Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review, 12902-12903 [2012-5041]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 12902 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Notices information about financing provided by small business investment companies (SBICs). This information, which is collected directly from the financed small business, provides independent confirmation of information reported to SBA by SBICs, as well as additional information not reported by SBICs. Title: ‘‘Request for Information Concerning Portfolio Financing’’. Description of Respondents: SBIC Investment Companies. Form Number: 857. Annual Responses: 2,160. Annual Burden: 2,160. ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Gina Beyer, Supervisor Administrative Officer, Office of Disaster Assistance, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Byer, Supervisor Administrative Officer, mailto: 202–205–6450 gina.beyer@sba.gov Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA Form 700 provides a record of interviews for disaster assistance from SBA as result for an Administratively declared disasters, and for some victims in Presidentially declared disasters. Respondents are disaster victims who come to SBA seeking information on possible assistance. Title: ‘‘Disaster Home/Business Loan Inquiry Records’’. Description of Respondents: Business Applications for Pre-Disasters. Form Number: 700. Annual Responses: 2,534. Annual Burden: 634. ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Rachel Newman-Karton, Program Analyst, Office of Small Business Development Centers, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Newman-Karton, Program Analyst, mailto:202-2057507%20%20gail.hepler@sba.gov, 202– 619–1816; Rachel.newman@sba.gov; VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:01 Mar 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This evaluation form is completed by the small business owner or prospective owners who have received counseling from SBA’s resource partners, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). The information is used to measure the quality and impact of counseling provided by the SBDCs. The SBDCs State Director and the SBA Project Officer review the forms to help determine if the client received satisfactory counseling services. Title: ‘‘SBA Counseling Evaluation’’. Description of Respondents: Small Business Clients. Form Number: 1419. Annual Responses: 15,000. Annual Burden: 2,550. ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Dean Koppel, Assistant Administrator, Office of Policy, Planning, Liaison Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Koppel, Assistant Administer, mailto: 202–205–7322 dean.koppel@sba.gov; Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030, curtis.rich@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This form is used by SBA Government Contracting Area Office for size protest and size determinations, and program offices to assist in determining eligibility for small business programs. Title: ‘‘Information for Small Business Size Determination’’. Description of Respondents: Small Businesses. Form Number: 355. Annual Responses: 575. Annual Burden: 2,300. ADDRESSES: Send all comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Brenda Washington, Senior Program, Office of HubZone, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Washington, Senior Program, mailto: 202–205–7663, PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 brenda.washington@sba.gov; Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205– 7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information is necessary to determine whether HUBZone eligibility requirements are met—the firm is a small business; has a principal office in a HUBZone; 35% of its employees reside in a HUBZone; and, at least 51% owned by US citizens. The information will be submitted by small businesses seeking certifications and recertification as qualified HUBZone businesses. Title: ‘‘HubZone Program Electronic Application, Recertification and Program Examination’’. Description of Respondents: Small Businesses Seeking Certification Program as a qualified HubZone Small Business Concern. Form Number: 2103. Annual Responses: 6,377. Annual Burden: 10,725. Jacqueline White, Chief, Administrative Information Branch. [FR Doc. 2012–5035 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review Small Business Administration. Notice of Reporting Requirements Submitted for OMB Review. AGENCY: ACTION: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency has made such a submission. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 2, 2012. If you intend to comment but cannot prepare comments promptly, please advise the OMB Reviewer and the Agency Clearance Officer before the deadline. Copies: Request for clearance (OMB 83–1), supporting statement, and other documents submitted to OMB for review may be obtained from the Agency Clearance Officer. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to: Agency Clearance Officer, Jacqueline White, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20416; and OMB Reviewer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Notices Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline White, Agency Clearance Officer, (202) 205–7044. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: ‘‘8(a) Annual Update’’. Frequency: On Occasion. SBA Form Number: 1450. Description of Respondents: Firms that are currently certified as Participant firms in the 8(a) Business Development program and are owned by one of the following entities: Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), or Community Development Corporation (CDC). Responses: 360. Annual Burden: 540. Curtis Rich, Acting Chief, Administrative Information Branch. [FR Doc. 2012–5041 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7822] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–158, Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0144. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. • Form Number: DS–158. • Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 10,000. • Frequency: One time per visa application. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:01 Mar 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from March 2, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and comment on this notice by going to the Federal regulations Web site at: www.regulations.gov. You can search for the document by: selecting ‘‘Notice’’ under Document Type, entering the Public Notice number as the ‘‘Keyword or ID’’, checking the ‘‘Open for Comment’’ box, and then click ‘‘Search’’. If necessary, use the ‘‘Narrow by Agency’’ option on the Results page. • Mail (paper, or CD submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services DS–158, 2401 E Street NW., Washington DC 20520– 0160. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20520–0106, who may be reached on (202) 663–3721. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: This form collects contact information, current employment information, and previous work experience information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility for certain visa classifications. Methodology: Applicants may fill out the DS–158 online or print the page and fill it out by hand, and submit it in person at the time of interview. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12903 Dated: February 22, 2012. David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–5125 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7546] Suggestions for Environmental Cooperation Pursuant to the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement Notice of preparation of the 2012–2014 U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Work Program and request for comments. ACTION: The Department invites the public, including NGOs, educational institutions, private sector enterprises and other interested persons, to submit written comments or suggestions regarding items for inclusion in a new work program for implementing the U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement, which was signed on June 17, 2003. We encourage submitters to refer to: (1) The U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement; (2) the U.S.-Chile 2009–2011 Work Program for Environmental Cooperation; (3) Chapter 19 (Environment) of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement; and (4) the Environmental Review of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. These documents are available at https:// www.state.gov/e/oes/env/trade/chile/ index.htm. DATES: To be assured of timely consideration, all written comments or suggestions are requested no later than March 23, 2012. ADDRESSES: Written comments or suggestions should be emailed (SlocumRB@state.gov) or faxed ((202) 647–5947) to Rebecca Slocum, Office of Environmental Policy, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, with the subject line ‘‘U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Work Program.’’ If you have access to the Internet you can view and comment on this notice by going to: https:// www.regulations.gov/#!home. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Slocum, telephone (202) 647– 4828. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States and Chile established the U.S.-Chile Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation (the Commission) when they signed the U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12902-12903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5041]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Small Business Administration.

ACTION: Notice of Reporting Requirements Submitted for OMB Review.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to 
publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the 
agency has made such a submission.

DATES: Submit comments on or before April 2, 2012. If you intend to 
comment but cannot prepare comments promptly, please advise the OMB 
Reviewer and the Agency Clearance Officer before the deadline.
    Copies: Request for clearance (OMB 83-1), supporting statement, and 
other documents submitted to OMB for review may be obtained from the 
Agency Clearance Officer.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to: Agency 
Clearance Officer, Jacqueline White, Small Business Administration, 409 
3rd Street, SW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20416; and OMB Reviewer, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, New

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Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline White, Agency Clearance 
Officer, (202) 205-7044.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: ``8(a) Annual Update''.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    SBA Form Number: 1450.
    Description of Respondents: Firms that are currently certified as 
Participant firms in the 8(a) Business Development program and are 
owned by one of the following entities: Tribe, Alaska Native 
Corporation (ANC), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), or Community 
Development Corporation (CDC).
    Responses: 360.
    Annual Burden: 540.

Curtis Rich,
Acting Chief, Administrative Information Branch.
[FR Doc. 2012-5041 Filed 3-1-12; 8:45 am]
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