The United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution; Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request; U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution Application for the National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals, 44289-44290 [E8-17426]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 30, 2008 / Notices 5. Facilitated Meeting Services Total Annual Hours: 45.50. Total Burden Cost: $2,047.50. 2. ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Mediation Services Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Mediation Services. OMB Number: 3320–0004. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: One time. Annual Number of Respondents: 2,250. Total Annual Responses: 2,250. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. Total Annual Hours: 761.50. Total Burden Cost: $34,267.50. 3. ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Facilitation Services Type of Information Collection: New Collection. Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for ECR and Collaborative Problem Solving Facilitation Services. OMB Number: Proposed New Collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: One time. Annual Number of Respondents: 2,250. Total Annual Responses: 2,250. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. Total Annual Hours: 761.50. Total Burden Cost: $34,267.50. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 4. Training Services Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Training Services. OMB Number: 3320–0006. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: One time. Annual Number of Respondents: 1,950. Total Annual Responses: 1,950. Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes. Total Annual Hours: 195. Total Burden Cost: $8,775. VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:06 Jul 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 Type of Information Collection: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Facilitated Meeting Services. OMB Number: 3320–0007. Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: One time. Annual Number of Respondents: 3,150. Total Annual Responses: 3,150. Average Burden per Response: 6 minutes. Total Annual Hours: 315. Total Burden Cost: $14,175. 6. Roster Program Services Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Roster Program Services. OMB Number: 3320–0005. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: One time. Annual Number of Respondents: 600. Total Annual Responses: 600. Average Burden per Response: 5 minutes. Total Annual Hours: 50. Total Burden Cost: $2,250. 7. Program Support Services Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title of Information Collection: Program Evaluation Instruments for Program Support Services. OMB Number: 3320–0009. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit, Federal and State, Local or Tribal Government. Frequency: One time. Annual Number of Respondents: 60. Total Annual Responses: 60. Average Burden per Response: 6. Total Annual Hours: 6. Total Burden Cost: $270. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5601–5609. Dated: July 24, 2008. Ellen Wheeler, Executive Director, Morris K. Udall Foundation. [FR Doc. E8–17425 Filed 7–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–FN–P PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44289 MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION The United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution; Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request; U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution Application for the National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and supporting regulations, the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (the U.S. Institute), part of the Morris K. Udall Foundation, will submit for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review, a request for an extension for the currently approved information collection request (ICR), OMB Control No. 3320–0008: Application for the National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the time spent completing the application (‘‘burden of the proposed collection of information’’), including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (4) 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Address written comments to Kathleen Docherty, Roster Manager, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, 130 South Scott Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85701; Fax: 520–670– 5530; Phone: 520–901–8572; E-mail: docherty@ecr.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Docherty by telephone at 520– E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 44290 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 30, 2008 / Notices 901–8572, by fax at 520–670–5530, by email at docherty@ecr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract: The U.S. Institute is a federal program established by Congress to assist parties in resolving environmental, natural resource, and public lands conflicts. The U.S. Institute serves as an impartial, non-partisan institution, and accomplishes much of its work by partnering, contracting with, or referral to, experienced practitioners. In addition, the U.S. Institute maintains the National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals (roster). The Application for the National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals (application) compiles data available from the resumes of environmental neutrals (mediators, facilitators, etc.) into a format that is standardized for efficient and fair eligibility review, database searches, and retrievals. The roster, the application and the related entry criteria, were developed collaboratively and with the support of the Environmental Protection Agency. A professional needs to complete the application form one time. Once an application is approved, the roster member has access to update information online. The proposed collection is necessary to support ongoing maintenance of the roster and a continuous, open application process. The application and supplementary information are available from the U.S. Institute’s Web site. From https:// www.ecr.gov/Resources/Roster/ Roster.aspx, choose righthand navigation bar link to: ‘‘Roster Application: Info and Log In’’. Burden Statement: Burden for potentially affected public: environmental dispute resolution and consensus building professionals (new respondents); existing roster members (for updating). Proposed Frequency of Response: One initial, with voluntary updates approximately once per year. Annual Number of Respondents: 30 (new response); 125 (update). Time per Respondent: 2.5 hours (new response); 15 minutes (update). Total Annual Hours Burden: 106 (new response and update combined). Annual Cost Burden: $3,359 (new response); $1,399 (update). Total Annual Cost Burden: $4,758 (new response and update combined); labor costs exclusively; no capital or start-up costs. Changes in the Estimates: There are no changes in the labor hours in this ICR compared to the previous ICR. The VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:06 Jul 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 reduction in cost figures from the previous ICR are due to use of current Bureau of Labor Statistics reports for valuing time (civilian workers category of ‘‘professionals and related occupations’’: $44.78 per hour) rather than estimated contractor rates. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5601–5609. Dated the 24th day of July 2008. Ellen Wheeler, Executive Director, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation, and Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8–17426 Filed 7–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–FN–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541) National Science Foundation. Notice of Permit Applications Received under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95–541. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at title 45 part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received. DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit written data, comments, or views with respect to this permit application by August 29, 2008. This application may be inspected by interested parties at the Permit Office, address below. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Permit Office, Room 755, Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nadene G. Kennedy at the above address or (703) 292–7405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Science Foundation, as directed by the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541), as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996, has developed regulations for the establishment of a permit system for various activities in Antarctica and designation of certain animals and certain geographic areas as requiring special protection. The regulations establish such a permit system to PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 designate Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applications received are as follows: 1. Applicant Permit Application No. 2009–012, Judit Hersko, Visual and Performing Arts Department, California State University—San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096–0001. Activity for Which Permit Is Requested Enter Antarctic Specially Protected Areas. The applicant plans to enter ASPA 121—Cape Royds, ASPA 131— Canada Glacier and Lake Fryxell, ASPA 158—Hut Point Discovery Hut, ASPA 157—Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, and ASPA 155—Cape Evans. The applicant plans to photograph and document the historic huts and observe and interview scientists working in the Specially Protected Areas. Location ASPA 121—Cape Royds, ASPA 131— Canada Glacier and Lake Fryxell, ASPA 158—Hut Point Discovery Hut, ASPA 157—Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, and ASPA 155—Cape Evans. Dates December 1, 2008 to February 1, 2009. Nadene G. Kennedy, Permit Officer, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. E8–17420 Filed 7–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50–335–CO, 50–389–CO]; ASLBP No. 08–866–01–CO–BD01] Florida Power And Light Co.; Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Pursuant to delegation by the Commission dated December 29, 1972, published in the Federal Register, 37 FR 28,710 (1972), and the Commission’s regulations, see 10 CFR 2.104, 2.300, 2.303, 2.309, 2.311, 2.318, and 2.321, notice is hereby given that an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is being established to preside over the following proceeding: Florida Power and Light Co., St. Lucie Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Confirmatory Order, Effective Immediately) This Board is being established in response to a request for hearing that was filed pursuant to a notice issued by the NRC Staff (73 FR 36,131 (June 25, E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44289-44290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17426]


