Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 10418-10419 [E8-3659]

Download as PDF 10418 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 39 Wednesday, February 27, 2008 TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: United States Warehouse Act (USWA). OMB Control Number: 0560–0120. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2008. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Abstract: The Secretary of Agriculture authorizes FSA under the USWA to Farm Service Agency license public warehouse operators that are in the business of storing Information Collection; United States agricultural products; to examine such Warehouse Act (USWA) federally-licensed warehouses; and to license qualified persons to sample, AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA. inspect, weigh, and grade agricultural ACTION: Notice; request for comments. products. The FSA licenses under the USWA over 50 percent of all SUMMARY: In accordance with the commercial grain and cotton warehouse Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the capacities in the United States. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking regulations as issued govern the comments from all interested establishment and maintenance of individuals and organizations on an electronic systems under which extension of a currently approved electronic documents including title information collection process documents on shipment, payment and associated with the regulations, financing that may be issued or licensing and electronic provider transferred for any agricultural product. agreements issued under the United This information collection allows the States Warehouse Act (USWA). DATES: Comments on this notice must be FSA to effectively administer the regulations, licensing and electronic received on or before April 28, 2008 to provider agreements and related be assured consideration. reporting and recordkeeping ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit requirements under the USWA. The comments on this Notice. In your forms in this information collection are comment, include volume, date and used to provide those charged with page number of this issue of the Federal issuing licenses under the USWA as a Register. You may submit comments by basis to determine whether the any of the following methods: warehouse and the warehouse operator Mail: Judy Fry, Agricultural Marketing meet application requirements to Specialist, Warehouse and Inventory receive a license, and to determine Division, Farm Service Agency (FSA), compliance once the license is issued. United States Department of Estimate of Burden: Public reporting Agriculture, STOP 0553, 1400 burden for this information collection is Independence Avenue, SW., estimated to average 0.41 hours per Washington, DC 20250–0553, Fax (202) response. 690–1323, Respondents: Warehouse operators E-mail: Send comments to and electronic providers. Judy.Fry@wdc.usda.gov. Estimated Number of Respondents: Comments also should be sent to the 4,000. Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Estimated Number of Responses Per Information and Regulatory Affairs, Respondent: 1. OMB, Washington, DC 20503. Estimated Total Annual Responses: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy 25,795 Hours. Fry, telephone (202) 720–3822; or at Estimated Total Annual Burden on Judy.Fry@wdc.usda.gov. Persons with Respondents: 10,626 Hours. disabilities who require alternative Comments are invited on the means for communication of regulatory following: (1) Whether the proposed collection information (Braille, large print, of information is necessary for the audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:49 Feb 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information technology; or (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be made a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection. Signed in Washington, DC on February 20, 2008. Glen L. Keppy, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E8–3652 Filed 2–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–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, an Agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development, invites comments on this information collection for which approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 28, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 39 / Wednesday, February 27, 2008 / Notices Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078. FAX: (202) 720–8435. E-mail: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov. 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 Rural Development Utilities Programs is submitting to OMB for approval. 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 Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. Fax: (202) 720–3485. Title: Request for Mail List Data, RUS Form 87. OMB Control Number: 0572–0051. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The RUS Form 87 is used for both the Rural Development Electric and Telecommunications programs to obtain the names and addresses of the borrowers’ officials with whom they must communicate directly in order to administer the Agency’s lending programs. Changes occurring at the borrower’s annual meeting (e.g. the selection of board members, managers, attorneys, certified public accountants, or other officials) make necessary the collection of information. Hours are being reduced in the information collection package to accurately reflect the current number of respondents. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:49 Feb 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 is estimated to average .25 hour per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,182. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 296 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Gale Richardson, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720–0992. Fax: (202) 720–3485. E-mail: gale.richardson@wdc.usda.gov. 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: February 21, 2008. James M. Andrew, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E8–3659 Filed 2–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE U.S. Census Bureau Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; 2009 American Community Survey Content U.S. Census Bureau, 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, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). To ensure consideration, written comments must be submitted on or before April 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., 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(s) and instructions should be directed to Susan Schechter, U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office, Washington, DC 20233, by FAX to (303) 763–8070 or via the DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10419 Internet at susan.schechter.bortner@census.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Given the rapid demographic changes experienced in recent years and the strong expectation that such changes will continue and accelerate, the oncea-decade detailed data collection as part of a decennial census is no longer acceptable. To meet the needs and expectations of the country, the Census Bureau developed the American Community Survey. This survey collects detailed population and housing data every month and provides tabulations of these data on a yearly basis. In the past, the long-form data were collected only at the time of each decennial census. The American Community Survey allowed the Census Bureau to remove the long-form from the plans for the 2010 Census, thus reducing operational risks, improving accuracy, and providing more relevant data. After years of development and testing, the American Community Survey began full implementation in households in January 2005 and in group quarters (GQs) in January 2006. The American Community Survey provides more timely information for critical economic planning by governments and the private sector. In the current information-based economy, federal, state, tribal, and local decision makers, as well as private business and non-governmental organizations, need current, reliable, and comparable socioeconomic data to chart the future. In 2006, the American Community Survey began publishing up-to-date profiles of American communities every year, providing policymakers, planners, and service providers in the public and private sectors this information every year—not just every ten years. The American Community Survey will provide data at the census tract level by July 2010. These data are needed by federal agencies and others and provides assurances that long-form type data are available after the elimination of the long-form from the 2010 Census. The Census Bureau presently plans to resubmit the American Community Survey to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extended clearance with content changes. In the 2007 American Community Survey Content Test, the Census Bureau conducted testing of a new question topic, field of bachelor’s degree, identified by the National Science Foundation. Following cognitive testing, two versions with a new question on E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 39 (Wednesday, February 27, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10418-10419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3659]


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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, an Agency 
delivering the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural 
Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural 
Development, invites comments on this information collection for which 
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be 
requested.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 28, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Acting Director, 
Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building,

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Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 690-1078. FAX: (202) 720-
8435. E-mail: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.

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 Rural 
Development Utilities Programs is submitting to OMB for approval.
    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 
Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, 
USDA Rural Development, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Fax: (202) 720-3485.
    Title: Request for Mail List Data, RUS Form 87.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0051.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The RUS Form 87 is used for both the Rural Development 
Electric and Telecommunications programs to obtain the names and 
addresses of the borrowers' officials with whom they must communicate 
directly in order to administer the Agency's lending programs. Changes 
occurring at the borrower's annual meeting (e.g. the selection of board 
members, managers, attorneys, certified public accountants, or other 
officials) make necessary the collection of information. Hours are 
being reduced in the information collection package to accurately 
reflect the current number of respondents.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average .25 hour per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,182.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 296 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Gale 
Richardson, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 720-
0992. Fax: (202) 720-3485. E-mail: gale.richardson@wdc.usda.gov.
    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: February 21, 2008.
James M. Andrew,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. E8-3659 Filed 2-26-08; 8:45 am]
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