Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 57251-57252 [2010-23339]

Download as PDF 57251 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 181 Monday, September 20, 2010 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden, USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency. including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before November 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at kmonsess@usaid.gov, mail comments to: Kenneth Monsess, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Policy Division, United States Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523, (202–567–4681). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for Management. Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07–106, RRB, Washington. DC 20523, (202) 712–1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov. jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Sep 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No: OMB 0412–0520. Form No.: AID 1420–17. Title: Contract Employee Biographical Data Sheet. Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection. Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is authorized to make contracts with any corporation, international organization, or other body of persons in or outside of the United States in furtherance of the purposes and within limitations of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA). The information collections requirements placed on the public are published in 48 CFR chapter 7, and include such items as the Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet and Performance and Progress Reports (AIDAR 752.7026). These are all USAID unique procurement requirements. The pre-award requirements are based on a need for prudent management in the determination that an offeror either has or can obtain the ability to competently manage development assistance programs utilizing public funds. The requirements for information collection requirements during the postaward period are based on the need to administer public funds prudently. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 14,939. Total annual responses: 41,573. Total annual hours requested: 63,152 hours. Dated: September 10, 2010. Marilyn Collins, Acting Director, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. 2010–23316 Filed 9–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service’s (FAS) intention to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 request a revision for a currently approved information collection in support of the foreign donation of agricultural commodities under the section 416(b), Food for Progress, and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs. Comments on this notice must be received by November 19, 2010. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Ronald Croushorn, Director, Food Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250–1034; or by telephone at (202) 720–3038; or by email at ron.croushorn@fas.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities (Section 416(b), Food for Progress, and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs). OMB Number: 0551–0035. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2010. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Under the section (416(b), Food for Progress, and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs (the Foreign Donation Programs), information will be gathered from applicants desiring to receive grants under the programs to determine the viability of requests for resources to implement activities in foreign countries. Program participants that receive grants must submit compliance reports until commodities or local currencies generated from the sale thereof are utilized. Participants that use the services of freight forwarders must submit certifications from the freight forwarders regarding their activities and affiliations. Documents are used to develop effective grant agreements and assure that statutory requirements and objectives are met. Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent resulting from information collection under the Foreign Donation Programs or the McGovern-Dole Program varies in direct relation to the number and complexity of the agreements entered into by such respondent. The estimated average reporting burden for the Foreign DATES: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 57252 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 181 / Monday, September 20, 2010 / Notices jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES Donation Programs is 36 hours per response. Respondents: U.S. private voluntary organizations, U.S. cooperatives, foreign governments, freight forwarders, ship owners and brokers, and survey companies. Estimated Number of Respondents: 301 per annum. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 20 per annum. Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 141,989 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Tamoria Thompson-Hall, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, by telephone at (202) 690–1690; or by e-mail at tamoria.thompson@fas.usda.gov. Request for comments: Send comments regarding (a) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information; (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 automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Ronald Croushorn, Director, Food Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250–1034; or by e-mail at ron.croushorn@fas.usda.gov. Comments may also be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). 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. Signed at Washington, DC, on September 2, 2010. Suzanne Hale, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2010–23339 Filed 9–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Sep 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 Notice. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACTION: Forest Service Pursuant to the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (‘‘CFP Act’’),1 the Secretary of the Treasury designates July 21, 2011, as the date for the transfer of functions to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (‘‘CFPB’’). On this ‘‘designated transfer date,’’ certain authorities will transfer from other agencies to the CFPB, and the CFPB will be able to exercise certain additional, new authorities under the CFP Act and other laws. After consulting with the heads of the agencies whose functions will transfer to the CFPB, as well as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary finds that designating July 21, 2011, as the transfer date will advance the mission of the CFPB and promote an orderly and organized startup. