Notice of Request for New Approval of Information Collection, 55747 [2014-22124]
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 180 / Wednesday, September 17, 2014 / Notices
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Notice of Request for New Approval of
Information Collection
AGENCY:
Foreign Agricultural Service,
USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Foreign
Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to
request a new approval of an
information collection process for the
Trade Show Evaluation form that is
used in support of FAS’ Exporter
Assistance Programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by November 17, 2014 to be
assured of consideration.
Request for Comments: Send
comments regarding (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 automated electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. Comments and
questions regarding the Trade Show
Evaluation forms should be sent to:
Maria Nemeth-Ek, Deputy Director,
Trade Services Staff, Office of Trade
Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Stop 1020,
Washington, DC 20250–1020. All
written comments received will be
available for public inspection at the
above address during business hours
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maria Nemeth-Ek at the address stated
above or telephone (202) 720–3623, or
by email at: Maria.Nemeth-Ek@
fas.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Trade Show Evaluation Forms.
OMB Number: 0551–New.
Type of Request: New approval of
information collection process.
Abstract: FAS requests the approval
of a Trade Show Evaluation form used
to collect information from participants
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of USDA/FAS-endorsed trade shows.
This form is used by FAS’ Office of
Trade Programs/Trade Services Staff
(OTP/TSS) to gather feedback from
participants in USDA-endorsed trade
shows and helps to improve the services
provided by FAS. This form will also
allow FAS to capture information about
the companies’ experiences at the trade
show in a more concise manner and
update contact information of the offices
responsible for managing the trade show
program.
Each year a certain number of trade
shows are selected to be endorsed by
USDA/FAS, to host a U.S.A. Pavilion for
U.S. companies to promote their
products to foreign buyers. A list of
USDA endorsed shows is available at:
www.fas.usda.gov/topics/exporting/
trade-shows.
The data collected through the Trade
Show Evaluation form is tabulated by
FAS to provide information on
performance measures that track
progress towards attaining FAS’ export
objectives. This information is necessary
to manage, plan, and evaluate the
effectiveness of FAS’ services, which are
intended to help U.S. companies market
and sell their products overseas.
Estimate of Burden: The burden to
U.S. exporters is estimated to average
0.13 hours (8 minutes) per response.
Respondents: U.S. agricultural
exporters of food, farm, and forest
products.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1400 per annum.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1 per annum.
Estimated Total Annual Burden of
Respondents: 182 hours per annum.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Connie Ehrhart,
the Agency Information Collection
Coordinator, at (202) 690–1578.
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.
Persons with disabilities who require an
alternative means to communicate
information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s
Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice
and TDD).
Dated: September 5, 2014.
Philip C. Karsting,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
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BROADCASTING BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
Privacy Act of 1974; New System of
Records
The Broadcasting Board of
Governors.
ACTION: Notice of a new system of
records.
AGENCY:
BBG proposes to add a new
financial and acquisition management
system to its inventory of records
system subject to the Privacy Act of
1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a), as amended. The
primary purpose of the system are: (a)
To integrate program, budgetary,
financial, travel, and procurement
information; (b) To ensure that agency
financial and procurement activities are
in conformance with laws, existing rules
and regulations, good business
practices; (c) To maintain information at
the proper account and/or
organizational level for agency
operations. This action is necessary to
meet the requirement of the Privacy Act
to publish in the Federal Register notice
of the existence and character of records
maintained by the agency (5 U.S.C.
522a(e)(4)).
SUMMARY:
This action will be effective
without further notice on October 27,
2014, unless comments are received that
would result in a contrary
determination.
DATES:
Send written comments to
the Broadcasting Board of Governors,
ATTN: Paul Kollmer, Chief Privacy
Officer, 330 Independence Avenue,
Room 3349, Washington, DC 20237.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Renea Ramos, cfo-financial-operations@
bbg.gov.
ADDRESSES:
Dated: September 9, 2014.
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Andre Mendes,
Director of Global Operations.
BBG 21—Office of Chief Financial Officer
(BBG Financial and Acquisition
Management System)
SYSTEM NAME:
Broadcasting Board of Governors
(BBG) Financial and Acquisition
Management System
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
None.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
BBG Financial and Acquisition
Management System records and files
are maintained in the Phoenix Data
Center (PDC), with records also stored at
the Broadcasting Board of Governors
(BBG), 330 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20237.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Notice of Request for New Approval of Information Collection
AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to
request a new approval of an information collection process for the
Trade Show Evaluation form that is used in support of FAS' Exporter
Assistance Programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 17, 2014 to
be assured of consideration.
Request for Comments: Send comments regarding (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 automated electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Comments and questions regarding the Trade Show Evaluation
forms should be sent to: Maria Nemeth-Ek, Deputy Director, Trade
Services Staff, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop
1020, Washington, DC 20250-1020. All written comments received will be
available for public inspection at the above address during business
hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Nemeth-Ek at the address stated
above or telephone (202) 720-3623, or by email at: Maria.Nemeth-Ek@fas.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Trade Show Evaluation Forms.
OMB Number: 0551-New.
Type of Request: New approval of information collection process.
Abstract: FAS requests the approval of a Trade Show Evaluation form
used to collect information from participants of USDA/FAS-endorsed
trade shows. This form is used by FAS' Office of Trade Programs/Trade
Services Staff (OTP/TSS) to gather feedback from participants in USDA-
endorsed trade shows and helps to improve the services provided by FAS.
This form will also allow FAS to capture information about the
companies' experiences at the trade show in a more concise manner and
update contact information of the offices responsible for managing the
trade show program.
Each year a certain number of trade shows are selected to be
endorsed by USDA/FAS, to host a U.S.A. Pavilion for U.S. companies to
promote their products to foreign buyers. A list of USDA endorsed shows
is available at: www.fas.usda.gov/topics/exporting/trade-shows.
The data collected through the Trade Show Evaluation form is
tabulated by FAS to provide information on performance measures that
track progress towards attaining FAS' export objectives. This
information is necessary to manage, plan, and evaluate the
effectiveness of FAS' services, which are intended to help U.S.
companies market and sell their products overseas.
Estimate of Burden: The burden to U.S. exporters is estimated to
average 0.13 hours (8 minutes) per response.
Respondents: U.S. agricultural exporters of food, farm, and forest
products.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1400 per annum.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 per annum.
Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 182 hours per annum.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Connie
Ehrhart, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 690-
1578.
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. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative
means to communicate information (Braille, large print, audiotape,
etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and
TDD).
Dated: September 5, 2014.
Philip C. Karsting,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-22124 Filed 9-16-14; 8:45 am]
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