Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Receiving and Processing Applications, 7390 [E7-2666]

Download as PDF 7390 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 31 / Thursday, February 15, 2007 / Notices for public review in the Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office. Done at Washington, DC this 9th day of February, 2007. Gale Buchanan, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. E7–2649 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Receiving and Processing Applications Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested individuals and entities on the revision and extension of currently approved information collection that supports the Direct Loan Program. The collection of information from loan applicants and commercial lenders is used to determine eligibility and financial feasibility when the applicant requests direct loan assistance. Comments on this notice must be received on or before April 16, 2007 to be assured consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Quayle, Senior Loan Officer, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Loan Making Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0522, Washington, DC 20250–0522; Telephone (202) 690– 4018; Electronic mail: cathy.quayle@wdc.usda.gov. DATES: ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Receiving and Processing Applications. OMB Control Number: 0560–0178. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2007. Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: This information collected under OMB Control Number 0560–0178 is necessary to effectively administer the Direct Loan Program in accordance with the requirements of 7 CFR Part 1910 subpart A, as authorized by the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT). The collected information is submitted to the Agency loan official by loan VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:37 Feb 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 applicants and commercial lenders for use in making program eligibility and financial feasibility determinations as required by the CONACT. Estimate of Annual Respondent Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.66 hours per response. Respondents: Individuals and entity farmers and commercial lenders. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,806. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.43. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 101,283. Comments are invited on the following: (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 being 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. These comments should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 and to Cathy Quayle, Senior Loan Officer, USDA Farm Service Agency, Loan Making Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0522, Washington, DC 20250–0522. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed in Washington, DC, on February 9, 2007. Teresa C. Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E7–2666 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), today accepted a petition filed by the California Avocado Commission representing California avocado producers for trade adjustment assistance. The Administrator will determine within 40 days whether or not increasing imports of avocados contributed importantly to a decline in domestic producer prices of 20 percent or more during the marketing period beginning November 1, 2005, and ending October 31, 2006. If the determination is positive, all producers who produce and market their avocados in California will be eligible to apply to the Farm Service Agency for no cost technical assistance and for adjustment assistance payments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean-Louis Pajot, Coordinator, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, FAS, USDA, (202) 720–2916, e-mail: trade.adjustment@fas.usda.gov. Dated: January 26, 2007. Michael W. Yost, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. E7–2627 Filed 2–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Revision of Land Management Plan for the George Washington National Forest, Virginia and West Virginia Forest Service USDA. Notice of initiation to revise the George Washington National Forest Land Management Plan. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Forest Service is revising the Land Management Plan (hereafter referred to as Forest Plan) for the George Washington National Forest (GWNF). The notice provides: 1. A summary of the need to change the Forest Plan; 2. An estimated schedule for the planning process; 3. A list of documents available for review and how to get them; 4. How the public can participate in the planning process; 5. How the public can comment on the need for change; 6. Who to contact for more information. Revision formally begins with publication of this notice in the Federal Register. A series of public meetings to discuss the need for change will begin in March, 2007. The dates, times and locations of these meetings will be posted at our internet Web site: https:// DATES: E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 31 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-2666]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information 
Collection; Receiving and Processing Applications

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested 
individuals and entities on the revision and extension of currently 
approved information collection that supports the Direct Loan Program. 
The collection of information from loan applicants and commercial 
lenders is used to determine eligibility and financial feasibility when 
the applicant requests direct loan assistance.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before April 16, 
2007 to be assured consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Quayle, Senior Loan Officer, 
USDA, Farm Service Agency, Loan Making Division, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Stop 0522, Washington, DC 20250-0522; Telephone (202) 690-
4018; Electronic mail: cathy.quayle@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Receiving and Processing Applications.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0178.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2007.
    Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: This information collected under OMB Control Number 0560-
0178 is necessary to effectively administer the Direct Loan Program in 
accordance with the requirements of 7 CFR Part 1910 subpart A, as 
authorized by the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT). 
The collected information is submitted to the Agency loan official by 
loan applicants and commercial lenders for use in making program 
eligibility and financial feasibility determinations as required by the 
CONACT.
    Estimate of Annual Respondent Burden: Public reporting burden for 
this collection of information is estimated to average 1.66 hours per 
response.
    Respondents: Individuals and entity farmers and commercial lenders.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 17,806.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.43.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 101,283.
    Comments are invited on the following: (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 being 
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. These 
comments should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
Washington, DC 20503 and to Cathy Quayle, Senior Loan Officer, USDA 
Farm Service Agency, Loan Making Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., STOP 0522, Washington, DC 20250-0522.
    Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office 
of Management and Budget approval of the information collection. All 
comments will also become a matter of public record.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on February 9, 2007.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E7-2666 Filed 2-14-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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