Revision of Agency Information Collection for Reporting Systems for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project, 57969-57971 [2014-22977]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 187 / Friday, September 26, 2014 / Notices Please make your requests or comments as specific as possible. Please confine your comments to issues for which we seek comments in this notice, and explain the basis for your comments. Include sufficient information with your comments to allow us to authenticate any scientific or commercial data you include. The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by quantitative information or studies; and (2) Those that include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. We will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES) or comments delivered to an address other than those listed above (see ADDRESSES). B. May I review comments submitted by others? Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the street address listed under ADDRESSES. The public may review documents and other information applicants have sent in support of the application unless our allowing viewing would violate the Privacy Act or Freedom of Information Act. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Background To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected species, and in consideration of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), along with Executive Order 13576, ‘‘Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and Accountable Government,’’ and the President’s Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies of January 21, 2009—Transparency and Open Government (74 FR 4685; January 26, 2009), which call on all Federal agencies to promote openness and transparency in Government by disclosing information to the public, we invite public comment on these permit applications before final action is taken. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 Sep 25, 2014 Jkt 232001 III. Permit Applications Applicant: James Cole, Tyler, TX; PRT–29192B. The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) and African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis tetraspis) to enhance the species’ propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Applicant: Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO; PRT–677588. The applicant requests renewal and amendment of their captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following families and species, to enhance the species’ propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Family: Bovidae Callithricidae Camelidae Cebidae Cercopithecidae Cervidae Equidae Felidae (does not include jaguar, margay, or ocelot) Hominidae Hylobatidae Lemuridae Rhinocerotidae Suidae Tapiridae Anatidae (does not include Hawaiian goose or Hawaiian duck) Cathartidae Gruidae Threskiornithidae Species: Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) Applicant: Ryan Blakley, Lubbock, TX; PRT–27473B. The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species, to enhance the species’ propagation or survival. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Species: Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) Yellow-spotted side-necked turtle (Podocnemis unifilis) Spotted pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii) Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57969 Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) Grand Cayman iguana (Cyclura lewisi) Cayman Brac ground iguana (Cyclura nubila caymanensis) Cuban rock iguana (Cyclura nubila nubila) San Esteban island chuckwalla (Sauromalus varius) Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) Black-and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata) Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) Cottontop tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) Multiple Applicants The following applicants each request a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: William Farrar; Draper, UT; PRT–43444B Applicant: Robert Brocchini; Ripon, CA; PRT–43445B Applicant: Richard Lane; Yankton, SD; PRT–43448B Applicant: Michael Telich, Baton Rouge, LA; PRT–45388B Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2014–22921 Filed 9–25–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [DR.5B814.IA001213] Revision of Agency Information Collection for Reporting Systems for Public Law 102–477 Demonstration Project Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for approval for the collection of information for the Reporting System for Public Law 102–477 Demonstration Project. The information is currently authorized by OMB Control Number 1076–0135, which expires January 31, 2017. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 57970 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 187 / Friday, September 26, 2014 / Notices Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 27, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at the Office of Management and Budget, by facsimile to (202) 395–5806 or you may send an email to: OIRA_ Submission@omb.eop.gov. Please send a copy of your comments to Jack Stevens, Division Chief, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., MS–20 SIB, Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: (202) 208–4564; email: Jack.Stevens@bia.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Stevens, (202) 208–6764. You may review the information collection request online at https:// www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs is seeking revisions for the information collection conducted under OMB Control Number 1076–0135, Reporting System for Public Law 102– 477 Demonstration Project. This information allows the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), which reports to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, to document satisfactory compliance with statutory, regulatory, and other requirements of the various integrated programs. Public Law 102–477 authorized tribal governments to integrate federally funded employment, training, and related services and programs into a single, coordinated, comprehensive service delivery plan. Funding agencies include the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Indian Affairs is statutorily required to serve as the lead agency and provides a single, universal report format for use by tribal governments to report on integrated activities and expenditures. The IEED shares the information collected from these reports with the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services. There are currently four information collections associated with this OMB Control Number: IA 7701—Narrative Report, IA 7702—Statistical Report, IA 7703—Financial Report, and IA 7703A—Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report. These forms are included in this VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 Sep 25, 2014 Jkt 232001 request and will continue to be authorized for use until 2017. The revision reduces the number of forms to two: Statistical Report and Financial Expenditure Report. The previous TANF Financial Report and Financial Report have been combined to create the Financial Expenditure Report, allowing tribes to complete and submit the information on one form. Revisions were made to the Narrative Report and Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance. In addition, a new guidance document, ‘‘Function Cost Categories,’’ has been added for reference. The new reporting forms (Version 2) will replace the currently approved forms (Version 1) after 2017. To the extent possible, tribes should begin using the new reporting forms (Version 