Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested, 34914 [E8-13859]

Download as PDF 34914 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 119 Thursday, June 19, 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 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested 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 August 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at kmonsess@usaid.gov or mail comments to: Kenneth Monsess, Procurement Analyst, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, United States Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523 (202–712–4913). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development. Room 2.07–106, RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712–1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:00 Jun 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No.: OMB 0412–0004. Form No.: AID 11. Title: Application for Approval of Commodity Eligibility. Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection. Purpose: USAID provides loans and grants to some developing countries in the form of Commodity Import Programs (CIP5). These funds are made available to host countries to be allocated to the public and private sectors for purchasing various commodities from the U.S., or in some cases, from other developing countries. In accordance with section 604(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, USAID may finance only those commodities which are determined eligible and suitable in accordance with various statutory requirements and agency policies. Using the Application for approval of Commodity Eligibility (form AID 11), the supplier certifies to USAID information about the commodities being supplied, as required in section 604(f), so that USAID may determine eligibility. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 20. Total annual responses: 40. Total annual hours requested: 20 hours. Dated: June 10, 2008. Joanne Paskar, Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. E8–13859 Filed 6–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Georgia Transmission Corporation: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or the Agency, has made a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) with respect to a PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 request for possible financing assistance to Georgia Transmission Corporation for the construction of the approximately 38.7-mile Thomson-Warthen 500 kV transmission line connecting GTC’s Thomson Primary 500/230/115/46 kV Substation in McDuffie County, Georgia to their Warthen 500 kV Switching Station in Washington County, Georgia. ADDRESSES: To obtain copies of the EA and FONSI, or for further information, contact: Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Development Utilities Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571,Washington, DC 20250– 1571, Telephone: (202) 720–0468 or e-mail: stephanie.strength@wdc.usda. gov. The EA and FONSI are also available for public review at USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 1571, and at Georgia Transmission headquarters at 2100 East Exchange Place, Tucker, GA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed project consists of the construction of approximately 38.7 miles of 500 kV Transmission Lines on a 150-foot right of way. The transmission line conductors and static wire would be strung on lattice steel structures ranging in height from 80 feet to 150 feet. The transmission line would traverse McDuffie, Warren, Glascock, and Washington Counties in Georgia. Alternatives considered by USDA Rural Development and Georgia Transmission Corporation include: (a) No action, (b) alternative transmission improvements, and (c) alternate transmission line corridors. The alternatives are discussed in the Thomson-Warthen 500 kV Transmission Line Environmental Report (ER). The USDA Rural Development has accepted the ER as its EA for the proposed project. The availability of the EA for public review was announced via a legal notice and display ad in the Federal Register and in the following newspapers: The News and Farmer, Jefferson Reporter, and The Sandersville Progress on April 30, 2008. The Warrenton Clipper and The McDuffie Progress published the ads on May 1, 2008. A 30-day comment period was announced in the newspaper’s legal notice section and the Federal Register. The EA was available for public review at the USDA Rural Development office and Web site as well E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 119 (Thursday, June 19, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-13859]


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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 119 / Thursday, June 19, 2008 / 
Notices

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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


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

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 August 18, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at kmonsess@usaid.gov or mail 
comments to: Kenneth Monsess, Procurement Analyst, Office of 
Acquisition and Assistance, United States Agency for International 
Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20523 (202-712-4913).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for 
Management, Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records 
Division, U.S. Agency for International Development. Room 2.07-106, 
RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1365 or via e-mail 
bjohnson@usaid.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB No.: OMB 0412-0004. Form No.: AID 11.
    Title: Application for Approval of Commodity Eligibility.
    Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection.
    Purpose: USAID provides loans and grants to some developing 
countries in the form of Commodity Import Programs (CIP5). These funds 
are made available to host countries to be allocated to the public and 
private sectors for purchasing various commodities from the U.S., or in 
some cases, from other developing countries. In accordance with section 
604(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, USAID may 
finance only those commodities which are determined eligible and 
suitable in accordance with various statutory requirements and agency 
policies. Using the Application for approval of Commodity Eligibility 
(form AID 11), the supplier certifies to USAID information about the 
commodities being supplied, as required in section 604(f), so that 
USAID may determine eligibility.
    Annual Reporting Burden:
    Respondents: 20.
    Total annual responses: 40.
    Total annual hours requested: 20 hours.

    Dated: June 10, 2008.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. E8-13859 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6116-01-M
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