Revision of a Previously Approved Collection: Public Charters, 14 CFR, Part 380, 23925-23926 [E9-11904]

Download as PDF dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 97 / Thursday, May 21, 2009 / Notices program office coordinating this competition. VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: Terms and Conditions for the Administration of ECA agreements include the following: Office of Management and Budget Circular A–122, ‘‘Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.’’ Office of Management and Budget Circular A–21, ‘‘Cost Principles for Educational Institutions.’’ OMB Circular A–87, ‘‘Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Governments’’. OMB Circular No. A–110 (Revised), Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations. OMB Circular No. A–102, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Governments. OMB Circular No. A–133, Audits of States, Local Government, and Nonprofit Organizations. Please reference the following Web sites for additional information: https:// www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants; https://fa.statebuy.state.gov. VI.3. Reporting Requirements: You must provide ECA with a hard copy original plus two copies of the following reports: (1) A final program and financial report no more than 90 days after the expiration of the award; (2) A concise, one-page final program report summarizing program outcomes no more than 90 days after the expiration of the award. This one-page report will be transmitted to OMB, and be made available to the public via OMB’s USAspending.gov Web site—as part of ECA’s Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting requirements. (3) A SF–PPR, ‘‘Performance Progress Report’’ Cover Sheet with all program reports. (4) Quarterly program and financial reports. Award recipients will be required to provide reports analyzing their evaluation findings to the Bureau in their regular program reports. (Please refer to IV. Application and Submission Instructions (IV.3.d.3) above for Program Monitoring and Evaluation information. All data collected, including survey responses and contact information, must be maintained for a minimum of three years and provided to the Bureau upon request. All reports must be sent to the ECA Grants Officer and ECA Program Officer listed in the final assistance award document. VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:08 May 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 Program Data Requirements: Award recipients will be required to maintain specific data on program participants and activities in an electronically accessible database format that can be shared with the Bureau as required. As a minimum, the data must include the following: (1) Name, address, contact information and biographic sketch of all persons who travel internationally on funds provided by the agreement or who benefit from the award funding but do not travel. (2) Itineraries of international and domestic travel, providing dates of travel and cities in which any exchange experiences take place. Final schedules for in-country and U.S. activities must be received by the ECA Program Officer at least three work days prior to the official opening of the activity. VII. Agency Contacts For questions about this announcement, contact: William Heaton, Teacher Exchange Branch, ECA/A/S/X, U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 349, Washington, DC 20547, phone: (202) 453–8888, fax: (202) 453–8890, e-mail: heatonwe@state.gov. All correspondence with the Bureau concerning this RFGP should reference the above title and number ECA/A/S/X– 10–04. Please read the complete announcement before sending inquiries or submitting proposals. Once the RFGP deadline has passed, Bureau staff may not discuss this competition with applicants until the proposal review process has been completed. VIII. Other Information Notice: The terms and conditions published in this RFGP are binding and may not be modified by any Bureau representative. Explanatory information provided by the Bureau that contradicts published language will not be binding. Issuance of the RFGP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government. The Bureau reserves the right to reduce, revise, or increase proposal budgets in accordance with the needs of the program and the availability of funds. Awards made will be subject to periodic reporting and evaluation requirements per section VI.3 above. Dated: May 13, 2009. C. Miller Crouch, Acting Assistant Secretary for Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–11949 Filed 5–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23925 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2008–0388] Revision of a Previously Approved Collection: Public Charters, 14 CFR, Part 380 Office of the Secretary. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, the Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the general public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the Public Charters, 14 CFR Part 380. The preexisting information collection request was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 20, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Reather Flemmings (202–366–1865) and Ms. Torlanda Archer (202–366–1037), Office of the Secretary, Office of International Aviation, Special Authorities Division, X–46, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT–OST– 2008–0388] through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2106–0005. Title: Public Charters, 14 CFR Part 380. Form Numbers: 4532, 4533, 4534, 4535. Type of Review: Revision of a previously approved collection: The current OMB inventory has decreased and the changes are listed below. Abstract: 14 CFR Part 380 (Part 380) establishes the regulations of the Department’s terms and conditions governing Public Charter operators to conduct air transportation using direct air carriers. Public Charter operators arrange transportation for groups of people on chartered aircraft. This arrangement is less expensive for the E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1 dwashington3 on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES 23926 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 97 / Thursday, May 21, 2009 / Notices travelers than individually buying a ticket. Part 380 exempts charter operators from certain provisions of