2) as they enter new contracts, but in no case later than the 2017 expiration date. Until then, the BIA will continue to accept either version of the forms to ensure a smooth transition in reporting and to allow time for training and technical assistance. II. Request for Comments The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs requests your comments on this collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information collection 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 (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB Control Number. It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs received 7 comments in response PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to the 60-day comment period published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2014 (79 CFR 8985). The comments included questions and suggestions to clarify the instructions. A few commenters expressed concerns regarding the implementation, including training, of the revised forms. The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, along with Federal partners, reviewed the comments and made changes to clarify the instructions and forms. In addition, an implementation plan, which will encompass training, is in development. A detailed copy of the comments and responses can be seen on the following Web site: https:// www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/ DWD/index.htm. III. Data OMB Control Number: 1076–0135. Title: Reporting System for Public Law 102–477 Demonstration Project. Brief Description of Collection: Public Law 102–477 authorized tribal governments to integrate federallyfunded employment, training and related services programs into a single, coordinated, comprehensive delivery plan. This revision request creates two versions: Version 1 retains the currently approved forms (IA 7701—Narrative Report, IA 7702—Statistical Report, IA 7703—Financial Report, and IA 7703A—Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report) and Version 2 reduces the numbers of forms from four to three (Narrative Report, Statistical Report and Financial Expenditure Report). In Version 2, revisions were made to the Narrative Report and Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance and include a new guidance document, ‘‘Function Cost Categories.’’ A response is required to obtain and retain benefits. Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection. Respondents: Indian tribes participating in Public Law 102–477. Number of Respondents: 64 on average. Total Number of Responses: 197 on average. Frequency of Response: Each respondent must supply the information for the Narrative Report, Financial Expenditure Report and Statistical Report once. Estimated Time per Response: Ranges from 2 to 60 hours. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 4,730 hours. Estimated Total Non-Hour Dollar Burden: $320. E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 187 / Friday, September 26, 2014 / Notices Dated: September 19, 2014. Phillip L. Brinkley, Senior Advisor for Information Resources— Indian Affairs (Interim). [FR Doc. 2014–22977 Filed 9–25–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–G1–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [145A2100DD.AADD001000.A0E501010.999 900] Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Solicitation of Nominations for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB. AGENCY: II. Request for Comments In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for renewal for the collection of information for the Solicitation of Nominations for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children. The information collection is currently authorized by OMB Control Number 1076–0179, which expires September 30, 2014. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 27, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at the Office of Management and Budget, by facsimile to (202) 395–5806 or you may send an email to: OIRA_ Submission@omb.eop.gov. Please send a copy of your comments to Sue Bement, Bureau of Indian Education, 1011 Indian School Road NW., Suite 332, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104–1088, fax: (505) 563–5281 or email: sue.bement@bie.edu. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Bement, telephone: (505) 563–5275. You may review the information collection request online at https:// www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking renewal for an information collection that would allow it to collect information regarding individuals’ qualifications to serve on the Federal advisory committee known as the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:14 Sep 25, 2014 Jkt 232001 Advisory Board for Exceptional Children. This information collection requires persons interested in being nominated to serve on the Board to provide information regarding their qualifications. This information collection includes one form. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004, (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) requires the BIE to establish an Advisory Board on Exceptional Education. See 20 U.S.C. 1411(h)(6). Advisory Board members shall serve staggered terms of two or three years from the date of their appointment. This Board is currently in operation. This information collection allows BIE to better manage the nomination process for future appointments to the Board. The BIE requests your comments on this collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information collection 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 (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it has a valid OMB Control Number. It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. The BIE published a 60-day comment period regarding the renewal of this information collection in the Federal Register on May 19, 2014 (79 FR 28767). There were no comments received in response to this notice. III. Data OMB Control Number: 1076–0179. PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57971 Title: Solicitation of Nominations for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children. Brief Description of Collection: Submission of this information allows BIE to review the qualifications of individuals seeking nomination to the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. The information collection includes a Membership Nomination Form and requests information on the qualifications, experience, and expertise on the education of Indian children with disabilities. A response is required to obtain a benefit. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals. Number of Respondents: 30 per year, on average. Total Number of Responses: 30 per year, on average. Frequency of Response: Once. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 30 hours. Estimated Total Annual Non-Hour Dollar Cost: $0. Dated: September 22, 2014. Christine Cho, Acting Deputy Director for Information Resources. [FR Doc. 2014–22972 Filed 9–25–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–6W–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–ES–2014–N165] Notice of Availability of the Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report, California Bureau of Land Management, Interior; Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA); the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA); and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA); the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have partnered with the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) (collectively, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[DR.5B814.IA001213]


