Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54894-54895 [E7-19036]

Download as PDF 54894 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 187 / Thursday, September 27, 2007 / Notices Notice and request for comments. 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 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). Comments on this notice must be received by November 26, 2007. DATES: 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. 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. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 Sep 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 Telephone: (202) 690–1078, FAX: (202) 720–8435. Title: 7 CFR part 1776, ‘‘Household Water Well System Grant Program’’ OMB Control Number: 0572–0139 Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Rural Development supports the sound development of rural 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 Household Water Well System (HWWS) Grant Program makes grants to qualified private non-profit organizations which will help homeowners finance the cost of private wells. As the grant recipient, non-profit organizations will establish a revolving loan fund lending program to provide water well loans to individuals who own or will own private wells in rural areas. The individual loan recipients may use the funds to construct, refurbish, and service their household well systems for an existing home. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 144 hours per response. Respondents: Non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 17.5 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,112 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 21, 2007. Curtis M. Anderson, Deputy Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E7–19055 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program (EPP) and Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 10,020. Number of Respondents: 2,885. Average Hours per Response: Undergraduate scholarship applications, 8 hours; graduate sciences program applications, 10 hours; references, 1 hour; alumni updates, 1 hour; student tracker database forms, 16 hours. Needs and Uses: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Educational Partnership Program (EPP) collects, evaluates and assesses student data and information for the purpose of selecting successful candidates, generating internal NOAA reports and articles to demonstrate the success of its program. EPP requires applicants to its student scholarship programs to complete an application for NOAA undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs. Part of the application package requires references (e.g., academic professors and advisors) to complete a NOAA student scholar reference form in support of the scholarship application. NOAA EPP student scholar alumni are also requested to provide information for NOAA internal tracking purposes. In addition, the collected student data supports NOAA EPP’s program performance measures. Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: Annually or triennially. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 187 / Thursday, September 27, 2007 / Notices Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: September 21, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–19036 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Southwest Region Logbook Family of Forms. Form Number(s): None. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0498. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 2,579. Number of Respondents: 756. Average Hours per Response: Logbook reports, 1 hour; vessel monitoring system (VMS) reports, 24 seconds; and pre-trip reports, 5 minutes. Needs and Uses: The owners of vessels that fish out of West Coast ports for highly migratory species such as tuna, billfish, and sharks are required to submit information about their fishing activities. The National Marine Fisheries Service and the Pacific Fishery Management Council use the information to monitor the fisheries and determine the effects and effectiveness of the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species (HMS). Catch and effort statistics from logbooks are essential for evaluating if the objectives of the FMP are being achieved and for evaluating the impacts of potential changes in management to respond to new information or new problems in the fisheries. VMS units will facilitate enforcement of closures associated with the longline fishery. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Annually and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:21 Sep 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: September 21, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–19038 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Coast Pilot Report. Form Number(s): NOAA 77–6. OMB Approval Number: 0648–0007. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 50. Number of Respondents: 100. Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. Needs and Uses: NOAA produces the U.S. Coast Pilot, a series of nine books that supplement marine nautical charts. The Coast Pilot contains information essential to navigators in U.S. coastal and intra-coastal waters but that cannot be shown graphically on paper nautical charts. The Coast Pilot Report form is offered to the public as a means for recommending changes to the publication. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395–3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54895 within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: September 21, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–19039 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Title: NTIA/FCC Web-based Frequency Coordination System. Form Number(s): None. OMB Control Number: 0660–0018. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 750. Number of Respondents: 3,000. Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes. Needs and Uses: This web-based system provides a means for non-federal applicants to rapidly determine the availability of radio frequency spectrum in a specific location, or the need for detailed frequency coordination of a specific newly proposed assignment within the shared portions of the radio spectrum. The system helps expedite the coordination process for non-federal applicants while assuring protection of government data relating to national security. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, state or local government. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395–3123. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 187 (Thursday, September 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54894-54895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19036]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
    Title: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Education, Educational Partnership Program (EPP) and Ernest F. Hollings 
Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
    Form Number(s): None.
    OMB Approval Number: None.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 10,020.
    Number of Respondents: 2,885.
    Average Hours per Response: Undergraduate scholarship applications, 
8 hours; graduate sciences program applications, 10 hours; references, 
1 hour; alumni updates, 1 hour; student tracker database forms, 16 
hours.
    Needs and Uses: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA) Educational Partnership Program (EPP) collects, evaluates and 
assesses student data and information for the purpose of selecting 
successful candidates, generating internal NOAA reports and articles to 
demonstrate the success of its program. EPP requires applicants to its 
student scholarship programs to complete an application for NOAA 
undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs. Part of the 
application package requires references (e.g., academic professors and 
advisors) to complete a NOAA student scholar reference form in support 
of the scholarship application. NOAA EPP student scholar alumni are 
also requested to provide information for NOAA internal tracking 
purposes. In addition, the collected student data supports NOAA EPP's 
program performance measures.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Frequency: Annually or triennially.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dHynek@doc.gov).
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to David Rostker, OMB Desk

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Officer, FAX number (202) 395-7285, or David--Rostker@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: September 21, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-19036 Filed 9-26-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
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