Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, 36494-36495 [E8-14629]

Download as PDF 36494 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 125 / Friday, June 27, 2008 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority Issuance of permits and permit modifications, as required by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531–1543) (ESA), is based on a finding that such permits/modifications: (1) are applied for in good faith; (2) would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject of the permits; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Permits and modifications are issued in accordance with and are subject to the ESA and NMFS regulations governing listed fish and wildlife permits (50 CFR parts 222–226). Those individuals requesting a hearing on an application listed in this notice should set out the specific reasons why a hearing on that application would be appropriate (see ADDRESSES). The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA. All statements and opinions contained in the permit action summaries are those of the applicant and do not necessarily reflect the views of NMFS. Species Covered in This Notice This notice is relevant to federally threatened Central Valley steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Application Received EBMUD requests a five-year permit (1414) to conduct monitoring and research of anadromous (Central Valley steelhead) and resident fishes in the Lower Mokelumne River. The goals of the project include measuring the success of the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program and determining if the modifications of the Lower Mokelumne River Project are appropriate for conserving fish and wildlife resources in the Lower Mokelumne River. Data will also be collected for developing a Hatchery and Genetics Management Plan for the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery steelhead artificial propagation program. EBMUD’s monitoring and research will consists of trapping, sampling, measuring, weighing and tagging fish, fish carcass surveying, and collecting O. mykiss tissue samples. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:47 Jun 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 Dated: June 23, 2008. Angela Somma, Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–14648 Filed 6–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Amendment to the 2008 Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Nicaragua under the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) June 23, 2008. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). ACTION: Amending the 2008 TPL for Nicaragua. AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: June 27, 2008. SUMMARY: This notice reduces the 2008 TPL for Nicaragua to 87,897,046 square meters equivalent to account for the shortfall in meeting the one-to-one commitment for cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers exported from Nicaragua to the United States. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Stetson, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Annex 3.28 of the CAFTA-DR; Section 1634(a)(2) and (c)(2) of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-280); Presidential Proclamation 8111 of February 28, 2007. BACKGROUND: Annex 3.28 of the CAFTA-DR establishes a TPL for non-originating apparel goods of Nicaragua. Section 1634(a)(2) of the Pension Protection Act references the exchange of letters between the United States and Nicaragua, which establishes the one-toone commitment for cotton and manmade fiber trousers. Section 1634(c)(2) of the Pension Protection Act authorizes the President to proclaim a reduction in the overall limit in the TPL if the President determines that Nicaragua has failed to comply with the one-to-one commitment. In Presidential Proclamation 8111, the President delegated to CITA the authority to determine whether Nicaragua had failed to comply with the one-to-one commitment and to reduce the overall limit in the TPL. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In an exchange of letters dated March 24 and 27, 2006, Nicaragua agreed that for each square meter equivalent of exports of cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers entered under the TPL, Nicaragua would export to the United States an equal amount of cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers made of U.S. formed fabric of U.S. formed yarn. This commitment for cotton woven trousers applies to the first 30 million square meters equivalent in 2007, the second year after the date of entry into force of the CAFTA-DR. Further, any shortfall in meeting this commitment that was not rectified by April 1 of the succeeding year would be applied against the TPL for the succeeding year. For 2007, the shortfall in meeting the one-to-one commitment is 12,102,954 square meters equivalent. This amount is being deducted from the 2008 TPL, resulting in a new TPL level for 2008 of 87,897,046 square meters equivalent. R. Matthew Priest, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E8–14638 Filed 6–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ‘‘Corporation’’), has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled the AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress Report (OMB Control Number 3045–0043) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Mr. Craig Kinnear at (202) 606–9708. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 565–2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation E:\FR\FM\27JNN1.SGM 27JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 125 / Friday, June 27, 2008 / Notices for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this Federal Register: (1) By fax to: (202) 395–6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and (2) Electronically by e-mail to: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate 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; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose 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, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2008. This comment period ended May 4, 2008. No public comments were received from this notice. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Description The Progress Report (PPR) was designed to assure that AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors address and fulfill legislated program purposes, meet agency program management and grant requirements, and assess progress toward project plan goals agreed upon in the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement. The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used Project Application to: (a) Better align the information requested on the Concept Paper and the Application; and (b) simplify the project plan while continuing to provide a robust tool for evaluating project performance. The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used PPR to: (a) Reduce respondent burden; (b) enhance data elements collected via this information collection tool; (c) establish reporting VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:47 Jun 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 periods consistent with the Corporation’s integrated grants management and reporting policies. The current PPR is used by AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors and grantees to report progress toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, reporting actual outcomes related to self-nominated performance measures meeting challenges encountered, describing significant activities, and requesting technical assistance. The PPR is also used to collect demographic data elements used by the Corporation for aggregate reporting purposes. Submissions of the PPR are done quarterly. The revised PPR will be divided into two separate parts in order to reduce burden and to increase data integrity. All demographic data elements will be removed from the quarterly submissions and added to an annual VISTA Progress Report Supplement (VPRS) due 30 days after the end of a fiscal year. The quarterly reports will retain their purpose of providing monitoring and oversight of individual projects, while the annual data collection will serve the purpose of aggregate performance reporting for the VISTA program. Burden will be reduced by collecting the demographic data elements once a year instead of quarterly. Data integrity will be increased by tying data elements to specific fiscal years rather than project reporting cycles. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress Report (PPR). OMB Number: 3045–0043. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsoring organizations. PPR (Part A): Total Respondents: 1000. Frequency: Quarterly. Average Time per Response: 7 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 28,000 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. VPRS (Part B): Total Respondents: 1000. Frequency: Annual. Average Time Per Response: 8 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 8000 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36495 Dated: June 23, 2008. Jean Whaley, Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA. [FR Doc. E8–14629 Filed 6–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Public Hearings for the Jacksonville Range Complex Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Overseas Environmental Impact Statement Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 United States Code [U.S.C.] § 4321); the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1500–1508); Department of the Navy Procedures for Implementing NEPA (32 CFR 775); Executive Order (EO) 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions; and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations implementing EO 12114 (32 CFR Part 187), the Department of the Navy (Navy) has prepared and filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) on June 18, 2008. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is a Cooperating Agency for the EIS/OEIS. The EIS/OEIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts over a 10-year planning horizon associated with Navy Atlantic Fleet training; research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities; and associated range capabilities enhancements (including infrastructure improvements) within the existing Jacksonville (JAX) Range Complex Operating Area (OPAREA). The JAX Range Complex geographically encompasses offshore, near-shore, and onshore OPAREA, ranges, and special use airspace (SUA). Components of the JAX Range Complex encompass 50,090 square nautical miles (nm2) of sea space and 62,596 nm 2 of SUA off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, as well as 20 miles2 of inland range area in north-central Florida. A Notice of Intent for this Draft EIS/OEIS was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2007 (72 FR 3806). E:\FR\FM\27JNN1.SGM 27JNN1