Revision of Agency Information Collection for Reporting Systems 
for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs is submitting to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) a request for approval for the collection 
of information for the Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 
Demonstration Project. The information is currently authorized by OMB 
Control Number 1076-0135, which expires January 31, 2017.

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DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to the 
Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at the Office of 
Management and Budget, by facsimile to (202) 395-5806 or you may send 
an email to: OIRASubmission@omb.eop.gov. Please send a copy of 
your comments to Jack Stevens, Division Chief, Office of Indian Energy 
and Economic Development, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., MS-20 SIB, Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: 
(202) 208-4564; email: Jack.Stevens@bia.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Stevens, (202) 208-6764. You may 
review the information collection request online at https://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the 
Interior collections under review by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs is seeking revisions for 
the information collection conducted under OMB Control Number 1076-
0135, Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project. 
This information allows the Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development (IEED), which reports to the Assistant Secretary--Indian 
Affairs, to document satisfactory compliance with statutory, 
regulatory, and other requirements of the various integrated programs. 
Public Law 102-477 authorized tribal governments to integrate federally 
funded employment, training, and related services and programs into a 
single, coordinated, comprehensive service delivery plan. Funding 
agencies include the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health 
and Human Services. Indian Affairs is statutorily required to serve as 
the lead agency and provides a single, universal report format for use 
by tribal governments to report on integrated activities and 
expenditures. The IEED shares the information collected from these 
reports with the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
    There are currently four information collections associated with 
this OMB Control Number: IA 7701--Narrative Report, IA 7702--
Statistical Report, IA 7703--Financial Report, and IA 7703A--Tribal 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report. These 
forms are included in this request and will continue to be authorized 
for use until 2017.
    The revision reduces the number of forms to two: Statistical Report 
and Financial Expenditure Report. The previous TANF Financial Report 
and Financial Report have been combined to create the Financial 
Expenditure Report, allowing tribes to complete and submit the 
information on one form. Revisions were made to the Narrative Report 
and Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance. In 
addition, a new guidance document, ``Function Cost Categories,'' has 
been added for reference.
    The new reporting forms (Version 2) will replace the currently 
approved forms (Version 1) after 2017. To the extent possible, tribes 
should begin using the new reporting forms (Version 2) as they enter 
new contracts, but in no case later than the 2017 expiration date. 
Until then, the BIA will continue to accept either version of the forms 
to ensure a smooth transition in reporting and to allow time for 
training and technical assistance.

II. Request for Comments

    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs requests your comments on 
this collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information 
collection 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 (hours and cost) of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could 
minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the 
respondents.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before 
including your address, phone number, email address or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your 
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs received 7 comments in 
response to the 60-day comment period published in the Federal Register 
on February 14, 2014 (79 CFR 8985). The comments included questions and 
suggestions to clarify the instructions. A few commenters expressed 
concerns regarding the implementation, including training, of the 
revised forms. The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, along with 
Federal partners, reviewed the comments and made changes to clarify the 
instructions and forms. In addition, an implementation plan, which will 
encompass training, is in development. A detailed copy of the comments 
and responses can be seen on the following Web site: https://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/DWD/index.htm.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0135.
    Title: Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration 
Project.
    Brief Description of Collection: Public Law 102-477 authorized 
tribal governments to integrate federally-funded employment, training 
and related services programs into a single, coordinated, comprehensive 
delivery plan. This revision request creates two versions: Version 1 
retains the currently approved forms (IA 7701--Narrative Report, IA 
7702--Statistical Report, IA 7703--Financial Report, and IA 7703A--
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report) 
and Version 2 reduces the numbers of forms from four to three 
(Narrative Report, Statistical Report and Financial Expenditure 
Report). In Version 2, revisions were made to the Narrative Report and 
Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance and 
include a new guidance document, ``Function Cost Categories.'' A 
response is required to obtain and retain benefits.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Indian tribes participating in Public Law 102-477.
    Number of Respondents: 64 on average.
    Total Number of Responses: 197 on average.
    Frequency of Response: Each respondent must supply the information 
for the Narrative Report, Financial Expenditure Report and Statistical 
Report once.
    Estimated Time per Response: Ranges from 2 to 60 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 4,730 hours.
    Estimated Total Non-Hour Dollar Burden: $320.


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    Dated: September 19, 2014.
Phillip L. Brinkley,
Senior Advisor for Information Resources--Indian Affairs (Interim).
[FR Doc. 2014-22977 Filed 9-25-14; 8:45 am]
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