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MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL 
POLICY FOUNDATION


The United States Institute for Environmental Conflict 
Resolution; Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of 
Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request; U.S. 
Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution Application for the 
National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus 
Building Professionals

AGENCY: Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
Environmental Policy Foundation, U.S. Institute for Environmental 
Conflict Resolution.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and supporting 
regulations, the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution 
(the U.S. Institute), part of the Morris K. Udall Foundation, will 
submit for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review, a request for 
an extension for the currently approved information collection request 
(ICR), OMB Control No. 3320-0008: Application for the National Roster 
of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building 
Professionals.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; 
(2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the time spent completing 
the application (``burden of the proposed collection of information''), 
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; (4) 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.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 29, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Address written comments to Kathleen Docherty, Roster 
Manager, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, 130 
South Scott Ave., Tucson, Arizona 85701; Fax: 520-670-5530; Phone: 520-
901-8572; E-mail: docherty@ecr.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Docherty by telephone at 520-

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901-8572, by fax at 520-670-5530, by e-mail at docherty@ecr.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract: The U.S. Institute is a federal 
program established by Congress to assist parties in resolving 
environmental, natural resource, and public lands conflicts. The U.S. 
Institute serves as an impartial, non-partisan institution, and 
accomplishes much of its work by partnering, contracting with, or 
referral to, experienced practitioners. In addition, the U.S. Institute 
maintains the National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and 
Consensus Building Professionals (roster). The Application for the 
National Roster of Environmental Dispute Resolution and Consensus 
Building Professionals (application) compiles data available from the 
resumes of environmental neutrals (mediators, facilitators, etc.) into 
a format that is standardized for efficient and fair eligibility 
review, database searches, and retrievals. The roster, the application 
and the related entry criteria, were developed collaboratively and with 
the support of the Environmental Protection Agency. A professional 
needs to complete the application form one time. Once an application is 
approved, the roster member has access to update information online. 
The proposed collection is necessary to support ongoing maintenance of 
the roster and a continuous, open application process. The application 
and supplementary information are available from the U.S. Institute's 
Web site. From https://www.ecr.gov/Resources/Roster/Roster.aspx, choose 
righthand navigation bar link to: ``Roster Application: Info and Log 
In''.
    Burden Statement: Burden for potentially affected public: 
environmental dispute resolution and consensus building professionals 
(new respondents); existing roster members (for updating).
    Proposed Frequency of Response: One initial, with voluntary updates 
approximately once per year.
    Annual Number of Respondents: 30 (new response); 125 (update).
    Time per Respondent: 2.5 hours (new response); 15 minutes (update).
    Total Annual Hours Burden: 106 (new response and update combined).
    Annual Cost Burden: $3,359 (new response); $1,399 (update).
    Total Annual Cost Burden: $4,758 (new response and update 
combined); labor costs exclusively; no capital or start-up costs.
    Changes in the Estimates: There are no changes in the labor hours 
in this ICR compared to the previous ICR. The reduction in cost figures 
from the previous ICR are due to use of current Bureau of Labor 
Statistics reports for valuing time (civilian workers category of 
``professionals and related occupations'': $44.78 per hour) rather than 
estimated contractor rates.

    Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5601-5609.

    Dated the 24th day of July 2008.
Ellen Wheeler,
Executive Director, Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in 
National Environmental Policy Foundation, and Federal Register Liaison 
Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-17426 Filed 7-29-08; 8:45 am]
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