Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 5870-5871 [2013-01652]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with 5870 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 18 / Monday, January 28, 2013 / Notices Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits; State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1. OMB Number: 1513–0067. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Wholesale Dealers Applications, Letterheads, and Notices Relating to Operations. (Variations in Format or Preparation of Records) (TTB REC 5170/ 6). Abstract: This information collection is used by permittees who wish to request a variance. We use written applications, letterheads, and notices to rule on proposed variations from standard requirements, to ascertain that revenue is not placed in jeopardy, and to protect the revenue. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 515. OMB Number: 1513–0080. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Equipment and Structures (TTB REC 5110/12). Abstract: Marks, signs, and calibrations are necessary on equipment and structures at a distilled spirits plant. These tools are used for the identification of major equipment and the accurate determination of contents. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1. OMB Number: 1513–0082. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Alternate Methods or Procedures and Emergency Variations from Requirements for Exports of Liquors (TTB REC 5170/7). Abstract: TTB allows exporters to request approval of alternate methods from those specified in regulations under 27 CFR Part 28. TTB uses the information to evaluate needs, jeopardy to the revenue, and compliance with the law. TTB also uses the information to identify areas where regulations need changing. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 200. OMB Number: 1513–0084. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Title: Labeling of Sulfites in Alcoholic Beverages. Abstract: In accordance with our consumer protection responsibilities, as mandated by law, TTB requires label disclosure statements on all alcoholic beverage products released from U.S. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:13 Jan 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 bottling premises or customs custody that contain 10 parts per million or more of sulfites. The disclosure reduces the consumer’s exposure to sulfites, which has been shown to cause an allergic-type reaction in humans. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 12,109. OMB Number: 1513–0097. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Notices Relating to Payment of Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax. Abstract: Excise taxes are collected on the sale or use of firearms and ammunition by firearms or ammunition manufacturers, importers, or producers. Taxpayers who elect to pay excise taxes by electronic fund transfer must furnish a written notice upon election and discontinuance. Tax revenue will be protected. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1. OMB Number: 1513–0100. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Applications, Notices, and Relative to Importation and Exportation of Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer, Including Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. Abstract: Beverage alcohol, industrial alcohol, beer, and wine are taxed when imported. The taxes on these commodities coming from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are largely returned to these insular possessions. Exports are mainly tax-free. These documents ensure that proper taxes are collected and returned according to law. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 180. OMB Number: 1513–0104. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Title: Information Collected in Support of Small Producer’s Wine Tax Credit (TTB REC 5120/11). Abstract: TTB collects this information to ensure proper tax credit. The information is used by taxpayers in preparing their returns and by TTB to verify tax computation. Recordkeepers are wine producers who want to transfer their credit to warehouse operators and the transferees who take such credit. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,800. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–01679 Filed 1–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–31–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, an office within the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments concerning data collection to support Native American Communities’ Access to Capital and Credit Study (the Study). The CDFI Fund administers the Native Initiatives, which focuses on Native CDFIs, and intends to collect data regarding access to credit and capital in Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native communities (collectively referred to as ‘‘Native Communities’’). The information collected will be used to identify specific subject matter and data to develop and write the Study. Data collection and information gathering will be conducted in a manner to minimize burden and facilitate comments and interaction with the Native Communities and other experts. Data collection is expected to take place via online surveys, survey forms submitted electronically to the CDFI Fund, in-person and remote focus groups, tribal consultations, phone questionnaires, or similar methods. This will allow the Native Communities and other experts the opportunity to provide input on the specific topics that will be the root of the Study. The CDFI Fund anticipates publishing the results of these data collections, to the extent permissible by law. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 29, 2013 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Amber Kuchar, Associate Program SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 18 / Monday, January 28, 2013 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with Manager, at the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005, by email to cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov or by facsimile to 202–508–0041. Please note that this is not a toll free number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An overview of the Native Initiatives may be found on the CDFI Fund’s Web site at https://www.cdfifund.gov/. Requests for additional information should be directed to Amber Kuchar, Associate Program Manager, at the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005, or call 202–653– 0347. Please note that this is not a toll free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Native American Communities’ Access to Capital and Credit Study (the Study). OMB Number: TBD. Abstract: Pursuant to the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994, as amended (12 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.), the CDFI Fund provides training and technical assistance to CDFIs to enhance their ability to make loans and investments and provide services for the benefit of designated investment areas and targeted populations. Further, the CDFI Fund administers the Native Initiatives, which serve Native Communities. The information collected will be used to identify specific subject matter and data to develop and write the Study. The Study will update the 2001 Native American Lending Study conducted by the CDFI Fund, which resulted in the creation of the Native Initiatives. The requested information is necessary to support effective use of Federal resources. Current Actions: Request for a new generic Information Collection Requests (ICR) approval. Type of Review: Regular Review. Affected Public: Certified CDFIs, entities seeking CDFI certification and similar entities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250. Estimated Annual Time per Respondent: 1–30 hours with an average of 10 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500 hours. Requests for Comments Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:13 Jan 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 comments will become a matter of public record and may be published on the CDFI Fund Web site at https:// www.cdfifund.gov. Comments on the following subjects are invited: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the CDFI Fund, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the CDFI Fund’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1834a, 4703, 4703 note, 4713, 4717; 31 U.S.C. 321; 12 CFR part 1806. Dated: January 17, 2013. Donna J. Gambrell, Director, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. [FR Doc. 2013–01652 Filed 1–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–70–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [Docket ID: OCC–2013–0002] Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announces a meeting of the Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee (MDIAC). SUMMARY: A public meeting of the MDIAC will be held on March 5, 2013, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). ADDRESSES: The March 5, 2013, meeting of the MDIAC will be held at 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Cole, Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller for Midsize and Community Bank Supervision, (202) 649–5420, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, DC 20219. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By this notice, the OCC is announcing that the DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5871 OCC MDIAC will convene a meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the OCC’s headquarters at 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. The OCC will hold a short private session from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. EST to cover purely administrative matters. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST, the meeting will be open to the public. Agenda items include a discussion of the status of the minority depository institution industry and current topics of interest to the industry. The purpose of the meeting is for the MDIAC to advise the OCC on steps the OCC may be able to make to ensure the continued health and viability of minority depository institutions and other issues of concern to minority depository institutions. Members of the public may submit written statements to the MDIAC by any one of the following methods: • Email to MDIAC@occ.treas.gov; or • Mail in triplicate to: Beverly Cole, Designated Federal Official, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. The OCC must receive written statements no later than Thursday, February 21, 2013. Members of the public who plan to attend the meeting, and members of the public who require auxiliary aid, should contact the OCC by 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 21, 2013, to inform the OCC of their desire to attend the meeting and to provide the information that will be required to facilitate entry into the OCC building. Attendees should provide their full name, email address, and organization, if any. Members of the public may contact the OCC via email at MDIAC@occ.treas.gov or by telephone at 202–649–5420. On the day of the meeting, attendees will be required to present proof of identification (a driver’s license or other government issued photo identification) upon arrival at the OCC in order to gain entrance to the meeting. Dated: January 22, 2013. Thomas J. Curry, Comptroller of the Currency. [FR Doc. 2013–01669 Filed 1–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Research Advisory E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: Proposed 
Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Community Development Financial 
Institutions (CDFI) Fund, an office within the Department of the 
Treasury, is soliciting comments concerning data collection to support 
Native American Communities' Access to Capital and Credit Study (the 
Study). The CDFI Fund administers the Native Initiatives, which focuses 
on Native CDFIs, and intends to collect data regarding access to credit 
and capital in Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native 
communities (collectively referred to as ``Native Communities''). The 
information collected will be used to identify specific subject matter 
and data to develop and write the Study.
    Data collection and information gathering will be conducted in a 
manner to minimize burden and facilitate comments and interaction with 
the Native Communities and other experts. Data collection is expected 
to take place via online surveys, survey forms submitted electronically 
to the CDFI Fund, in-person and remote focus groups, tribal 
consultations, phone questionnaires, or similar methods. This will 
allow the Native Communities and other experts the opportunity to 
provide input on the specific topics that will be the root of the 
Study. The CDFI Fund anticipates publishing the results of these data 
collections, to the extent permissible by law.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 29, 2013 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Amber Kuchar, Associate Program

