Justia Department Of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU); Notice of Request for Renewal of Data Collection by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's (OSDBU) Regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs); Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments, Renewal and Approval of Information Collection(s): Regional Center Intake Form (DOT F 4500) and Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502), 36368-36370 [E8-14488]

Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU); Notice of Request for Renewal of Data Collection by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's (OSDBU) Regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs); Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments, Renewal and Approval of Information Collection(s): Regional Center Intake Form (DOT F 4500) and Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502), 36368-36370 [E8-14488]

Download as PDF 36368 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 124 / Thursday, June 26, 2008 / Notices execution fee and comparison fee for products covered by this filing shall be $0.15 and $0.03 per contract, respectively, for all Public Customer Orders 8 and Firm Proprietary orders. The amount of the execution fee and comparison fee for all ISE Market Maker transactions shall be equal to the execution fee and comparison fee currently charged by the Exchange for ISE Market Maker transactions in equity options.9 Finally, the amount of the execution fee and comparison fee for all non-ISE Market Maker transactions shall be $0.37 and $0.03 per contract, respectively.10 Further, since options on GLD are multiply-listed, the Exchange’s Payment for Order Flow fee shall apply to this product. The Exchange believes the proposed rule change will further the Exchange’s goal of introducing new products to the marketplace that are competitively priced. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the objectives of section 6 of the Act,11 in general, and furthers the objectives of section 6(b)(4),12 in particular, in that it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among its members and other persons using its facilities. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The proposed rule change does not impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others The Exchange has not solicited, and does not intend to solicit, comments on this proposed rule change. The Exchange has not received any unsolicited written comments from members or other interested parties. $0.15 per contract side, respectively. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56128 (July 24, 2007), 72 FR 42161 (August 1, 2007) (SR–ISE–2007–55). 8 Public Customer Order is defined in Exchange Rule 100(a)(39) as an order for the account of a Public Customer. Public Customer is defined in Exchange Rule 100(a)(38) as a person or entity that is not a broker or dealer in securities. 9 The execution fee is currently between $.21 and $.12 per contract side, depending on the Exchange Average Daily Volume, and the comparison fee is currently $.03 per contract side. 10 The amount of the execution and comparison fee for non-ISE Market Maker transactions executed in the Exchange’s Facilitation and Solicitation Mechanisms is $0.16 and $0.03 per contract, respectively. 11 15 U.S.C. 78f. 12 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:05 Jun 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing proposed rule change has been designated as a fee change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 13 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 14 thereunder, because it establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge imposed on members by ISE. Accordingly, the proposal is effective upon filing with the Commission. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–ISE–2008–46 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ISE–2008–46. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be 13 15 14 17 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make publicly available. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–ISE–2008–46 and should be submitted on or before July 17, 2008. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.15 Florence E. Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–14500 Filed 6–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. DOT–OST–2008–0182] Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU); Notice of Request for Renewal of Data Collection by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s (OSDBU) Regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs); Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments, Renewal and Approval of Information Collection(s): Regional Center Intake Form (DOT F 4500) and Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502) Office of the Secretary, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval to renew information collection forms, associated with OSDBU. The collection involves the use of the Regional Center Intake Form which documents the type of assistance provided to each small business that is