Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, 54644-54645 [E7-18903]

Download as PDF 54644 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 26, 2007 / Notices timely manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides that this list may be modified pursuant to Article 3.25(4)-(5), when the President of the United States determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any Party. See Annex 3.25, Note; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the Act. The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing opportunity for interested entities to submit comments and supporting evidence before a commercial availability determination is made. In Presidential Proclamations 7987 and 7996, the President delegated to CITA the authority under section 203(o)(4) of CAFTA-DR Act for modifying the Annex 3.25 list. On March 21, 2007, CITA published final procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list (72 FR 13256). On August 20, 2007, the Chairman of CITA received a commercial availability request from Alston & Bird, LLP, on behalf of Glen River Trading, for certain two-way stretch woven fabrics of polyester, rayon, and elastomeric yarns, of the specifications detailed below. On August 22, 2007, CITA notified interested parties of, and posted on its website, the accepted petition and requested that interested entities provide, by September 4, 2007, a response advising of its objection to the commercial availability request or its ability to supply the subject product. CITA also explained that rebuttals to HTS Subheading: ..................................................................................................... Fiber content: ........................................................................................................... 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Thread count: ........................................................................................................... Weave type: .............................................................................................................. Weight: ...................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Width: ......................................................................................................................... Finish: ........................................................................................................................ R. Matthew Priest, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E7–18986 Filed 9–25–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:57 Sep 25, 2007 Jkt 211001 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Woven fabric specifications: 5515.11.00 50 to 77 percent polyester (except for fabrics comprising single yarns in the warp, the polyester content may be higher); 18 to 47 percent rayon; 3 to 8 percent spandex 4.44 to 6.99 centimeters (three configurations): Configuration ι1: Warp and filling: plied polyester/rayon staple of various yarn sizes, combined with spandex filament of various deniers. Configuration ι2: Warp and filling: 34/1 metric or finer* polyester/rayon staple yarn, combined with spandex filament yarn of various deniers. Configuration ι3: Warp: 34/1 metric or finer* polyester/rayon staple, or plied polyester/rayon staple of various yarn sizes, combined with spandex filament of various deniers. Filling: singles or plied polyester filament of various yarn sizes, combined with spandex filament of various deniers. * NOTE:The designation ‘‘34/1 (English 20/1) or finer’’ describes a range of yarn specifications for yarn it its greige condition before dyeing and finishing of the yarn (if applicable) and before weaving, dyeing and finishing of the fabric. It is intended as a specification to be followed by the mill in sourcing yarn used to produce the fabric. Dyeing, finishing and weaving can alter the characteristic of the yarn as it appears in the finished fabric. This specification therefore includes yarns appearing in the finished fabric as coarser than 34/1 (English 20/ 1) provided that the coarser appearance occurs solely as the result of such processes. 23 to 51 warp ends by 16 to 39 filling picks per centimeter Various (including plain and twill) 200 to 290 grams per square meter for fabrics comprising of single yarns in the warp 200 to 310 grams per square meter for fabrics comprising of plied yarns in the warp 121 to 165 centimeters Dyed and of yarns of different colors SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ‘‘Corporation’’), has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled Demographic Reporting Elements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at (202) 606–6930. Individuals who use a PO 00000 responses were due to CITA by September 10, 2007. No interested entity filed a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product. In accordance with Section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its procedures, as no interested entity submitted a response objecting to the request or expressing an ability to supply the subject product, CITA has determined to add the specified fabrics to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTADR Agreement. The subject fabrics are added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. Sfmt 4703 telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 565–2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this Federal Register: (1) By fax to: (202) 395–6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 26, 2007 / Notices Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and (2) Electronically by e-mail to: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate 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; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose 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, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Comments A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. This comment period ended September 17, 2007. Four public comments were received from this Notice. Two commenters asked whether they would have to retain non-selected member applications. Two commenters requested clarification of the following terms: ‘‘disaster response certification,’’ ‘‘mentors,’’ ‘‘disaster preparedness and response,’’ and ‘‘children of incarcerated parents.’’ Grantees will not be required to retain non-selected member applications. Clarification will be provided to commenters and other stakeholders in the form of a Frequently Asked Question document that will be widely distributed, and posted on the Corporation Web site soon after this information collection is reviewed by OMB. Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the attached Demographic Elements for Reporting which will be used by grantees of the Corporation’s AmeriCorps State and National in their annual reporting. The Demographic Reporting Elements will provide information for Corporation staff to monitor grantee progress, and to respond to requests from Congress and other stakeholders. Type of Review: New Information Collection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:57 Sep 25, 2007 Jkt 211001 Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Demographic Reporting Elements. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Grantees of AmeriCorps State and National programs. Total Respondents: 154. Frequency: Annually. Average Time per Response: 5 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 770 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Dated: September 19, 2007. Kristin McSwain, Director, AmeriCorps State and National. [FR Doc. E7–18903 Filed 9–25–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [OMB Control Number 0704–0386] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Small Business Programs Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54645 collection requirement for use through March 31, 2008. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years. DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by November 26, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0386, using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704–0386 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 703–602–7887. • Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Deborah Tronic, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 22202–3402. Comments received generally will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Tronic, 703–602–0289. The information collection requirements addressed in this notice are available on the World Wide Web at: https:// www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/ index.htm. Paper copies are available from Ms. Deborah Tronic, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, Small Business Programs, and the clause at DFARS 252.219–7003; OMB Control Number 0704–0386. Needs and Uses: DoD uses this information in assessing contractor compliance with small business subcontracting plans. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 41. Number of Respondents: 41. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 41. Average Burden per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion. Summary of Information Collection DFARS 219.704 and the clause at DFARS 252.219–7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts), require large business prime contractors to notify the administrative contracting officer when a firm that is not a small E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54644-54645]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18903]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) entitled Demographic Reporting Elements to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13, 
(44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National 
and Community Service, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at (202) 606-6930. Individuals 
who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 
(202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday 
through Friday.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the 
following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in 
this Federal Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, 
OMB

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Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; 
and
    (2) Electronically by e-mail to: Katherine--T.--
Astrich@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Corporation, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
     Evaluate 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;
     Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
     Propose 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, e.g., 
permitting electronic submissions of responses.

Comments

    A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. This comment period ended 
September 17, 2007. Four public comments were received from this 
Notice. Two commenters asked whether they would have to retain non-
selected member applications. Two commenters requested clarification of 
the following terms: ``disaster response certification,'' ``mentors,'' 
``disaster preparedness and response,'' and ``children of incarcerated 
parents.'' Grantees will not be required to retain non-selected member 
applications. Clarification will be provided to commenters and other 
stakeholders in the form of a Frequently Asked Question document that 
will be widely distributed, and posted on the Corporation Web site soon 
after this information collection is reviewed by OMB.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the attached 
Demographic Elements for Reporting which will be used by grantees of 
the Corporation's AmeriCorps State and National in their annual 
reporting. The Demographic Reporting Elements will provide information 
for Corporation staff to monitor grantee progress, and to respond to 
requests from Congress and other stakeholders.
    Type of Review: New Information Collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Demographic Reporting Elements.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Grantees of AmeriCorps State and National 
programs.
    Total Respondents: 154.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Average Time per Response: 5 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 770 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: September 19, 2007.
Kristin McSwain,
Director, AmeriCorps State and National.
[FR Doc. E7-18903 Filed 9-25-07; 8:45 am]
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