Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests, 12956-12957 [E8-4778]

Download as PDF 12956 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 11, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Renewal of the Special Use Permit (SUP) for Military Activities on the De Soto National Forest and Implementation of Installation Mission Support Activities at Camp Shelby, MI National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice of Availability. yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The NGB has decided to proceed with the proposed action to renew the SUP for a 20-year period and construct, operate, and maintain the projects listed in the final EIS including the reconfiguration of the Combined Arms Area. ADDRESSES: To request a copy of the ROD please contact Mr. Tim Powell, Public Affairs Officer, Joint Forces Headquarters, Mississippi National Guard, P.O. Box 5027, Jackson, Mississippi, 39296–5027. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tim Powell at (601) 313–6349. The alternate point of contact for this action is Major Robert A. Lemire, at (601) 313– 6228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with the decision to renew the SUP and proceed with the proposed action and analyses described in the FEIS, the NGB shall: (1) Commit personnel and resources to implement the ‘‘Preferred Alternative,’’ (2) commit personnel and resources to support operations and training at Camp Shelby, (3) maintain operations, training and facilities at Camp Shelby, and (4) implement and program funds for the appropriate monitoring and mitigation measures associated with the approved activities as discussed in the FEIS. The development and implementation of the SUP Operating Plan; identification and implementation of appropriate best management practices and mitigation measures; and continued monitoring of key environmental resources will be accomplished. The present monitoring and mitigation procedures that are employed at Camp Shelby and will continue to be employed to address potential adverse effects from construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed new projects include a wide range of environmental resource areas, but primarily focus on protection and conservation of proposed, endangered, threatened, and sensitive (PETS) species (particularly the gopher tortoise due to its prevalence on Camp Shelby), VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Mar 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 protection of soil, minimization of erosion/sedimentation, and protection of wetlands. For this SUP renewal proposal, the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) has revised and updated the mitigation and monitoring program set forth in the 1994 SUP EIS and ROD. The MSNG’s commitment to monitor is intended to ensure that the impacts from military training are periodically assessed and that adverse impacts are addressed/mitigated once identified. Since 1994, the MSNG has conducted this monitoring in cooperation with the Forest Service on all lands within the boundaries of Camp Shelby. As part of the development of the proposed renewed SUP, the continuation of this monitoring is required to ensure that the lands used by Camp Shelby meet the federal requirement for multiple use and that the lands are managed to ensure that they are protected from irreversible harm for future generations. Monitoring will be conducted on 13 program areas: noise, PETS species, biodiversity, wildlife, streams, wetlands, soil loss, timber, vegetation, invasive species, wildfire, road closure for military training, and cultural resources. Information included for these monitoring program areas include delineation of the data requirements, sample information, frequency of collection and reporting, responsible party, basis for action, and actions required if the impact threshold occurs. The ROD can be found at: https:// www.ngms.state.ms.us/env/ Natural%20Resources/ nat_resources_06. htm. Dated: February 28, 2008. Addison D. Davis, IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health). [FR Doc. E8–4535 Filed 3–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–M DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Department requests a one-year extension of the deadline established by OMB for the 2008–2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). OMB established the current deadline, June 30, 2008, following the approval of an Emergency Clearance of the 2008–2009 FAFSA. (For chronology of events, see below). This request does not include any changes to the functionality or format of the 2008–2009 FAFSA. The public is PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 welcome to comment on this request, but it should be noted that the 2008– 2009 FAFSA is currently approved and NO CHANGES are proposed herein. Subsequent to the approval of this ‘‘Extension of a Currently Approval Collection’’, the Department will issue a full collection clearance package for the 2009–2010 FAFSA. Unlike this request, the Department anticipates that the 2009–2010 FAFSA will include substantive changes and the public is encouraged to read and comment, as desired, on that package when it is issued in the summer of 2008. FAFSA Clearance Chronology (1) Change Worksheet: Reason for Submission: No material change was anticipated for the 2008– 2009 FAFSA at the time of filing. Request for ‘‘No Material or Nonsubstantive Change to a Currently Approved Collection’’—6/22/07. OMB Approval: 7/06/07. Expiration date established by OMB: 9/30/09. (2) Emergency Clearance: Reason for Submission: Addition of TEACH grant question to the 2008–2009 FAFSA on the Web. Request for ‘‘Revision of a Currently Approved Collection’’—12/20/07 OMB Approval: 12/27/07. Expiration date established by OMB: 6/30/08. Because the Emergency Clearance expires on 6/30/08, the Department is submitting a full clearance packet for the 2008–2009 FAFSA to OMB and requesting an extension of approval through 6/30/09. (3) Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Reason for Submission: The Emergency Clearance expires in six months. Request for ‘‘Regular Review.’’ OMB Approval: TBD. Expiration date established by OMB: TBD. The Secretary of Education requests comments on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that the Secretary proposes to use for the 2008– 2009 award year. The FAFSA is completed by students and their families and the information submitted on the form is used to determine the students’ eligibility and financial need for financial aid under the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Title IV, HEA Programs). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 12, 2008. E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 11, 2008 / Notices Comments may be submitted electronically through e-mail to FAFSA_Comments@ed.gov. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection requests may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 3585. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. In addition, interested persons can access this document on the Internet: (1) Go to IFAP at https://ifap.ed.gov. (2) Scroll down to ‘‘Publications.’’ (3) Click on ‘‘FAFSAs and Renewal FAFSAs.’’ (4) Click on ‘‘By 2007–2008 Award Year.’’ (5) Click on ‘‘Draft FAFSA Form/ Instructions.’’ ADDRESSES: Please note that the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software, version 4.0 or greater, is necessary to view this file. This software can be downloaded for free from Adobe’s Web site: https:// www.adobe.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. The Secretary is publishing this request for comment under the Provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Under that Act, ED must obtain the review and approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before it may use a form to collect information. However, under procedure for obtaining approval from OMB, ED must first obtain public comment of the proposed form, and to obtain that comment, ED must publish this notice in the Federal Register. In addition to comments requested above, to accommodate the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Secretary is interested in receiving comments with regard to the following matters: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department, (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner, (3) is the estimate of burden accurate, (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (5) how might the yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:03 Mar 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 12957 Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Dated: March 5, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Department of Education. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Federal Student Aid Type of Review: Revision. Title: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Individuals. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 16,787,640. Burden Hours: 8,054,467. Abstract: Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), requires the Secretary, ‘‘in cooperation with agencies and organizations involved in providing student financial assistance,’’ to ‘‘produce, distribute and process free of charge a common financial reporting form to be used to determine the need and eligibility of a student for financial assistance...’’ under the title IV, HEA Programs. This form is the FAFSA. In addition, section 483 authorizes the Secretary to include non-financial data items that assist States in awarding State student financial assistance. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 3585. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to (202) 245–6623. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be directed to the e-mail address ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. [FR Doc. E8–4778 Filed 3–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: SUMMARY: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 10, 2008. DATES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses electronically by e-mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or via fax to (202) 395–6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in their response ‘‘Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., ‘‘Upward Bound Evaluation’’]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. ADDRESSES: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency’s ability to perform its statutory obligations. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: Department of Education.
SUMMARY: The Department requests a one-year extension of the deadline 
established by OMB for the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal 
Student Aid (FAFSA). OMB established the current deadline, June 30, 
2008, following the approval of an Emergency Clearance of the 2008-2009 
FAFSA. (For chronology of events, see below). This request does not 
include any changes to the functionality or format of the 2008-2009 
FAFSA. The public is welcome to comment on this request, but it should 
be noted that the 2008-2009 FAFSA is currently approved and NO CHANGES 
are proposed herein. Subsequent to the approval of this ``Extension of 
a Currently Approval Collection'', the Department will issue a full 
collection clearance package for the 2009-2010 FAFSA. Unlike this 
request, the Department anticipates that the 2009-2010 FAFSA will 
include substantive changes and the public is encouraged to read and 
comment, as desired, on that package when it is issued in the summer of 
2008.

