Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 8072-8073 [2019-04021]

Download as PDF 8072 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 6, 2019 / Notices Dated: February 28, 2019. Yvette Anderson, Federal Register Liaison Officer for ARS, ERS, NASS. [FR Doc. 2019–04020 Filed 3–5–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Housing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) invites comments on this information collection for Single Family Housing Direct Loans and Grants programs, for which the Agency intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested. The collection involves the use of Form 410–8 ‘‘Application Reference Letter.’’ The form will be used to obtain information about an applicant’s credit history that might not appear on a credit report and to provide clarification on the promptness of applicant’s payments on debts which enables Rural Housing Service to make better creditworthiness decisions. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 6, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas P. Dickson, Rural Development Innovation Center—Regulatory Team 2, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, Room 4233, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–4492. Email Thomas.dickson@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RHS is submitting to OMB for revision. 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 247001 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, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent by any of the following methods: • Mail: Thomas P. Dickson, Rural Development Innovation Center, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, Room 4233, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–4492. Email: Thomas.Dickson@wdc.usda.gov. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Title: Form RD 410–8, ‘‘Applicant Reference Letter’’. OMB Control Number: 0575–0091. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2019. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) must, by law, make available to the applicant, upon request, the source of information used to make an adverse decision. Individual references may be solicited with the clear understanding that, if the information is used to deny credit, the information will be made available to the applicant upon request. Without this information, the Agency is unable to determine if a customer would qualify for services. The burden imposed by this form will be accounted for within the individual RD program collection packages. Therefore, RD is requesting approval for one respondent and a one hour place holder in order for OMB to issue a control number for this form. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response. Respondents: Individuals and businesses already extending credit/ financing to Section 502 and 504 applicants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Robin M. Jones, Innovation Center, at (202) 772–1172, Email: robin.m.jones@wdc.usda.gov. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 27, 2019. Richard A. Davis, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 2019–04022 Filed 3–5–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 6, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas P. Dickson, Regulatory Division Team 2, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Stop 1522, Washington, DC 20250. Phone: 202–690–4492. Thomas.Dickson@ usda.gov. SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for extension. 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, electronic, mechanical, or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 6, 2019 / Notices other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Thomas P. Dickson, Regulatory Division Team 2, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Stop 1522, Washington, DC 20250. Phone: 202–690–4492. Thomas.Dickson@ usda.gov. Title: Preloan Procedures and Requirements for Telecommunications Program. OMB Control Number: 0572–0079. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The burden required by this collection consists of information that will allow the Agency to determine an applicant’s eligibility to borrow from the Agency under the terms of the Rural Electrification Act (RE Act) of 1936 as amended (U.S.C. 912). This information is also used by the Agency to determine that the Government’s security for loans made by the Agency is reasonably adequate and that the loans will be repaid within the time agreed. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 259.95 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 37. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 9,618 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Regulatory Team 2, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Stop 1522, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720–7853. Email: MaryPat Daskal@usda.gov. 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: February 26, 2019. Bette B. Brand, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2019–04021 Filed 3–5–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD March 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m. EDT. U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 1750 Pennsylvania PLACE: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 247001 STATUS: Open to the public. The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) will convene a public meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. EDT in Washington, DC, at the CSB offices located at 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 910. The Board will discuss open investigations, the status of audits from the Office of the Inspector General, financial and organizational updates. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Additional Information Public Comment The time provided for public statements will depend upon the number of people who wish to speak. Speakers should assume that their presentations will be limited to three minutes or less, but commenters may submit written statements for the record. Communications Manager, at public@ csb.gov or (202) 446–8094. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB website at: www.csb.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 4, 2019. Raymond C. Porfiri, Deputy General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. [FR Doc. 2019–04167 Filed 3–4–19; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6350–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Idaho Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a meeting of the Idaho Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Friday, March 15, 2019. The purpose of the meeting is to plan the implementation of the Committee’s project on Native American voting rights. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandro Ventura at aventura@ usccr.gov or (213) 894–3437. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Call Information: Dial: 877– 260–1479; Conference ID: 9482288. This meeting is available to the public through the number listed above. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877– 8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012. They may be faxed SUMMARY: The meeting is free and open to the public. If you require a translator or interpreter, please notify the individual listed below as the ‘‘Contact Person for Further Information,’’ at least three business days prior to the meeting. A dial in number will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. Please register below: Please register for the CSB Public Business Meeting on Mar 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at: https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ 8470058534866137357. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency’s Board Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Hillary Cohen, Sunshine Act Meetings TIME AND DATE: Ave. NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20006. 8073 E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04021]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service


Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 
invites comments on this information collection for which approval from 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 6, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas P. Dickson, Regulatory Division 
Team 2, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Stop 1522, Washington, DC 
20250. Phone: 202-690-4492. Thomas.Dickson@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) 
regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members 
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on 
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS 
is submitting to OMB for extension.
    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, 
electronic, mechanical, or

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other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. Comments may be sent to: Thomas P. Dickson, Regulatory 
Division Team 2, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. Department 
of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Stop 1522, Washington, DC 
20250. Phone: 202-690-4492. Thomas.Dickson@usda.gov.
    Title: Preloan Procedures and Requirements for Telecommunications 
Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0079.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The burden required by this collection consists of 
information that will allow the Agency to determine an applicant's 
eligibility to borrow from the Agency under the terms of the Rural 
Electrification Act (RE Act) of 1936 as amended (U.S.C. 912). This 
information is also used by the Agency to determine that the 
Government's security for loans made by the Agency is reasonably 
adequate and that the loans will be repaid within the time agreed.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 259.95 hours per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit 
organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 37.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 9,618 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat 
Daskal, Regulatory Team 2, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Stop 1522, 
Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-7853. Email: MaryPat 
Daskal@usda.gov. 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: February 26, 2019.
Bette B. Brand,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-04021 Filed 3-5-19; 8:45 am]
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