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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection: Public Lands
Corps Participant Tracking Sheet
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on a new information
collection request through the Public
Lands Corps Participant Tracking Sheet.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before November 20, 2017
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to
Volunteers & Service Program Manager,
USDA Forest Service, Attn: Recreation,
Heritage and Volunteer Resources, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Mailstop Code:
1125, Washington, DC 20250–1125.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 703–605–5131 or by email
to: 21CSC@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at the Office of the Director,
Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer
Resources, 5th Floor South West,
Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, 201
14th Street SW., Washington, DC,
during normal business hours. Visitors
are encouraged to call ahead to 202–
205–0560 to facilitate entry to the
building.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Merlene Mazyck, Volunteers & Service,
202–205–0560. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title: Public Lands Corps Participant
Tracking Sheet.
OMB Number: 0596–NEW.
Type of Request: New Information
Collection Request.
Abstract: The Public Lands Corps is a
work and education program involving
the nation’s land management agencies,
conservation and service corps, and
environmental organizations that
contribute to the rehabilitation,
restoration, and repair of public lands
resources and infrastructures. Public
Lands Corps projects provide
opportunities for community and
national public service, work experience
and training for young people who are
unemployed or underemployed persons,
students, recent graduates, and others
with an interest in natural and cultural
resources careers. The law authorizing
this program includes 16 U.S.C. 1721–
1726, Chapter 37—Public Lands Corps
and Resource Assistants Program
(Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests
Restoration Act of 2005 [Pub. L. 109–
154] as amended in 1993, hereafter
referred to as ‘‘the Act.’’)
The Agency has developed a tracking
sheet (FS–1800–0026, Public Lands
Corps Participant Tracking Sheet) to
support the effective management of the
Public Lands Corps Program. The
utilization of the Public Lands Corps
Tracking Sheet will assist the Agency in
ensuring qualified program participants
lawfully receive a certificate of noncompetitive hiring eligibility, which can
be used to apply to Forest Service merit
announcements on USAJobs. All
partners managing Public Lands Corps
projects are required to submit a Public
Lands Corps Participant Tracking Sheet
to Merlene Mazyck by electronic forms
through secure email to 21CSC@
fs.fed.us. This email address is
monitored daily. In the future, it is
intended that partners will be required
to electronically submit tracking sheets
through a Federal Land Management
agency web-based project management
system. Public Lands Corps submission
is requested on a quarterly basis unless
otherwise defined.
The use of the Public Lands Corps
Participant Tracking Sheet ensures
uniform collection of information
regarding tracking and monitoring
participant engagement in order to
determine adherence to requirements
for non-competitive hiring eligibility as
defined in the Act. The data—such as
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participant demographic information,
and project information—collected will
allow the Forest Service, and other
Federal Land Management Agencies, to
monitor the effectiveness of Agency
efforts to meet the intent of the Act, and
engage under-represented populations
in natural and cultural resource
conservation, development and
scientific research work, and education
on public lands. This information
collection request will ensure that
partners maintain a record of all Public
Lands Corps agreements established
with Federal Land Management
Agencies, participant demographics and
education, project information and work
hours, project locations and dates, and
status of noncompetitive eligibility
certification.
Type of Respondents: Non-profit
Organizations and Non-Federal
Governmental entities.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 350.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 4; quarterly
submission.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
1,400.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours
per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 8,400 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
this collection of information is
necessary for the stated purposes and
the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical or
scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
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
respondents, including the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection methods
or forms of information technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
submission of the information collection
request to Office of Management and
Budget.
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Dated: September 5, 2017.
Glenn Casamassa,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
[FR Doc. 2017–20001 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
Notice of Request for Extension of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection
Rural Housing Service,
Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Proposed collection; comments
requested.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Housing
Service’s intention to request an
extension for a currently approved
information collection in support of the
program of the Agency’s use of
Supervised Bank Accounts (SBA).
DATES: Comments on this Notice must
be received by November 20, 2017 to be
assured of consideration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joanna Rogers, Financial Loan Analyst,
Multi-Family Housing Portfolio
Management Division, STOP 0782Room 1263S, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20250–0782.
Telephone: (202) 720–1609.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 7 CFR 1902–A, Supervised Bank
Accounts.
OMB Number: 0575–0158.
Expiration Date of Approval: January
31, 2018.
Type of Request: Extension of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection.
Abstract: The Agency extends
financial assistance to applicants that do
not qualify for loans under commercial
rates and terms.
The Agency use SBAs as a mechanism
to (1) ensure correct disbursement and
expenditure of all funds designated for
a project; (2) help a borrower properly
manage its financial affairs; (3) ensure
that the Government’s security is
protected adequately from fraud, waste
and abuse.
SBAs are mandatory for Multi-Family
Housing (MFH) reserve accounts. The
MFH funds must be kept in the SBA for
the full term of a loan. Any funds
withdrawn for disbursement for an
authorized purpose require a
countersignature from an Agency
official.
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This regulation prescribes the policies
and responsibilities for the use of SBAs.
In carrying out the mission as a
supervised credit Agency, this
regulation authorizes the use of
supervised accounts for the
disbursement of funds. The use may be
necessitated to disburse Government
funds consistent with the various stages
of any development (construction) work
actually achieved. On limited occasions,
a supervised account is used to provide
temporary credit counseling and
oversight of those being assisted who
demonstrate an inability to handle their
financial affairs responsibly. Another
use is for depositing MFH reserve
account funds in a manner requiring
Agency co-signature for withdrawals.
