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Download as PDF 55811 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 188 Friday, September 26, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance; Office of Food for Peace; Announcement of Draft Food for Peace Pub. L. 480 Title II; Program Policies and Proposal Guidelines (FY09); Notice Pursuant to the Food for Peace Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 480, as amended), notice is hereby given that the Draft Food for Peace Pub. L. 480 Title II Program Policies and Proposal Guidelines (FY 09) are being made available to interested parties for the required thirty (30) day comment period. The draft guidelines may be found at https://www.usaid.gov/our_work/ humanitarian_assistance/ffp/. Individuals who wish to receive a hard copy of these draft guidelines should contact: Office of Food for Peace, U.S. Agency for International Development, RRB 7.06–136, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523– 7600. Individuals who have questions or comments on the draft guidelines should contact both Juli Majernik (at the above address, by phone at (202) 712– 4088, or by e-mail at jmajernik@usaid.gov) and copy AMEX International, Inc., at ffpdocs@amexdc.com. The thirty day comment period will begin on the date that this announcement is published in the Federal Register. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Dale Skoric, Office of Food for Peace, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–22036 Filed 9–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:07 Sep 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Forms: FNS–698, FNS–699, and FNS– 700; The Integrity Profile (TIP) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. Each year the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) prepares an analysis, The Integrity Profile (TIP) Report, of WIC State agency efforts to detect potential fraud, waste and abuse committed by their authorized food vendors and the actions taken to remove vendors who commit program violations. The analysis presents data reported by 90 WIC State agencies, which includes 50 geographic State agencies, 34 Indian Tribal Organization State agencies, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas, and the Virgin Islands. State agencies use a Web-based system to report this information. The reporting burden is comprised of three automated forms, the FNS–698, FNS–699, and FNS–700. The FNS–698 and FNS–699 are used to report State agency summary data, whereas the FNS–700 is used to capture information on each authorized vendor. The number of vendors authorized by each State agency varies from State to State. Written comments must be received on or before November 25, 2008. DATES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments to Patricia Daniels, Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, VA 22302. • Facsimile: Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Patricia Daniels at (703) 305–2196. • E-mail: Send comments to WICHQ– SFPD@fns.usda.gov. Include title in the subject line of the message. All written comments will be open for public inspection at the Food and Nutrition Service headquarters office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Patricia N. Daniels at (703) 305–2746. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: The Integrity Profile (TIP). OMB Number: 0584–0401. Form Number: FNS–698, FNS–699, and FNS–700. Expiration Date: January 31, 2009. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: State agencies administering the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are required by 7 CFR 246.12(j)(5) to submit to FNS an annual summary of the results of their vendor monitoring efforts in order to provide Congress, senior FNS officials, as well as the general public, assurance that every reasonable effort is being made to ensure integrity in the WIC Program. Since 1989, WIC State agencies have E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 55812 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 188 / Friday, September 26, 2008 / Notices been required to submit such data annually. In the last recordkeeping submission for TIP, 89 WIC State agencies administered the program. Currently, 90 WIC State agencies administer the program. An adjustment has been made to the burden hours due to: (1) An increase of the number of WIC State agencies reporting, (2) a reduction in the number of vendor records, and (3) a change in the methodology used to calculate burden. The change in burden hours from 4,144 to 3,672 results in a net reduction of 472 burden hours. Affected Public: WIC State agencies. Estimated Number of Respondents: 90. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 90. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,672 hours. Dated: September 16, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. E8–22694 Filed 9–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Solicitation of Nominations for Members of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice to solicit nominees. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). The Advisory Committee meets twice annually to advise GIPSA on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the Advisory Committee help GIPSA better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace. DATES: GIPSA will consider nominations received by November 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit nominations for the Advisory Committee by completing form AD–755. Nominations may be submitted by: • E-Mail: Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. • Mail: Terri Henry, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 1633–S, Stop 3642, Washington, DC 20250–3642. • Fax: (202) 690–2173. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:07 Sep 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 • Hand Delivery or Courier: Terri Henry, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 1633–S, Stop 3642, Washington, DC 20250– 3642. • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terri L. Henry, telephone (202) 205– 8281 or e-mail Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by section 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 87j) as amended, the Secretary of Agriculture established the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee on September 29, 1981, to provide advice to the GIPSA Administrator on implementation of the USGSA. The current authority for the Advisory Committee expires on September 30, 2015. As specified in the USGSA, each member’s term is 3 years and no member may serve successive terms. As required by the USGSA, the Advisory Committee consists of 15 members, appointed by the Secretary, who represent the interests of grain producers, processors, handlers, merchandisers, consumers, exporters, and scientists with expertise in research related to the policies in section 2 of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 74). Members of the Advisory Committee serve without compensation. GIPSA may reimburse members for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, for travel away from their homes or regular places of business in performance of Advisory Committee service (see 5 U.S.C. 5703). A list of current Advisory Committee members and other relevant information are available on the GIPSA Web site at https://www.gipsa.usda.gov. Under the section ‘‘I Want To * * *’’ select ‘‘Learn about the Advisory Committee.’’ GIPSA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee to replace six members and three alternate members whose terms will expire in March 2009. Persons interested in serving on the Advisory Committee or nominating another individual to serve, may contact: Terri L. Henry by telephone at 202–205–8281, by fax at 202–690–2173, or by electronic mail at Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov to request Form AD–755. Form AD–755 may also be obtained via GIPSA’s Web site at https://www.gipsa.usda.gov. Under the section ‘‘I Want To * * *’’ select ‘‘Learn about the Advisory Committee,’’ then select Form AD–755. Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that recommendations of the Advisory Committee take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the USDA, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The final selection of Advisory Committee members and alternates is made by the Secretary of Agriculture. James E. Link, Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E8–22675 Filed 9–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Addition to and Deletions From Procurement List. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 188 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22694]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, 
Infants and Children (WIC) Forms: FNS-698, FNS-699, and FNS-700; The 
Integrity Profile (TIP)

