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with the Cooperating Agencies, will
determine the scope of the EIS.
The MCS Study included maps of
only three of the four transmission line
corridor alternatives. This report has
been updated to include the map of four
transmission line macrocorridor options
that are currently part of the study area.
Notices distributed in local areas to
notify the public of the proposed project
included only one macrocorridor option
with two route alternatives the
applicants proposed in the State of
Minnesota Route Permit Application. To
ensure that interested parties located
within the any of the four transmission
line macrocorridor alternatives are
provided adequate opportunity for
comment, notices are being reissued and
the public comment period is being
extended for one month.
DATES: A Notice of Intent To Hold
Public Scoping Meetings and Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for the
proposed project was published in the
Federal Register on July 18, 2008. The
public comment period has been
extended and written comments relating
to the proposed project will be accepted
until 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September
30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: To send comments or for
further information, contact Barbara
Britton, Environmental Protection
Specialist, USDA Rural Development
Utilities Programs, at 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571,
Washington, DC 20250–1571, telephone
(202) 720–1414, fax: (202) 690–0629, email Barbara.Britton@wdc.usda.gov or
Suzanne Steinhauer, Project Manager,
Minnesota Department of Commerce,
Office of Energy Security, at 85 Seventh
Place, Suite 500, Saint Paul, Minnesota
55010, telephone (651) 296–2888, e-mail
Suzanne.Steinhauer@state.mn.us. A
copy of the AES and MCS can be
obtained from the Agency Web site at
https://www.usda.gov/rus/water/ees/
eis.htm, by contacting Bob Lindholm of
Minnesota Power at (888) 373–4113,
bemidjiinfo@capx2020.com, and at the
public libraries listed below:
Bemidji Public Library, 509 America
Avenue, NW., Bemidji, MN 56601.
Cass Lake Community Library, 223
Cedar Avenue, NW., P.O. Box 836,
Cass Lake, MN 56633.
Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE. 2nd
Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
Blackduck Community Library, 72 First
Street, SE., P.O. Box 326, Blackduck,
MN 56630.
Margaret Welch Memorial Library, P.O.
Box 106, 5051 State 84, Longville, MN
56655.
Walker Public Library, 207 4th Street,
P.O. Box 550, Walker, MN 56484.
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Bovey Public Library, Village Hall, 402
2nd Street, P.O. Box 130, Bovey, MN
55709–0130.
Coleraine Public Library, Independent
Building, 203 Cole Avenue, P.O. Box
225, Coleraine, MN 55722–0225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Minnkota
Power, Otter Tail Power, and Minnesota
Power propose to construct a new
transmission line from Bemidji to Grand
Rapids, Minnesota. The proposal is
designed to correct a local load serving
inadequacy for the Bemidji area and the
northern Red River Valley in West
Central Minnesota. The line would
originate from Minnkota’s 230 kV
Wilton Substation located just west of
Bemidji, Minnesota, to Minnesota
Power’s 230 kV Boswell Substation in
Cohasset, Minnesota, northwest of
Grand Rapids, Minnesota. It is part of
the CapX2020 long-range planning effort
that has identified a comprehensive
framework for new transmission
infrastructure that will be needed to
maintain reliability of the transmission
system throughout Minnesota and the
surrounding region. Minnkota Power,
Otter Tail Power, and Minnesota Power
are partners in this investment, and
Minnkota Power is seeking financing
from Rural Development Utilities
Programs for its portion of the
investment.
The proposed project may require
permits from the United States
Department of the Army Corps of
Engineers (COE) under section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33
U.S.C. 403, for the project’s overhead
wires to cross the Mississippi River, and
under section 404 of the Clean Water
Act, 33 U.S.C. 1344, to place
transmission line structures and
associated backfill into waters of the
United States. The proposed project
may require a Special Use Permit to
cross the Chippewa National Forest
from the United States Forest Service
under the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act pursuant to 36 CFR
251.58, if it traverses the Chippewa
National Forest. The proposed project
may require a permit to cross Federal
Aid Highways under the Department of
Transportation Act 23 CFR 1.23 and
1.27; 23 U.S.C. 116, 123, and 315; 23
CFR 645; and 23 CFR 771. The proposed
project may require a certification from
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency under section 401 of the Clean
Water Act if it traverses tribal lands. The
proposed project must be considered by
the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service for compliance with the
Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq., the Migratory Bird Act U.S.C.
