Advisory Committee Meeting, 25563 [E6-6463]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 83 / Monday, May 1, 2006 / Notices Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1631, 7 CFR 2.22(a)(3)(v) and 2.81(a)(5), and 9 CFR 205.101(e). James E. Link, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E6–6464 Filed 4–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–EN–P program information or related accommodations should contact Terri Henry, at the telephone number listed above. James E. Link, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E6–6463 Filed 4–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–EN–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Rural Utilities Service Advisory Committee Meeting Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (‘‘the Committee’’). DATES: June 13, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 14, 2006, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ADDRESS: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Kansas City Plaza, 220 West 43rd Street, Kansas City, Mo. Requests to address the Committee at the meeting or written comments may be sent to: Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, DC 20250–3601. Requests and comments may also be Faxed to (202) 690–2755. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terri Henry, (202) 205–8281 (telephone); (202) 690–2755 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Administrator of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration with respect to the implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). The agenda will include an update on the agency’s finances, marketing activities, progress report on reengineering of domestic operations, use of third party contracting, hard white wheat rule implementation, and methods development activities. For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri Henry, (202) 205–8281 (telephone); (202) 690–2755 (facsimile) or by e-mail Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. Public participation will be limited to written statements, unless permission is received from the Committee Chairman to orally address the Committee. The meeting will be open to the public. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:38 Apr 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5818, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784. Fax: (202) 720–8435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for extension. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25563 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. Comments may be sent to: Richard C. Annan, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. FAX: (202) 720–0784. Title: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program. OMB Control Number: 0572–0096. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection package. Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service’s (RUS) Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and Grant program provides loans and grants for advanced telecommunications services to improve rural areas’ access to educational and medical services. The various forms and narrative statements required are collected from the applicants (rural community facilities, such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and medical facilities, for example). The purpose of collecting the information is to determine such factors as eligibility of the applicant; the specific nature of the proposed project; the purposes for which loan and grant funds will be used; project financial and technical feasibility; and, compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, for grants funded pursuant to the competitive evaluation process, information collected facilitates RUS’ selection of those applications most consistent with DLT goals and objectives in accordance with the authorizing legislation and implementing regulation. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.47 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions; and State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 22.00. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 16,316 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 690–1078, FAX: (202) 720–7853. All responses to this notice will be summarized and include in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 83 (Monday, May 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 25563]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6463]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection 
Advisory Committee (``the Committee'').

DATES: June 13, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 14, 2006, 7:30 a.m. to 1 
p.m.

ADDRESS: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the Embassy 
Suites Hotel, Kansas City Plaza, 220 West 43rd Street, Kansas City, Mo.
    Requests to address the Committee at the meeting or written 
comments may be sent to: Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, DC 
20250-3601. Requests and comments may also be Faxed to (202) 690-2755.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terri Henry, (202) 205-8281 
(telephone); (202) 690-2755 (facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Committee is to provide 
advice to the Administrator of the Grain Inspection, Packers and 
Stockyards Administration with respect to the implementation of the 
U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.).
    The agenda will include an update on the agency's finances, 
marketing activities, progress report on reengineering of domestic 
operations, use of third party contracting, hard white wheat rule 
implementation, and methods development activities.
    For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri Henry, (202) 205-8281 
(telephone); (202) 690-2755 (facsimile) or by e-mail 
Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov.
    Public participation will be limited to written statements, unless 
permission is received from the Committee Chairman to orally address 
the Committee. The meeting will be open to the public.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication of program information or related accommodations should 
contact Terri Henry, at the telephone number listed above.

James E. Link,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
 [FR Doc. E6-6463 Filed 4-28-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-EN-P

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