Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 794-795 [E9-64]

Download as PDF erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 794 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Notices www.DietaryGuidelines.gov and click on the link for Meeting Registration or call the scheduler through the meeting planner, Crystal Tyler, at 202–314–4701 by 5 p.m. E.S.T., January 27, 2009. Registration must include name, affiliation, phone number or e-mail, and days attending. Registrants need to indicate whether oral testimony will be provided by January 23, 2009. Following pre-registration, individuals will receive a confirmation of registration via e-mail. This e-mail will also include important information regarding security procedures for entering the South Building, instructions to the Jefferson Auditorium, and metro, parking, and hotel information. Please call Crystal Tyler at 202–314–4701 should you require a sign language interpreter or require other special accommodations. 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Written Comments: By this notice, the Committee is soliciting submission of written comments, views, information and data pertinent to the review of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Written comments (separate from for oral testimony) are encouraged to be submitted electronically at https:// www.DietaryGuidelines.gov. A ‘‘submit comments’’ button is available for access to the public comments database. Lengthy comments or support materials can be uploaded as an attachment. Multiple attachments must be ‘‘zipfiled.’’ Comments not submitted electronically can be mailed, faxed, or delivered to: Carole Davis, Co-Executive Secretary of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:57 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 Center Drive, Room 1034, Alexandria, VA 22302, 703–305–7600 (telephone), 703–305–3300 (fax). All comments will become part of the public comments database. 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Dated: December 18, 2008 Penelope Slade-Sawyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E9–93 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Report from Designated Federal Official, (3) Public Comment, (4) 2009 Meeting Schedule, (5) Report on Media Releases, (6) General Discussion, (7) Next Agenda. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 12, 2009 from 9 a.m. and end at approximately 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Lincoln Street School, Pine Room, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, CA. Individuals wishing to speak or propose PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 agenda items must send their names and proposals to Eduardo Olmedo, DFO, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eduardo Olmedo, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. (530) 934–3316; E– Mail: eolmedo@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by February 9, 2009 will have the opportunity to address the Committee at those sessions. Dated: December 23, 2008. Eduardo Olmedo, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. E9–86 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 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 Rural Development’s Cooperative Programs intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 25 Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (EZ/EC). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received March 9, 2009 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzette Agans, Rural Development Specialist, Cooperative Programs, Rural Development, USDA, STOP 3254, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3254, or by email: suzette.agans@wdc.usda.gov, Telephone: (202) 401–1922. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (EZ/EC). OMB Number: 0570–0027. Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2009. E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Notices erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Type of Request: Extension for a currently approved information collection. Abstract: This information is collected in order to monitor funding requests, outputs and outcomes of the Program; and to adhere to the reporting regulations requirements outlined in 7 CFR Parts 25, 3016, and 3019. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per response. Respondents: Rural Empowerment Zones, Rural Enterprise Communities and Champion Communities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 67. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2. Estimated Number of Responses: 150. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,616 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0043. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Office of the Secretary, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Office of the Secretary’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and 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 are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–0742. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: December 29, 2008. LeAnn M. Oliver, Acting Administrator, Rural BusinessCooperative Service. [FR Doc. E9–64 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:59 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 795 Needs and Uses: Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Sunshine Act Notice Conservation and Management Act, logbooks are required for United States AGENCY: United States Commission on (U.S.) fishing vessels registered to use Civil Rights. (or any U.S. citizen issued with) a ACTION: Notice of meeting. Special Coral Reef Ecosystem Fishing Permit authorized under the Fishery DATE AND TIME: Friday, January 16, 2009; Management Plan for Coral Reef 9:30 a.m. Ecosystems of the Western Pacific PLACE: 624 Ninth Street, NW., Rm. 540, Region. The information in the Washington, DC 20425. mandatory logbooks are used to obtain fish catch/fishing effort data on coral Meeting Agenda reef taxa harvested in designated lowI. Approval of Agenda use marine protected areas and on II. Approval of Minutes of December 12, potentially harvested coral reef taxa in 2008 Meeting certain waters of the U.S. exclusive III. Announcements economic zone in the western Pacific IV. Staff Director’s Report region. These data are needed to V. Program Planning determine the condition of the stocks • Future Briefing Topics and whether the current management • Update on Status of 2009 Statutory measures are having the intended Report effects, to evaluate the benefits and costs • Briefing Report on the Department of changes in management measures, of Justice’s Enforcement of Voting and to monitor and respond to Rights in the 2008 Presidential incidental takes of endangered and Elections threatened marine animals. VI. State Advisory Committee Issues Affected Public: Business or other for• Alabama SAC • Commissioner Involvement in SACs profit organizations. Frequency: On occasion. VII. Future Agenda Items Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. VIII. Adjourn OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER (202) 395–3897. INFORMATION: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Copies of the above information Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 376– collection proposal can be obtained by 8582. calling or writing Diana Hynek, Dated: January 6, 2009. Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of David Blackwood, Commerce, Room 7845, 14th and General Counsel. Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, [FR Doc. E9–279 Filed 1–6–09; 4:15 pm] DC 20230 (or via the Internet at BILLING CODE 6335–01–P dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this Submission for OMB Review; notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Comment Request Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or The Department of Commerce will David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. submit to the Office of Management and Dated: January 5, 2009. Budget (OMB) for clearance the Gwellnar Banks, following proposal for collection of Management Analyst, Office of the Chief information under the provisions of the Information Officer. Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. [FR Doc. E9–91 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] Chapter 35). BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Pacific Islands Region Coral DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Reef Ecosystems Logbook and Reporting. Submission for OMB Review; Form Number(s): None. Comment Request OMB Approval Number: 0648–0462. The Department of Commerce will Type of Request: Regular submission. submit to the Office of Management and Burden Hours: 382. Budget (OMB) for clearance the Number of Respondents: 5. following proposal for collection of Average Hours per Response: At-sea information under the provisions of the notification, 3 minutes; daily catch Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. report, 30 minutes; and transshipment Chapter 35). log, 15 minutes. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 794-795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-64]


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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 Rural Development's Cooperative Programs intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection in 
support of the program for 7 CFR part 25 Rural Empowerment Zones and 
Enterprise Communities (EZ/EC).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received March 9, 2009 to be 
assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzette Agans, Rural Development 
Specialist, Cooperative Programs, Rural Development, USDA, STOP 3254, 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-3254, or by e-mail: 
suzette.agans@wdc.usda.gov, Telephone: (202) 401-1922.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (EZ/EC).
    OMB Number: 0570-0027.
    Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2009.

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    Type of Request: Extension for a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: This information is collected in order to monitor funding 
requests, outputs and outcomes of the Program; and to adhere to the 
reporting regulations requirements outlined in 7 CFR Parts 25, 3016, 
and 3019.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 10 hours per response.
    Respondents: Rural Empowerment Zones, Rural Enterprise Communities 
and Champion Communities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 67.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 150.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,616 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl 
Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services 
Division at (202) 692-0043.
    Comments:
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Office of the Secretary, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Office of the 
Secretary's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information including the validity of the methodology and 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 are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork 
Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0742. All responses to this notice will be 
summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments 
will also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: December 29, 2008.
LeAnn M. Oliver,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. E9-64 Filed 1-7-09; 8:45 am]
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