Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Rural Housing and Economic Development Program Application and Semi-Annual Reporting, 8764-8765 [E7-3265]

Download as PDF 8764 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 38 / Tuesday, February 27, 2007 / Notices electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–612. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals and households. This form is used by the USCIS to determine eligibility for a waiver. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,300 responses at 20 minutes (.333) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 433 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument, please contact USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, telephone 202–272–8377. Dated: February 22, 2007. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E7–3338 Filed 2–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services cprice-sewell on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I–134, Affidavit of Support; OMB Control Number 1615–0014. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Feb 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2006, at 71 FR 75970, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received one comment from the public concerning the burden hour estimate. Accordingly, USCIS increased the burden estimate based on the comment. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 29, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202– 272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395– 6974 or via e-mail at kastrich@omb.eop.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0014 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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, PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Affidavit of Support. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–134. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. This information collection is used to determine if an applicant for an immigration benefit will become a public charge if admitted to the United States. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 44,000 responses at 90 minutes (1.5 hrs.) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 66,000 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please contact, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529; 202–272– 8377. Dated: February 16, 2007. Richard A. Sloan, Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E7–3339 Filed 2–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5117–N–21] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Rural Housing and Economic Development Program Application and Semi-Annual Reporting Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 8765 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 38 / Tuesday, February 27, 2007 / Notices Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Application for Rural Housing and Economic Development program grant funds. Information is required to rate and rank competitive applications and to ensure eligibility of applicants for funding. Semi-annual reporting is required to monitor grant management. DATES: Comments Due Date: March 29, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2506–0169) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD’s Web site at https:// hlannwp031.hud.gov/po/i/icbts/ collectionsearch.cfm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate Number of respondents Annual responses Reporting Burden ...................................... 627 1.66 Total Estimated Burden Hours: 43,490. Status: Extension of a currently approved collection. Wildlife Service (Service) for an Enhancement of Survival Permit (ESP) for the Utah prairie dog (UPD) pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This permit application includes a Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) between the Applicant and the Service. The Service requests information, views, and opinions from the public via this notice. Further, the Service is soliciting information regarding the adequacy of the SHA as measured against the Service’s Safe Harbor Policy and the regulations that implement it. DATES: Written comments on the permit application must be received on or before March 29, 2007. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review the SHA and the ESP application may obtain a copy by writing the Service’s Mountain-Prairie Regional Office, Denver, Colorado. Documents also will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Regional Office, 134 Union Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80228–1807, or the Utah Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2369 West Orton Circle, Suite 50, West Valley City, Utah 84119. Written data or comments concerning the SHA or ESP application should be submitted to the Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 35, as amended. Dated: February 20, 2007. Lillian L. Deitzer, Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–3265 Filed 2–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR cprice-sewell on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES Fish and Wildlife Service Safe Harbor Agreement and Receipt of Application for an Enhancement of Survival Permit Associated With the Restoration of Habitat for Utah Prairie Dogs on Private Land in Piute County, UT Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Mr. Verl Bagley (Applicant/ Cooperator) has applied to the Fish and VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Feb 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 × automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Rural Housing and Economic Development Program Application and Semi-Annual Reporting. OMB Approval Number: 2506–0169. Form Numbers: SF–424, HUD–40210, HUD–424B, HUD–424C, HUD–424D, HUD–40076, HUD–2880, HUD–2990, HUD–2991, HUD–2992, HUD–2993, HUD–2994, HUD–50070, HUD–50071, SF–269a. Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: Application for Rural Housing and Economic Development program grant funds. Information is required to rate and rank competitive applications and to ensure eligibility of applicants for funding. Semi-annual reporting is required to monitor grant management. Frequency of Submission: On occasion, Semi-annually. Hours per response 41.54 Sfmt 4703 = Burden hours 43,490 Regional office and must be in writing to be processed. Comments must be submitted in writing to be adequately considered in the Service’s decisionmaking process. Please reference permit number TE131544–0 in your comments, or in the request for the documents discussed herein. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Mehlhop, Regional Safe Harbor Coordinator (see Denver address above), telephone 303–236–4215, or Larry Crist, Utah Field Office Supervisor (see West Valley City address above), telephone 801–975–3330. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The UPD is the westernmost member of the genus Cynomys. The species’ range, which is limited to the southwestern quarter of Utah, is the most restricted of all prairie dog species in the United States. Distribution of the UPD has been greatly reduced due to disease (plague), poisoning, drought, and human-related habitat alteration. Protection of this species and enhancement of its habitat on private land will benefit recovery efforts. The primary objective of a SHA is to encourage voluntary conservation measures to benefit the species and the landowner. Through this agreement, the E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8764-8765]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3265]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5117-N-21]


Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; 
Rural Housing and Economic Development Program Application and Semi-
Annual Reporting

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described 
below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review, as required by the Paperwork

[[Page 8765]]

Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the 
subject proposal.
    Application for Rural Housing and Economic Development program 
grant funds. Information is required to rate and rank competitive 
applications and to ensure eligibility of applicants for funding. Semi-
annual reporting is required to monitor grant management.

DATES: Comments Due Date: March 29, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
approval Number (2506-0169) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, 
Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202-395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports 
Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian--L.--
Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708-2374. This is not a toll-free 
number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained 
from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD's Web site at https://hlannwp031.hud.gov/
po/i/icbts/collectionsearch.cfm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a 
request for approval of the information collection described below. 
This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information 
to: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) 
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; 
including through the use of appropriate automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    This notice also lists the following information:
    Title of Proposal: Rural Housing and Economic Development Program 
Application and Semi-Annual Reporting.
    OMB Approval Number: 2506-0169.
    Form Numbers: SF-424, HUD-40210, HUD-424B, HUD-424C, HUD-424D, HUD-
40076, HUD-2880, HUD-2990, HUD-2991, HUD-2992, HUD-2993, HUD-2994, HUD-
50070, HUD-50071, SF-269a.
    Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: 
Application for Rural Housing and Economic Development program grant 
funds. Information is required to rate and rank competitive 
applications and to ensure eligibility of applicants for funding. Semi-
annual reporting is required to monitor grant management.
    Frequency of Submission: On occasion, Semi-annually.

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                                                       Number of          Annual                          Hours per
                                                      respondents       responses            x             response            =           Burden hours
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Reporting Burden..................................             627             1.66   ...............           41.54   ...............          43,490
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    Total Estimated Burden Hours: 43,490.
    Status: Extension of a currently approved collection.

    Authority: Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
44 U.S.C. 35, as amended.

    Dated: February 20, 2007.
Lillian L. Deitzer,
Departmental Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-3265 Filed 2-26-07; 8:45 am]
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