enrolled in the program. The use of the Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form will highlight activities, such as counseling, marketing, meetings/conferences, and services to businesses as completed during the month. The information will 15 17 E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 26JNN1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 124 / Thursday, June 26, 2008 / Notices be used to ascertain whether the program is providing services to its constituency, the small business community, in a fair and equitable manner. The information collected is necessary to determine whether small businesses are participating in DOT funded and DOT assisted opportunities with the DOT. The Counseling Information Form has been terminated and the information contained in that form is now consolidated into the Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (formerly titled Monthly Report of Operations Form). To eliminate duplication and to streamline the data collection process, OSDBU revised the Monthly Report of Operations Form into the Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by August 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: For submitting comments: • Federal Rulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax Comments: 202–493–2251. • Agency Web Site: https:// www.regulations.gov. • For Further Information Contact: Arthur D. Jackson, 202–366–1930 ext 65344, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W56 462, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. OMB Control No: 2105–0554. Affected Public: Representatives of DOT Regional Small Business Transportation Resource Centers and the Small Business community on a national basis. In accordance with Public Law 95– 507, an amendment to the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1953, OSDBU is responsible for the implementation and execution of the Department of Transportation (DOT) activities on behalf of small businesses, in accordance with Section 8, 15 and 31 of the Small Business Act (SBA), as VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:05 Jun 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 amended. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization also administers the provisions of Title 49, of the United States Code, Section 332, the Minority Resource Center (MRC) which includes the duties of advocacy, outreach and financial services on behalf of small and disadvantaged businesses and those certified under CFR 49 parts 23 and/or 26 as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The Small Business Transportation Resource Regional Centers will collect information on small businesses, which includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HubZone, and types of services they seek from the SBTRCs. Services and responsibilities of the SBTRCs include business analysis, general management and technical assistance and training, business counseling, outreach services/ conference participation, short-term loan assistance. The cumulative data collected will be analyzed by the OSDBU to determine the effectiveness of services provided, including counseling, outreach, and financial services. Such data will also be analyzed by the OSDBU to determine agency effectiveness in assisting small businesses to enhance their opportunities to participate in government contracts and subcontracts. The Regional Center Intake Form, (DOT F 4500) is used by the Regional SBTRC staff to enroll small business clients into the program in order to create a viable database of firms that can participate in government contracts and subcontracts, especially those projects that are transportation related. In addition, each enrolled small business will be assigned a client number that can track the firm’s involvement in the services offered by the SBTRCs. Each area on the form must be filled in electronically by the SBTRCs and retained in secured files of the client. The completion of the form is used as a tool for making decisions about the needs of the business, such as referral to technical assistance agencies for help, identifying the type of profession or trade of the business, the type of certification that the business holds, length of time in business, and location of the firm. The SBTRCs must complete an Intake Form and retain copies in secured files in their offices. This can assist the SBTRCs in developing a business plan or adjusting their business plan to increase its ability to market its goods PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36369 and services to buyers and potential users of their services. Respondents: Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency: The information will be collected monthly. