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Download as PDF 74144 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 208 / Monday, October 30, 2023 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family or parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Individuals who require alternative means of communication for program information (for example, braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY)) or dial 711 for Telecommunicaions Relay Service (both voice and text telephone users can initiate this call from any phone). 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Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410 or email: OAC@ usda.gov.USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: October 25, 2023. Cikena Reid, Committee Management Officer, USDA. [FR Doc. 2023–23877 Filed 10–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Oct 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service [Docket No. RUS–23–ELECTRIC–0016] Notice of a Revision to a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Utilities Service’s (RUS or Agency), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, intention to request a revision to a currently approved information collection package for the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP). In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Agency invites comments on this information collection for which it intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). SUMMARY: Comments on this notice must be received by December 29, 2023 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Bennett, Rural Development Innovation Center—Regulations Management Division, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, South Building, Washington, DC 20250– 1522. Telephone: (202) 720–9639. Email pamela.bennett@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB regulation (5 CFR part 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 of an existing collection. 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and, in the ‘‘Search’’ box, type in the Docket No. RUS–23–ELECTRIC–0016. A link to the Notice will appear. You may submit a comment here by selecting the ‘‘Comment’’ button or you can access the ‘‘Docket’’ tab, select the ‘‘Notice,’’ and go to the ‘‘Browse & Comment on Documents’’ Tab. Here you may view comments that have been submitted as well as submit a comment. To submit a comment, select the ‘‘Comment’’ button, complete the required information, and select the ‘‘Submit Comment’’ button at the bottom. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘FAQ’’ link at the bottom. A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Data furnished by the applicants will be used to determine eligibility for program benefits. Furnishing the data is voluntary; however, failure to provide data could result in program benefits being withheld or denied. Title: Rural Energy Savings Program. OMB Control Number: 0572–0151. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The USDA, through the RUS, provides RESP loans to eligible entities that agree to, in turn, make loans to qualified consumers such as rural families and small businesses for energy efficiency measures and costeffective renewable energy or energy storage systems. These loans are made available under the authority of section 6407 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended, (section 6407) and title VII, section 741 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018. Eligible energy efficiency measures must be for or at a property or properties served by a RESP borrower, using commercially available technologies that would allow qualified consumers to decrease their energy use or costs through cost-effective measures including structural improvements to the structure. Loans made by RESP E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 208 / Monday, October 30, 2023 / Notices borrowers under this program may be repaid through charges added to the qualified consumer’s bill for the property or properties for, or at which, energy efficiencies are or will be implemented. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.567 hour per response. Respondents: Non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 9. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 112. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 12.44. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 848 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Pamela Bennett, Rural Development Innovation Center— Regulations Management Division, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, South Building, Washington, DC 20250– 1522. Telephone: (202) 720–9639. Email: pamela.bennett@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. Andrew Berke, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2023–23845 Filed 10–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of public 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, that the Florida Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public meeting via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss post-report activities and consider the Committee’s next topic of study. DATES: Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via Zoom. Registration Link (Audio/Visual): https://www.zoomgov.com/j/ 1613114527. Join by Phone (Audio Only): (833) 435–1820 USA Toll-Free; Meeting ID: 161 311 4527. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Oct 27, 2023 Jkt 262001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, Designated Federal Officer, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or (202) 618–4158. 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ADDRESSES: Zoom Link to Join (Audio/Visual): https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/ register/vJIsf-Gprz0vHYz7ADD Uf0GbfbI_gbJdNtU. Telephone (Audio Only) Dial: 1–833– 435–1820 (US Toll-free); Meeting ID: 161 881 1657#. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Fajota, DFO, at kfajota@usccr.gov or (434) 515–2395. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee meetings are available to the public through the videoconference link above. Any interested member of the public may listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Per the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

[Docket No. RUS-23-ELECTRIC-0016]


Notice of a Revision to a Currently Approved Information 
Collection

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, this 
notice announces the Rural Utilities Service's (RUS or Agency), an 
agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural 
Development, intention to request a revision to a currently approved 
information collection package for the Rural Energy Savings Program 
(RESP). In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Agency invites comments on this information collection for which it 
intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 29, 2023 to 
be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Bennett, Rural Development 
Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, South Building, Washington, DC 
20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 720-9639. Email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB regulation (5 CFR part 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 
of an existing collection.
    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 other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 
https://www.regulations.gov and, in the ``Search'' box, type in the 
Docket No. RUS-23-ELECTRIC-0016. A link to the Notice will appear. You 
may submit a comment here by selecting the ``Comment'' button or you 
can access the ``Docket'' tab, select the ``Notice,'' and go to the 
``Browse & Comment on Documents'' Tab. Here you may view comments that 
have been submitted as well as submit a comment. To submit a comment, 
select the ``Comment'' button, complete the required information, and 
select the ``Submit Comment'' button at the bottom. Information on 
using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, 
submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the 
comment period, is available through the site's ``FAQ'' link at the 
bottom.
    A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Data 
furnished by the applicants will be used to determine eligibility for 
program benefits. Furnishing the data is voluntary; however, failure to 
provide data could result in program benefits being withheld or denied.
    Title: Rural Energy Savings Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0151.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The USDA, through the RUS, provides RESP loans to 
eligible entities that agree to, in turn, make loans to qualified 
consumers such as rural families and small businesses for energy 
efficiency measures and cost-effective renewable energy or energy 
storage systems. These loans are made available under the authority of 
section 6407 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as 
amended, (section 6407) and title VII, section 741 of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2018. Eligible energy efficiency measures must be 
for or at a property or properties served by a RESP borrower, using 
commercially available technologies that would allow qualified 
consumers to decrease their energy use or costs through cost-effective 
measures including structural improvements to the structure. Loans made 
by RESP

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borrowers under this program may be repaid through charges added to the 
qualified consumer's bill for the property or properties for, or at 
which, energy efficiencies are or will be implemented.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 7.567 hour per response.
    Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 9.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 112.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 12.44.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 848 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Pamela 
Bennett, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management 
Division, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, South Building, 
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 720-9639. Email: 
[email protected].
    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.

Andrew Berke,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-23845 Filed 10-27-23; 8:45 am]
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