Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 60469-60470 [E6-16940]

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AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center (NSIIC) authorized in 7 U.S.C. 2008j. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 12, 2006 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay B. Wilson, Executive Director, National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, P.O. Box 23483, Washington, DC 20026– 3483, Telephone (202) 690–0632 or by e-mail to: info@nsiic.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: National Sheep Industry Improvement Center. OMB Number: 0570–0048. Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2007. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center (NSIIC) is authorized by 7 U.S.C. 2008j as a flexible and innovative approach for the sheep and goat industries for infrastructure development, business development, production, resource development, and market and environmental research. The management of NSIIC is vested in a Board of Directors (Board), appointed by, and reports to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Board is authorized in 7 U.S.C. 2008j(e)(3)(A) to make grants, and the grant process is further addressed in the National Sheep Center 2006 Strategic Plan which has been approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Board proposes to make competitive grant funds available in fiscal year 2007 to address the needs and priorities of the sheep and goat industries. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 hours or less per response. Respondents: Grant Applicants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 45. E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 60470 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 198 / Friday, October 13, 2006 / Notices Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 45 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 387 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at (202) 692–0043. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NSIIC, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of NSIIC’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 on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, Washington, DC 20250–0742. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: October 5, 2006. Jackie J. Gleason, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E6–16940 Filed 10–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES2 AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the Annual VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Oct 12, 2006 Jkt 211001 Survey of Farmer Cooperatives, as authorized in the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 12, 2006 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E. Eldon Eversull, Statistics Staff, RBS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 3256, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3256, Telephone (202) 690–1415 or send an e-mail message to: eldon.eversull@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives. OMB Number: 0570–0007. Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2007. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The primary objective of Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) is to promote understanding, use, and development of the cooperative form of business as a viable option for enhancing the income of the agricultural producers and other rural residents. RBS’ direct role is providing knowledge to improve the effectiveness and performance of farmer cooperative businesses through technical assistance, research, information, and education. The annual survey of farmer cooperatives collects basic statistics on cooperative business volume, net income, members, financial status, employees, and other selected information to support RBS’ objective and role. Cooperative statistics are published in various reports and used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperative management, educators, and others in planning and promoting the cooperative form of business. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour or less per response. Respondents: Farmer cooperatives. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,588. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 1,588. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,534 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at (202) 692–0043. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RBS’ 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 on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, Washington, DC 20250–0742. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: October 5, 2006. Jackie J. Gleason, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E6–16941 Filed 10–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Addition and Deletions Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Addition to and Deletions from Procurement List. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List product to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must be Received on or Before: November 12, 2006. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or e-mail SKennerly@jwod.gov. E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 198 (Friday, October 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60469-60470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16940]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) 
intention to request an extension for a currently approved information 
collection in support of the program for the National Sheep Industry 
Improvement Center (NSIIC) authorized in 7 U.S.C. 2008j.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 12, 2006 to 
be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay B. Wilson, Executive Director, 
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, P.O. Box 23483, Washington, 
DC 20026-3483, Telephone (202) 690-0632 or by e-mail to: 
info@nsiic.org.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: National Sheep Industry Improvement Center.
    OMB Number: 0570-0048.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2007.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center (NSIIC) is 
authorized by 7 U.S.C. 2008j as a flexible and innovative approach for 
the sheep and goat industries for infrastructure development, business 
development, production, resource development, and market and 
environmental research. The management of NSIIC is vested in a Board of 
Directors (Board), appointed by, and reports to the Secretary of 
Agriculture. The Board is authorized in 7 U.S.C. 2008j(e)(3)(A) to make 
grants, and the grant process is further addressed in the National 
Sheep Center 2006 Strategic Plan which has been approved by the 
Secretary of Agriculture. The Board proposes to make competitive grant 
funds available in fiscal year 2007 to address the needs and priorities 
of the sheep and goat industries.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 8 hours or less per response.
    Respondents: Grant Applicants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 45.

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    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 45
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 387 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl 
Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at (202) 692-
0043.

Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
NSIIC, including whether the information will have practical utility; 
(b) the accuracy of NSIIC'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 on those who are to 
respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Cheryl 
Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services 
Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 
Washington, DC 20250-0742. All responses to this notice will be 
summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments 
will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: October 5, 2006.
Jackie J. Gleason,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
 [FR Doc. E6-16940 Filed 10-12-06; 8:45 am]
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