity investment, loans, joint-venture support, and traditional subcontracting support proposed. ´ ´ The Mentor-Protege agreement contains: (1) Name, address, phone, and E-mail ´ ´ of mentor and protege firm(s) and a point of contact within both firms who will oversee the agreement; VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:56 Apr 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 (2) Procedures for the mentor’s voluntary withdrawal from the program ´ ´ including notification of the protege firm and the USAID OSDBU; Withdrawal notification must be in writing, at least 30 days in advance of the mentor’s intent to withdraw; ´ ´ (3) Procedures for a protege’s voluntary withdrawal from the program. ´ ´ The protege shall notify the mentor firm in writing at least 30 days in advance of ´ ´ the protege firm’s intent to voluntarily ´ ´ terminate the Mentor-Protege agreement. The mentor shall notify OSDBU and the contracting officer immediately upon receipt of notice from ´ ´ the protege; (4) A description of the type of developmental program that will be provided by the mentor firm to the ´ ´ protege firm, to include a description of the subcontract work, a schedule for providing assistance, and criteria for ´ ´ evaluation of the protege’s developmental success; (5) A listing of the number and types of subcontractors to be awarded to the ´ ´ protege firm; (6) Program participation term; (7) Termination procedures; (8) Plan for accomplishing work should the agreement be terminated; and (9) Other terms and conditions, as appropriate. Review of Agreement (1) OSDBU will review the information to ensure the mentor and ´ ´ protege are both eligible and the information that is required in this ´ ´ Mentor-Protege Program Guide is included. OSDBU may consult with the Contracting Officer on the adequacy of ´ ´ the proposed mentor-protege arrangement, and its review will be completed no later than 30 calendar days after receipt by OSDBU. (2) Upon completion of the review, the mentor may implement the developmental assistance program. (3) The agreement defines the relationship between the mentor and ´ ´ protege firms only. The agreement itself does not create any privity of contract ´ ´ between the mentor or protege and the USAID. (a) An approved agreement will be ´ ´ incorporated into the mentor or protege firm’s contract with the USAID. It should be added to the subcontracting plan of the contract. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (b) If the application is disapproved, the mentor may provide additional information for reconsideration. OSDBU will complete review of any supplemental material no later than 30 days after receipt. Upon finding deficiencies the USAID considers correctable, OSDBU will notify the mentor and request information regarding correction of deficiencies to be provided within 30 days. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 20. Total annual responses: 20. Total annual hours requested: 5. Dated: April 17, 2006. Joanne Paskar, Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. 06–3835 Filed 4–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via e-mail to David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov or fax to 202–395–7285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712– 1365. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: OMB 0412–0011. Form Number: AID 1010–2. Title: Application for Assistance— American Schools And Hospitals Abroad. Type of Submission: USAID finances grant assistance to U.S. founders or sponsors who apply for grant assistance from ASHA on behalf of their institutions overseas. ASHA is a competitive grants program. The office of ASHA 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 ASHA E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 20970 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2006 / Notices 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: April 17, 2006. Joanne Paskar, Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. 06–3836 Filed 4–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES April 19, 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) 720–8958. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:56 Apr 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Request for Administrative Review. OMB Control Number: 0584–0520. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for the Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 2011–2036), as codified under 7 CFR Parts 278 and 279, requires that the FNS determine the eligibility of retail food stores and certain food service organizations to participate in the Food Stamp Program. If a retail or wholesale firm is found to be ineligible by FNS, or is otherwise aggrieved by certain FNS actions(s), that firm has the right to file a written request for review of the administrative action with FNS. Need and Use of the Information: The request for administrative review is a formal memorandum, provided by the requester, with an original signature. FNS receives the letter requesting an administrative review and maintains it as part of the official review record. The designated reviewer will adjudicate the appeals process and make a final determination regarding the aggrieved action. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 652. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 133. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–6087 Filed 4–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 20, 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; PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (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 Utilities Service Title: Operating Reports for Telecommunications and Broadband Borrowers. OMB Control Number: 0572–0031. Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service’s (RUS) is a credit agency of the Department of Agriculture. The Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act) (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq. ) authorizes the Secretary to make mortgage loans and loan guarantees to finance electric, telecommunications, broadband, and water and waste facilities in rural areas. In addition to providing loans and loan guarantees, one of RUS’ main objectives is to safeguard loan security until the loan is repaid. The RE Act also authorizes the Secretary to make studies, investigations, and reports concerning the progress of borrowers’ furnishing of adequate telephone service and publish and disseminate this information. Need and Use of the Information: Information from the Operating Report for both telecommunication and broadband borrowers provides RUS with vital financial information needed to ensure the maintenance of the E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20969-20970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3836]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to 
OMB for Review

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has 
submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 
Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of 
having their full effect if received within 30 days of this 
notification. Comments should be sent via e-mail to David--
Rostker@omb.eop.gov or fax to 202-395-7285. Copies of submission may be 
obtained by calling (202) 712-1365.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Number: OMB 0412-0011.
    Form Number: AID 1010-2.
    Title: Application for Assistance--American Schools And Hospitals 
Abroad.
    Type of Submission: USAID finances grant assistance to U.S. 
founders or sponsors who apply for grant assistance from ASHA on behalf 
of their institutions overseas. ASHA is a competitive grants program. 
The office of ASHA 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 ASHA

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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: April 17, 2006.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 06-3836 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6116-01-M
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