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Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–20997 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–30–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity;
Comment Request
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the
Rural Utilities Service, invites
comments on this information
collection for which the Agency intends
to request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by October 25, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michele L. Brooks, Director, Program
Development & Regulatory Analysis,
Rural Utilities Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522,
Room 5159 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250–1522.
Telephone: (202) 720–0736. FAX: (202)
720–4120.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7
CFR Part 1753, Telecommunications
System Construction Policies and
Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0059.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection package.
Abstract: In order to facilitate the
programmatic interest of the RE Act,
and, in order to assure that loans made
or guaranteed by the Agency are
adequately secured, the Agency, as a
secured lender, has established certain
forms for materials, equipment and
construction of electric and
telecommunications systems. The use of
standard forms, construction contracts,
and procurement procedures helps
assure the Agency that appropriate
standards and specifications are
maintained, the Agency’s loan security
is not adversely affected; and the loan
and loan guarantee funds are used
effectively and for the intended
purposes.
Over the past three years, the Agency
has undertaken a comprehensive review
of its Telecommunications Program
contracts. The purpose of this
undertaking is to improve customer
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service to the Agency’s rural borrowers
with a more efficient and effective
means to complete a contract
transaction as well as improve the
internal efficiency of processing
contracts. The anticipated outcome
when the contract revision process is
completed is that the paperwork burden
will not increase and may be reduced.
A total of 25 forms are under review and
the new contracts will be released as
they are completed.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 2 hours per
response.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit and non-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
513.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 10.
Estimate Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 10,592 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service (202)
720–7853.
Comments are invited on (a) whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and
assumption 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 on
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.
Jonathan Adelstein,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–21007 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Fishlake Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
The Fishlake Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
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Richfield, Utah. The committee is
meeting as authorized under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343)
and in compliance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The purpose
of the meeting is to establish operating
guidelines for the RAC, review and
recommend projects for approval, and
receive public comment on the meeting
subjects and proceedings.
The meeting will be held
September 8, 2010, 10 a.m.
DATES:
The meeting will be held at
the Sevier County Administration
Building, 250 N. Main in Richfield,
Utah. Written comments should be sent
to Fishlake National Forest, 115 E 900,
N, Richfield, UT 84701. Comments may
also be sent via e-mail to
jzapell@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
435–896–9347.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
inspect comments received at Fishlake
National Forest 115 E. 900, N.,
Richfield, UT. Visitors are encouraged
to call ahead to (435) 896–1070 to
facilitate entry into the building.
ADDRESSES:
John
Zapell, RAC Coordinator, Fishlake
National Forest, (435) 896–1070; e-mail:
jzapell@fs.fed.us.
Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
meeting is open to the public. The
following business will be conducted:
(1) Establish operating guidelines for the
RAC, (2) review and recommend
projects for approval, and (3) receive
public comment on the meeting subjects
and proceedings. Persons who wish to
bring related 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 September 1, 2010 will have the
opportunity to address the Committee at
those sessions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: August 16, 2010.
Allen Rowley,
Forest Supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service, invites
comments on this information collection for which the Agency intends to
request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 25, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele L. Brooks, Director, Program
Development & Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 720-0736. FAX: (202) 720-
4120.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR Part 1753, Telecommunications
System Construction Policies and Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0059.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection
package.
Abstract: In order to facilitate the programmatic interest of the
RE Act, and, in order to assure that loans made or guaranteed by the
Agency are adequately secured, the Agency, as a secured lender, has
established certain forms for materials, equipment and construction of
electric and telecommunications systems. The use of standard forms,
construction contracts, and procurement procedures helps assure the
Agency that appropriate standards and specifications are maintained,
the Agency's loan security is not adversely affected; and the loan and
loan guarantee funds are used effectively and for the intended
purposes.
Over the past three years, the Agency has undertaken a
comprehensive review of its Telecommunications Program contracts. The
purpose of this undertaking is to improve customer service to the
Agency's rural borrowers with a more efficient and effective means to
complete a contract transaction as well as improve the internal
efficiency of processing contracts. The anticipated outcome when the
contract revision process is completed is that the paperwork burden
will not increase and may be reduced. A total of 25 forms are under
review and the new contracts will be released as they are completed.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 2 hours per response.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit and non-profit
institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 513.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 10.
Estimate Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 10,592 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat
Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities
Service (202) 720-7853.
Comments are invited on (a) whether the collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumption 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 on
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.
Jonathan Adelstein,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-21007 Filed 8-23-10; 8:45 am]
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