703–712, 50 CFR Ch 1, and the Bald and
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Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1972 16
U.S.C. 668. The proposed project may
require a right of way permit from the
United States Bureau for Indian Affairs
to cross American Indian trust lands
pursuant to 25 CFR 169. The Leech Lake
Band of Ojibwe may be a signatory to
any agreement prepared under section
106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act addressing resolution
of adverse effects of the proposed
project, if identified, pursuant to 36 CFR
800 6, particularly if the proposed
project traverses the Leech Lake Band
Reservation.
Dated: September 5, 2008.
Mark S. Plank,
Director, Engineering and Environmental
Staff, USDA/Rural Development/Utilities
Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Commerce will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the emergency
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Agency: International Trade
Administration.
Title: Market Research to Broaden and
Deepen U.S. Exporter Base.
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number(s): ITA–8710; ITA–
8711; ITA–8712; and ITA–8713.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Burden Hours: 1,800.
Number of Respondents: 4,000.
Average Hours per Response: 15
minutes, ITA–8710 and ITA–8713; and
30 minutes, ITA 8711 and ITA–8712.
Needs and Uses: Expanding U.S.
exports is a national priority essential to
improving U.S. trade performance. The
Department of Commerce (DOC),
International Trade Administration
(ITA), U.S. Commercial Service (CS)
serves as the key U.S. government
agency responsible for promoting
exports of goods and services from the
United States, particularly by small and
medium-sized enterprises, and assisting
U.S. exporters in their dealings with
foreign governments.
Section 4721 of 15 U.S. Code contains
several provisions that direct the CS to,
‘‘identify United States businesses with
the potential to export goods and
services and provide such businesses
with advice and information on
establishing export businesses.’’ As
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such, the long-term performance goal of
the CS is to ‘‘broaden and deepen the
U.S. exporter base.’’
Furthermore, the CS is mandated by
the Government Performance and
Results Act of 1993 to improve program
performance and achieve better results
for the American people. Based on this
mandate, the CS developed new metrics
driven by the 2008 Program Assessment
Rating Tool (PART) to measure the
effectiveness and impact of the CS at
broadening and deepening the U.S.
exporter base.
In order to collect information that
establishes the baseline metrics for some
of these new performance measures and
provides data points for determining
how to meet program performance
goals, the CS requests approval to
conduct market research on prospective
and existing U.S. exporters using the
following four surveys:
1. Commercial Service Brand Analysis
and Strategy Survey (Form ITA–8710):
The CS must increase awareness of our
organization and the services provided
to U.S. companies. Currently, there is no
research available about CS awareness
and brand position. This survey was
designed to measure four new
performance metrics (awareness,
consideration, transaction and loyalty)
related to broadening and deepening the
U.S. exporter base.
2. Market Segmentation Survey of
Moderate U.S. Exporters—
Manufacturers (Form ITA–8711): The
CS must gain market knowledge and
generate statistically valid
characterizations about the needs of
exporting companies, especially small
and medium-sized enterprises. This
survey was designed to identify
different segments of U.S.
manufacturers so that the organization
can measure our ability to broaden and
deepen the exporter base of each unique
segment.
3. Market Segmentation Survey of
U.S. Exporters—Service Providers
(Form ITA–8712): CS must gain market
knowledge and generate statistically
valid characterizations about the needs
of exporting companies. This survey
was designed to identify different
segments of U.S. service providers so
that the organization can measure our
ability to broaden and deepen the
exporter base of each unique segment.
4. Market Evaluation Survey of NonExporting Companies (Form ITA–8713):
CS must gain market knowledge and
generate statistically valid
characterizations about the needs of
non-exporting companies. This survey
was designed to uncover the needs of
U.S. companies that are not currently
exporting so that the CS can measure
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the organization’s ability to turn nonexporters into exporters.
The information will be used to
improve and better target services
provided to the public. Without this
information, the CS is unable to
measure program performance and
systematically determine the needs and
benefits desired of U.S. companies and
how best to meet these needs in order
to broaden and deepen the U.S. exporter
base.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Frequency: One-time, annually.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
(202) 395–3897.
Copies of the above information
collection proposal can be obtained by
calling or writing Diana Hynek,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of
Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to OMB Desk Officer, David
Rostker, FAX number (202) 395–5806,
or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: September 5, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Commerce will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: Evaluation of Public Visitors’
Experience of Exhibits at Mokupapapa
Discovery Center.
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: Regular submission.
Burden Hours: 31.
Number of Respondents: 250.
Average Hours per Response: 7 to 8
minutes.
