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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 57 / Monday, March 25, 2013 / Notices (4) Background statement describing the applicant/nominee’s qualifications and experience, especially as related to the tuna purse seine fishery in the eastern Pacific Ocean or other factors relevant to the implementation of the Convention Establishing the IATTC or the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program; (5) A written statement from the applicant/nominee of intent to participate actively and in good faith in the meetings and activities of the General Advisory Committee and/or the Scientific Advisory Subcommittee/ NATSAC. Applicants/nominees who submitted material in response to the Federal Register Notice published by the Department of State on December 19, 2008 (73 FR 77865) or prior, should resubmit their applications pursuant to this notice. David A. Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries. [FR Doc. 2013–06757 Filed 3–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as Amended by Public Law 104–13; Proposed Collection, Comment Request Tennessee Valley Authority. Proposed Collection; comment AGENCY: ACTION: request. The proposed information collection described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). The Tennessee Valley Authority is soliciting public comments on this proposed collection as provided by 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). Requests for information, including copies of the information collection proposed and supporting documentation, should be directed to the Agency Clearance Officer: Mark Winter, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street (MP–3C), Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402–2801; (423) 751–6004. Comments should be sent to the Agency Clearance Officer no later than May 24, 2013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Type of Request: Reauthorization. Title of Information Collection: Section 26a Permit Application. Frequency of Use: On occasion. Type of Affected Public: Individuals or households, state or local mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Mar 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 governments, farms, businesses, or other for-profit Federal agencies or employees, non-profit institutions, small businesses or organizations. Small Businesses or Organizations Affected: Yes. Federal Budget Functional Category Code: 452. Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 4000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8000. Estimated Average Burden Hours per Response: 2.0. Need For and Use of Information: TVA Land Management activities and Section 26a of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended, require TVA to collect information relevant to projects that will impact TVA land and land rights and review and approve plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any dam, appurtenant works, or other obstruction affecting navigation, flood control, or public lands or reservations across, along, or in the Tennessee River or any of its tributaries. The information is collected via paper forms and/or electronic submissions and is used to assess the impact of the proposed project on TVA land or land rights and statutory TVA programs to determine if the project can be approved. Rules for implementation of TVA’s Section 26a responsibilities are published in 18 CFR part 1304. Michael T. Tallent, Director, Enterprise Information Security & Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–06710 Filed 3–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8120–08–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2013–0017] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request for comments. The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the following new information collections: 49 U.S.C. Section 5337—State of Good Repair Program 49 U.S.C. Section 5339—Bus and Bus Facilities Program The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility of applicants SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17995 and ensure the proper and timely expenditure of federal funds within the scope of each program. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on December 12, 2012 (Citation 77 FR 74050). No comments were received from that notice. DATES: Comments must be submitted before April 24, 2013. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia L. Marion, Office of Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366–6680. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5337—State of Good Repair Program. Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5337, the State of Good Repair Grants Program, is a new program authorized by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP– 21). The State of Good Repair Grants Program replaces the SAFETEA–LU Fixed Guideway Modernization Program. This program authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to designated recipients to replace and rehabilitate high intensity fixed guideway systems and high intensity motorbus systems. Eligible recipients include state and local government authorities in urbanized areas with high intensity fixed guideway systems and/or high intensity motorbus systems operating for at least seven years. Projects are funded at 80 percent federal with a 20 percent local match requirement by statute. FTA will apportion funds to designated recipients. The designated recipients will then allocate funds as appropriate to recipients that are public entities in the urbanized areas. FTA can make grants to direct recipients after suballocation of funds. Recipients apply for grants electronically, and FTA collects milestone and financial status reports from designated recipients on a quarterly basis. The information submitted ensures FTA’s compliance with applicable federal laws. Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5339—Bus and Bus Facilities Program. Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5339—Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program, is a new program authorized by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP–21). This program authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to designated recipients and states to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as construct bus-related facilities. Eligible sub-recipients include public agencies or private nonprofit organizations engaged in public E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1 17996 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 57 / Monday, March 25, 2013 / Notices transportation, including those providing services open to a segment of the general public, as defined by age, disability, or low income. Projects are funded at 80 percent federal with a 20 percent local match requirement by statute. Recipients apply for grants electronically and FTA collects milestone and financial status reports from designated recipients and states on a quarterly basis. The information submitted ensures FTA’s compliance with applicable federal laws. ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk Officer. Comments are Invited On: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Issued on: March 18, 2013. Matthew M. Crouch, Deputy Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. 2013–06728 Filed 3–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [Docket No. FD 35707] MCM Rail Services LLC—Petition for Retroactive Exemption—In Sparrows Point, Md. AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, DOT. Notice of commencement of proceeding and request for additional information. ACTION: By decision served March 20, 2013, the Board instituted a proceeding and requested additional information regarding a petition for an operation exemption submitted by MCM Rail Services LLC (MCM) regarding 12 miles of rail line in Sparrows Point, Md. (the Line). DATES: MCM’s supplemental information is due by April 19, 2013. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Mar 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 MCM also must notify the shippers on the Line of the proposed transaction by providing them with a copy of the complete petition on the same date that it files the supplemental information with the Board. ADDRESSES: An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD 35707, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Megan E. Harmon, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, 120 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie Quinn, (202) 245–0382. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at (800) 877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By petition filed December 20, 2012, MCM seeks an exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502 and 49 CFR 1121.1 from the prior review and approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10901 to operate over the Line. Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board is opening a proceeding and requesting that MCM supplement its petition by submitting additional information sufficient for the Board to meet its 10502 obligations. The Line, formerly known as the Patapsco & Back Rivers Railroad, and currently named the Baltimore Industrial Railway, is located at 1430 Sparrows Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, Baltimore County, Md. MCM began operating over the Line in September 2012, following the sale of assets from the bankruptcy proceeding of R.G. Steel Railroad Holdings, LLC and other steel operations at Sparrows Point. Additional information is contained in the Board’s decision, which is available on our Web site, www.stb.dot.gov. Copies of the decision may be purchased by contacting the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–0238. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through FIRS at (800) 877–8339. This action will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources. Decided: March 20, 2013. By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Begeman, and Commissioner Mulvey. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2013–06761 Filed 3–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Actions Taken Pursuant to Executive Order 13382 Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Department. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) is publishing on OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (‘‘SDN List’’) the names of one entity and three individuals, whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13382 of June 28, 2005, ‘‘Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters.’’ The designations by the Director of OFAC, pursuant to Executive Order 13382, were effective on March 7, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach & Implementation, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220, Tel.: 202/622–2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic and Facsimile Availability This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available from OFAC’s Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac) or via facsimile through a 24-hour fax-on-demand service, Tel.: 202/622–0077. Background On June 28, 2005, the President, invoking the authority, inter alia, of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706) (‘‘IEEPA’’), issued Executive Order 13382 (70 FR 38567, July 1, 2005) (the ‘‘Order’’), effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 29, 2005. In the Order, the President took additional steps with respect to the national emergency described and declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them. Section 1 of the Order blocks, with certain exceptions, all property and interests in property that are in the United States, or that hereafter come within the United States or that are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States persons, of: (1) The persons listed in the Annex to the Order; (2) any foreign person determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 57 (Monday, March 25, 2013)]
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[Pages 17995-17996]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-06728]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

