60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-7001 and DS-7005, DOS-Sponsored Academic Exchange Program Application, OMB Control No. 1405-0138, 36162-36163 [E8-14375]

Download as PDF 36162 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Notices U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The notice of the Presidential disaster declaration for the State of Iowa, dated 05/27/2008 is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Primary Counties: (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Allamakee, Clayton, Des Moines, Fremont, Harrison Contiguous Counties: (Economic Injury Loans Only): Iowa: Crawford, Lee, Monona, Pottawattamie, Shelby Illinois: Henderson Nebraska: Burt, Cass, Otoe, Washington Wisconsin: Crawford, Grant, Vernon All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) Herbert L. Mitchell, Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–14333 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Interest Rates The Small Business Administration publishes an interest rate called the optional ‘‘peg’’ rate (13 CFR 120.214) on a quarterly basis. This rate is a weighted average cost of money to the government for maturities similar to the average SBA direct loan. This rate may be used as a base rate for guaranteed fluctuating interest rate SBA loans. This rate will be 4.5 (41⁄2) percent for the July–September quarter of FY 2008. Pursuant to 13 CFR 120.921(b), the maximum legal interest rate for any third party lender’s commercial loan which funds any portion of the cost of a 504 project (see 13 CFR 120.801) shall be 6% over the New York Prime rate or, if that exceeds the maximum interest rate permitted by the constitution or laws of a given State, the maximum interest rate will be the rate permitted by the constitution or laws of the given State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board [Public Notice: 6276] U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). AGENCY: Notice of open Federal advisory committee meeting. ACTION: SUMMARY: The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time and agenda for the next meeting of the National Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Board. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. EST. DATES: This meeting will be held via conference call. ADDRESSES: Pursuant to section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the National SBDC Advisory Board. This Board provides advice and counsel to the SBA Administrator and Associate Administrator for Small Business Development Centers. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss following issues pertaining to the SBDC Advisory Board: —Follow-up to June 10th meeting in North Carolina. —Recommendations for Board Orientation and Training. —SBA Update from AA/OSBDCs. —Annual Association of Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) Conference on September 2–5 in Chicago, IL. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public however advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the Board must contact Alanna Falcone by Friday, July 11, 2008, by fax or e-mail in order to be placed on the agenda. Alanna Falcone, Program Analyst, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416, Phone, 202–619–1612, Fax 202–481– 0134, e-mail, alanna.falcone@sba.gov. Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Alanna Falcone at the information above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Grady B. Hedgespeth, Director, Office of Financial Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–14369 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] Cherylyn H. Lebon, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–14335 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P BILLING CODE 8025–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:04 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–7001 and DS–7005, DOS-Sponsored Academic Exchange Program Application, OMB Control No. 1405–0138 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: DOS-sponsored Academic Exchange Program Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0138. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, ECA/ A/E/EUR. • Form Numbers: DS–7001, DS–7005. • Respondents: Applicants for the Academic Exchange Program. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 6638. • Estimated Number of Responses: 6638. • Average Hours per Response: 0.75. • Total Estimated Burden: 4978 hours. • Frequency: Annually. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from June 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ChavezCC@state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): ECA/A/E/EUR, Carolina Chavez, SA–44, Room 246, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547. • Fax: 202–453–8524. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Same as mailing address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Carolina Chavez, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Notices Cultural Affairs, Room 246, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547, who may be reached on 202–453–8524 or ChavezCC@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of Proposed Collection This collection was formerly entitled Application and Evaluation of DOSsponsored Academic Exchange Programs. The Department of State collects this information to identify qualified candidates for the Office’s academic exchange programs. Methodology Applications are delivered physically to the offices of the grantee organization, submitted electronically, or through the mail. Additional Information: None. June 16, 2008. Thomas Farrell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–14375 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6247] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–3091; Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program, OMB Control No. 1405–0143 Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:04 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 • OMB Control Number: 1405–0143. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: HR/REE/REC. • Form Number: DS–3091. • Respondents: College Students. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. • Estimated Number of Responses: 500. • Average Hours per Response: 5. • Total Estimated Burden: 2,500 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from June 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at 202–395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Foreign Missions, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520. • Fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Stedman D. Howard, Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at: 202–261–8958 or Howardsd2@state.gov. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00129 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36163 Abstract of Proposed Collection This collection is necessary for the process of identifying highly motivated students with an interest in international affairs. Our goal is to identify and select these students from a nation-wide pool of very talented applicants. Through our application process, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship has managed to attract many students from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in the Foreign Service. Methodology This information collection is posted on the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Web sites, where an applicant can complete, and submit, the application online. Additional Information: None. Dated: June 16, 2008. Ruben Torres, Executive Director, Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–14376 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–15–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6275] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Artistic Luxury: Faberge Tiffany Lalique’’ SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Artistic Luxury: Faberge Tiffany Lalique,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Cleveland Museum of Art, from on or about October 19, 2008, until on or about January 19, 2009; at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, from on or about February 14, 2009, to on or about May 31, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6276]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-7001 and DS-
7005, DOS-Sponsored Academic Exchange Program Application, OMB Control 
No. 1405-0138

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: DOS-sponsored Academic 
Exchange Program Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0138.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, ECA/A/E/EUR.
     Form Numbers: DS-7001, DS-7005.
     Respondents: Applicants for the Academic Exchange Program.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 6638.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 6638.
     Average Hours per Response: 0.75.
     Total Estimated Burden: 4978 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from June 25, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: ChavezCC@state.gov. You must include the DS form 
number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): ECA/A/E/EUR, 
Carolina Chavez, SA-44, Room 246, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20547.
     Fax: 202-453-8524.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Same as mailing address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Carolina Chavez, U.S. Department of State, 
Bureau of Educational and

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Cultural Affairs, Room 246, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20547, who may be reached on 202-453-8524 or ChavezCC@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    This collection was formerly entitled Application and Evaluation of 
DOS-sponsored Academic Exchange Programs. The Department of State 
collects this information to identify qualified candidates for the 
Office's academic exchange programs.

Methodology

    Applications are delivered physically to the offices of the grantee 
organization, submitted electronically, or through the mail.
    Additional Information: None.

    June 16, 2008.
Thomas Farrell,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs, Bureau of Educational 
and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E8-14375 Filed 6-24-08; 8:45 am]
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