the U.S. code in order that they may provide this service. A primary goal of Part 380 is to seek protection for the consumer. Accordingly, the rule stipulates that the charter operator must file evidence (a prospectus—that consists of OST Forms 4532, 4533, 4534 and 4535) with the Department for each charter program certifying that it has entered into a binding contract with a direct air carrier to provide air transportation and that it has also entered into agreements with Department-approved financial institutions for the protection of charter participants’ funds. The prospectus must be approved by the Department prior to the operator’s advertising, selling or operating the charter. If the prospectus information were not collected, it would be extremely difficult to assure compliance with agency rules and to assure that public security and other consumer protection requirements were in place for the traveling public. The information collected is available for public inspection (unless the respondent specifically requests confidential treatment). Part 380 does not provide any assurances of confidentiality. Burden Statement: Completion of all forms in a prospectus can be accomplished in approximately two hours (30 minutes per form) for new filers and one hour for amendments (existing filings). The forms are simplified and request only basic information about the proposed programs and the private sector. The respondent can submit a filing to operate for up to one year and include as many flights as desired, in most cases. The operator is then required by regulations to file revisions to its original prospectus. Respondents: Private Sector: Air carriers; tour operators; the general public (including groups and individuals, corporations, and Universities or Colleges, etc.) Number of Respondents: 245. Number of Responses: 1,782. Total Annual Burden: 891. Frequency of Responses: 245 (respondents) × 4 = 980. 401 (amendments from the same respondents) × 2 = 802. Total estimated responses: 980 + 802 = 1,782. The frequency of response is dependent upon whether the operator is requesting a new program or amending their existing prospectus. Variations occur due to the respondents’ criteria. VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:08 May 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 On average four responses (OST Forms 4532, 4533, 4534 and/or 4535) are required for filing new prospectuses and two of the responses (forms) are required for amendments. The separate hour burden estimate is as follows: Total Annual Burden: 891. Approximately 1,782 (responses) × 0.50 (per form) = 891. Public Comments Invited: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, by the use of electronic means, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 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. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:48. Patricia Lawton, DOT Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–11904 Filed 5–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Docket No. AB–55 (Sub-No. 694X)] CSX Transportation, Inc.— Abandonment Exemption—in McMinn County, TN On May 1, 2009, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), filed with the Board a petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for exemption from the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 10903 to abandon a 6.4-mile rail line, known as the Athens Branch, on its Southern Region, Huntington-West Division, KD Subdivision between milepost OKW 327, at Englewood, and milepost OKW 333.4, at Athens, in McMinn County, TN. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 37329 and 37303, and includes the Athens station (milepost OKW 334). The line does not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in CSXT’s possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The interest of railroad employees will be protected by the conditions set forth in Oregon Short Line R. Co.— Abandonment—Goshen, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). By issuing this notice, the Board is instituting an exemption proceeding pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final decision will be issued by August 19, 2009. Any offer of financial assistance (OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will be due no later than 10 days after service of a decision granting the petition for exemption. Each OFA must be accompanied by a $1,500 filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25). All interested persons should be aware that, following abandonment of rail service and salvage of the line, the line may be suitable for other public use, including interim trail use. Any request for a public use condition under 49 CFR 1152.28 or for trail use/rail banking under 49 CFR 1152.29 will be due no later than June 10, 2009. Each trail use request must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(27).1 All filings in response to this notice must refer to STB Docket No. AB–55 (Sub-No. 694X), and must be sent to: (1) Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001; and (2) Louis E. Gitomer, Esq., Law Offices of Louis E. Gitomer, 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 301, Towson, MD 21204. Replies to the petition are due on or before June 10, 2009. Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may contact the Board’s Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–0238 or refer to the full abandonment or discontinuance regulations at 49 CFR part 1152. Questions concerning environmental issues may be directed to the Board’s Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) at (202) 245–0305. [Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339.] An environmental assessment (EA) (or environmental impact statement (EIS), if necessary) prepared by SEA will be served upon all parties of record and upon any agencies or other persons who commented during its preparation. Other interested persons may contact SEA to obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS). 1 Until June 3, 2009, the filing fee for a request for a trail use condition is $200. On June 4, 2009, that fee will increase to $250. See Regulations Governing Fees for Services Performed in Connection with Licensing and Related Services— 2009 Update, STB Ex Parte No. 542 (Sub-No. 16) (STB served May 4, 2009). E:\FR\FM\21MYN1.SGM 21MYN1

