Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested, 62366 [2010-25022]

Download as PDF 62366 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 195 / Friday, October 8, 2010 / Notices erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES comments on the proposed scope of the EIS. The EIS process is ongoing. On August 13, 2010, the Court vacated the deregulation determination, remanding the issue back to APHIS. RRSB is therefore once again a regulated article under 7 CFR part 340, and Monsanto and KWS have submitted a supplemental request for ‘‘partial deregulation’’ or similar administrative action for RRSB, along with an accompanying ‘‘Environmental Report,’’ to allow the future planting, harvesting, and interstate movement of RRSB crops (both seed and root) under conditions designed to ensure any risks posed by the introduction of these sugar beets into the environment are thoroughly mitigated. APHIS is evaluating this supplemental request and developing appropriate environmental analyses to inform its decisionmaking in reference to any APHIS decision or decisions to authorize future seed and root crop plantings under a combination of permits, administrative orders, or other regulatory options and measures. APHIS is considering regulatory options and measures that would include mitigating measures consistent with those it had proposed to the Court as interim measures while APHIS completes the EIS for the petition for determination of non-regulated status for RRSB. APHIS anticipates making a decision on the supplemental petition for ‘‘partial deregulation’’ and on other appropriate interim regulatory actions related to RRSB by the end of the year. There will be an opportunity for public comment on any environmental analyses developed for such decision or decisions. APHIS is notifying the public that its receipt of this supplemental request for ‘‘partial deregulation’’ and this notice to the public regarding it in no way indicates that the Agency agrees with the petitioners’ description, application, or implementation of a ‘‘partial deregulation.’’ Such matters and related issues are solely determined by APHIS pursuant to its PPA statutory authority and its biotechnology regulations in 7 CFR part 340. Done in Washington, DC, this 4th day of October 2010. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2010–25387 Filed 10–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:29 Oct 07, 2010 Jkt 223001 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 December 7, 2010. 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. ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at lwalker@usaid.gov or mail comments to: Linda Walker, Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade, Office of Education, Participant Training Team, United States Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523 (202) 712–1786. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB No: OMB 0412–New. Form No.: N/A. Title: USAID Visa Compliance System (VCS). Type of Review: New Information Collection. Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, engages in a broad range of sustainable economic assistance activities that provide technical and academic training in the United States and abroad for foreign nationals. These foreign nationals have been selected for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 training by USAID in order to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: Economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance. Training can consist of long-term academic degree programs, short-term technical courses, seminars, workshops, or other learning activities intended to impart certain knowledge and information. USAID must track training data for all foreign nationals who receive training funded by USAID. In cases where foreign nationals must travel to the U.S. to participate in training or invitational travel, the approvals for the eligibility to obtain the J visa are captured in the Visa Compliance System (VCS). The Visa Compliance system has two purposes: first, to secure a J–1 visa for these foreign nationals traveling to the U.S.; second, to enable USAID to be in compliance with external requirements of the Department of Homeland Security. With certain exceptions, the foreign nationals that USAID sponsors for travel to the U.S. are considered exchange visitors. The VCS provides an audit trail regarding each exchange visitor, his or her training program or circumstances, as well as other relevant documentation. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 600. Total annual responses: 8,000. Total annual hours requested: 2,000 hours. Dated: September 27, 2010. Marilyn Collins, Acting Director, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 195 (Friday, October 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 62366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25022]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the 
U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested

SUMMARY: 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 December 7, 2010.

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.

ADDRESSES: Send comments via e-mail at lwalker@usaid.gov or mail 
comments to: Linda Walker, Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture and 
Trade, Office of Education, Participant Training Team, United States 
Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523 (202) 712-1786.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB No: OMB 0412-New.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Title: USAID Visa Compliance System (VCS).
    Type of Review: New Information Collection.
    Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development, under the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, engages in a broad range of 
sustainable economic assistance activities that provide technical and 
academic training in the United States and abroad for foreign 
nationals. These foreign nationals have been selected for training by 
USAID in order to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: 
Economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy, 
conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance. Training can consist 
of long-term academic degree programs, short-term technical courses, 
seminars, workshops, or other learning activities intended to impart 
certain knowledge and information.
    USAID must track training data for all foreign nationals who 
receive training funded by USAID. In cases where foreign nationals must 
travel to the U.S. to participate in training or invitational travel, 
the approvals for the eligibility to obtain the J visa are captured in 
the Visa Compliance System (VCS). The Visa Compliance system has two 
purposes: first, to secure a J-1 visa for these foreign nationals 
traveling to the U.S.; second, to enable USAID to be in compliance with 
external requirements of the Department of Homeland Security. With 
certain exceptions, the foreign nationals that USAID sponsors for 
travel to the U.S. are considered exchange visitors. The VCS provides 
an audit trail regarding each exchange visitor, his or her training 
program or circumstances, as well as other relevant documentation.
    Annual Reporting Burden:
    Respondents: 600.
    Total annual responses: 8,000.
    Total annual hours requested: 2,000 hours.

    Dated: September 27, 2010.
Marilyn Collins,
Acting Director, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for 
Management.
[FR Doc. 2010-25022 Filed 10-7-10; 8:45 am]
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