Faith-Based and Community Initiatives-Equal Treatment Rule; Notice of Request for Collection of Public Information With the Use of a Survey, 67097-67098 [E6-19501]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 223 / Monday, November 20, 2006 / Notices will be provided to any interested applicant making a request to a Rural Development State Office listed in this notice. All projects to receive technical assistance through these passenger transportation grant funds are to be identified when the applications are submitted to the Rural Development State Office. Multiple project applications must identify each individual project, indicate the amount of funding requested for each individual project, and address the criteria as stated above for each individual project. For multiple-project applications, the average of the individual project scores will be the score for that application. All eligible applications, along with tentative scoring sheets and the Rural Development State Director’s recommendation, will be referred to the National Office no later than March 16, 2007, for final scoring and selection for an award. The National Office will score applications based on the grant selection criteria and weights contained in 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G and will select a grantee subject to the grantee’s satisfactory submission of a formal application and related materials in the manner and timeframe established by RBS in accordance with 7 CFR part 1942, subpart G. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Nondiscrimination Statement ‘‘The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. 20250–9410 or call (800) 795–3272 (voice) or (202) 720–6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.’’ Dated: November 14, 2006. Jackie J. Gleason, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E6–19500 Filed 11–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:10 Nov 17, 2006 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Faith-Based and Community Initiatives-Equal Treatment Rule; Notice of Request for Collection of Public Information With the Use of a Survey Rural Housing Service, USDA. Proposed collection; comments requested. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Development’s intention to request clearance for a new information collection to measure Rural Development implementation of and compliance with the Equal Treatment Rule (7 CFR part 16) and Executive Order (EO) 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 19, 2007 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda Brown, Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Coordinator, Operations and Management, Rural Development, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250, phone: (202) 692–0298, e-mail: rhonda.brown@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rural Development-Voluntary Survey on the Equal Treatment Rule. Type of Request: New Information Collection. Abstract: The Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (FBCI) was implemented in the Department of Agriculture by Executive Order (EO) 13280–Responstibilities of the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International Development with Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, December 12, 2002. FBCI Reporting and Outreach began in Rural Development in 2004. Now that the programs are in the third year of this Presidential Initiative and to meet the long term goal of improved participant outcomes, it is time to measure customer experience with Rural Development’s implementation of the Equal Treatment Rule and establish compliance benchmarks. The 14 Rural Development programs under the FBCI provide insured or guaranteed loans and/or grants to eligible applicants (including non-profit entities) located in rural geographic areas to assist them in providing services to beneficiaries, lowincome individuals, and communities. Loan and grant applications and awards PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67097 are processed through approximately 900 Field Offices. In accordance with Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and EO 13280, the results of the survey will enable Rural Development to measure the results and overall effectiveness of FBCI outreach and implementation of and compliance with the Equal Treatment Rule and EO Orders 13279 and 13280, as well as implement compliance action plans and measure improvements. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. Respondents: Program non-profit applicants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 4,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 320 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division 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 the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of 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 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. Written comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–0742. Comments may also be submitted electronically through Regulations.gov. 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. E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 67098 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 223 / Monday, November 20, 2006 / Notices Dated: November 9, 2006. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E6–19501 Filed 11–17–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A–583–816) BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P Notice of Final Results and Final Rescission in Part of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain Stainless Steel Butt–Weld Pipe Fittings From Taiwan DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign–Trade Zones Board Order No. 1487 Expansion of Foreign–Trade Zone 163, Ponce, Puerto Rico, Area Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign–Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the Foreign– Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: Whereas, Codezol, C.D., grantee of FTZ 163, submitted an application to the Board for authority to expand FTZ 163 to include a site (Site 8 - 6 acres, Lugo warehouse) in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, adjacent to the Ponce Customs port of entry (FTZ Docket 10– 2006; filed 4/3/06); Whereas, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (71 FR 18276, 4/11/06), and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations; and, Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner’s report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board’s regulations are satisfied, and that the proposal is in the public interest; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application to expand FTZ 163 is approved, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.28, and subject to a sunset provision that would terminate further authority for the proposed site on November 1, 2011, unless the site is activated during that time period pursuant to 19 CFR Part 146 of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Signed at Washington, DC, this 9th day of November 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commercefor Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign–Trade Zones Board. Attest: Pierre V. Duy, Acting Executive Secretary [FR Doc. E6–19599 Filed 11–17–06; 8:45 am] Billing Code: 3510–DS–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:10 Nov 17, 2006 Jkt 211001 Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On July 13, 2006, the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the administrative review of the order on certain stainless steel butt–weld pipe fittings from Taiwan. See Certain Stainless Steel Butt–Weld Pipe Fittings From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Notice of Intent To Rescind in Part, 71 FR 39663 (July 13, 2006) (‘‘Preliminary Results’’). The merchandise covered by this order is certain stainless steel butt–weld pipe fittings from Taiwan as described in the ‘‘Scope of the Order’’ section of this notice. The period of review (‘‘POR’’) is June 1, 2004, through May 31, 2005. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. Based upon our analysis of the comments received, we made one change to the margin calculation. The final weight–averaged dumping margin is listed below in the section titled ‘‘Final Results of Review.’’ EFFECTIVE DATE: November 20, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Helen Kramer or Judy Lao, Office 7, AD/ CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0405 or (202) 482– 7924, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background The Department’s preliminary results of review were published on July 13, 2006. See Preliminary Results. We invited parties to comment on the Preliminary Results. We received written comments on August 14, 2006, from Flowline Division of Markovitz Enterprise, Inc., Shaw Allow Piping Products, Inc., Gerlin, Inc., and Taylor Forge Stainless, Inc., (collectively, ‘‘petitioners’’), and from Ta Chen Stainless Steel Pipe, Ltd. (‘‘Ta Chen’’). On August 21, 2006, we received rebuttal comments from petitioners and PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Ta Chen. The Department is conducting this administrative review in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). Scope of the Order The products subject to this order are certain stainless steel butt–weld pipe fittings, whether finished or unfinished, under 14 inches inside diameter. Certain welded stainless steel butt–weld pipe fittings (‘‘pipe fittings’’) are used to connect pipe sections in piping systems where conditions require welded connections. The subject merchandise is used where one or more of the following conditions is a factor in designing the piping system: (1) Corrosion of the piping system will occur if material other than stainless steel is used; (2) contamination of the material in the system by the system itself must be prevented; (3) high temperatures are present; (4) extreme low temperatures are present; and (5) high pressures are contained within the system. Pipe fittings come in a variety of shapes, with the following five shapes the most basic: ‘‘elbows,’’ ‘‘tees,’’ ‘‘reducers,’’ ‘‘stub ends,’’ and ‘‘caps.’’ The edges of finished pipe fittings are beveled. Threaded, grooved, and bolted fittings are excluded from this review. The pipe fittings subject to this review are classifiable under subheading 7307.23.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this review is dispositive. Pipe fittings manufactured to American Society of Testing and Materials specification A774 are included in the scope of this order. Partial Rescission of Review In the Preliminary Results, the Department issued a notice of intent to rescind the review with respect to Liang Feng Stainless Steel Fitting Co., Ltd. (‘‘Liang Feng’’), Tru–Flow Industrial Co., Ltd. (‘‘Tru–Flow’’), Censor International Corporation (‘‘Censor’’) and PFP Taiwan Co., Ltd. (‘‘PFP’’), because we found that they had no entries of subject merchandise during the POR. See Preliminary Results at 39663. As the Department received no comments on this notice of intent to rescind we continue to find that rescission of the review concerning Liang Feng, Tru–Flow, Censor, and PFP is appropriate. Therefore, the Department is rescinding the review with respect to Liang Feng, Tru–Flow, Censor, and PFP. E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 223 (Monday, November 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67097-67098]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19501]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service


