Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, 56530-56531 [E6-15718]

Download as PDF 56530 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Notices rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES intramural Federal research programs which are generating exciting new technologies for HAB monitoring and control. There are 2 major Federal multi-agency funding programs which represent important cross agency collaborative efforts. At least 25 States conduct HAB response efforts, operating through a wide range of State government departments and non profits. Tribes in some States are collaborating with academic, Federal, and State governments to monitor the presence of HABs. Given the global scope of HABs, U.S. programs also work closely with international programs and in some cases contribute funding. The P&R report describes the remarkable progress made in some areas by Federal prediction and response programs. The greatest effort and progress has been made in mitigation, including improved monitoring and prediction capabilities, the establishment of event response programs, the conduct of economic impact assessments, and establishment of public health measures. Studies leading to prevention and control have led to new approaches. Infrastructure is being developed, cooperation and coordination has improved and incentive based programs have been used to address HAB problems. Despite progress made, opportunities for advancing response to HABs still exist at the Federal and State level. The P&R report outlines opportunities for advancement identified by Federal agencies for HAB prediction and response and by the HAB community in the report, Harmful Algal Research and Response: A National Environmental Science Strategy (HARRNESS) 2005– 2015. (Ramsdell, J.S., Anderson, D.M., and Glibert, P.M. (eds.) Ecological Society of America, Washington, DC, 96pp, 2005). This FRN requests public comment on the state of prediction and response programs in the U.S. and suggestions for how to improve that response. Comments Request The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) welcomes all comments on the content of the Draft report. OSTP is specifically interested in feedback on (1) The current state of efforts (including infrastructure) in Prediction and Response to prevent, control, or mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms; (2) suggestions for specific improvements in those efforts. Please adhere to the instructions detailed below for preparing and submitting your comments on the Draft National Assessment of Efforts to Predict and Respond to Harmful Algal VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Blooms in U.S. Waters. Using the format guidance described below will facilitate the processing of reviewer comments and assure that all comments are appropriately considered. Please format your comments into the following sections: (1) Background information for yourself including name, title, organizational affiliation and email or telephone (optional), (2) overview or general comments, (3) specific comments with reference to pages or line numbers where possible, and (4) specific comments about the current state of efforts in prevention, control and mitigation of HABs (PCM), including infrastructure. Please number and print identifying information at the top of all pages. Public comments may be submitted from September 27, 2006 to November 20, 2006. M. David Hodge, Operations Manager. [FR Doc. E6–15837 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] questions or comments. Members of the public may also file written statement(s) before or after the meeting. If any person wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special accommodations, please contact, prior to October 11, 2006. Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice: (202) 565–3525 or TDD (202) 565–3377. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact Barbara Ransom, Room 707, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565–3525. Kamil Cook, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. 06–8289 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–M FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BILLING CODE 3170–W6–P Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2006. Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC) of the ExportImport Bank of the United States (Export-Import Bank) SUMMARY: The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee was established by Public Law 105–121, November 26, 1997, to advise the Board of Directors on the development and implementation of policies and programs designed to support the expansion of the Bank’s financial commitments in Sub-Saharan Africa under the loan, guarantee and insurance programs of the Bank. Further, the committee shall make recommendations on how the Bank can facilitate greater support by U.S. commerical banks for trade with SubSaharan Africa. Time and Place: October 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. Agenda: The meeting will include updates on Africa outreach with African Regional Financial Entities, Report on the ‘‘Working with African Lenders’’ seminar and the AGOA Forum, SAAC 2006 recommendations and International Business Development plans for Africa. Public Participation: The meeting will be open to public participation and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before November 27, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 27, 2006 / Notices time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– B441, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to PRA@fcc.gov. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0855. Title: Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, CC Docket No. 96–45. Form Nos.: FCC Forms 499–A and 499–Q. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 5,625 respondents; 16,787 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 15 hours average burden per response. Frequency of Response: On occasion, one-time, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement, and third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 253,170 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as a revision after this 60 day comment period to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full three year clearance. The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) requires telecommunications carriers and other providers of telecommunications to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and other funds. Contribution revenue data, as well as other information, are reported by carriers on Forms 499–A and 499–Q. Accompanying these forms are instructions on how to report revenue. The proposed revisions to this collection will provide clarifications to the 2007 FCC Forms 499–A, 499–Q, and instructions in order to improve the revenue reporting process for respondents. For instance, the revisions would provide guidance in the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 instructions to entities regarding which entity is responsible for filing the FCC Forms 499–A or 499–Q after two entities have merged or one entity has purchased another. As another example of the type of changes sought in this proposed collection revision, the forms and instructions would provide additional instructions encouraging respondents to enter e-mail addresses on the forms. Other proposed changes to the forms and instructions would help respondents better determine how to report subject revenues and generally seek to provide respondents with an efficient, less burdensome information collection. The revisions proposed to the collection will have a minimal effect on the burden associated with filing FCC Forms 499–A and 499–Q for respondents. These proposed revisions would go into effect with the April 1, 2007 filing. In addition, the 2006 FCC Forms and instructions which already reflect the changes to the contribution methodology adopted in the 2006 Interim Contribution Methodology Order should remain in effect until the revised forms become effective for the April 1, 2007 filing and should continue to be available thereafter for filers to use in amending prior submissions. On July 27, 2006, the Commission received emergency approval of these information collection requirements from the Office of Management and Budget, which approval expires on January 31, 2007. The Commission has made minor editorial edits to the 2006 FCC Forms 499–A, 499–Q, and instructions. These changes included correction of typographical errors or omissions as well as other minor changes to ensure consistency between the forms and the instructions. The Commission asks that the information collection be approved by OMB. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–15718 Filed 9–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested September 19, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56531 opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law No. 104– 13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before November 27, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: You may submit your Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments by e-mail or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0110. Title: Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License. Form Number: FCC Form 303–S. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 3,217. Estimated Time per Response: 0.67 hours—11.25 hours. Frequency of Response: Eight-year reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 5,271 hours. E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for 
Review to the Office of Management and Budget

