Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 79041 [E8-30668]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 24, 2008 / Notices public comment, and BLM RAC review and recommendation. ADDRESSES: Comments regarding these new proposed fee sites may be sent directly to the respective Forest or Grassland: Forest Supervisor, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725– 3572; Forest Supervisor, Bitterroot National Forest, 1801 North First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840; Forest Supervisor, Clearwater National Forest, 12730 Highway 12, Orofino, ID 83544; Forest Supervisor, Custer National Forest, 1310 Main Street, Billings, MT 59105; Grasslands Supervisor, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, 240 W. Century Avenue, Bismark, ND 58503; Forest Supervisor, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815; Forest Supervisor, Nez Perce National Forest, 104 Airport Road, Grangeville, ID 83530. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joni Packard, Northern Region Recreation Fee Program Coordinator, 406–329– 3586. The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The intent of this notice is to give the public an opportunity to comment if they have concerns or questions about new fees. The Northern Region currently offers over 150 other cabin rentals, including guard stations and fire lookouts, 208 fee campgrounds and 268 non-fee (free) campgrounds. Many sites are often fully booked throughout their rental season. Local public comments have shown that people desire having these sorts of recreation experiences on these National Forests and Grasslands. The fees proposed are based on amenities offered and local comparable markets and are both reasonable and acceptable for these sorts of unique recreation experience. People wanting to rent these cabins, lookouts, campgrounds and group camping sites will need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS), at https:// www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877– 444–6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for reservations made on-line and a $10 fee for reservations made by phone. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 18, 2008. Thomas Tidwell, Regional Forester, Northern Region. [FR Doc. E8–30652 Filed 12–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:45 Dec 23, 2008 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 23, 2009 to be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edgar L. Lewis, Program Manager, Rural Development, USDA, STOP 3252, Room 4221, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3252. Telephone: (202) 690–3407, e-mail: edgar.lewis@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative Program. OMB Number: 0570–0041. Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2009. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The collection of this information will allow the Agency to determine the eligibility of the applicants; determine the specific purpose for which the funds will be utilized; determine the timeframes or dates by which activities surrounding the use of funds will be accomplished; determine the feasibility of the project; and to evaluate applicants’ experience in managing similar activities. Without the collection of this information, there would be no basis on which to award funds. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 15 minutes to 15 hours per response. Respondents: Only 1890 Land Grant Institutions of Higher Education and Tuskegee University. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 17. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79041 Estimated Number of Responses: 297. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 804 hours. Copies of this information collected can be obtained from Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch: (202) 692–0043. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Rural Development, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of Rural Development’s estimate of the burden to collect the required information, including the validity of the strategy 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments on the paperwork burden may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0742. 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: December 18, 2008. Ben Anderson, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E8–30668 Filed 12–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Announcement of Solicitation of Applications and Grant Application Deadlines Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of Solicitation of Applications. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development administers rural utilities programs through the Rural Utilities Service. USDA Rural Development announces its Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program application window for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a final appropriations E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 24, 2008)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30668]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection in 
support of the program for the 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural 
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative Program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 23, 2009 to 
be considered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edgar L. Lewis, Program Manager, 
Rural Development, USDA, STOP 3252, Room 4221, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-3252. Telephone: (202) 690-3407, e-
mail: edgar.lewis@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural 
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative Program.
    OMB Number: 0570-0041.
    Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2009.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The collection of this information will allow the Agency 
to determine the eligibility of the applicants; determine the specific 
purpose for which the funds will be utilized; determine the timeframes 
or dates by which activities surrounding the use of funds will be 
accomplished; determine the feasibility of the project; and to evaluate 
applicants' experience in managing similar activities.
    Without the collection of this information, there would be no basis 
on which to award funds.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection is 
estimated to average 15 minutes to 15 hours per response.
    Respondents: Only 1890 Land Grant Institutions of Higher Education 
and Tuskegee University.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 17.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 297.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 804 hours.
    Copies of this information collected can be obtained from Cheryl 
Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch: (202) 692-0043.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
Rural Development, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of Rural Development's estimate of 
the burden to collect the required information, including the validity 
of the strategy 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. Comments on the paperwork burden 
may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management 
Branch, Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0742, 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0742. 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: December 18, 2008.
Ben Anderson,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. E8-30668 Filed 12-23-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
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