Needs and Uses: The National Marine
Sanctuary Program (NMSP) education
team has embarked on an ambitious
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evaluation project that will allow the
NMSP to assess education program
outcomes and impacts across all sites
and activities and to link outcome
measures to program efforts. The
purpose of this effort is to evaluate if the
current exhibits at the Mokupapapa
Discovery Center (Hilo, HI) are meeting
the goals and objectives of the
educational mandates of the National
Marine Sanctuaries Act, particularly in
relation to the relatively recent
establishment of the
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National
Monument in the Northwest Hawaiian
Islands (NWHI). Randomly selected
visitors to the Mokupapapa Discovery
Center will be interviewed when leaving
to explore their understanding of the
location and geography of the islands, as
well as their perception of interpretive
messages, including the significance
and sensitivity of the NWHI ecology.
Application of findings from this
evaluation will assist in adjusting
program content, format, range of
activities, and target audiences to
improve overall effectiveness of
educational efforts and expenditures.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Frequency: One-time only.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
(202) 395–3897.
Copies of the above information
collection proposal can be obtained by
calling or writing Diana Hynek,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of
Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk
Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or
David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: September 5, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8–21031 Filed 9–10–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review;
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The Department of Commerce will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of
information under the emergency provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Agency: International Trade Administration.
Title: Market Research to Broaden and Deepen U.S. Exporter Base.
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number(s): ITA-8710; ITA-8711; ITA-8712; and ITA-8713.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Burden Hours: 1,800.
Number of Respondents: 4,000.
Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes, ITA-8710 and ITA-8713; and
30 minutes, ITA 8711 and ITA-8712.
Needs and Uses: Expanding U.S. exports is a national priority
essential to improving U.S. trade performance. The Department of
Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S.
Commercial Service (CS) serves as the key U.S. government agency
responsible for promoting exports of goods and services from the United
States, particularly by small and medium-sized enterprises, and
assisting U.S. exporters in their dealings with foreign governments.
Section 4721 of 15 U.S. Code contains several provisions that
direct the CS to, ``identify United States businesses with the
potential to export goods and services and provide such businesses with
advice and information on establishing export businesses.'' As
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such, the long-term performance goal of the CS is to ``broaden and
deepen the U.S. exporter base.''
Furthermore, the CS is mandated by the Government Performance and
Results Act of 1993 to improve program performance and achieve better
results for the American people. Based on this mandate, the CS
developed new metrics driven by the 2008 Program Assessment Rating Tool
(PART) to measure the effectiveness and impact of the CS at broadening
and deepening the U.S. exporter base.
In order to collect information that establishes the baseline
metrics for some of these new performance measures and provides data
points for determining how to meet program performance goals, the CS
requests approval to conduct market research on prospective and
existing U.S. exporters using the following four surveys:
1. Commercial Service Brand Analysis and Strategy Survey (Form ITA-
8710): The CS must increase awareness of our organization and the
services provided to U.S. companies. Currently, there is no research
available about CS awareness and brand position. This survey was
designed to measure four new performance metrics (awareness,
consideration, transaction and loyalty) related to broadening and
deepening the U.S. exporter base.
2. Market Segmentation Survey of Moderate U.S. Exporters--
Manufacturers (Form ITA-8711): The CS must gain market knowledge and
generate statistically valid characterizations about the needs of
exporting companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises.
This survey was designed to identify different segments of U.S.
manufacturers so that the organization can measure our ability to
broaden and deepen the exporter base of each unique segment.
3. Market Segmentation Survey of U.S. Exporters--Service Providers
(Form ITA-8712): CS must gain market knowledge and generate
statistically valid characterizations about the needs of exporting
companies. This survey was designed to identify different segments of
U.S. service providers so that the organization can measure our ability
to broaden and deepen the exporter base of each unique segment.
4. Market Evaluation Survey of Non-Exporting Companies (Form ITA-
8713): CS must gain market knowledge and generate statistically valid
characterizations about the needs of non-exporting companies. This
survey was designed to uncover the needs of U.S. companies that are not
currently exporting so that the CS can measure the organization's
ability to turn non-exporters into exporters.
The information will be used to improve and better target services
provided to the public. Without this information, the CS is unable to
measure program performance and systematically determine the needs and
benefits desired of U.S. companies and how best to meet these needs in
order to broaden and deepen the U.S. exporter base.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Frequency: One-time, annually.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897.
Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice
to OMB Desk Officer, David Rostker, FAX number (202) 395-5806, or
David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: September 5, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-21030 Filed 9-10-08; 8:45 am]
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