Faith-Based and Community Initiatives-Equal Treatment Rule; 
Notice of Request for Collection of Public Information With the Use of 
a Survey

AGENCY: Rural Housing 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 Development's intention to request clearance 
for a new information collection to measure Rural Development 
implementation of and compliance with the Equal Treatment Rule (7 CFR 
part 16) and Executive Order (EO) 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws 
for Faith-Based and Community Organizations.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 19, 2007 to 
be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda Brown, Faith-Based and 
Community Initiatives Coordinator, Operations and Management, Rural 
Development, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250, 
phone: (202) 692-0298, e-mail: rhonda.brown@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rural Development-Voluntary Survey on 
the Equal Treatment Rule.
    Type of Request: New Information Collection.
    Abstract: The Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (FBCI) was 
implemented in the Department of Agriculture by Executive Order (EO) 
13280-Responstibilities of the Department of Agriculture and the Agency 
for International Development with Respect to Faith-Based and Community 
Initiatives, December 12, 2002. FBCI Reporting and Outreach began in 
Rural Development in 2004. Now that the programs are in the third year 
of this Presidential Initiative and to meet the long term goal of 
improved participant outcomes, it is time to measure customer 
experience with Rural Development's implementation of the Equal 
Treatment Rule and establish compliance benchmarks. The 14 Rural 
Development programs under the FBCI provide insured or guaranteed loans 
and/or grants to eligible applicants (including non-profit entities) 
located in rural geographic areas to assist them in providing services 
to beneficiaries, low-income individuals, and communities. Loan and 
grant applications and awards are processed through approximately 900 
Field Offices. In accordance with Government
    Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and EO 13280, the results of the 
survey will enable Rural Development to measure the results and overall 
effectiveness of FBCI outreach and implementation of and compliance 
with the Equal Treatment Rule and EO Orders 13279 and 13280, as well as 
implement compliance action plans and measure improvements.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Program non-profit applicants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 4,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 320 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl 
Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services 
Division 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 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of 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 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. Written comments may be sent to 
Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support 
Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, 
STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0742. 
Comments may also be submitted electronically through Regulations.gov. 
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.


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    Dated: November 9, 2006.
Russell T. Davis,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. E6-19501 Filed 11-17-06; 8:45 am]
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