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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Notices SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee Meeting U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting: SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee. AGENCY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold the SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC) on Friday, April 12, 2024 (hereto referred to as ‘‘Spring Meeting’’). Members will convene as an independent source of advice and recommendation to SBA on matters relating to institutional investment market trends, innovation, and policy impacting small businesses and their ability to access patient capital. The meeting will be held virtually for members and streamed live to the public. DATES: Friday, April 12, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. eastern time (ET). ADDRESSES: The Investment Capital Advisory Committee Spring Meeting will be held via Zoom for Government (Webinar) for members and live streamed for the public. Register at https://bit.ly/ICAC-April2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brittany Sickler, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Investment and Innovation, SBA, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 369–8862 or ICAC@sba.gov. The meeting will be live streamed to the public, and anyone wishing to submit questions to the SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee can do so by submitting them via email to ICAC@sba.gov. Individuals who require an alternative aid or service to communicate effectively with SBA should email the point of contact listed above and provide a brief description of their preferred method of communication. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. appendix 2), SBA announces the inaugural meeting of the SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee (the ‘‘ICAC’’). The ICAC is tasked with providing advice, insights, and recommendations to SBA on matters broadly related to facilitating greater access and availability of patient investment capital for small business; promoting greater awareness of SBA Investment and Innovation division programs and services; cultivating greater public-private engagement, ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 cooperation, and collaboration; developing and/or evolving SBA programs and services to address longterm capital access gaps faced by small businesses and the investment managers that seek to support them. The final agenda for the meeting will be posted on the ICAC website at https:// www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/ sba-initiatives/investment-capitaladvisory-committee prior to the meeting. Copies of the meeting minutes will be available by request within 90 days of the meeting date. Public Comment Any member of the public may submit pertinent questions and comments concerning ICAC affairs at any time before or after the meeting and participate in the livestreamed meeting of the SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee on April 12. Comments may be submitted to Brittany Sickler at ICAC@sba.gov. Those wishing to participate live are encouraged to register by or before Monday, April 1, 2024, using the registration link provided above. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Dated: March 20, 2024. Andrienne Johnson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–06367 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Data Collection Available for Public Comments 60-Day notice and request for comments ACTION: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires Federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send all comments to, Office of Capital Access, Office of Financial Assistance, 7(a) Loan Policy Division, Small Business Administration, Ginger Allen, at Ginger.Allen@sba.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact Ginger SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00226 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21165 Allen, Chief, 7(a) Loan Policy Division, Office of Financial Assistance, Office of Capital Access, Small Business Administration, at (202) 205–7110 or Ginger.Allen@sba.gov, or Daniel Pische, Director, International Trade Finance, Office of International Trade, Small Business Administration, at (202) 205– 7119 or Daniel.Pische@sba.gov. The phone numbers above may also be reached by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech disabilities, through the Federal Communications Commission’s TTYBased Telecommunications Relay Service teletype service at 711. Curtis B. Rich, Agency Clearance Officer curtis.rich@sba.gov 202–205– 7030. SBA is contemplating a new 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program within SBA’s 7(a) Loan Programs. As part of the implementation of this program SBA has created a new addendum to SBA Form 1919, SBA Form 2534, ‘‘7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program Addendum to SBA Form 1919’’, to collect specific Applicant business information for the 7(a) WCP Program when a Lender submits a 7(a) WCP application for guaranty. The collection of this information assists in identifying Applicant businesses applying for the 7(a) WCP Program and pertinent information applicable to the pilot program. The form is comprised of questions that help identify the delivery method(s) of the 7(a) WCP loan, gather data for asset-based 7(a) WCP loans regarding initial advance rates for accounts receivable and inventory, and whether 7(a) WCP loan proceeds will be used to refinance the Lender’s same institution SBA Express loan(s). SBA Form 2534 must be completed by the Lender and the information from the form will be submitted to SBA electronically via SBA’s electronic transmission (E-Tran) platform. Only one form will be submitted as part of an application. SBA expects most Lenders to collect the data through internal or third-party software platforms. Lenders must retain the form in the respective loan file. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Solicitation of Public Comments SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 21166 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Notices there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information. Summary of Information Collection PRA Number: 3245–. Title: SBA Form 2534 ’’7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program Addendum to SBA Form1919’’. Description of Respondents: SBA 7(a) Lenders processing WCP Program Loans. Form Number: 2534. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 214. Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 17.83. Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–06421 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12361] International Joint Commission Reference To Address Water Pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed International Joint Commission, Department of State. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: By letters dated March 8, 2024, the Governments of Canada and the United States provided a reference to the International Joint Commission (IJC), requesting that the IJC undertake certain actions regarding the impacts of transboundary water pollution in the Elk Kootenai/y Watershed. In accordance with the reference, the IJC will: assist the Governments of the United States, Canada, and the Ktunaxa Nation, along with the States of Montana and Idaho and the Province of British Columbia, to establish a governance body and develop a Terms of Reference by June 30, 2024 and provide continued advice and assistance to that entity for a minimum of two years; and establish a study board within six months to conduct transparent and coordinated transboundary data and knowledge sharing to support a common understanding of pollution within the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed and the impacts of that pollution on people and species, culminating in a final report and recommendations, including recommendations of areas for further study, within two years after the establishment of the study board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: United States: Ed Virden, 202–372– 7990, edward.virden@ijc.org; Canada: Paul Allen, 613–222–1475, paul.allen@ ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 ijc.org; General questions, comments, and requests to be added to the IJC mailing list: Elk-Kootenai/y_Study@ ijc.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The International Joint Commission was organized in 1911 pursuant to article VII of the treaty of January 11, 1909, with Great Britain, 36 Stat. 2448. The IJC invites interested persons to request to be added to the IJC’s mailing list to be kept updated on activities with respect to this reference. The IJC will seek opportunities for public engagement and will make its reports available in a transparent, publicly available format. The Elk River rises in the Canadian Rockies and flows into the United States at Lake Koocanusa, an impoundment of the Kootenay/Kootenai River. It then flows through the states of Montana and Idaho, and Ktunaxa lands, in route back to the province of British Columbia. The reference was provided to the IJC pursuant to Article IX of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. Documents related to the reference can be found on the IJC website at: https://ijc.org/en/ reference-elk-kootenaiy-watershed. The International Joint Commission was established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help the United States and Canada prevent and resolve disputes over the use of the waters the two countries share. The Commission’s responsibilities include investigating and reporting on issues of concern when asked by the governments of the two countries. For more information, visit the IJC website at ijc.org. Susan E. Daniel, Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–06368 Filed 3–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–14–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2010–0030] Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments. AGENCY: This document provides the public with notice that, on March 15, 2024, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) submitted a request for amendment SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00227 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system to install Automatic Train Control (ATC) on the final segment of MBTA’s Needham Line. The construction zone will cover ATC implementation from the Need Interlocking at Milepost (MP) 11.9 to Control Point (CP) Land at MP 13.8, and is planned to occur from June 20, 2024, to July 22, 2024. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on MBTA’s RFA to its PTC system. DATES: FRA will consider comments received by April 15, 2024. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system. ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https:// www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket number for this host railroad is Docket No. FRA–2010–0030. For convenience, all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA’s website at https://railroads.dot.gov/researchdevelopment/program-areas/traincontrol/ptc/railroads-ptc-dockets. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal, Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone: 816–516–7168, email: Gabe.Neal@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host railroad’s PTC system complies with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-certified PTC system or the associated FRA-approved PTC Safety Plan (PTCSP), a host railroad must submit, and obtain FRA’s approval of, an RFA to its PTC system or PTCSP under 49 CFR 236.1021. Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA’s regulations provide that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for approval of a material modification of a signal or train control system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that, on March 15, 2024, MBTA submitted an RFA to its PTCSP for its Advanced Civil Speed E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21165-21166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06421]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Data Collection Available for Public Comments

