Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54960 [2014-21878]

Download as PDF 54960 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 178 / Monday, September 15, 2014 / Notices Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Chris Coppenbarger, Grants Management Officer, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, MS–3118, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, Email: christopher.coppenbarger@fas.usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. 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. Signed at Washington, DC, on August 19, 2014. Philip C. Karsting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2014–21890 Filed 9–12–14; 8:45 am] Number of Respondents: 2,400. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Burden Hours: 2,400. Needs and Uses: The Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and Executive Order 12919, authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to assess the capabilities of the defense industrial base to support the national defense. They also develop policy alternatives to improve the international competitiveness of specific domestic industries and their abilities to meet defense program needs. The information collected from voluntary surveys will be used to assist small and medium in defense transition and in gaining access to advanced technologies and manufacturing processes available from Federal laboratories. The goal is to improve regions of the country adversely affected by cutbacks in defense spending and military base closures. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. 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 or fax to (202) 395–5806. Dated: September 9, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–21878 Filed 9–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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: Competitive Enhancement Needs Assessment Survey Program. OMB Control Number: 0694–0083. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:10 Sep 12, 2014 Jkt 232001 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: Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. OMB Control Number: 0648–0432. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular (revision and extension of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 200. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Average Hours per Response: Application package, 8 hours; Letter of Recommendation: 45 minutes; Bio/ Photograph Submission: 1 hour; Annual Report: 1 hour, 30 minutes; and Evaluation: 15 minutes. Burden Hours: 1,917. Needs and Uses: This request is for revision and extension of a current information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) collects, evaluates and assesses student data and information for the purpose of selecting successful scholarship candidates, generating internal NOAA reports and articles to demonstrate the success of its program. The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is available to graduate students pursuing masters and doctoral degrees in the areas of marine biology, oceanography and maritime archaeology. The ONMS requires applicants to the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program to complete an application and to supply references (e.g., from academic professors and advisors) in support of the scholarship application. Scholarship recipients are required to conduct a pre- and postevaluation of their studies through the scholarship program to gather information about the level of knowledge, skills and behavioral changes that take place with the students before and after their program participation. The evaluation results support ONMS performance measures. This form is revised from the one previously approved. Scholarship recipients are also required to submit an annual progress report, a biographical sketch, and a photograph. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Annually and one time. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. 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 or fax to (202) 395–5806. Dated: September 10, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–21935 Filed 9–12–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–P E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 178 (Monday, September 15, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21878]


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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: Competitive Enhancement Needs Assessment Survey Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0694-0083.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Number of Respondents: 2,400.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Burden Hours: 2,400.
    Needs and Uses: The Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and 
Executive Order 12919, authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to assess 
the capabilities of the defense industrial base to support the national 
defense. They also develop policy alternatives to improve the 
international competitiveness of specific domestic industries and their 
abilities to meet defense program needs. The information collected from 
voluntary surveys will be used to assist small and medium in defense 
transition and in gaining access to advanced technologies and 
manufacturing processes available from Federal laboratories. The goal 
is to improve regions of the country adversely affected by cutbacks in 
defense spending and military base closures.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. 
Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections 
currently under review by OMB.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to OIRASubmission@omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395-5806.

    Dated: September 9, 2014.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-21878 Filed 9-12-14; 8:45 am]
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