Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request, 59506 [06-8565]

Download as PDF 59506 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 10, 2006 / Notices comments received and the EPA’s response to comments may be found at https://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6wq/ npdes/tmdl/index.htm. EPA received requests from the Gulf Restoration Network and six individuals for a 60-day extension of the comment period on the eighty draft TMDLs in Louisiana. EPA will not extend the original comment period, however, the Gulf Restoration Network and others may submit comments after the closing date (i.e., August 21, 2006) of the comment period until October 20, 2006. EPA will review and respond to comments received between August 22, 2006, and October 20, 2006, and may consider revising or modifying these TMDLs if appropriate. Dated: September 28, 2006. Miguel I. Flores, Director, Water Quality Protection Division, EPA Region 6. [FR Doc. E6–16652 Filed 10–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK [Public Notice 93] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank, as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of the survey is to fulfill a statutory mandate (The Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 635) which directs Ex-Im Bank to report annually to the U.S. Congress any action taken toward providing export credit programs that are competitive with those offered by official foreign export credit agencies. The Act further stipulates that the annual report on competitiveness should include the results of a survey of U.S. exporters and U.S. commercial lending institutions which provide export credit to determine their experience in meeting financial competition from other countries whose exporters compete with U.S. exporters. Accordingly, Ex-Im Bank is requesting that the proposed survey (EIB No. 00– 02) be sent to approximately 60 applicants of Ex-Im Bank’s mediumand long-term programs. The revised VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:42 Oct 06, 2006 Jkt 211001 survey is similar to the previous survey, as it asks bankers and exporters to evaluate the competitiveness of Ex-Im ` Bank’s programs vis-a-vis foreign export credit agencies. However, it has been modified in order to account for newer policies and to capture enough information to provide a better analysis of our competitiveness. In addition, the survey will be available on Ex-Im Bank’s Web site, https://www.exim.gov, with recipients encouraged to respond online as well. Written comments should be received on or before December 11, 2006 to be assured of consideration. DATES: Direct all requests for additional information to Piper Starr, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Room 1279, Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565–3767. ADDRESSES: With respect to the proposed collection of information, Ex-Im Bank invites comments as to: • Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Ex-Im Bank, including whether the information will have a practical use; • The accuracy of Ex-Im Bank’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of 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; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Title & Form Number: 2006 Exporter & Banker Survey of Ex-Im Bank Competitiveness, EIB Form 00–02. OMB Number: 3048–0004. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Annual Number of Respondents: 60. Annual Burden Hours: 60. Frequency of Reporting or Use: Annual Survey. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 3, 2006. Solomon Bush, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8565 Filed 10–6–06; 8:45 am] FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) No. 32, Consolidated Financial Report of the United States Government Requirements; and Technical Bulletin 2006–1, Recognition and Measurement of Asbestos-Related Cleanup Costs. The 2007 Meeting Schedule of the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee (AAPC) Board Action: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3511(d), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, and the FASAB Rules of Procedure, as amended in April 2004, notice is hereby given that the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 32, Consolidated Financial Report of the United States Government Requirements, and Technical Bulletin 2006–1, Recognition and Measurement of Asbestos-Related Cleanup Costs. Copies of the Standard and Technical Bulletin can be obtained by contacting FASAB at 202–512–7350. The Standard and Technical Bulletin are also available on FASAB’s home page https:// www.fasab.gov/codifica.html. The FASAB Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee (AAPC), a permanent committee established by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), will meet on the following dates in room 7C13 of the GAO Building: — Thursday, January 25, 2007. — Thursday, March 29, 2007. — Thursday, May 31, 2007. — Thursday, July 12, 2007. — Thursday, September 27, 2007. — Thursday, November 29, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy M. Comes, Executive Director, 441 G St., NW., Mail Stop 6K17V, Washington, DC 20548, or call (202) 512–7350. AUTHORITY: Federal Advisory Committee Act. Pub. L. No. 92–463. Dated: October 4, 2006. Charles Jackson, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8546 Filed 10–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1610–01–M BILLING CODE 6690–01–M PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10OCN1.SGM 10OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 10, 2006)]
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[FR Doc No: 06-8565]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK

[Public Notice 93]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank).

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank, as a part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and 
other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed information 
collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The 
purpose of the survey is to fulfill a statutory mandate (The Export-
Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 635) which directs Ex-Im 
Bank to report annually to the U.S. Congress any action taken toward 
providing export credit programs that are competitive with those 
offered by official foreign export credit agencies. The Act further 
stipulates that the annual report on competitiveness should include the 
results of a survey of U.S. exporters and U.S. commercial lending 
institutions which provide export credit to determine their experience 
in meeting financial competition from other countries whose exporters 
compete with U.S. exporters.
    Accordingly, Ex-Im Bank is requesting that the proposed survey (EIB 
No. 00-02) be sent to approximately 60 applicants of Ex-Im Bank's 
medium- and long-term programs. The revised survey is similar to the 
previous survey, as it asks bankers and exporters to evaluate the 
competitiveness of Ex-Im Bank's programs vis-[agrave]-vis foreign 
export credit agencies. However, it has been modified in order to 
account for newer policies and to capture enough information to provide 
a better analysis of our competitiveness. In addition, the survey will 
be available on Ex-Im Bank's Web site, https://www.exim.gov, with 
recipients encouraged to respond on-line as well.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 11, 
2006 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all requests for additional information to Piper 
Starr, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Room 
1279, Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565-3767.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With respect to the proposed collection of 
information, Ex-Im Bank invites comments as to:
     Whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Ex-Im Bank, 
including whether the information will have a practical use;
     The accuracy of Ex-Im Bank's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
     Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden of 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; e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Title & Form Number: 2006 Exporter & Banker Survey of Ex-Im Bank 
Competitiveness, EIB Form 00-02.
    OMB Number: 3048-0004.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Annual Number of Respondents: 60.
    Annual Burden Hours: 60.
    Frequency of Reporting or Use: Annual Survey.

    Dated: October 3, 2006.
Solomon Bush,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-8565 Filed 10-6-06; 8:45 am]
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