Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 17302 [E8-6670]

Download as PDF 17302 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 63 / Tuesday, April 1, 2008 / Notices Dated: March 24, 2008. Terri Marceron, Forest Supervisor, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. [FR Doc. E8–6502 Filed 3–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, 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 June 2, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5818 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078. Fax: (202) 720–8435. 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 RUS 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 Mar 31, 2008 Jkt 214001 automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Joyce McNeil, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. FAX: (202) 720–8435 or email joyce.mcneil@wdc.usda.gov. Title: Water and Waste Loan and Grant Program. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. OMB Control Number: 0572–0121. Abstract: USDA Rural Development, through the Rural Utilities Service, is authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to make loans to public agencies, nonprofit corporations, and Indian tribes to fund water and waste disposal projects serving the most financially needy rural communities through the Water and Waste Disposal loan and grant program. Financial assistance should result in reasonable user costs for rural residents, rural businesses, and other rural users. The program is limited to rural areas and small towns with a population of 10,000 or less. The Water and Waste loan and grant program is administered through 7 CFR part 1780. The items covered by this collection include forms and related documentation to support a loan application. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per response. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 8. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 132,069 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Joyce McNeil, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis at (202) 720–0812. 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: March 25, 2008. James M. Andrew, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 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ADDRESSES: Except for the Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC) presentation to the full Board, all meetings will be held at the Marriott at Metro Center Hotel, 775 12th Street, NW., Washington, DC, 20005. The TEITAC presentation will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Constitution Ballrooms C, D, and E), 1000 H Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001. For further information regarding the meetings, please contact Lawrence W. Roffee, Executive Director, (202) 272– 0001 (voice) and (202) 272–0082 (TTY). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: At the Board meeting, the Access Board will consider the following agenda items: • Approval of the June, September, and November 2007 draft Board meeting minutes. • ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines; Federal Agency Updates. • Budget Committee Report. • Technical Programs Committee Report. • Executive Committee Report. • Rulemaking Reports. • Election Assistance Commission Activities Report. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-6670]


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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development 
Utilities Programs, 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 June 2, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Acting Director, 
Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 
1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5818 South Building, 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 690-1078. Fax: (202) 720-
8435.

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 RUS 
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: Joyce 
McNeil, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural 
Development, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 
20250-1522. FAX: (202) 720-8435 or email joyce.mcneil@wdc.usda.gov.
    Title: Water and Waste Loan and Grant Program.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0121.
    Abstract: USDA Rural Development, through the Rural Utilities 
Service, is authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and 
Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to make loans to public agencies, 
nonprofit corporations, and Indian tribes to fund water and waste 
disposal projects serving the most financially needy rural communities 
through the Water and Waste Disposal loan and grant program. Financial 
assistance should result in reasonable user costs for rural residents, 
rural businesses, and other rural users. The program is limited to 
rural areas and small towns with a population of 10,000 or less. The 
Water and Waste loan and grant program is administered through 7 CFR 
part 1780. The items covered by this collection include forms and 
related documentation to support a loan application.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 3 hours per response.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 8.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 132,069 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Joyce 
McNeil, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis at (202) 720-0812. 
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: March 25, 2008.
James M. Andrew,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. E8-6670 Filed 3-31-08; 8:45 am]
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