Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested; Republication, 13827 [E8-4990]

Download as PDF 13827 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 51 Friday, March 14, 2008 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. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested; Republication SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 13, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at cpope@usaid.gov or mail comments to: Charles Pope, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, United States Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523 (202)–712–1264. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records Division, United States Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523, VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:17 Mar 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 (202) 712–1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No: 0412–0576. Form No.: N/A. Title: Security Firm Survey. Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection. ACTION: Purpose It has become increasingly necessary in today’s international environment for USAID to employ security firms to assist in providing a secure environment for its overseas employees. Due to the recent event involving the use of deadly force by U.S. Government contractors and/or subcontractors or subgrantees in Iraq, there is now a tremendous amount of interest in how, when and where the Government uses these private security firms. This necessity and resulting heightened scrutiny will continue for the foreseeable future. USAID’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (‘‘OAA’’) must therefore closely monitor the types of security service contracts and agreements USAID missions enter into and how these contracts/grants are implemented. Approximately 20 missions have entered into security service contracts/ agreements and most of the information OAA requests can be gathered within the mission without burdening the contractors/grantees. Missions will be instructed to contact the contractors/ grantees on a limited basis only when the information cannot be obtained internally. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 20. Total annual responses: 20. Total annual hours requested: 60 hours. Dated: March 5, 2008. Joanne Paskar, Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. E8–4990 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee AGENCY: PO 00000 Forest Service, USDA. Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee will meet in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Idaho and to discuss other related roadless area matters. DATES: The meeting will be held April 1 to April 2, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Forest Service, Sidney R.Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, EMC, Jessica Call, 201 14th Street, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20024. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to jessicacall@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202–205–1012. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Forest Service, Sidney R.Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1056 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Call, Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee (RACNAC) Coordinator, at jessicacall@fs.fed.us or 202–205–1056. Individuals who use telecommunication devices 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 Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are invited to attend; building security requires you to provide your name to Jessica Call, RACNAC Coordinator by March 28, 2008. You will need photo identification to enter the building. While meeting discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members, the public will be allowed to offer written and oral comments for the Committee’s consideration. Attendees wishing to comment orally will be allotted a specific amount of time to E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 51 (Friday, March 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4990]


========================================================================
Notices
                                                Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________

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.

========================================================================


Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 51 / Friday, March 14, 2008 / 
Notices

[[Page 13827]]



AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the 
U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested; 
Republication

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making 
efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are 
requested concerning: (a) whether the proposed or continuing 
collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 13, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at cpope@usaid.gov or mail comments 
to: Charles Pope, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, United States 
Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523 (202)-712-1264.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for 
Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records 
Division, United States Agency for International Development, Ronald 
Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523, 
(202) 712-1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB No: 0412-0576.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Title: Security Firm Survey.
    Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection.

Purpose

    It has become increasingly necessary in today's international 
environment for USAID to employ security firms to assist in providing a 
secure environment for its overseas employees. Due to the recent event 
involving the use of deadly force by U.S. Government contractors and/or 
subcontractors or subgrantees in Iraq, there is now a tremendous amount 
of interest in how, when and where the Government uses these private 
security firms. This necessity and resulting heightened scrutiny will 
continue for the foreseeable future.
    USAID's Office of Acquisition and Assistance (``OAA'') must 
therefore closely monitor the types of security service contracts and 
agreements USAID missions enter into and how these contracts/grants are 
implemented. Approximately 20 missions have entered into security 
service contracts/agreements and most of the information OAA requests 
can be gathered within the mission without burdening the contractors/
grantees. Missions will be instructed to contact the contractors/
grantees on a limited basis only when the information cannot be 
obtained internally.

Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 20.
    Total annual responses: 20.
    Total annual hours requested: 60 hours.

    Dated: March 5, 2008.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. E8-4990 Filed 3-13-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6116-01-M
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.