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wally Adeyemo, Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220; telephone number: (202) 622–2000; e-mail address: CFPB_Transition@do.treas.gov. SUMMARY: Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Hamilton, Montana. The purpose of the meeting is assigning monitor’s contacts. DATES: The meeting will be held September 28, 2010. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 1801 N. First Street. Written comments should be sent to Stevensville RD, 88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to dritter@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 406–777–5461. 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 88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 406– 777–5461 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Ritter or Nancy Trotter, 406–777–5461. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by September 24, 2010 will have the opportunity to address the Council at those sessions. SUMMARY: Dated: September 13, 2010. Julie K. King, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2010–23302 Filed 9–17–10; 8:45 am] The designated transfer date shall be July 21, 2011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law the CFP Act, which is title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Section 1062 of the CFP Act, in relevant part, requires the Secretary to designate a single calendar date for the transfer of functions, under section 1061, to the CFPB. DATES: Consultation With Transferor Agencies Section 1062(a)(1) requires the Secretary to consult with the heads of the seven ‘‘transferor agencies’’ 2 and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) and, in accordance with section 1062(c)(1), select a date between 6 and 12 months after the date of enactment of the CFP Act as the designated transfer date. Following enactment of the Act, the Secretary conducted a meeting with the heads of the transferor agencies and the OMB Director. Treasury staff, working on BILLING CODE M 1 Tit. X, Public Law 111–203. 1061(a)(2) of the CFP Act defines the terms ‘‘transferor agency’’ and ‘‘transferor agencies’’ to mean—‘‘(A) the Board of Governors (and any Federal reserve bank, as the context requires), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Trade Commission, the National Credit Union Administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the heads of those agencies; and (B) the agencies listed in subparagraph (A), collectively.’’ 2 Section BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No.: CFPB–HQ–2010–1] Designated Transfer Date Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 181 (Monday, September 20, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57251-57252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-23339]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) intention to 
request a revision for a currently approved information collection in 
support of the foreign donation of agricultural commodities under the 
section 416(b), Food for Progress, and the McGovern-Dole International 
Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 19, 2010.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Ronald Croushorn, Director, Food 
Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250-1034; or by telephone at 
(202) 720-3038; or by e-mail at ron.croushorn@fas.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities (Section 
416(b), Food for Progress, and McGovern-Dole International Food for 
Education and Child Nutrition programs).
    OMB Number: 0551-0035.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2010.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: Under the section (416(b), Food for Progress, and 
McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition 
programs (the Foreign Donation Programs), information will be gathered 
from applicants desiring to receive grants under the programs to 
determine the viability of requests for resources to implement 
activities in foreign countries. Program participants that receive 
grants must submit compliance reports until commodities or local 
currencies generated from the sale thereof are utilized. Participants 
that use the services of freight forwarders must submit certifications 
from the freight forwarders regarding their activities and 
affiliations. Documents are used to develop effective grant agreements 
and assure that statutory requirements and objectives are met.
    Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent 
resulting from information collection under the Foreign Donation 
Programs or the McGovern-Dole Program varies in direct relation to the 
number and complexity of the agreements entered into by such 
respondent. The estimated average reporting burden for the Foreign

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Donation Programs is 36 hours per response.
    Respondents: U.S. private voluntary organizations, U.S. 
cooperatives, foreign governments, freight forwarders, ship owners and 
brokers, and survey companies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 301 per annum.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 20 per annum.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 141,989 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Tamoria 
Thompson-Hall, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, by 
telephone at (202) 690-1690; or by e-mail at 
tamoria.thompson@fas.usda.gov.
    Request for comments: Send comments regarding (a) Whether the 
proposed 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 the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (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 automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments may be sent to Ronald Croushorn, Director, Food Assistance 
Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U. S. Department of 
Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250-1034; or by e-mail at 
ron.croushorn@fas.usda.gov. Comments may also be sent to the Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Persons 
with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of 
information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact 
USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
    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.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on September 2, 2010.
Suzanne Hale,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-23339 Filed 9-17-10; 8:45 am]
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