Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 22877-22878 [2011-9961]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 79 / Monday, April 25, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA387 Endangered Species; File No. 15566 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of permit. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division, Charleston, SC 29422–2559 has been issued a permit to take loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), green (Chelonia mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 713–2289; fax (301) 713–0376; and Southeast Region, NMFS, 263 13th Ave., South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone (727) 824–5312; fax (727) 824– 5309. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristy Beard or Amy Hapeman, (301) 713–2289. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 3, 2010, notice was published in the Federal Register (75 FR 67682) that a request for a scientific research permit to take sea turtles had been submitted by the applicant. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226). The five-year permit authorizes the capture by trawl of up to 345 loggerhead, 29 Kemp’s ridley, 9 green, 1 leatherback, and 1 hawksbill sea turtle in order to assess temporal change in catch rates, size distributions, sex and genetic ratios, and health of sea turtles. Captures would occur annually in coastal waters between Winyah Bay, SC and St. Augustine, FL. Turtles would be handled, blood sampled, measured, flipper and passive integrated transponder tagged, photographed, and jdjones on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:21 Apr 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 released. A subsample of animals would be subject to barnacle, keratin, fecal, and tissue sampling, cloacal swabs, and attachment of satellite and/or VHF transmitters. Up to five loggerhead, one Kemp’s ridley, one green, one leatherback, and one hawksbill sea turtle could be accidentally killed over the life of the permit. Issuance of this permit, as required by the ESA, was based on a finding that such permit (1) was applied for in good faith, (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered or threatened species, and (3) is consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Dated: April 19, 2011. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–9945 Filed 4–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ‘‘Corporation’’), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its proposed renewal of its Office of Strategy and Special Initiatives Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Application. This application is used by current and prospective grantees to apply for funds to support training and technical assistance to Corporation grantees funded through AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps, and VISTA Sponsors and NCCC Campuses. Completion of the Grant SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22877 Application is required to be considered for and obtain a Corporation cooperative agreement to provide training and technical assistance services to Corporation grantees and sub-grantees. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by June 24, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods: (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Strategy Office; Attention Ralph Morales, Associate Director for Administration and Budget, Room 9703; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation’s mailroom at Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. (3) By fax to: (202) 606–3477, Attention: Ralph Morales, Associate Director for Budget and Administration. (4) Electronically through https:// www.regulations.gov or rmorales@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833– 3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralph Morales, (202) 606–6829, or by email at rmorales@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 22878 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 79 / Monday, April 25, 2011 / Notices Background DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The Office of Strategy and Special Initiatives Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Application is completed by organizations interested in applying to provide training and technical assistance services to Corporation grantees and subgrantees in topic areas related to program quality, compliance, and performance measurement. The application is completed electronically using eGrants, the Corporation’s Webbased grants management system. jdjones on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Current Action The Corporation seeks to compete and revise the current application to reflect changes in the Web-based user interface for eGrants, give background information on the Corporation’s new Strategy Office, and clarify guidance on the cost effectiveness and accountability of services provided. The information collection will otherwise be used in the same manner as the existing application. The Corporation also seeks to continue using the current application until the revised application is approved by OMB. The current application is due to expire on September 30, 2011. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Application Instructions Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreements. OMB Number: 3045–0105. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Current/prospective training and technical assistance providers. Total Respondents: 56. Frequency: Every three years. Average Time Per Response: Averages 11.75 hours. Estimated at 16.5 hours for first time respondents; 7 hours for current providers. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 658 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 18, 2011 Gretchen Van der Veer, Director, Leadership Development and Training. [FR Doc. 2011–9961 Filed 4–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:21 Apr 22, 2011 Jkt 223001 Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2011–OS–0045] Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: DOD has issued draft business rules for the electronic payment of Nontemporary Storage (NTS) invoices in the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9R). This process proposes mandatory use of the DOD Third Party Payment System (TPPS) as the transaction and payment system for all NTS Transportation Service Providers (TSP). Implementation of electronic payments for NTS at all Military Services and Coast Guard installations is the goal of the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3). The initial rollout of the TPPS and the electronic payment process for NTS is scheduled for August, 2011. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 24, 2011. ADDRESSES: Do not submit comments directly to the point of contact under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or mail your comments to any address other that what is shown below. Doing so will delay the posting of the submission. You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, OSD Mailroom 3C843, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. SUMMARY: Mr. Jim Teague, United States Transportation Command, TCJ5/4–PI, 508 Scott Drive, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225–5357; (618) 256–9605. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request comments be submitted in the identified matrix-format posted with the business rules. In furtherance of DOD’s goal to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 develop and implement an efficient personal property program, Electronic Billing and Payment Business Rules were developed by the Military Services, DFAS and SDDC. In addition, the proposed electronic billing processes will compliment the future implementation of the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Phase III NTS capabilities within the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). The proposed NTS TPPS business rules are available for review on the USTRANSCOM Web site at https://www.transcom.mil/dtr/ part-iv/nts.cfm. Any subsequent modification(s) to the business rules beyond the above stated changes will be published in the Federal Register and incorporated into the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9R). These program requirements do not impose a legal requirement, obligation, sanction or penalty on the public sector, and will not have an economic impact of $100 million or more. Additional Information A complete version of the DTR is available via the internet on the USTRANSCOM homepage at https:// www.transcom.mil/dtr/part-iv.cfm. Dated: April 20, 2011. Morgan F. Park, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2011–9949 Filed 4–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Closed Meeting of the Threat Reduction Advisory Committee Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), DoD. ACTION: Federal Advisory Committee meeting notice. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Threat Reduction Advisory Committee (Hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Committee’’). DATES: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: ANSER Conference Center, Platt Conference Room, 2900 S. Quincy St., Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22206. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22877-22878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9961]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to 
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its 
proposed renewal of its Office of Strategy and Special Initiatives 
Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Application. 
This application is used by current and prospective grantees to apply 
for funds to support training and technical assistance to Corporation 
grantees funded through AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps, and VISTA 
Sponsors and NCCC Campuses. Completion of the Grant Application is 
required to be considered for and obtain a Corporation cooperative 
agreement to provide training and technical assistance services to 
Corporation grantees and sub-grantees.
    Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by 
contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by June 24, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, by any of the following methods:
    (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Strategy Office; Attention Ralph Morales, Associate Director 
for Administration and Budget, Room 9703; 1201 New York Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the Corporation's mailroom at 
Room 8100 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9 
a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    (3) By fax to: (202) 606-3477, Attention: Ralph Morales, Associate 
Director for Budget and Administration.
    (4) Electronically through https://www.regulations.gov or 
rmorales@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for 
the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 1-800-833-3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ralph Morales, (202) 606-6829, or by 
e-mail at rmorales@cns.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Corporation, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses).

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Background

    The Office of Strategy and Special Initiatives Training and 
Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Application is completed by 
organizations interested in applying to provide training and technical 
assistance services to Corporation grantees and subgrantees in topic 
areas related to program quality, compliance, and performance 
measurement. The application is completed electronically using eGrants, 
the Corporation's Web-based grants management system.

Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to compete and revise the current application 
to reflect changes in the Web-based user interface for eGrants, give 
background information on the Corporation's new Strategy Office, and 
clarify guidance on the cost effectiveness and accountability of 
services provided.
    The information collection will otherwise be used in the same 
manner as the existing application. The Corporation also seeks to 
continue using the current application until the revised application is 
approved by OMB. The current application is due to expire on September 
30, 2011.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Application Instructions Training and Technical Assistance 
Cooperative Agreements.
    OMB Number: 3045-0105.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Current/prospective training and technical 
assistance providers.
    Total Respondents: 56.
    Frequency: Every three years.
    Average Time Per Response: Averages 11.75 hours. Estimated at 16.5 
hours for first time respondents; 7 hours for current providers.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 658 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: April 18, 2011
Gretchen Van der Veer,
Director, Leadership Development and Training.
[FR Doc. 2011-9961 Filed 4-22-11; 8:45 am]
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