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on this proposed information collection.
    Each year the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) prepares an 
analysis, The Integrity Profile (TIP) Report, of WIC State agency 
efforts to detect potential fraud, waste and abuse committed by their 
authorized food vendors and the actions taken to remove vendors who 
commit program violations. The analysis presents data reported by 90 
WIC State agencies, which includes 50 geographic State agencies, 34 
Indian Tribal Organization State agencies, the District of Columbia, 
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern 
Marianas, and the Virgin Islands. State agencies use a Web-based system 
to report this information. The reporting burden is comprised of three 
automated forms, the FNS-698, FNS-699, and FNS-700. The FNS-698 and 
FNS-699 are used to report State agency summary data, whereas the FNS-
700 is used to capture information on each authorized vendor. The 
number of vendors authorized by each State agency varies from State to 
State.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 25, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. 
Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
     Mail: Send comments to Patricia Daniels, Director, 
Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, 
Alexandria, VA 22302.
     Facsimile: Comments may also be submitted via fax to the 
attention of Patricia Daniels at (703) 305-2196.
     E-mail: Send comments to WICHQ-SFPD@fns.usda.gov. Include 
title in the subject line of the message.
    All written comments will be open for public inspection at the Food 
and Nutrition Service headquarters office during regular business hours 
(8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of this information collection should be directed to Patricia N. 
Daniels at (703) 305-2746.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: The Integrity Profile (TIP).
    OMB Number: 0584-0401.
    Form Number: FNS-698, FNS-699, and FNS-700.
    Expiration Date: January 31, 2009.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: State agencies administering the Special Supplemental 
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are required by 
7 CFR 246.12(j)(5) to submit to FNS an annual summary of the results of 
their vendor monitoring efforts in order to provide Congress, senior 
FNS officials, as well as the general public, assurance that every 
reasonable effort is being made to ensure integrity in the WIC Program. 
Since 1989, WIC State agencies have

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been required to submit such data annually. In the last recordkeeping 
submission for TIP, 89 WIC State agencies administered the program. 
Currently, 90 WIC State agencies administer the program. An adjustment 
has been made to the burden hours due to: (1) An increase of the number 
of WIC State agencies reporting, (2) a reduction in the number of 
vendor records, and (3) a change in the methodology used to calculate 
burden. The change in burden hours from 4,144 to 3,672 results in a net 
reduction of 472 burden hours.
    Affected Public: WIC State agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 90.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 90.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,672 hours.

    Dated: September 16, 2008.
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-22694 Filed 9-25-08; 8:45 am]
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