September 19, 2006.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not 
conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any 
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject 
to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid 
control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before November 27, 2006. If you anticipate that you 
will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within 
the period of

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time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below 
as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith 
B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-B441, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to PRA@fcc.gov. 
If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information 
collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://
www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or 
contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214. If you would like to obtain 
or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by 
visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0855.
    Title: Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, CC Docket No. 96-45.
    Form Nos.: FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 5,625 respondents; 16,787 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 hours average burden per response.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion, one-time, quarterly and annual 
reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement, and third party 
disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 253,170 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as a revision 
after this 60 day comment period to Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) in order to obtain the full three year clearance.
    The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) requires 
telecommunications carriers and other providers of telecommunications 
to contribute to the Universal Service Fund (USF) and other funds. 
Contribution revenue data, as well as other information, are reported 
by carriers on Forms 499-A and 499-Q. Accompanying these forms are 
instructions on how to report revenue. The proposed revisions to this 
collection will provide clarifications to the 2007 FCC Forms 499-A, 
499-Q, and instructions in order to improve the revenue reporting 
process for respondents. For instance, the revisions would provide 
guidance in the instructions to entities regarding which entity is 
responsible for filing the FCC Forms 499-A or 499-Q after two entities 
have merged or one entity has purchased another. As another example of 
the type of changes sought in this proposed collection revision, the 
forms and instructions would provide additional instructions 
encouraging respondents to enter e-mail addresses on the forms. Other 
proposed changes to the forms and instructions would help respondents 
better determine how to report subject revenues and generally seek to 
provide respondents with an efficient, less burdensome information 
collection. The revisions proposed to the collection will have a 
minimal effect on the burden associated with filing FCC Forms 499-A and 
499-Q for respondents. These proposed revisions would go into effect 
with the April 1, 2007 filing.
    In addition, the 2006 FCC Forms and instructions which already 
reflect the changes to the contribution methodology adopted in the 2006 
Interim Contribution Methodology Order should remain in effect until 
the revised forms become effective for the April 1, 2007 filing and 
should continue to be available thereafter for filers to use in 
amending prior submissions. On July 27, 2006, the Commission received 
emergency approval of these information collection requirements from 
the Office of Management and Budget, which approval expires on January 
31, 2007. The Commission has made minor editorial edits to the 2006 FCC 
Forms 499-A, 499-Q, and instructions. These changes included correction 
of typographical errors or omissions as well as other minor changes to 
ensure consistency between the forms and the instructions. The 
Commission asks that the information collection be approved by OMB.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-15718 Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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