FAFSA Clearance Chronology

    (1) Change Worksheet:
     Reason for Submission: No material change was anticipated for the 
2008-2009 FAFSA at the time of filing.
    Request for ``No Material or Nonsubstantive Change to a Currently 
Approved Collection''--6/22/07.
     OMB Approval: 7/06/07.
     Expiration date established by OMB: 9/30/09.
    (2) Emergency Clearance:
     Reason for Submission: Addition of TEACH grant question to the 
2008-2009 FAFSA on the Web.
    Request for ``Revision of a Currently Approved Collection''--12/20/
07
     OMB Approval: 12/27/07.
     Expiration date established by OMB: 6/30/08.
    Because the Emergency Clearance expires on 6/30/08, the Department 
is submitting a full clearance packet for the 2008-2009 FAFSA to OMB 
and requesting an extension of approval through 6/30/09.
    (3) Extension of a Currently Approved Collection:
     Reason for Submission: The Emergency Clearance expires in six 
months.
    Request for ``Regular Review.''
     OMB Approval: TBD.
     Expiration date established by OMB: TBD.
    The Secretary of Education requests comments on the Free 
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that the Secretary proposes 
to use for the 2008-2009 award year. The FAFSA is completed by students 
and their families and the information submitted on the form is used to 
determine the students' eligibility and financial need for financial 
aid under the student financial assistance programs authorized under 
Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Title IV, HEA 
Programs).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
May 12, 2008.

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ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically through e-mail to 
FAFSA_Comments@ed.gov. Requests for copies of the proposed information 
collection requests may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov by 
selecting the ``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on 
link number 3585. When you access the information collection, click on 
``Download Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information 
should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland 
Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. In addition, interested 
persons can access this document on the Internet:

    (1) Go to IFAP at https://ifap.ed.gov.
    (2) Scroll down to ``Publications.''
    (3) Click on ``FAFSAs and Renewal FAFSAs.''
    (4) Click on ``By 2007-2008 Award Year.''
    (5) Click on ``Draft FAFSA Form/Instructions.''

    Please note that the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software, version 
4.0 or greater, is necessary to view this file. This software can be 
downloaded for free from Adobe's Web site: https://www.adobe.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary is publishing this request for 
comment under the Provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Under that Act, ED must obtain the review and 
approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before it may use 
a form to collect information. However, under procedure for obtaining 
approval from OMB, ED must first obtain public comment of the proposed 
form, and to obtain that comment, ED must publish this notice in the 
Federal Register.
    In addition to comments requested above, to accommodate the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Secretary is 
interested in receiving comments with regard to the following matters: 
(1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the 
Department, (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely 
manner, (3) is the estimate of burden accurate, (4) how might the 
Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected, and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden 
of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of 
information technology.

    Dated: March 5, 2008.
Angela C. Arrington,
IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, 
Office of Management.

Federal Student Aid

     Type of Review: Revision.
     Title: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
     Frequency: Annually.
     Affected Public: Individuals.
     Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:

 Responses: 16,787,640.
 Burden Hours: 8,054,467.

     Abstract: Section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as 
amended (HEA), requires the Secretary, ``in cooperation with agencies 
and organizations involved in providing student financial assistance,'' 
to ``produce, distribute and process free of charge a common financial 
reporting form to be used to determine the need and eligibility of a 
student for financial assistance...'' under the title IV, HEA Programs. 
This form is the FAFSA. In addition, section 483 authorizes the 
Secretary to include non-financial data items that assist States in 
awarding State student financial assistance.
    Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ``Browse 
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 3585. Written 
requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. 
Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or 
faxed to (202) 245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the 
information collection when making your request. Comments regarding 
burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be directed 
to the e-mail address ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

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