Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 58598 [E9-27233]

Download as PDF 58598 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 218 / Friday, November 13, 2009 / Notices address above. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. 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: October 27, 2009. Rayne Pegg, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E9–27230 Filed 11–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 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 (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 4279. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 12, 2010 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Griffin, Loan Specialist, Business and Industry Division, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 3224, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–3224. Telephone: (202) 720–6802. The TDD number is (800) 877–8339 or (202) 708– 9300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Guaranteed Loanmaking— Business and Industry Loans. OMB Number: 0570–0017. Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2010. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: The Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program was legislated in 1972 under Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. The purpose of the program is to improve, develop, or finance businesses, industries, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:07 Nov 12, 2009 Jkt 220001 communities. This purpose is achieved through bolstering the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of quality loans made by lending institutions, thereby providing lasting community benefits. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; State, Local or Tribal; Lenders, accountants, attorneys. Estimated Number of Respondents: 870. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 8,686. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 19,907 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0226. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RBS’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 Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. 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: November 5, 2009. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E9–27233 Filed 11–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold its fourth meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 2, 2009, and will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in Alpine County at the Alpine Early Learning Center, 100 Foothill Road, Markleeville, CA 96120. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marnie Bonesteel, RAC Coordinator, USDA, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, 1536 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 884–8140; e-mail mbonesteel@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Vote on committee bylaws and elect a chairperson (2) Vote on Title II projects (3) Public Comment. The meeting is open to the public. Public input opportunity will be provided and individuals will have the opportunity to address the Committee at that time. Dated: November 4, 2009. Genny E. Wilson, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E9–27178 Filed 11–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Deschutes Provincial Advisory Committee (DPAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Deschutes Provincial Advisory Committee will meet on November 18–19, 2009, to review accomplishments and to plan for focused and effective actions in the next three years. Members will meet at the Deschutes National Forest Supervisor’s office (1001 SW. Emkay Drive, Bend, Oregon) at 3 p.m. on November 18 and carpool to the Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman for an overnight stay, returning 3 p.m. the next day. An Open Public Forum is scheduled for 9:40–10 a.m. on November 19. All Deschutes Province Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Mickle. Province Liaison, Crescent E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 218 (Friday, November 13, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27233]


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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 (RBS) 
intention to request an extension for a currently approved information 
collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 4279.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 12, 2010 to 
be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Griffin, Loan Specialist, 
Business and Industry Division, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 3224, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-3224. Telephone: (202) 720-6802. The TDD number is 
(800) 877-8339 or (202) 708-9300.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Guaranteed Loanmaking--Business and Industry Loans.
    OMB Number: 0570-0017.
    Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2010.
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: The Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program 
was legislated in 1972 under Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and 
Rural Development Act, as amended. The purpose of the program is to 
improve, develop, or finance businesses, industries, and employment and 
improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. 
This purpose is achieved through bolstering the existing private credit 
structure through the guaranteeing of quality loans made by lending 
institutions, thereby providing lasting community benefits.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 2 hours per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal; 
Lenders, accountants, attorneys.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 870.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 8,686.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 19,907 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda 
Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support 
Services Division at (202) 692-0226.

Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) 
the accuracy of RBS'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 Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and 
Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department 
of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., 
SW., Washington, DC 20250. 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: November 5, 2009.
Judith A. Canales,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. E9-27233 Filed 11-12-09; 8:45 am]
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