Biorefinery Assistance Program, 11840-11841 [2010-5372]

Download as PDF 11840 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 48 / Friday, March 12, 2010 / Notices Responsible Official for Cooperating Agency Mark Storzer, Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Milwaukee Field Office, 626 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202–4617. Nature of Decision To Be Made The Forest Supervisor of the HuronManistee National Forests will issue a decision on whether to approve, approve subject to specified conditions, or disapprove for stated reasons the proposed SUPO for development of the SB 1–8 well and construction and operation of the flowline/pipeline and production facilities. Similarly, the BLM Field Manager in Milwaukee will issue a decision on whether to approve the APD as submitted, approve subject to appropriate modifications or conditions, or disapprove for stated reasons. 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[FR Doc. 2010–5289 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Biorefinery Assistance Program AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), (USDA). ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); new application window. SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit application for the Biorefinery Assistance Program under criteria established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication on November 20, 2008 (73 FR 70544). All loan guarantees will be made based upon the terms and conditions illustrated in the prior NOFA, which made available $75 million in budget authority. Not all of this budget authority has been awarded by the Agency. Therefore, the Agency is requesting additional applications in order to award the remaining Fiscal PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Year 2009 budget authority. There will only be one application window under this notice. DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received by June 1, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development-Energy Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250–3225. Telephone: 202–720– 1400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 20, 2008, RBS published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications in the Federal Register announcing general policy and application procedures for the Biorefinery Assistance Program. This Notice is for a one-time application window for remaining FY 2009 funds. An application guide for this program is available to assist in developing applications (see https://www.rurdev. usda.gov/rbs/busp/baplg9003.htm). Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the paperwork burden associated with this Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0570–0055. The PRA burden associated with the original Notice, published on November 20, 2008, was approved by OMB, with an opportunity to comment on the burden associated with the program. Since the publication of the original Notice, the Agency has not received a sufficient number of qualified applications to allocate all of the FY 2009 authorized funds. Therefore, the Agency is opening a new application window to accept additional applications for the remaining FY 2009 funds for this program. Biorefineries seeking funding under this program have to submit applications that include specified information, certifications, and agreements. All of the forms, information, certifications, and agreements required to apply for this program under this Notice have been authorized under OMB Control Number 0570–0055. Applications and accompanying materials required under this Notice will be covered under OMB Control Number 0570–0055. Nondiscrimination Statement USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 48 / Friday, March 12, 2010 / Notices of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410, or call (800) 795–3272 (voice), or (202) 720– 6382 (TDD). ‘‘USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.’’ Dated: March 8, 2010. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2010–5372 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Repowering Assistance Program srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA. ACTION: Notice of funds availability (NOFA); new application window. SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit applications for the Repowering Assistance Program under criteria established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication on June 12, 2009 (74 FR 28009). All payments will be made based upon the terms and conditions provided in the prior NOFA, which authorized $20 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. This notice announces the availability of the remaining FY 2009 funds that were not requested under the previous NOFA. DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received by June 15, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development—Energy Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250–3225. Telephone: 202–720– 1400. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:18 Mar 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 On June 12, 2009, RBS published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications in the Federal Register announcing general policy and application procedures for the Repowering Assistance Program. Not all this funding was used and the remaining FY 2009 funding is available to make payments to eligible biorefineries to encourage the use of renewable biomass as a replacement fuel source for fossil fuels used to provide process heat or power in the operation of these eligible biorefineries. This Notice is for a one-time application window for remaining FY 2009 funds. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the paperwork burden associated with this Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0570–0058. The PRA burden associated with the original FY 2009 Notice was approved by OMB under emergency conditions, with an opportunity to comment on the burden associated with the program, and was intended to be a one-time approval. Since the emergency approval of the original FY 2009 Notice for this program, the Agency has resubmitted the PRA package to OMB and received regular approval. Applications and accompanying materials required under this Notice will be covered under the regular PRA package. Since the publication of the FY 2009 Notice, the Agency has not received a sufficient number of qualified applications to allocate all of the FY 2009 authorized funds. Therefore, the Agency is opening a new application window to accept additional applications for the remaining FY 2009 funds for this program. Biorefineries seeking funding under this program have to submit applications that include specified information, certifications, and agreements. Forms specific to the Repowering Assistance Program approved under OMB Control Number 0570–0058 are: (1) Form RD 9004–1, ‘‘Repowering Assistance Program Application,’’ and (2) Form RD 9004–2, ‘‘Repowering Assistance Program Agreement.’’ All of the forms, information, certifications, and agreements required to apply for this program under this Notice have been authorized under the emergency request and approved under OMB Control Number 0570–0058. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11841 Nondiscrimination Statement USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410, or call (800) 795–3272 (voice), or (202) 720– 6382 (TDD). ‘‘USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.’’ Dated: March 8, 2010. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2010–5378 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Short Supply Regulations, Petroleum (Crude Oil) AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 48 (Friday, March 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11840-11841]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5372]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Biorefinery Assistance Program

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); new application window.

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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit 
application for the Biorefinery Assistance Program under criteria 
established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication 
on November 20, 2008 (73 FR 70544). All loan guarantees will be made 
based upon the terms and conditions illustrated in the prior NOFA, 
which made available $75 million in budget authority. Not all of this 
budget authority has been awarded by the Agency. Therefore, the Agency 
is requesting additional applications in order to award the remaining 
Fiscal Year 2009 budget authority. There will only be one application 
window under this notice.

DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received 
by June 1, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this 
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development-Energy 
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program, 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225. 
Telephone: 202-720-1400.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 20, 2008, RBS published a Notice 
of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Solicitation of Applications in the 
Federal Register announcing general policy and application procedures 
for the Biorefinery Assistance Program. This Notice is for a one-time 
application window for remaining FY 2009 funds. An application guide 
for this program is available to assist in developing applications (see 
https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/baplg9003.htm).

Paperwork Reduction Act

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the paperwork 
burden associated with this Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) has 
been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB 
Control Number 0570-0055.
    The PRA burden associated with the original Notice, published on 
November 20, 2008, was approved by OMB, with an opportunity to comment 
on the burden associated with the program. Since the publication of the 
original Notice, the Agency has not received a sufficient number of 
qualified applications to allocate all of the FY 2009 authorized funds. 
Therefore, the Agency is opening a new application window to accept 
additional applications for the remaining FY 2009 funds for this 
program.
    Biorefineries seeking funding under this program have to submit 
applications that include specified information, certifications, and 
agreements. All of the forms, information, certifications, and 
agreements required to apply for this program under this Notice have 
been authorized under OMB Control Number 0570-0055. Applications and 
accompanying materials required under this Notice will be covered under 
OMB Control Number 0570-0055.

Nondiscrimination Statement

    USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on 
the basis

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of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, 
sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual 
orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or 
because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any 
public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all 
programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, 
etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and 
TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, 
Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). 
``USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.''

     Dated: March 8, 2010.
Judith A. Canales,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-5372 Filed 3-11-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
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