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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2008-0388]


Revision of a Previously Approved Collection: Public Charters, 14 
CFR, Part 380

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public 
Law 104-13, the Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the general 
public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the 
Public Charters, 14 CFR Part 380. The pre-existing information 
collection request was previously approved by the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB).

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 20, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Reather Flemmings (202-366-1865) 
and Ms. Torlanda Archer (202-366-1037), Office of the Secretary, Office 
of International Aviation, Special Authorities Division, X-46, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT-OST-
2008-0388] through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West 
Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2106-0005.
    Title: Public Charters, 14 CFR Part 380.
    Form Numbers: 4532, 4533, 4534, 4535.
    Type of Review: Revision of a previously approved collection: The 
current OMB inventory has decreased and the changes are listed below.
    Abstract: 14 CFR Part 380 (Part 380) establishes the regulations of 
the Department's terms and conditions governing Public Charter 
operators to conduct air transportation using direct air carriers. 
Public Charter operators arrange transportation for groups of people on 
chartered aircraft. This arrangement is less expensive for the

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travelers than individually buying a ticket. Part 380 exempts charter 
operators from certain provisions of the U.S. code in order that they 
may provide this service. A primary goal of Part 380 is to seek 
protection for the consumer. Accordingly, the rule stipulates that the 
charter operator must file evidence (a prospectus--that consists of OST 
Forms 4532, 4533, 4534 and 4535) with the Department for each charter 
program certifying that it has entered into a binding contract with a 
direct air carrier to provide air transportation and that it has also 
entered into agreements with Department-approved financial institutions 
for the protection of charter participants' funds. The prospectus must 
be approved by the Department prior to the operator's advertising, 
selling or operating the charter. If the prospectus information were 
not collected, it would be extremely difficult to assure compliance 
with agency rules and to assure that public security and other consumer 
protection requirements were in place for the traveling public. The 
information collected is available for public inspection (unless the 
respondent specifically requests confidential treatment). Part 380 does 
not provide any assurances of confidentiality.
    Burden Statement: Completion of all forms in a prospectus can be 
accomplished in approximately two hours (30 minutes per form) for new 
filers and one hour for amendments (existing filings). The forms are 
simplified and request only basic information about the proposed 
programs and the private sector. The respondent can submit a filing to 
operate for up to one year and include as many flights as desired, in 
most cases. The operator is then required by regulations to file 
revisions to its original prospectus.
    Respondents: Private Sector: Air carriers; tour operators; the 
general public (including groups and individuals, corporations, and 
Universities or Colleges, etc.)
    Number of Respondents: 245.
    Number of Responses: 1,782.
    Total Annual Burden: 891.
    Frequency of Responses:

245 (respondents) x 4 = 980.
401 (amendments from the same respondents) x 2 = 802.
Total estimated responses: 980 + 802 = 1,782.
    The frequency of response is dependent upon whether the operator is 
requesting a new program or amending their existing prospectus. 
Variations occur due to the respondents' criteria. On average four 
responses (OST Forms 4532, 4533, 4534 and/or 4535) are required for 
filing new prospectuses and two of the responses (forms) are required 
for amendments. The separate hour burden estimate is as follows:
    Total Annual Burden: 891.
    Approximately 1,782 (responses) x 0.50 (per form) = 891.
    Public Comments Invited: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, by 
the use of electronic means, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. 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.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:48.

Patricia Lawton,
DOT Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-11904 Filed 5-20-09; 8:45 am]
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