Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 4831 [2013-01258]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 15 / Wednesday, January 23, 2013 / Notices available on the Internet at the address noted above or by contacting the person listed above. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Additional Public Notification Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection FSIS will announce this notice online through the FSIS Web page located at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/ regulations_&_policies/ Federal_Register_Notices/index.asp. FSIS also will make copies of this Federal Register publication available through the FSIS Constituent Update (Update), which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to constituents and stakeholders. 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To file a written complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410 or call 202–720–5964 (voice and TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Done at Washington, DC, on: January 4, 2013 . Alfred V. Almanza, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2013–01235 Filed 1–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Jan 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Rural Business-Cooperative Service Rural Business-Cooperative Service. ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 4284, subpart F. More specifically, 310B (e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 25, 2013 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deputy Administrator, Cooperative Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 3250, Washington, DC 20250, Telephone: 202–720–7558. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant. OMB Number: 0570–0052. Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2013. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The purpose of this information collection is to obtain information necessary to evaluate grant applications to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the project for the program and to qualitatively assess the project to determine which projects should be funded. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8.5 hours per grant application. Respondents: provide technical assistance to small, sociallydisadvantaged agricultural producers through eligible cooperatives and cooperative development centers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 53. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 24. Estimated Number of Responses: 588. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 696.75 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0040. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4831 Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Rural BusinessCooperative Service, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including 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 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–0742. 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 14, 2013. Lillian E. Salerno, Acting Administrator, Rural BusinessCooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2013–01258 Filed 1–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Title: National Security and Critical Technology Assessments of the U.S. Industrial Base. OMB Control Number: 0694–0119. Form Number(s): N/A. Type of Request: Regular. Burden Hours: 308,000. Number of Respondents: 28,000. Average Hours Per Response: 11. Needs and Uses: The Department of Commerce/BIS, in coordination with other government agencies and private entities, conduct assessments of U.S. E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 15 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01258]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service.

ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection in 
support of the program for 7 CFR part 4284, subpart F. More 
specifically, 310B (e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development 
Act (7 U.S.C. 1932).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 25, 2013 to be 
assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deputy Administrator, Cooperative 
Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., 
STOP 3250, Washington, DC 20250, Telephone: 202-720-7558.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant.
    OMB Number: 0570-0052.
    Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2013.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of this information collection is to obtain 
information necessary to evaluate grant applications to determine the 
eligibility of the applicant and the project for the program and to 
qualitatively assess the project to determine which projects should be 
funded.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 8.5 hours per grant application.
    Respondents: provide technical assistance to small, socially-
disadvantaged agricultural producers through eligible cooperatives and 
cooperative development centers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 53.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 24.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 588.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 696.75 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 
the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Rural 
Business-Cooperative Service's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information including 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 Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0742.
    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 14, 2013.
Lillian E. Salerno,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-01258 Filed 1-22-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
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