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since most G&T revenues flow from its
distribution members, RUS requires, as
a condition of a loan or loan guarantee
to a G&T that long-term requirements
wholesale power contract to purchase
their power from the G&T at rates that
cover all the G&T’s expenses, including
debt service and margins. RUS Form
444 is the standard form of the
wholesale power contract. Most
borrowers adapt this form to meet their
specific needs. The contract is prepared
and executed by the G&T and each
member and by RUS.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 6 hours per
response.
Respondents: Small business or other
for-profit; not-for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
30.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 180 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, at (202) 720–7853; Email:
MaryPat.Daskal@wdc.usda.gov: Fax:
(202) 720–7853.
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: January 15, 2013.
John Charles Padalino,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013–01150 Filed 1–18–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity;
Comment Request
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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 RUS intends to
request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by March 25, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michele L. Brooks, Director, Program
Development and Regulatory Analysis,
Rural Utilities Service, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., STOP 1522,
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Telephone: (202) 690–1078, FAX: (202)
720–8435 or email
michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
The Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 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 L. Brooks, Director, Program
Development and Regulatory Analysis,
Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, STOP 1522, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 205–
3660, Fax: (202) 720–8435 or email
michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
Title: Seismic Safety of New Building
Construction.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0099.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7701
et seq.) was enacted to reduce risks to
life and property through the National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
(NEHRP). The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) is
designated as the agency with the
primary responsibility to plan and
coordinate the NEHRP. This program
includes the development and
implementation of feasible design and
construction methods to make
structures earthquake resistant.
Executive Order 12699 of January 5,
1990, Seismic Safety of Federal and
Federally Assisted or Regulated New
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Building Construction, requires that
measures to assure seismic safety be
imposed on Federally assisted new
building construction.
7 CFR part 1792, subpart C, Seismic
Safety of Federally Assisted New
Building Construction, identifies
acceptable seismic standards which
must be employed in new building
construction funded by loans, grants, or
guarantees made by the Rural Utilities
Service, hereinafter referred to as
agency, through lien accommodations or
subordinations approved by the agency.
This subpart implements and explains
the provisions of the loan contract
utilized by the agency for both electric
and telecommunications borrowers
concerning acceptable seismic
standards. The subpart requires RUS
borrowers or grant recipients provide a
written acknowledgement for each
applicable building from the architect or
engineer responsible for the design
certifying that seismic provisions
pursuant to 7 CFR part 1792 subpart C,
will be used in the design and
construction of the building.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average .75 hour per
response.
Respondents: Small business or
organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
192.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 144.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Rebecca Hunt,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, at (202) 205–3660, Fax: (202)
720–8435 or email:
rebecca.hunt@wdc.usda.gov.
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: January 15, 2013.
John Charles Padalino,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–01152 Filed 1–18–13; 8:45 am]
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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 RUS intends
to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 25, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele L. Brooks, Director, Program
Development and Regulatory Analysis, 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 or email
michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 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
L. Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural
Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 205-
3660, Fax: (202) 720-8435 or email michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
Title: Seismic Safety of New Building Construction.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0099.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C.
7701 et seq.) was enacted to reduce risks to life and property through
the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is designated as the agency with the
primary responsibility to plan and coordinate the NEHRP. This program
includes the development and implementation of feasible design and
construction methods to make structures earthquake resistant.
Executive Order 12699 of January 5, 1990, Seismic Safety of Federal
and Federally Assisted or Regulated New Building Construction, requires
that measures to assure seismic safety be imposed on Federally assisted
new building construction.
7 CFR part 1792, subpart C, Seismic Safety of Federally Assisted
New Building Construction, identifies acceptable seismic standards
which must be employed in new building construction funded by loans,
grants, or guarantees made by the Rural Utilities Service, hereinafter
referred to as agency, through lien accommodations or subordinations
approved by the agency. This subpart implements and explains the
provisions of the loan contract utilized by the agency for both
electric and telecommunications borrowers concerning acceptable seismic
standards. The subpart requires RUS borrowers or grant recipients
provide a written acknowledgement for each applicable building from the
architect or engineer responsible for the design certifying that
seismic provisions pursuant to 7 CFR part 1792 subpart C, will be used
in the design and construction of the building.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average .75 hour per response.
Respondents: Small business or organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 192.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 144.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Rebecca
Hunt, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 205-3660,
Fax: (202) 720-8435 or email: rebecca.hunt@wdc.usda.gov.
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: January 15, 2013.
John Charles Padalino,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-01152 Filed 1-18-13; 8:45 am]
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