Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 81909 [2011-33431]

Download as PDF 81909 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 250 Thursday, December 29, 2011 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Business and Cooperative Programs, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Business and Cooperative Programs’ intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the Business and Industry Loan Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 27, 2012 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Griffin, Business and Industry Division, Business and Cooperative Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 3224, telephone (202) 720–6802, or email brenda.griffin@wdc.usda.gov. The Federal Information Relay service on (800) 887–8339 is available for TDD users. SUMMARY: wreier-aviles on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Business and Industry Loan Program. OMB Number: 0570–0014. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2012. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection and recordkeeping requirements. Abstract: The collected information is submitted to the B&I loan official by loan applicants and commercial lenders for use in making program eligibility, financial feasibility determinations and loan security determinations as required by the Con Act. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of information is VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 Dec 28, 2011 Jkt 226001 estimated to average 3 hours per response. Respondents: Individuals, rural businesses, for profit businesses, nonprofit businesses, Indian tribes, public bodies, cooperatives. Estimated Number of Respondents: 152. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2. Estimated Number of Responses: 325. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 835 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, at (202) 692–0040. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Business and Cooperative Programs, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of Business and Cooperative Programs estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 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 or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250. 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. Dated: December 12, 2011. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2011–33431 Filed 12–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Withdrawn December 22, 2011. National Agricultural Statistics Service. ACTION: Notice: Withdrawal. AGENCY: The Department of Agriculture published a document in the Federal Register on December 22, 2011, page number 79646 concerning a request for comments on information collection 0535–0039 ‘‘Fruits, Nut, and Specialty Crops.’’ The document is being withdrawn. SUMMARY: Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–33360 Filed 12–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Abolishment of Privacy Act System of Records Office of the Secretary, USDA. Notice of abolishment of records systems. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is abolishing an existing Forest Service Privacy Act system of records. A review of USDA/ FS–35 Congressional Correspondence has concluded that the records in the system are covered under another USDA SORN entitled USDA/OES–1 USDA Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and therefore is being abolished. DATES: This notice is effective on December 29, 2011. ADDRESSES: For additional information contact Forest Service Privacy Act Officer, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 1143, Washington, DC 20250–1143, wo_foia@fs.fed.us, facsimile to (202) 260–3245. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–(800) 877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Correspondence SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1

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[FR Doc No: 2011-33431]


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Notices
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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 250 / Thursday, December 29, 2011 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Business and Cooperative Programs, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Business and Cooperative Programs' intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection in 
support of the program for the Business and Industry Loan Program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 27, 2012 to 
be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Griffin, Business and Industry 
Division, Business and Cooperative Programs, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Stop 3224, telephone (202) 720-6802, or email 
brenda.griffin@wdc.usda.gov. The Federal Information Relay service on 
(800) 887-8339 is available for TDD users.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Business and Industry Loan Program.
    OMB Number: 0570-0014.
    Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2012.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection and recordkeeping requirements.
    Abstract: The collected information is submitted to the B&I loan 
official by loan applicants and commercial lenders for use in making 
program eligibility, financial feasibility determinations and loan 
security determinations as required by the Con Act.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 3 hours per response.
    Respondents: Individuals, rural businesses, for profit businesses, 
non-profit businesses, Indian tribes, public bodies, cooperatives.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 152.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 325.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 835 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne 
Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services 
Division, at (202) 692-0040.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of Business and Cooperative Programs, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of 
Business and Cooperative Programs estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions 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 or 
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne 
Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services 
Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 
1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250. 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.

    Dated: December 12, 2011.
Judith A. Canales,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-33431 Filed 12-28-11; 8:45 am]
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