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) entitled the AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress 
Report (OMB Control Number 3045-0043) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies 
of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained 
by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Mr. 
Craig Kinnear at (202) 606-9708. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-
2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for 
the Corporation

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for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods 
within 30 days from the date of publication in this Federal Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, 
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community 
Service; and (2) Electronically by e-mail to: Katherine_T._
Astrich@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Corporation, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
     Evaluate 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;
     Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
     Propose 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, e.g., 
permitting electronic submissions of responses.

Comments

    A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on March 4, 2008. This comment period ended May 4, 2008. No 
public comments were received from this notice.

 Description

    The Progress Report (PPR) was designed to assure that 
AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors address and fulfill legislated program 
purposes, meet agency program management and grant requirements, and 
assess progress toward project plan goals agreed upon in the signing of 
the Memorandum of Agreement.
    The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used Project 
Application to: (a) Better align the information requested on the 
Concept Paper and the Application; and (b) simplify the project plan 
while continuing to provide a robust tool for evaluating project 
performance.
    The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used PPR to: (a) 
Reduce respondent burden; (b) enhance data elements collected via this 
information collection tool; (c) establish reporting periods consistent 
with the Corporation's integrated grants management and reporting 
policies.
    The current PPR is used by AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors and grantees 
to report progress toward accomplishing work plan goals and objectives, 
reporting actual outcomes related to self-nominated performance 
measures meeting challenges encountered, describing significant 
activities, and requesting technical assistance. The PPR is also used 
to collect demographic data elements used by the Corporation for 
aggregate reporting purposes. Submissions of the PPR are done 
quarterly.
    The revised PPR will be divided into two separate parts in order to 
reduce burden and to increase data integrity. All demographic data 
elements will be removed from the quarterly submissions and added to an 
annual VISTA Progress Report Supplement (VPRS) due 30 days after the 
end of a fiscal year. The quarterly reports will retain their purpose 
of providing monitoring and oversight of individual projects, while the 
annual data collection will serve the purpose of aggregate performance 
reporting for the VISTA program. Burden will be reduced by collecting 
the demographic data elements once a year instead of quarterly. Data 
integrity will be increased by tying data elements to specific fiscal 
years rather than project reporting cycles.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress Report (PPR).
    OMB Number: 3045-0043.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsoring organizations.
    PPR (Part A):
    Total Respondents: 1000.
    Frequency: Quarterly.
    Average Time per Response: 7 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 28,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    VPRS (Part B):
    Total Respondents: 1000.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Average Time Per Response: 8 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 8000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: June 23, 2008.
Jean Whaley,
Director, AmeriCorps*VISTA.
 [FR Doc. E8-14629 Filed 6-26-08; 8:45 am]
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