MFH reserve account funds are held in
a reserve account for the future capital
improvement needs for apartment
properties. Supervised accounts are
established to ensure Government
security is adequately protected against
fraud, waste and abuse.
The legislative authority for requiring
the use of supervised accounts is
contained in section 510 of the Housing
Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C.
1480). These provisions authorize the
Secretary of Agriculture to make such
rules and regulations as deemed
necessary to carry out the
responsibilities and duties the
Government is charged with
administering.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this information collection is
estimated to average .44 hours per
response.
Respondents: Small Business.
Estimated Average Number of
Respondents: 15,000.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
60,292.
Estimated Total Number of Man
Hours: 26,169.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Jeanne Jacobs,
Regulations and Paperwork
Management Branch, at (202) 692–0040.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(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 appropriate automated,
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electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs,
Regulations and Paperwork
Management Branch, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Rural Development,
STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20250–0742.
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.
Dated: September 11, 2017.
Richard A. Davis,
Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
National Advisory Committee
U.S. Census Bureau,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Census Bureau is
giving notice of a meeting of the
National Advisory Committee on Racial,
Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC).
The NAC addresses policy, research,
and technical issues relating to all
Census Bureau programs and activities.
These activities include the production
and dissemination of detailed
demographic and economic statistics
across all program areas, including the
Decennial Census programs. The NAC
will meet in a plenary session on
November 2–3, 2017. Last minute
changes to the schedule are possible,
which could prevent us from giving
advance public notice of schedule
adjustments. Planned topics of
discussion include the following items:
• 2020 Census Program updates
• 2020 Census Operations: Integrated
Communications Plan
• Undercount of Young Children
Working Group update
• Integrated Partnership and
Communications Working Group update
Please visit the Census Advisory
Committees Web site for the most
current meeting agenda at: https://
www.census.gov/about/cac.html. The
meeting will be available via webcast at:
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/
census-live.html.
DATES: November 2–3, 2017. On
Thursday, November 2, the meeting will
begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and
end at approximately 5:00 p.m. On
Friday, November 3, the meeting will
SUMMARY:
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings,
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
appearing in this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection: Public Lands Corps Participant Tracking
Sheet
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on a new information collection request through the
Public Lands Corps Participant Tracking Sheet.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before November 20,
2017 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to
Volunteers & Service Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Attn:
Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources, 1400 Independence Ave.
SW., Mailstop Code: 1125, Washington, DC 20250-1125. Comments also may
be submitted via facsimile to 703-605-5131 or by email to:
21CSC@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the
Director, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources, 5th Floor South
West, Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, 201 14th Street SW.,
Washington, DC, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged
to call ahead to 202-205-0560 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Merlene Mazyck, Volunteers & Service,
202-205-0560. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Public Lands Corps Participant Tracking Sheet.
OMB Number: 0596-NEW.
Type of Request: New Information Collection Request.
Abstract: The Public Lands Corps is a work and education program
involving the nation's land management agencies, conservation and
service corps, and environmental organizations that contribute to the
rehabilitation, restoration, and repair of public lands resources and
infrastructures. Public Lands Corps projects provide opportunities for
community and national public service, work experience and training for
young people who are unemployed or underemployed persons, students,
recent graduates, and others with an interest in natural and cultural
resources careers. The law authorizing this program includes 16 U.S.C.
1721-1726, Chapter 37--Public Lands Corps and Resource Assistants
Program (Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2005
[Pub. L. 109-154] as amended in 1993, hereafter referred to as ``the
Act.'')
The Agency has developed a tracking sheet (FS-1800-0026, Public
Lands Corps Participant Tracking Sheet) to support the effective
management of the Public Lands Corps Program. The utilization of the
Public Lands Corps Tracking Sheet will assist the Agency in ensuring
qualified program participants lawfully receive a certificate of non-
competitive hiring eligibility, which can be used to apply to Forest
Service merit announcements on USAJobs. All partners managing Public
Lands Corps projects are required to submit a Public Lands Corps
Participant Tracking Sheet to Merlene Mazyck by electronic forms
through secure email to 21CSC@fs.fed.us. This email address is
monitored daily. In the future, it is intended that partners will be
required to electronically submit tracking sheets through a Federal
Land Management agency web-based project management system. Public
Lands Corps submission is requested on a quarterly basis unless
otherwise defined.
The use of the Public Lands Corps Participant Tracking Sheet
ensures uniform collection of information regarding tracking and
monitoring participant engagement in order to determine adherence to
requirements for non-competitive hiring eligibility as defined in the
Act. The data--such as participant demographic information, and project
information--collected will allow the Forest Service, and other Federal
Land Management Agencies, to monitor the effectiveness of Agency
efforts to meet the intent of the Act, and engage under-represented
populations in natural and cultural resource conservation, development
and scientific research work, and education on public lands. This
information collection request will ensure that partners maintain a
record of all Public Lands Corps agreements established with Federal
Land Management Agencies, participant demographics and education,
project information and work hours, project locations and dates, and
status of noncompetitive eligibility certification.
Type of Respondents: Non-profit Organizations and Non-Federal
Governmental entities.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 350.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 4; quarterly
submission.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,400.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 8,400 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's
estimate of the burden of the 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
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection methods or forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission of the
information collection request to Office of Management and Budget.
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Dated: September 5, 2017.
Glenn Casamassa,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2017-20001 Filed 9-19-17; 8:45 am]
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