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 600 hours. The Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502) for each SBTRC must submit a monthly status report of business activities conducted during the 30-day time frame. The form is used to capture activities and accomplishments that were made by the Regional SBTRCs during the course of the month. In addition, the form includes a data collection section where numbers and hours are reported and a section that is assigned for a written narrative that provides backup that supports the data. Activities to be reported are (1) Counseling Activity which identifies the counseling hours provided to businesses, number of new appointments, and follow-up on counseled clients. (2) Activity for Businesses Served identifies the type of small business that is helped, such as a DBE, 8(a), WOB, HubZone, SDB, SDVOB, or VOSB. (3) Marketing Activity includes the name of an event attended by the SBTRC and the role played when participating in a conference, workshop or any other venue that relates to small businesses. (4) Meetings that are held with government representatives in the region, or at the state level, are an activity that is reported. (5) Events hosted by the SBTRCs, such as small business workshops, financial assistance workshops, matchmaking events, are activities that are reported on a monthly basis. Respondents: Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency: The information will be collected monthly. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 1200 hours. Paperwork Reduction Act DOT/OSDBU invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for a renewal for an information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1 36370 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 124 / Thursday, June 26, 2008 / Notices of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, by the use of electronic means, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 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. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.Regulations.gov at any time or visit the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC, Room W12 140 on the ground level of the West Building (Ground Floor), between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arthur D. Jackson, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Room W56 462, Washington, DC 20590, 202–366–1930 x 65344. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2008. Leonardo San Roman, Deputy Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. [FR Doc. E8–14488 Filed 6–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending May 30, 2008 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:05 Jun 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0179. Date Filed: May 30, 2008. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: June 20, 2008. Description: Application of South Pacific Express Holdings Ltd., d/b/a South Pacific Express Ltd. requesting an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Samoa and American Samoa. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0180. Date Filed: May 30, 2008. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: June 20, 2008. Description: Application of Sundt Air AS requesting a foreign air carrier permit and an exemption to engage in on-demand charter transportation of passengers, property and mail between point(s) in Norway and point(s) in the United States, as well as other charters subject to pertinent national, bilateral and international laws and regulations. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E8–14490 Filed 6–25–08; 8:45 am] Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: June 16, 2008. Description: Notice of Vision Airlines, Inc. intent to resume scheduled interstate air transportation of persons, property and mail on May 22 or May 23, 2008 following a voluntary and brief cessation of operations, and requests a waiver from the applicable 45-day notice period to enable Vision to commence operation as soon as possible. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0167. Date Filed: May 22, 2008. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: June 16, 2008. Description: Joint Application of MAXjet Airways, Inc. (‘‘MAXjet’’), MAXjet Airways Acquisition Group LLC (‘‘MAAG’’) and NCA MAXjet, Inc. (‘‘NCA MAXjet’’) requesting transfer to MAAG and NCA MAXjet of the interstate certificate of public convenience and necessity issued to MAXjet. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E8–14492 Filed 6–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P Office of the Secretary DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending May 23, 2008 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0166. Date Filed: May 22, 2008. PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending May 30, 2008 The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0177. Date Filed: May 30, 2008. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. Subject: Mail Vote 568—Resolutions 074z, 081oo, 081rr, 081s, 085u, 081pp. TC3 Japan, Korea-South West Pacific/ Japan, Korea-South East Asia. Passenger Amending Resolutions (Memo 1208). Intended effective date: 13 June 2008. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0178. Date Filed: May 30, 2008. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 124 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36368-36370]
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[FR Doc No: E8-14488]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2008-0182]


Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU); 
Notice of Request for Renewal of Data Collection by the Office of Small 
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's (OSDBU) Regional Small 
Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs); Agency Information 
Collection Activities; Request for Comments, Renewal and Approval of 
Information Collection(s): Regional Center Intake Form (DOT F 4500) and 
Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502)

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization 
(OSDBU) invites public comments about our intention to request the 
Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew information 
collection forms, associated with OSDBU. The collection involves the 
use of the Regional Center Intake Form which documents the type of 
assistance provided to each small business that is enrolled in the 
program.
    The use of the Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form will 
highlight activities, such as counseling, marketing, meetings/
conferences, and services to businesses as completed during the month. 
The information will

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be used to ascertain whether the program is providing services to its 
constituency, the small business community, in a fair and equitable 
manner. The information collected is necessary to determine whether 
small businesses are participating in DOT funded and DOT assisted 
opportunities with the DOT.
    The Counseling Information Form has been terminated and the 
information contained in that form is now consolidated into the 
Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (formerly titled Monthly 
Report of Operations Form). To eliminate duplication and to streamline 
the data collection process, OSDBU revised the Monthly Report of 
Operations Form into the Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form.
    We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Please submit comments by August 25, 2008.

ADDRESSES: For submitting comments:
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West 
Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax Comments: 202-493-2251.
     Agency Web Site: https://www.regulations.gov.
     For Further Information Contact: Arthur D. Jackson, 202-
366-1930 ext 65344, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W56 462, Washington, 
DC 20590. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
    OMB Control No: 2105-0554.
    Affected Public: Representatives of DOT Regional Small Business 
Transportation Resource Centers and the Small Business community on a 
national basis.
    In accordance with Public Law 95-507, an amendment to the Small 
Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1953, OSDBU is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of the Department of 
Transportation (DOT) activities on behalf of small businesses, in 
accordance with Section 8, 15 and 31 of the Small Business Act (SBA), 
as amended. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization 
also administers the provisions of Title 49, of the United States Code, 
Section 332, the Minority Resource Center (MRC) which includes the 
duties of advocacy, outreach and financial services on behalf of small 
and disadvantaged businesses and those certified under CFR 49 parts 23 
and/or 26 as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE).
    The Small Business Transportation Resource Regional Centers will 
collect information on small businesses, which includes Disadvantaged 
Business Enterprise (DBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOB), Small 
Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned 
Business (SDVOB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HubZone, and 
types of services they seek from the SBTRCs. Services and 
responsibilities of the SBTRCs include business analysis, general 
management and technical assistance and training, business counseling, 
outreach services/conference participation, short-term loan assistance. 
The cumulative data collected will be analyzed by the OSDBU to 
determine the effectiveness of services provided, including counseling, 
outreach, and financial services. Such data will also be analyzed by 
the OSDBU to determine agency effectiveness in assisting small 
businesses to enhance their opportunities to participate in government 
contracts and subcontracts.
    The Regional Center Intake Form, (DOT F 4500) is used by the 
Regional SBTRC staff to enroll small business clients into the program 
in order to create a viable database of firms that can participate in 
government contracts and subcontracts, especially those projects that 
are transportation related. In addition, each enrolled small business 
will be assigned a client number that can track the firm's involvement 
in the services offered by the SBTRCs. Each area on the form must be 
filled in electronically by the SBTRCs and retained in secured files of 
the client. The completion of the form is used as a tool for making 
decisions about the needs of the business, such as referral to 
technical assistance agencies for help, identifying the type of 
profession or trade of the business, the type of certification that the 
business holds, length of time in business, and location of the firm.
    The SBTRCs must complete an Intake Form and retain copies in 
secured files in their offices. This can assist the SBTRCs in 
developing a business plan or adjusting their business plan to increase 
its ability to market its goods and services to buyers and potential 
users of their services.
    Respondents: Small Business Transportation Resource Centers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency: The information will be collected monthly.
    Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 600 hours.
    The Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502) for 
each SBTRC must submit a monthly status report of business activities 
conducted during the 30-day time frame. The form is used to capture 
activities and accomplishments that were made by the Regional SBTRCs 
during the course of the month. In addition, the form includes a data 
collection section where numbers and hours are reported and a section 
that is assigned for a written narrative that provides backup that 
supports the data. Activities to be reported are (1) Counseling 
Activity which identifies the counseling hours provided to businesses, 
number of new appointments, and follow-up on counseled clients. (2) 
Activity for Businesses Served identifies the type of small business 
that is helped, such as a DBE, 8(a), WOB, HubZone, SDB, SDVOB, or VOSB. 
(3) Marketing Activity includes the name of an event attended by the 
SBTRC and the role played when participating in a conference, workshop 
or any other venue that relates to small businesses. (4) Meetings that 
are held with government representatives in the region, or at the state 
level, are an activity that is reported. (5) Events hosted by the 
SBTRCs, such as small business workshops, financial assistance 
workshops, matchmaking events, are activities that are reported on a 
monthly basis.
    Respondents: Small Business Transportation Resource Centers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency: The information will be collected monthly.
    Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 1200 hours.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    DOT/OSDBU invites public comments about our intention to request 
the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a renewal for 
an information collection. We are required to publish this notice in 
the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance

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of the functions of the Department, including whether the information 
will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department's 
estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways 
to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information 
collection; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, by the use of electronic means, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    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.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.Regulations.gov at any time or 
visit the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., 
Washington, DC, Room W12 140 on the ground level of the West Building 
(Ground Floor), between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arthur D. Jackson, Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Room W56 462, Washington, DC 20590, 202-366-
1930 x 65344.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2008.
Leonardo San Roman,
Deputy Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business 
Utilization.
 [FR Doc. E8-14488 Filed 6-25-08; 8:45 am]
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