Export Bid Entry System and Freight Bid Entry System Training, 61946-61947 [E6-17574]

Download as PDF 61946 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 203 Friday, October 20, 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES October 17, 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 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:52 Oct 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Public Law 480, Title I Financing and Record Keeping. OMB Control Number: 0551–0005. Summary of Collection: Title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, (Pub. L. 480, 83rd Congress, as amended) provides for U.S. government financing of sales of U.S. agricultural commodities to recipients (foreign countries or private entities). The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is responsible for administering Public Law 480, Title I agreements. In accordance with the law, an agreement providing for long-term credit financing is first negotiated with the recipient through diplomatic channels. After an agreement has been signed, the recipient applies to FAS for authorization to purchase each commodity provided in the agreement. At least 75 percent of the gross tonnage of commodities purchased under Title I must be shipped on privately owned U.S. flag commercial vessels to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates. If ocean transportation is required to a country where there is no U.S. flag vessel coverage, a foreign vessel will be used at its prevailing rate. The recipient must send the pertinent terms of all proposed ocean freight contracts, regardless of whether any portion of the ocean freight is financed by CCC, to FAS for review and approval before the vessel is contracted. Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information to insure that (1) suppliers keep accurate records on Title 1 transactions; (2) suppliers permit access to authorized USDA representatives (such as auditors and investigators); and, (3) suppliers retain records for three years after final payment. FAS will review the information to ensure that there are no potential conflicts of interest. FAS also evaluate the sales price to ensure that it is within the prevailing range of export market prices. Without the information, FAS could not ensure program compliance. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 9. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 11. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Foreign Agricultural Service Title: CCC’s Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and CCC’s Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). OMB Control Number: 0551–0028. Summary of Collection: The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) collects information from U.S. exporters in order to determine the exporters’ eligibility for the Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). Program applicants can fax information in or applicants may register over the Internet. Need and Use of the Information: Information collected from U.S. Exporters is used by FAS to determine whether an exporter has the experience necessary to perform under the proposed agreements. Other information is collected to determine compliance during the period of the agreement and to ensure that compensation in the appropriate amount is made. Without the application and related information, FAS would be unable to properly qualify U.S. Exporters for EEP and DEIP. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 9. Frequency Of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 47. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–17573 Filed 10–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Export Bid Entry System and Freight Bid Entry System Training Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice is to advise Commodity Vendors, Steamship Lines, and Freight Forwarders that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will hold training sessions on the agency’s newly redesigned Export Bid Entry System (EBES) and the Freight Bid Entry System (FBES), and invite the participation of interested parties. DATES: 1. EBES training will be on November 6, 7, or 8, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT). E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 203 / Friday, October 20, 2006 / Notices 2. FBES training will be on either November 1 or 2, 2006, for steamship lines, and on November 3, 2006, for freight forwarders, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 3. Deadline: The deadline to register for either EBES or FBES Training is 4:30 p.m., EST, on Friday October 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: 1. EBES training will be held at the Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) located at 6501 Beacon Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64141. 2. FBES training will be held in the Nairobi Room of the Ronald Reagan Building located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., in Washington, DC 20004–3002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding either of these training sessions should be directed to Ken Martin, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Kansas City Commodity Office, (816) 926–6552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EBES Training EBES training is open to all commodity vendors involved in food aid related exports. A new version of EBES, the commodity bid entry system, will be coming online soon. The objective of this training is to provide users of the system with a basic understanding of the steps involved in entering bids within this version, and will consist of one day of hands-on experience. FBES Training Registration jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Signed in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2006. Teresa C. Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E6–17574 Filed 10–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Willows, California. Agenda items covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Status of Funding, (5) General Discussion (6) Plan Schedule for the Next Year, (7) Next Agenda. The meeting will be held on October 23, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. and end at approximately 4:30 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Mendocino National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. Individuals who wish to speak or propose agenda items send their names and proposals to David A. Mortin, Acting DFO, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. ADDRESSES: FBES training is open to all steamship lines and freight forwarders involved in food aid related exports. FBES is the new electronic process steamship lines and freight forwarders will use to enter and manage freight bids. The objective of this training is to provide users of the system with a basic understanding of the steps involved in entering bids, reviewing reports and will consist of one day of hands-on training. The training is designed for the users that will actually be entering bids or reviewing reports. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbin Gaddini, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. (530) 968–1815; email ggaddini@fs.fed.us. The meeting will be open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee will file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions are provided and individuals who made written requests by October 20, 2006 have the opportunity to address the committee at those sessions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Anyone interested in attending one of these training session may register free of charge for any of the listed dates as applicable. Every effort will be made to honor the requested date; however, the Friday, November 3 date is specifically focused on issues relevant to freight forwarders. Space is available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Interested parties may register or obtain additional information by calling the contact listed above. Other information, including VerDate Aug<31>2005 information on registration, for the EBES training may be found at: https:// www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/ ebes_training.pdf. Additional information, including registration, for FBES training can be found at https:// www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/ fbes_training.pdf. 15:52 Oct 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61947 Dated: October 10, 2006. David T. Morton, Acting Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 06–8784 Filed 10–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to Procurement List. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received On or Before: November 19, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in the notice for each product or service will be required to procure the product and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 203 (Friday, October 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61946-61947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17574]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Export Bid Entry System and Freight Bid Entry System Training

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice is to advise Commodity Vendors, Steamship Lines, 
and Freight Forwarders that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will hold 
training sessions on the agency's newly redesigned Export Bid Entry 
System (EBES) and the Freight Bid Entry System (FBES), and invite the 
participation of interested parties.

DATES: 
    1. EBES training will be on November 6, 7, or 8, 2006, from 9 a.m. 
to 3 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT).

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    2. FBES training will be on either November 1 or 2, 2006, for 
steamship lines, and on November 3, 2006, for freight forwarders, from 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
    3. Deadline: The deadline to register for either EBES or FBES 
Training is 4:30 p.m., EST, on Friday October 27, 2006.

ADDRESSES: 
    1. EBES training will be held at the Kansas City Commodity Office 
(KCCO) located at 6501 Beacon Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, 64141.
    2. FBES training will be held in the Nairobi Room of the Ronald 
Reagan Building located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., in 
Washington, DC 20004-3002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding either of these 
training sessions should be directed to Ken Martin, USDA, Farm Service 
Agency, Kansas City Commodity Office, (816) 926-6552.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

EBES Training

    EBES training is open to all commodity vendors involved in food aid 
related exports. A new version of EBES, the commodity bid entry system, 
will be coming online soon. The objective of this training is to 
provide users of the system with a basic understanding of the steps 
involved in entering bids within this version, and will consist of one 
day of hands-on experience.

FBES Training

    FBES training is open to all steamship lines and freight forwarders 
involved in food aid related exports. FBES is the new electronic 
process steamship lines and freight forwarders will use to enter and 
manage freight bids. The objective of this training is to provide users 
of the system with a basic understanding of the steps involved in 
entering bids, reviewing reports and will consist of one day of hands-
on training. The training is designed for the users that will actually 
be entering bids or reviewing reports.

Registration

    Anyone interested in attending one of these training session may 
register free of charge for any of the listed dates as applicable. 
Every effort will be made to honor the requested date; however, the 
Friday, November 3 date is specifically focused on issues relevant to 
freight forwarders. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve 
basis. Interested parties may register or obtain additional information 
by calling the contact listed above. Other information, including 
information on registration, for the EBES training may be found at: 
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/ebes_
training.pdf. Additional information, including registration, for FBES 
training can be found at https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_
File/fbes_training.pdf.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E6-17574 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am]
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