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments

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SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request 
approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 
collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA) requires Federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed collection of information before 
submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response 
to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments to, Office of Capital Access, Office of 
Financial Assistance, 7(a) Loan Policy Division, Small Business 
Administration, Ginger Allen, at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact 
Ginger Allen, Chief, 7(a) Loan Policy Division, Office of Financial 
Assistance, Office of Capital Access, Small Business Administration, at 
(202) 205-7110 or [email protected], or Daniel Pische, Director, 
International Trade Finance, Office of International Trade, Small 
Business Administration, at (202) 205-7119 or [email protected]. 
The phone numbers above may also be reached by individuals who are deaf 
or hard of hearing, or who have speech disabilities, through the 
Federal Communications Commission's TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay 
Service teletype service at 711.
    Curtis B. Rich, Agency Clearance Officer [email protected] 202-
205-7030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SBA is contemplating a new 7(a) Working 
Capital Pilot (WCP) Program within SBA's 7(a) Loan Programs. As part of 
the implementation of this program SBA has created a new addendum to 
SBA Form 1919, SBA Form 2534, ``7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program 
Addendum to SBA Form 1919'', to collect specific Applicant business 
information for the 7(a) WCP Program when a Lender submits a 7(a) WCP 
application for guaranty. The collection of this information assists in 
identifying Applicant businesses applying for the 7(a) WCP Program and 
pertinent information applicable to the pilot program. The form is 
comprised of questions that help identify the delivery method(s) of the 
7(a) WCP loan, gather data for asset-based 7(a) WCP loans regarding 
initial advance rates for accounts receivable and inventory, and 
whether 7(a) WCP loan proceeds will be used to refinance the Lender's 
same institution SBA Express loan(s). SBA Form 2534 must be completed 
by the Lender and the information from the form will be submitted to 
SBA electronically via SBA's electronic transmission (E-Tran) platform. 
Only one form will be submitted as part of an application. SBA expects 
most Lenders to collect the data through internal or third-party 
software platforms. Lenders must retain the form in the respective loan 
file.

Solicitation of Public Comments

    SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its 
functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether 
there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of 
automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) 
whether

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there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information.

Summary of Information Collection

    PRA Number: 3245-.
    Title: SBA Form 2534 ''7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program Addendum 
to SBA Form1919''.
    Description of Respondents: SBA 7(a) Lenders processing WCP Program 
Loans.
    Form Number: 2534.
    Total Estimated Annual Responses: 214.
    Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 17.83.

Curtis Rich,
Agency Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-06421 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8026-09-P
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