Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewed Approval of Information Collection, 42356-42357 [E9-20080]

Download as PDF 42356 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6735] Certification Related to Aerial Eradication in Colombia Under the Andean Counterdrug Programs Section of the Department of State Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 (Division H, Pub. L. 111–8) Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of State and delegated to me, including under the Andean Counterdrug Programs section of the Department of State Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009, (Division H, Pub. L. 111–8), I hereby determine and certify that: (1) The herbicide used for aerial eradication of illicit crops in Colombia is being used in accordance with EPA label requirements for comparable use in the United States and in accordance with Colombian laws; (2) the herbicide, in the manner it is being used, does not pose unreasonable risks or adverse effects to humans or the environment including endemic species; and (3) complaints of harm to health or licit crops caused by such aerial eradication are thoroughly evaluated and fair compensation is being paid in a timely manner for meritorious claims. This certification shall be published in the Federal Register, and copies shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress. Dated: August 7, 2009. William J. Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–20147 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Vermeer’s Masterpiece: The Milkmaid,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about September 9, 2009, until on or about November 29, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/632–6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Washington, DC 20522–0505. Dated: August 11, 2009. Maura M. Pally, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–20146 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [PUBLIC NOTICE 6734] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Vermeer’s Masterpiece: The Milkmaid’’ srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice; Correction. SUMMARY: On June 19, 2009, notice was published on page 29262 of the Federal Register (volume 74, number 117) of determinations made by the Department of State pertaining to the exhibit ‘‘Vermeer’s Masterpiece: The Milkmaid.’’ The referenced notice is corrected as to additional objects to be included in the exhibition. Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 Notice of Meeting of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business (ITAC–11) AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice of a Partially Opened Meeting. SUMMARY: The Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business (ITAC–11) will hold a meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and opened to the public from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. DATES: The meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2009, unless otherwise notified. PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Lisa A. Garcia, Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison. [FR Doc. E9–20118 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3190–W9–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2009–0115] Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewed Approval of Information Collection AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. BILLING CODE 4710–05–P BILLING CODE 4710–17–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Training Room A, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Hellstern, DFO for ITAC–11 at (202) 482–3222, Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During the opened portion of the meeting the following agenda items will be considered. • Congressional SME Initiative. • Foreign Direct Investment. • World Bank Opportunities for Small and Minority Business. • Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee Updates—ITA, SBA, OPIC, Exim Bank. • Export Controls. Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves the Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface Transportation System, or TIGER Discretionary Grants. The information to be collected will be used to and/or is necessary in order to receive and evaluate applications for grant funds pursuant to Title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Title XII established a new program for OST to provide Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface Transportation System. OST is referring to these grants as Grants for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or ‘‘TIGER Discretionary Grants.’’ The purposes of E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices the TIGER Discretionary Grants program include promoting economic recovery and supporting projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area or a region. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by October 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT–OST– 2009–0115] 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Bennett, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, at 202–366–6222 or Jack.Bennett@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2105–0560. Title: Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface Transportation System or TIGER Discretionary Grants. Form Numbers: None. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: On February 17, 2009, the President of the United States signed the Recovery Act to, among other purposes, (1) preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery, (2) invest in transportation infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits, and (3) assist those most affected by the current economic downturn. The Recovery Act appropriated $1.5 billion of discretionary grant funds to be awarded by the Department for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure. The funds provided by TIGER Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. On May 18, 2009, the Department published an interim notice announcing the availability of funding for TIGER Discretionary Grants, project selection criteria, application requirements and the deadline for submitting applications, which is September 15, 2009. On June 17, 2009, the Department published an additional notice revising some elements of the interim notice. In the event that the June 17, 2009, solicitation does not result in the award and obligation of all available funds, the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 Department may decide to publish an additional solicitation. The Department’s estimated burden for this information collection is the following: Expected Number of Respondents: 500. Frequency: One time collection. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 100 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 50,000. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for OST’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for OST to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:48. Issued in Washington, DC on August 17, 2009. Patricia Lawton, DOT Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–20080 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2009–0092] Information Collection Activity: Request for Comments Office of the Secretary, DOT. Notice and requests for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of a currently approved collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on June 12, 2009, [FR Vol. 74, No.112, page 28090]. No comments were received. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 21, 2009: DOT/ OST Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42357 Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Perkins, Departmental Office of Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–9447. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Applicant Background Questionnaire. OMB Control Number: 2105–0557. OST Form Number: OST F 3300.18. Abstract: The purpose of the collection is to standardize the collection of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, and disability status from applicants for positions within all DOT Operating Administrations. This information will assist the DOT in monitoring programs and will be the basis for several different reports required by statute. Affected Public: Employees upon initial hire and applicants for positions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 93,000. Estimated Number of Responses: 93,000. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 4650 hours. Frequency of Collection: Once. Comments are invited on: (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 as described; (b) the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 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 the use of appropriate, automated, electronic, mechanical or other technology. Comments should be addressed to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Issued in Washington, DC on August 12, 2009. Patricia Lawton, DOT Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Officer, Office of Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–20131 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2009-0115]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewed Approval of 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments 
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection 
involves the Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface 
Transportation System, or TIGER Discretionary Grants. The information 
to be collected will be used to and/or is necessary in order to receive 
and evaluate applications for grant funds pursuant to Title XII of the 
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Title XII 
established a new program for OST to provide Supplemental Discretionary 
Grants for a National Surface Transportation System. OST is referring 
to these grants as Grants for Transportation Investment Generating 
Economic Recovery, or ``TIGER Discretionary Grants.'' The purposes of

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the TIGER Discretionary Grants program include promoting economic 
recovery and supporting projects that have a significant impact on the 
Nation, a metropolitan area or a region.

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

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT-OST-
2009-0115] 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Bennett, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Transportation Policy, at 202-366-6222 or 
Jack.Bennett@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2105-0560.
    Title: Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface 
Transportation System or TIGER Discretionary Grants.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: On February 17, 2009, the President of the United 
States signed the Recovery Act to, among other purposes, (1) preserve 
and create jobs and promote economic recovery, (2) invest in 
transportation infrastructure that will provide long-term economic 
benefits, and (3) assist those most affected by the current economic 
downturn. The Recovery Act appropriated $1.5 billion of discretionary 
grant funds to be awarded by the Department for capital investments in 
surface transportation infrastructure. The funds provided by TIGER 
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a 
significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.
    On May 18, 2009, the Department published an interim notice 
announcing the availability of funding for TIGER Discretionary Grants, 
project selection criteria, application requirements and the deadline 
for submitting applications, which is September 15, 2009. On June 17, 
2009, the Department published an additional notice revising some 
elements of the interim notice. In the event that the June 17, 2009, 
solicitation does not result in the award and obligation of all 
available funds, the Department may decide to publish an additional 
solicitation.
    The Department's estimated burden for this information collection 
is the following:
    Expected Number of Respondents: 500.
    Frequency: One time collection.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 100 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 50,000.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for OST's performance; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for OST to enhance the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) 
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of 
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include 
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information 
collection.

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

    Issued in Washington, DC on August 17, 2009.
Patricia Lawton,
DOT Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-20080 Filed 8-20-09; 8:45 am]
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