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Manager, at the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. 
Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20005, by email to cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov or by facsimile to 202-
508-0041. Please note that this is not a toll free number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An overview of the Native Initiatives 
may be found on the CDFI Fund's Web site at https://www.cdfifund.gov/. 
Requests for additional information should be directed to Amber Kuchar, 
Associate Program Manager, at the Community Development Financial 
Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005, or call 202-653-0347. Please note 
that this is not a toll free number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Native American Communities' Access to Capital and Credit 
Study (the Study).
    OMB Number: TBD.
    Abstract: Pursuant to the Community Development Banking and 
Financial Institutions Act of 1994, as amended (12 U.S.C. 4701 et 
seq.), the CDFI Fund provides training and technical assistance to 
CDFIs to enhance their ability to make loans and investments and 
provide services for the benefit of designated investment areas and 
targeted populations. Further, the CDFI Fund administers the Native 
Initiatives, which serve Native Communities. The information collected 
will be used to identify specific subject matter and data to develop 
and write the Study. The Study will update the 2001 Native American 
Lending Study conducted by the CDFI Fund, which resulted in the 
creation of the Native Initiatives. The requested information is 
necessary to support effective use of Federal resources.
    Current Actions: Request for a new generic Information Collection 
Requests (ICR) approval.
    Type of Review: Regular Review.
    Affected Public: Certified CDFIs, entities seeking CDFI 
certification and similar entities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Annual Time per Respondent: 1-30 hours with an average of 
10 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,500 hours.

Requests for Comments

    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval. All comments will become a matter of public record and may be 
published on the CDFI Fund Web site at https://www.cdfifund.gov. 
Comments on the following subjects are invited: (a) Whether the 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the CDFI Fund, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the CDFI Fund's estimate of 
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including through the use of technology; and (e) estimates 
of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and 
purchase of services to provide information.

    Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1834a, 4703, 4703 note, 4713, 4717; 31 
U.S.C. 321; 12 CFR part 1806.

    Dated: January 17, 2013.
Donna J. Gambrell,
Director, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.
[FR Doc. 2013-01652 Filed 1-25-13; 8:45 am]
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