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E6–21138 Filed 12–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [COTP Houston-Galveston 06–037] Houston-Galveston Area Maritime Security Committee; Vacancies Coast Guard, DHS. Solicitation for membership. AGENCY: ACTION: Under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the Secretary of Homeland Security has established an Area Maritime Security (AMS) Committee under the direction of the Houston-Galveston Captain of the Port (COTP)/Federal Maritime Security Coordinator (FMSC). The HoustonGalveston COTP/FMSC hereby requests qualified individuals interested in serving on this committee to apply for AMS Committee membership. DATES: Requests for membership should reach the Captain of the Port on or before January 24, 2007. ADDRESSES: Requests for membership should be submitted to Sector HoustonGalveston, AMSC Executive Administrator, 9640 Clinton Drive, Houston TX 77029. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about the Houston-Galveston AMS Committee or its charter, contact Ms. Tobi Moore, AMSC Executive Administrator, at (713) 671–5118. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES SUMMARY: Authority Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:31 Dec 12, 2006 Jkt 211001 2002 (Pub. L. 107–295) added section 70112 to Title 46 of the U.S. Code, and authorizes the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish an AMS Committee for any port area of the United States. The MTSA includes a provision exempting these AMS Committees from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 436, 86 Stat. 470 (5 U.S.C. App.2). The Houston-Galveston AMS Committee assists the COTP/FMSC in the review and update of the AMS Plan for the Houston, Galveston, Freeport, and Texas City area of responsibility. Such matters may include, but are not limited to: (1) Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; (2) Identifying risks (threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences); (3) Determining mitigation strategies and implementation methods; (4) Developing and describing the process to continually evaluate overall port security by considering consequences and vulnerabilities, how they may change over time, and what additional mitigation strategies can be applied; and (5) Providing advice to, and assisting the COTP/FMSC in, reviewing and updating the Houston-Galveston Area Maritime Security Plan. The Houston-Committee AMS Committee meets the last Thursday of odd-numbered months. Subcommittees, work groups and task forces convene between meetings of the parent committee. The AMS Committee meeting location is currently at the Port of Houston Authority, 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX. Committee meetings start at 9 a.m. AMS Committee Membership Applicants for AMS Committee membership should possess at least 5 years of experience related to maritime or port security operations. The total number of members of the AMS Committee shall be determined by the COTP/FMSC. Applicants may be required to pass an appropriate security background check prior to appointment to the committee. The following appointed membership vacancies currently exist: (1) Docks & Terminals—Alternate; (2) City Police Departments—Primary and Alternate; (3) County Sheriffs—Primary and Alternate; (4) Fleets—Alternate; (5) Labor—Primary and Alternate; (6) Port Police Departments—Primary and Alternate; (7) Port Rail—Alternate; PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (8) Shipyards—Primary and Alternate; and (9) Trucking Industry—Alternate. Members’ term of office will be for 5 years. Members are eligible to serve an additional term of office. Members will not receive any salary or other compensation for their service on the AMS Committee. In support of the policy of the USCG on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Request for Applications Applicants seeking AMS Committee membership are not required to submit formal applications to the COTP/FMSC, however, because we do have an obligation to ensure that a specific number of members have the prerequisite maritime security experience, we encourage the submission of resumes highlighting experience in the maritime and security industries. Dated: November 22, 2006. William J. Diehl, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator/Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston. [FR Doc. E6–21134 Filed 12–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Notice of Proposed Information Collection Office of the Secretary, Office of Acquisition and Property Management. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior announces the proposed extension of an information collection required by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–45 (Revised): ‘‘Private Rental Survey,’’ OMB Control No. 1084–0033, and that it is seeking comments on its provisions. After public review, the Office of the Secretary will submit the information collection to OMB for review and approval. Consideration will be given to all comments received by February 12, 2007. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\13DEN1.SGM 13DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 239 / Wednesday, December 13, 2006 / Notices information collection should be sent to the Office of the Secretary Information Collection Budget Officer, Sue Ellen Sloca, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW., MS 120 SIB, Washington, DC 20240, or electronically, by e-mail, to sue_ellen_sloca@nbc.gov. Individuals providing comments should reference OMB control number 1084–0033, ‘‘Private Rental Survey.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instrument, please write to the above address, or call Linda Tribby, Mail Stop 2607, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240, or e-mail her on linda_tribby@ios.doi.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES I. Abstract Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8 (d)). This notice identifies an information collection activity that the Office of the Secretary will submit to OMB for extension or reapproval. Public Law 88–459 authorizes Federal agencies to provide housing for Government employees under specified circumstances. In compliance with OMB Circular A–45 (Revised), Rental and Construction of Government Quarters, a review of private rental market housing rates is required at least once every 5 years to ensure that the rental, utility charges, and charges for related services to occupants of Government Furnished Quarters (GFQ) are comparable to corresponding charges in the private sector. To avoid unnecessary duplication and inconsistent rental rates, the Office of Acquisition and Property Management (PAM) conducts housing surveys in support of quarters management programs for the Departments of the Interior (DOI), Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Veterans Affairs. In this survey, two collection forms are used: OS–2000, covering ‘‘Houses— Apartments—Mobile Homes’’ and OS– 2001, covering ‘‘Trailer Spaces.’’ This collection of information provides data that helps DOI and the other Federal agencies to manage GFQ within the requirements of OMB Circular A–45 (Revised.) If this VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:31 Dec 12, 2006 Jkt 211001 information were not collected from the public, DOI and the other Federal agencies required to provide GFQ would have no objective basis for determining open market rental costs for GFQ. II. Data (1) Title: Private Rental Survey. OMB Control Number: 1084–0033. Current Expiration Date: 04/30/2007. Type of Review: Information Collection: Renewal. Affected Entities: Individuals or households, Businesses and other forprofit institutions. Estimated annual number of respondents: OS–2000: 3,672; OS–2001: 200; Total: 3,872. Frequency of response: once per respondent per year, Note: Each of 15 regions is surveyed every, 4th year, with 3–4 regions being surveyed, each year. (2) Annual reporting and recordkeeping burden. Estimated burden per response: OS– 2000: 12 minutes; OS–2001: 10 minutes. Total annual reporting: OS–2000: 734 hours; OS–2001: 33 hours, Total: 767 hours. (3) Description of the need and use of the information: This information collection provides the data that enables DOI to determine open market rental costs for GFQ. These rates, in turn, enable DOI and other Federal agencies to manage GFQ within the requirements of OMB Circular A–45 (Revised). III. Request for Comments The Department of the Interior invites comments on: (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 the burden of the collection and 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 collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74928-74929]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21142]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Proposed Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Office of Acquisition and Property 
Management.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary of the Department of 
the Interior announces the proposed extension of an information 
collection required by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular 
A-45 (Revised): ``Private Rental Survey,'' OMB Control No. 1084-0033, 
and that it is seeking comments on its provisions. After public review, 
the Office of the Secretary will submit the information collection to 
OMB for review and approval.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by February 
12, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed

