Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 40324-40325 [2012-16686]

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Committee members are reimbursed for official travel expenses only. Send questions, comments, and requests for additional information to the email address, fax number, or address listed above. Signed at Washington, DC, June 22, 2012. Joseph T. Reilly, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service. [FR Doc. 2012–16671 Filed 7–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which approval from the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 7, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., STOP 1522, Room 5162, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078. FAX: (202) 720–8435. Email: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for extension. Comments are invited on: (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 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: Michele Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Utilities Service, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. FAX: (202) 720–8435. Email: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov. Title: Lien Accommodations and Subordinations, 7 CFR 1717, Subparts R & S. OMB Control Number: 0572–0100. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (RE Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), authorizes and empowers the Administrator of Rural Utilities Service to make loans in the several United States and Territories of the United States for rural electrification and the furnishing of electric energy to E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 131 / Monday, July 9, 2012 / Notices persons in rural areas who are not receiving central station service. The RE Act also authorizes and empowers the Administrator of the Agency to provide financial assistance to borrowers for purposes provided in the RE Act by accommodating or subordinating loans made by the national Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, the Federal Financing Bank, and other lending agencies. Title 7 CFR part 1717, subparts R & S sets forth policy and procedures to facilitate and support borrowers’ efforts to obtain private sector financing of their capital needs, to allow borrowers greater flexibility in the management of their business affairs without compromising RUS loan security, and to reduce the cost to borrowers, in terms of time, expenses and paperwork, of obtaining lien accommodations and subordinations. The information required to be submitted is limited to necessary information that would allow the Agency to make a determination on the borrower’s request to subordinate and accommodate their lien with other lenders. Estimate of Burden: Public Reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 19 hours per response. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other for profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 21. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 290 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Michele Brooks, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 690–1078. FAX: (202) 720–8435. Email: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: July 2, 2012. Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the North Dakota Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene at 2 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the River Room, Fargo City Hall, 200 N. 3rd Street, Fargo, ND 58102. The purpose of the planning meeting is to discuss civil rights issues in the state and to select a project topic. Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days of the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Rocky Mountain Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 999 18th Street, Suite 1380 South, Denver, CO 80202. They may be faxed to (303) 866–1050 or emailed to ebohor@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Rocky Mountain Regional Office at (303) 866–1040. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Rocky Mountain Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s Web site, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Rocky Mountain Regional Office at the above email or street address. Deaf or hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact the Rocky Mountain Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. The meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Commission and FACA. Dated in Washington, DC, on July 3, 2012. Peter Minarik, Acting Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit. [FR Doc. 2012–16714 Filed 7–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [FR Doc. 2012–16686 Filed 7–6–12; 8:45 am] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request BILLING CODE P sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the North Dakota Advisory Committee Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and the Federal Advisory VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:20 Jul 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Report of Whaling Operations. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40325 OMB Control Number: 0648–0311. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 51. Average Hours per Response: Captains’ reports, 30 minutes; whaling commission reports, 35 minutes. Burden Hours: 45. Needs and Uses: This request is for extension of a current information collection. Native Americans may conduct certain aboriginal subsistence whaling in accordance with the provisions of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). In order to respond to obligations under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, and the IWC, captains participating in these operations must submit certain information to the relevant Native American whaling organization about strikes on and catch of whales. Anyone retrieving a dead whale is also required to report. Captains must place a distinctive permanent identification mark on any harpoon, lance, or explosive dart used, and must also provide information on the mark and self-identification information. The relevant Native American whaling organization receives the reports, compiles them, and submits the information to NOAA. The information is used to monitor the hunt and to ensure that quotas are not exceeded. The information is also provided to the IWC, which uses it to monitor compliance with its requirements. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Annually, monthly and on occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40324-40325]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16686]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service


Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 
invites comments on this information collection for which approval from 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 7, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Director, Program 
Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Utilities Service, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., STOP 1522, Room 5162, South Building, 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 690-1078. FAX: (202) 720-
8435. Email: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) 
regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members 
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on 
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS 
is submitting to OMB for extension.
    Comments are invited on: (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 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: Michele 
Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA 
Rural Utilities Service, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. FAX: (202) 720-8435. Email: 
michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
    Title: Lien Accommodations and Subordinations, 7 CFR 1717, Subparts 
R & S.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0100.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (RE Act), as 
amended (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), authorizes and empowers the 
Administrator of Rural Utilities Service to make loans in the several 
United States and Territories of the United States for rural 
electrification and the furnishing of electric energy to

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persons in rural areas who are not receiving central station service. 
The RE Act also authorizes and empowers the Administrator of the Agency 
to provide financial assistance to borrowers for purposes provided in 
the RE Act by accommodating or subordinating loans made by the national 
Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, the Federal Financing 
Bank, and other lending agencies. Title 7 CFR part 1717, subparts R & S 
sets forth policy and procedures to facilitate and support borrowers' 
efforts to obtain private sector financing of their capital needs, to 
allow borrowers greater flexibility in the management of their business 
affairs without compromising RUS loan security, and to reduce the cost 
to borrowers, in terms of time, expenses and paperwork, of obtaining 
lien accommodations and subordinations. The information required to be 
submitted is limited to necessary information that would allow the 
Agency to make a determination on the borrower's request to subordinate 
and accommodate their lien with other lenders.
    Estimate of Burden: Public Reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 19 hours per response.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other for 
profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 21.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 290 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Michele 
Brooks, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 690-1078. 
FAX: (202) 720-8435. Email: michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

    Dated: July 2, 2012.
Jonathan Adelstein,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-16686 Filed 7-6-12; 8:45 am]
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