[FTA Docket No. FTA-2013-0017]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment 
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's 
(OMB) approval of the following new information collections:

49 U.S.C. Section 5337--State of Good Repair Program
49 U.S.C. Section 5339--Bus and Bus Facilities Program

The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility of 
applicants and ensure the proper and timely expenditure of federal 
funds within the scope of each program. The Federal Register notice 
with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on 
December 12, 2012 (Citation 77 FR 74050). No comments were received 
from that notice.

DATES: Comments must be submitted before April 24, 2013. A comment to 
OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia L. Marion, Office of 
Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366-6680.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5337--State of Good Repair Program.
    Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5337, the State of Good Repair Grants Program, 
is a new program authorized by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st 
Century (MAP-21). The State of Good Repair Grants Program replaces the 
SAFETEA-LU Fixed Guideway Modernization Program. This program 
authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to designated 
recipients to replace and rehabilitate high intensity fixed guideway 
systems and high intensity motorbus systems. Eligible recipients 
include state and local government authorities in urbanized areas with 
high intensity fixed guideway systems and/or high intensity motorbus 
systems operating for at least seven years. Projects are funded at 80 
percent federal with a 20 percent local match requirement by statute. 
FTA will apportion funds to designated recipients. The designated 
recipients will then allocate funds as appropriate to recipients that 
are public entities in the urbanized areas. FTA can make grants to 
direct recipients after sub-allocation of funds. Recipients apply for 
grants electronically, and FTA collects milestone and financial status 
reports from designated recipients on a quarterly basis. The 
information submitted ensures FTA's compliance with applicable federal 
laws.
    Title: 49 U.S.C. Section 5339--Bus and Bus Facilities Program.
    Abstract: 49 U.S.C. 5339--Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program, 
is a new program authorized by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st 
Century (MAP-21). This program authorizes the Secretary of 
Transportation to make grants to designated recipients and states to 
replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment as well 
as construct bus-related facilities. Eligible sub-recipients include 
public agencies or private nonprofit organizations engaged in public

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transportation, including those providing services open to a segment of 
the general public, as defined by age, disability, or low income. 
Projects are funded at 80 percent federal with a 20 percent local match 
requirement by statute. Recipients apply for grants electronically and 
FTA collects milestone and financial status reports from designated 
recipients and states on a quarterly basis. The information submitted 
ensures FTA's compliance with applicable federal laws.

ADDRESSES: All written comments must refer to the docket number that 
appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk Officer.
    Comments are Invited On: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

    Issued on: March 18, 2013.
Matthew M. Crouch,
Deputy Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-06728 Filed 3-22-13; 8:45 am]
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