Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 72986-72987 [E7-24883]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 72986 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 246 / Wednesday, December 26, 2007 / Notices 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, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, Room 5174, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. FAX: (202) 720–4120. Title: Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program. OMB Control Number: 0572–0134. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: As part of the nation’s evolution to digital television, the Federal Communications Commission had ordered all television broadcasters to initiate the broadcast of a digital television signal. Public television stations rely largely on community financial support to operate. In many rural areas the cost of the transition to digital broadcasting may exceed community resources. Since rural communities depend on public television stations for services ranging from educational course content in their schools to local news, weather, and agricultural reports, any disruption of public television broadcasting would be detrimental. Initiating a digital broadcast requires the installation of a new antenna, transmitter or translator, and new digital program management facilities consisting of processing and storage systems. Public television stations use a combination of transmitters and translators to serve the rural public. If the public television station is to perform program origination functions, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:33 Dec 21, 2007 Jkt 214001 as most do, digital cameras, editing and mastering systems are required. A new studio-to-tower site communications link may be required to transport the digital broadcast signal to each transmitter and translator. The capability to broadcast some programming in a high definition television format is inherent in the digital television standard, and this can require additional facilities at the studio. These are the new components of the digital transition. In designing the national competition for the distribution of these grant funds, priority is given to public television stations serving the areas that would be most unable to fund the digital transition without a grant. The largest sources of funding for public television stations are public membership and business contributions. In rural areas, lower population density reduces the field of membership, and rural areas have fewer businesses per capita than urban and suburban areas. Therefore, rurality is a primary predictor of the need for grant funding for a public television station’s digital transition. In addition, some rural areas have per capita income levels that are lower than the national average, and public television stations covering these areas in particular are likely to have difficulty funding the digital transition. As a result, the consideration of the per capita income of a public television station’s coverage area is a secondary predictor of the need for grant funding. Finally, some public television stations may face special difficulty accomplishing the transition, and a third scoring factor for station hardship will account for conditions that make these public television stations less likely to accomplish the digital transition without a grant. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 21 hours per response. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.12. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,168 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720–7853. FAX: (202) 720–4120. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: December 18, 2007. Curtis M. Anderson, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E7–24936 Filed 12–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submitted 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: International Trade Administration (ITA). Title: Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program: Applications and Questionnaires. OMB Control Number: 0625–0225. Form Number(s): ITA–4143P–5. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 5,875. Number of Respondents: 2,250 Average Hours Per Response: Application—3 hours; Feedback form— 1 hour; and End-of-Internship form—2 hours. Needs and Uses: The participant applications and feedback (exit) surveys are needed to enable SABIT to find the most qualified people for the training programs and to track the success of the program as regards trade to between the United States and the countries of Eurasia. The information also aids in the improvement of content and administration of the programs. Affected Public: Foreign nationals residing in Eurasia and U.S. company employees. 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 within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395–7285 or via the Internet at David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 246 / Wednesday, December 26, 2007 / Notices Dated: December 18, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24883 Filed 12–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–HE–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE pwalker on PROD1PC71 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: NOAA Awareness Study. OMB Approval Number: None. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 1,192. Number of Respondents: 3,096. Average Hours Per Response: Focus groups, 2 hours; web-based surveys, 20 minutes. Needs and Uses: Through the recently signed America COMPETES Act (‘‘America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act’’), NOAA is charged with developing and promoting education and outreach activities at all levels for the purpose of heightening the public’s current understanding of issues related to atmospheric science, the Earth’s environment, and protecting life and property. NOAA proposes to collect information to assess the general public’s understanding and awareness of NOAA programs and services, especially as it relates to the collection and dissemination of scientific, operational, and climate data. The immediate collection of information would allow NOAA to implement a tailored approach to programmatic priorities for outreach and communications as effectively as possible. This would improve service for NOAA users and provide the public with warnings and forecasts that save lives and property and better disseminate products/services to aid in emergency preparedness. To conduct this evaluation, NOAA has contracted with Harmonics International to conduct 3,000 online surveys and 96 two-hour interviews in a three phase research project among the following target audiences: The American public, key NOAA VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:33 Dec 21, 2007 Jkt 214001 stakeholders, and other organizations with similar missions. These statistically valid research methodologies will provide NOAA with a complete and accurate assessment of current awareness, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes pertaining to NOAA, its programs, services, and operational data dissemination methods. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: One-time only. 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 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: December 18, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24884 Filed 12–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: Annual Report from Foreign-Trade Zones International Trade Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72987 Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Christopher J. Kemp, (202) 482–0862, christopher_kemp@ita.doc.gov, fax number (202) 482–0002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Foreign-Trade Zone Annual Report is the vehicle by which ForeignTrade Zone grantees report annually to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, pursuant to the requirements of the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u). The annual reports submitted by grantees are the only complete source of compiled information on FTZ’s. The data and information contained in the reports relates to international trade activity in FTZ’s. The reports are used by the Congress and the Department to determine the economic effect of the FTZ program. The reports are also used by the FTZ Board and other trade policy officials to determine whether zone activity is consistent with U.S. international trade policy, and whether it is in the public interest. The public uses the information regarding activities carried on in FTZ’s to evaluate their effect on industry sectors. The information contained in annual reports also helps zone grantees in their marketing efforts. II. Method of Collection The Foreign-Trade Zone Annual Report is collected from zone grantees in paper format. The Foreign-Trade Zones Board is in the process of evaluating possible optional Web-based alternatives to the paper collection method. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0625–0109. Form Number: ITA 359P. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal government; not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 163. Estimated Time Per Response: 38–211 hours (depending on size and structure of foreign-trade zones). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,594. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $607,350. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 26, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-24883]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submitted 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: International Trade Administration (ITA).
    Title: Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) 
Program: Applications and Questionnaires.
    OMB Control Number: 0625-0225.
    Form Number(s): ITA-4143P-5.
    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 5,875.
    Number of Respondents: 2,250
    Average Hours Per Response: Application--3 hours; Feedback form--1 
hour; and End-of-Internship form--2 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The participant applications and feedback (exit) 
surveys are needed to enable SABIT to find the most qualified people 
for the training programs and to track the success of the program as 
regards trade to between the United States and the countries of 
Eurasia. The information also aids in the improvement of content and 
administration of the programs.
    Affected Public: Foreign nationals residing in Eurasia and U.S. 
company employees.
    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 within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395-7285 or via 
the Internet at David--Rostker@omb.eop.gov.


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    Dated: December 18, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-24883 Filed 12-21-07; 8:45 am]
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