Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 76271-76272 [E6-21678]

Download as PDF 76271 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 244 Wednesday, December 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 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES December 14, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency Title: Rate Quotation for Transportation Services. OMB Control Number: 0560–0235. Summary of Collection: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) through the Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) solicits bids from approved Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies for the purpose of providing transportation of agricultural commodities. 49 U.S.C. 13712 authorizes USDA to receive freight rate quotes from approved Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies that are compliant with USDA requirements to haul agricultural products for USDA. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will collect information using form KC–5, Rate Quotation for Transportation Services. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be used by KCCO to: (1) Establish the lowest cost of movement via Motor Carriers or Intemodal Marketing Companies, (2) determine whether the transportation needs of USDA, FSA, and KCCO are being met, and (3) ensure that Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies, providing transportation services have both the willingness and the capability to meet these needs. Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit. Number of Respondents: 164. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Other (as needed). Total Burden Hours: 1,681. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–21677 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 14, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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) 720–8681. 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 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Housing Service Title: 7 CFR 1980–D, Rural Housing Loans. OMB Control Number: 0575–0078. Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is a credit agency for rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Section 517(d) of title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, (Act) provides the authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to issue loan guarantees for the acquisition of new or existing dwellings and related facilities to provide decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions and other structures in rural areas. The Act also authorizes the Secretary to pay the holder of a guaranteed loan the difference between E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 76272 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 20, 2006 / Notices the rate of interest paid by the borrower and the market rate of interest. Need and Use of the Information: Information collected is used to determine if borrowers qualify for all assistance. Eligibility for this program includes very low, low, and moderateincome families or persons whose income does not exceed 115% of the median income for the area. The information requested by RHS includes borrower financial information such as household income, assets and liabilities, and monthly expenses. Information requested on lenders is required to ensure lenders are eligible to participate in the GRH program and are in compliance with OMB Circular A–129. If the information was collected less frequently or not at all, the agency could not effectively monitor lenders and assess the program. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 5,869. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly; On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 120,392. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–21678 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A–570–831 Fresh Garlic from the People’s Republic of China: Extension of Time Limits for the Preliminary Results of the New Shipper Reviews Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 20, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Javier Barrientos, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2243. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: 30, 2006. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part, 71 FR 38607 (July 7, 2006). The preliminary results are currently due on December 24, 2006. The Department issued supplemental questionnaires to all four new shippers. However, due to a substantial amount of information regarding the production and processing of the merchandise under consideration, the Department requires more time to issue additional supplemental questionnaires to the new shippers. Therefore, pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’) and 19 CFR 351.214(h)(i)(2), we are extending the preliminary results of this new shipper review. Extension of Time Limit of Preliminary Results The Department determines that it would be extraordinarily complicated to complete the preliminary results of these reviews within the current statutory time period. This new shipper review covers four companies, and to conduct the sales and factor analyses for each requires the Department to gather and analyze a significant amount of information pertaining to each company’s sales practices and manufacturing methods. The four new shipper reviews involve extraordinarily complicated methodological issues such as the use of intermediate input methodology, potential affiliation issues and the examination of importer information. Additionally, the Department requires more time to evaluate the bona fide nature of each company’s sales. Therefore, given the number and complexity of issues in this case, and in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, we are extending the time period for issuing the preliminary results of review by 120 days until April 23, 2007. The final results continue to be due 90 days after the publication of the preliminary results. This notice is published pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.214(h)(i)(2). Background On July 7, 2006, the Department published a notice of initiation of a review of fresh garlic from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’), covering the period November 1, 2005, through April Dated: December 14, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6–21758 Filed 12–19–06; 8:45 am] Billing Code: 3510–DS–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 19, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A–507–502) Certain In–Shell Raw Pistachios from Iran: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) is rescinding its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain in–shell raw pistachios from Iran for the period July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006. AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: December 20, 2006. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Angelica Mendoza or John Drury, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3019 and (202) 482–0195, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 3, 2006, the Department published in the Federal Register its notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain in– shell raw pistachios (pistachios) from Iran. See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 71 FR 37890 (July 3, 2006). In response, on July 31, 2006, Cal Pure Pistachios, Inc. (Cal Pure), a domestic interested party, requested an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on pistachios from Iran for the period of review (POR) of July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006, with respect to entries of merchandise exported or shipped by Tehran Negah Nima Trading Company (Nima). Respondent Nima did not request an administrative review. On August 25, 2006, the Department initiated an administrative review of Nima. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part, 71 FR 51573 (August 30, 2006). On September 18, 2006, the Department issued its antidumping duty questionnaire to Nima. On October 4, 2006, Nima’s representative informed the Department that it would not be filing responses to the Department’s questionnaire as it did not export or E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 14, 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) 720-8681.
    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 displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1980-D, Rural Housing Loans.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0078.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is a credit 
agency for rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
Section 517(d) of title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, (Act) 
provides the authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to issue loan 
guarantees for the acquisition of new or existing dwellings and related 
facilities to provide decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions and 
other structures in rural areas. The Act also authorizes the Secretary 
to pay the holder of a guaranteed loan the difference between

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the rate of interest paid by the borrower and the market rate of 
interest.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information collected is used to 
determine if borrowers qualify for all assistance. Eligibility for this 
program includes very low, low, and moderate-income families or persons 
whose income does not exceed 115% of the median income for the area. 
The information requested by RHS includes borrower financial 
information such as household income, assets and liabilities, and 
monthly expenses. Information requested on lenders is required to 
ensure lenders are eligible to participate in the GRH program and are 
in compliance with OMB Circular A-129. If the information was collected 
less frequently or not at all, the agency could not effectively monitor 
lenders and assess the program.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,869.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly; On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 120,392.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-21678 Filed 12-19-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XT-P
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