Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 53525-53526 [E7-18384]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 19, 2007 / Notices of Intent is being revised to extend the final date for receiving comments concerning the scope of the analysis to November 1, 2007. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of this analysis must be received no later than November 1, 2007 to ensure they are fully incorporated into the Draft EIS. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Jennie O’Connor, Off-Highway Vehicle Travel Management Plan Leader, Mt. Hood National Forest, 6780 Highway 35, Parkdale, Oregon 97041. Electronic comments can be submitted to comments-pacificnorthwestmthood@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennie O’Connor, Natural Resource Planner, Mt. Hood National Forest, 6780 Highway 35, Parkdale, Oregon 97041 (541) 352–6002 x634, or by e-mailing jmoconnor@fs.fed.us. Dated: September 12, 2007. Gary L. Larsen, Forest Supervisor, Mt. Hood National Forest. [FR Doc. 07–4642 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 198–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by the Regional Recreation Fee Board and by the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Manti-La Sal National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Manti-La Sal National Forest is planning to charge fees at eleven recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these sites. Indian Creek Guard Station and Seeley Guard Station will be available for overnight rental. A financial analysis is being completed to determine the rental fee but may range between $30 and $50 per night. Guard Stations rentals offer a unique experience and are a widely popular offering on National Forests. These Guard Stations VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Sep 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 have recently been restored. Fees would continue to help protect and maintain the Guard Stations. The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing to charge a fee of $5 per vehicle per night at Twin Reservoir Fishing/Camping and an overnight fee of $5 per site at Mason Draw Campground, Oowah Lake Campground and Sand Flats Camping Area (Maloy Park). A $7 overnight fee per site is proposed at Fish Creek Campground and Trailhead. These sites are eligible under the Recreation Fee Enhancement Act to collect fees for continued operation and maintenance. A financial analysis is being completed to determine fee rates. DATES: New fees would begin after April 2008 once a final decision is made and is listed with the National Reservation Service. ADDRESSES: Rod Player, Acting Forest Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest, 599 West Price River Drive, Price, UT 84501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann King, Public Service Staff Officer, 435– 636–3535. Information about proposed fees is posted at the individual campgrounds. Dated: September 6, 2007. Rod Player, Acting Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest . [FR Doc. E7–18402 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53525 Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or the Agency, invites comments on this information collection for which Rural Development intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 19, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele L. Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784 FAX: (202) 720–8435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires 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 that the Agency is submitting to OMB for extension. 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 the 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. Comments may be sent to: Michele L. Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078, FAX: (202) 720–8435. Title: 7 CFR Part 1783, ‘‘Revolving Fund Program’’. OMB Control Number: 0572–0138. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Rural Development supports the sound development of rural E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 53526 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 19, 2007 / Notices communities and the growth of our economy without endangering the environment. Rural Development provides financial and technical assistance to help communities bring safe drinking water and sanitary, environmentally sound waste disposal facilities to rural Americans in greatest need. The Revolving Fund Program (RFP) has been established to assist communities with water or wastewater systems. Qualified private non-profit organizations will receive RFP grant funds to establish a lending program for eligible entities. Eligible entities for the revolving loan fund will be the same entities eligible to obtain a loan, loan guarantee, or grant from Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal and Wastewater loan and grant programs. As grant recipients, the nonprofit organizations will set up a revolving loan fund to provide loans to finance predevelopment costs of water or wastewater projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular operation and maintenance of current water and wastewater systems. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8.24 hour per response. Respondents: Non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 7.6 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 313 Hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Gale Richardson, Management Analyst, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720–0992; FAX: (202) 720– 8435. 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. Dated: September 12, 2007. Curtis M. Anderson, Deputy Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E7–18384 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES East Kentucky Power Cooperative: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of finding of no significant impact. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the United VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Sep 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development, has made a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) with respect to a request for possible financing assistance to East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) for the construction of two new Smith Station combustion turbine electric generating units (CTs), two new electric switching stations, and the 36-mile, Smith-West Garrard 345 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line located in Clark, Madison, and Garrard Counties, Kentucky (Proposal). ADDRESSES: The Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI are available for public review at USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 1571; and at EKPC’s headquarters office located at 4775 Lexington Road, Winchester, Kentucky 40391. To obtain copies of the EA, or for further information, contact: Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Development, Utilities Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571 Washington, DC 20250–1571, Telephone: (202) 720– 0468 or e-mail: stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EKPC proposes to construct 2 new CTs at EKPC’s existing J. K. Smith Electric Generating Station in southern Clark County, Kentucky. The proposed CTs would be fueled by natural gas and would each have a net electrical output of between 82 and 98 megawatts. The proposed new units are needed to provide additional electric generating capacity that would allow EKPC to meet its projected electrical peaking demand for 2009–2011. The Proposal also includes the construction of 2 new electric switching stations, 1 at its existing J. K. Smith Generating Station (utilizing approximately 8 acres) and 1 in western Garrard County, Kentucky (disturbing between 5 and 10 acres), and a 36-mile, 345-kV electric transmission line (on a 150-foot right-of-way) that would extend through Clark, Madison, and Garrard Counties, Kentucky. The proposed new transmission facilities are needed to provide an outlet for the additional electric power that would be generated at the J. K. Smith Generating Station as a result of the installation of the proposed new CTs. The new transmission line would be supported by vertical H-frame steel pole structures that would range in height from 90 to 130 feet above ground. The construction of the Proposal is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall of 2007 with PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 estimated construction duration of 2 years. Alternatives considered by Rural Development and EKPC include: (a) No action, (b) alternative generation technology, (c) alternative transmission improvements, (d) alternative sites, and (e) alternate transmission line corridors. The alternatives are discussed in the Smith Station CT Units 9 & 10 and the Smith-West Garrard Transmission Line Project Environmental Report (ER). Rural Development has accepted the ER as its EA for the proposed project. Rural Development held an agency meeting and a public scoping meeting in an open house format on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in Richmond, Kentucky. Approximately 22 people attended the meeting. EKPC held 2 additional public open houses, and, as a result of the 3 meetings, 117 comments were received. The comments were subsequently addressed in the EA. The notice of availability of the EA for public review was published in the Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 122, Tuesday, June 26, 2007, and was also published in the local papers Lexington Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky; Richmond Register, Richmond, KY; Garrard Central Record, Lancaster, KY; and the Winchester Sun, Winchester, Kentucky. The EA was distributed for public and agency review. The 30-day comment period on the EA ended July 26, 2007. Comments were received from 2 parties and the concerns were addressed. Rural Development has determined that the Proposal will have no significant impact to water quality, wetlands, the 100-year floodplain, land use, aesthetics, transportation, or human health and safety. The Proposal will have an adverse effect on 1 historic property eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and 1 currently listed historic property. Mitigation measures for the Proposal are stipulated in a Memorandum of Agreement signed on July 23, 2007 by Rural Development, the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer, and EKPC. Rural Development has also concluded that the Proposal is not likely to affect federally listed threatened and endangered species or designated critical habitat. The Proposal will not disproportionately affect minority and/ or low-income populations. No other potential significant impacts resulting from the Proposal have been identified. Therefore, Rural Development has determined that this finding of no significant impact fulfills its obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53525-53526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18384]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service


Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an 
agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 
Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural 
Development and/or the Agency, invites comments on this information 
collection for which Rural Development intends to request approval from 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 19, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele L. Brooks, Acting Director, 
Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 
1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 720-0784 FAX: (202) 720-
8435.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) 
regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires 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 that the 
Agency is submitting to OMB for extension. 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 the 
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. Comments may be sent to: Michele L. Brooks, Acting 
Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural 
Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South 
Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 690-1078, FAX: 
(202) 720-8435.
    Title: 7 CFR Part 1783, ``Revolving Fund Program''.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0138.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: Rural Development supports the sound development of rural

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communities and the growth of our economy without endangering the 
environment. Rural Development provides financial and technical 
assistance to help communities bring safe drinking water and sanitary, 
environmentally sound waste disposal facilities to rural Americans in 
greatest need.
    The Revolving Fund Program (RFP) has been established to assist 
communities with water or wastewater systems. Qualified private non-
profit organizations will receive RFP grant funds to establish a 
lending program for eligible entities. Eligible entities for the 
revolving loan fund will be the same entities eligible to obtain a 
loan, loan guarantee, or grant from Rural Development Water and Waste 
Disposal and Wastewater loan and grant programs. As grant recipients, 
the non-profit organizations will set up a revolving loan fund to 
provide loans to finance predevelopment costs of water or wastewater 
projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular 
operation and maintenance of current water and wastewater systems.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 8.24 hour per response.
    Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 7.6
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 313 Hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Gale 
Richardson, Management Analyst, Program Development and Regulatory 
Analysis, at (202) 720-0992; FAX: (202) 720-8435.
    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.

    Dated: September 12, 2007.
Curtis M. Anderson,
Deputy Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. E7-18384 Filed 9-18-07; 8:45 am]
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