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information collection should be sent to the Office of the Secretary 
Information Collection Budget Officer, Sue Ellen Sloca, 1951 
Constitution Avenue, NW., MS 120 SIB, Washington, DC 20240, or 
electronically, by e-mail, to sue_ellen_sloca@nbc.gov. Individuals 
providing comments should reference OMB control number 1084-0033, 
``Private Rental Survey.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and 
associated collection instrument, please write to the above address, or 
call Linda Tribby, Mail Stop 2607, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20240, or e-mail her on linda_tribby@ios.doi.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320, 
which implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), 
require that interested members of the public and affected agencies 
have an opportunity to comment on information collection and 
recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8 (d)). This notice identifies 
an information collection activity that the Office of the Secretary 
will submit to OMB for extension or re-approval.
    Public Law 88-459 authorizes Federal agencies to provide housing 
for Government employees under specified circumstances. In compliance 
with OMB Circular A-45 (Revised), Rental and Construction of Government 
Quarters, a review of private rental market housing rates is required 
at least once every 5 years to ensure that the rental, utility charges, 
and charges for related services to occupants of Government Furnished 
Quarters (GFQ) are comparable to corresponding charges in the private 
sector. To avoid unnecessary duplication and inconsistent rental rates, 
the Office of Acquisition and Property Management (PAM) conducts 
housing surveys in support of quarters management programs for the 
Departments of the Interior (DOI), Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, 
Homeland Security, Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Health and Human 
Services, and Veterans Affairs. In this survey, two collection forms 
are used: OS-2000, covering ``Houses--Apartments--Mobile Homes'' and 
OS-2001, covering ``Trailer Spaces.''
    This collection of information provides data that helps DOI and the 
other Federal agencies to manage GFQ within the requirements of OMB 
Circular A-45 (Revised.) If this information were not collected from 
the public, DOI and the other Federal agencies required to provide GFQ 
would have no objective basis for determining open market rental costs 
for GFQ.

II. Data

    (1) Title: Private Rental Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 1084-0033.
    Current Expiration Date: 04/30/2007.
    Type of Review: Information Collection: Renewal.
    Affected Entities: Individuals or households, Businesses and other 
for-profit institutions.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: OS-2000: 3,672; OS-2001: 
200; Total: 3,872.
    Frequency of response: once per respondent per year,

     Note: Each of 15 regions is surveyed every, 4th year, with 3-4 
regions being surveyed, each year.

    (2) Annual reporting and recordkeeping burden.
    Estimated burden per response: OS-2000: 12 minutes; OS-2001: 10 
minutes.
    Total annual reporting: OS-2000: 734 hours; OS-2001: 33 hours, 
Total: 767 hours.
    (3) Description of the need and use of the information: This 
information collection provides the data that enables DOI to determine 
open market rental costs for GFQ. These rates, in turn, enable DOI and 
other Federal agencies to manage GFQ within the requirements of OMB 
Circular A-45 (Revised).

III. Request for Comments

    The Department of the Interior invites comments on:
    (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 the burden of the 
collection and 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 collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources 
expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide 
information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed 
to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install and utilize 
technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and 
verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and 
disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able 
to respond to a collection of information, to search data sources, to 
complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or 
otherwise disclose the information.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid Office of Management and Budget control number.

    Dated: November 30, 2006.
Debra E. Sonderman,
Director Office of Acquisition and Property Management.
 [FR Doc. E6-21142 Filed 12-12-06; 8:45 am]
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