Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information, 63133 [E8-25255]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 206 / Thursday, October 23, 2008 / Notices requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. Richard J. Brenner, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–25256 Filed 10–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Library Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the National Agricultural Library’s intent to request an extension of a currently approved information collection form related to the Animal Welfare Information Center’s (AWIC) workshop, Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. This workshop registration form requests the following information from participants: contact information, affiliation, and database searching experience. Participants include principal investigators, members of Institutional Animal Care and Use committees, animal care technicians, facility managers, veterinarians, and administrators of animal use programs. DATES: Comments on this notice much be received by December 29, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Sandra Ball, Information Technology Specialist, USDA, ARS, NAL Animal Welfare Information Center, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room #410, Beltsville, MD 20705–2351. Submit electronic comments to: sball@nal.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Ball, Information Technology Specialist. Phone: 301–504–6212 or Fax: 301–504–7125. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Workshop Registration, Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. OMB Number: 0518–033. Expiration Date: 02/27/2009. Type of Request: To extend currently approved data collection form. Abstract: This Web-based form collects information to register respondents in the workshop, Meeting the Information Requirements of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Oct 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 Animal Welfare Act. Information collected includes the following: preference of workshop date, signature, name, title, organization name, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Five questions are asked regarding database searching experience, membership on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and goals for attending the workshop. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. Respondents: Principal investigators, members of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, animal care personnel, veterinarians, information providers, and administrators of animal use programs. Estimated Number of Respondents: 34 per year. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3 hours. 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 will 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 the assumptions 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 respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: September 3, 2008. Antoinette Betschart, Associate Administrator, ARS. [FR Doc. E8–25255 Filed 10–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Investigations Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63133 SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 22, 2008. Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, (202)482–4895, lhall@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Abstract This collection of information is required by section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The public may request that the Department of Commerce investigate the effect of imports of specific items on the national security of the United States. The request must include information and data on the domestic industry, foreign imports and the capability of the United Stated to restore domestic manufacturing capacity in the event of a national emergency. The findings, including possible adjustments to imports through tariffs, will be publicly available and are reported to Congress. II. Method of Collection Submitted in paper form. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0694–0120. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1. Estimated Time Per Response: 3,000 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,000. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Library


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice 
announces the National Agricultural Library's intent to request an 
extension of a currently approved information collection form related 
to the Animal Welfare Information Center's (AWIC) workshop, Meeting the 
Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. This workshop 
registration form requests the following information from participants: 
contact information, affiliation, and database searching experience. 
Participants include principal investigators, members of Institutional 
Animal Care and Use committees, animal care technicians, facility 
managers, veterinarians, and administrators of animal use programs.

DATES: Comments on this notice much be received by December 29, 2008 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Sandra Ball, 
Information Technology Specialist, USDA, ARS, NAL Animal Welfare 
Information Center, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 410, 
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Submit electronic comments to: 
sball@nal.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Ball, Information Technology 
Specialist. Phone: 301-504-6212 or Fax: 301-504-7125.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Workshop Registration, Meeting the Information Requirements 
of the Animal Welfare Act.
    OMB Number: 0518-033.
    Expiration Date: 02/27/2009.
    Type of Request: To extend currently approved data collection form.
    Abstract: This Web-based form collects information to register 
respondents in the workshop, Meeting the Information Requirements of 
the Animal Welfare Act. Information collected includes the following: 
preference of workshop date, signature, name, title, organization name, 
mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. Five 
questions are asked regarding database searching experience, membership 
on an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and goals for 
attending the workshop.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Principal investigators, members of Institutional 
Animal Care and Use Committees, animal care personnel, veterinarians, 
information providers, and administrators of animal use programs.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 34 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3 hours.
    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 will 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 the assumptions 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 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address 
in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and 
included in the request for (OMB) approval. All comments will become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: September 3, 2008.
Antoinette Betschart,
Associate Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. E8-25255 Filed 10-22-08; 8:45 am]
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