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Notices Federal Register


Vol. 71, No. 73

Monday, April 17, 2006

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER DATES: Effective Date: April 17, 2006.
contains documents other than rules or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Signed in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 7,
proposed rules that are applicable to the Sylvia Gillen, State Conservationist, 2006.
public. Notices of hearings and investigations, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Sylvia A. Gillen,
committee meetings, agency decisions and Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, State Conservationist.
rulings, delegations of authority, filing of
petitions and applications and agency
125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt [FR Doc. E6–5616 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am]
statements of organization and functions are Lake City, Utah 84138–1100; telephone BILLING CODE 3410–16–P
examples of documents appearing in this (801) 524–4550.
section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Environmental Assessment of this DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
federally assisted action documents that
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE the project will not cause significant Rural Housing Service
local, regional, state, or national impacts
Natural Resources Conservation Funding Opportunity: Section 525
on the human environment. The
Service Technical and Supervisory Assistance
findings of Sylvia Gillen, State
(TSA) Grants
Conservationist, indicate that the
Highline Canal/Black Point Pipeline preparation and review of an Announcement Type: Initial notice of
Project, UT; Environmental Statements environmental impact statement is not Funds Availability (NOFA) inviting
AGENCY: Natural Resources needed for this project. applications from qualified
Conservation Service, USDA. The objectives of the proposed project organizations for Fiscal Year 2006
ACTION: Notice of availability. are: funding.
• To stop the earthen canal from
SUMMARY: The Natural Resources leaking. Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance
Conservation Service (NRCS), has • To eliminate potential economic Number (CFDA): 10.441.
prepared an Environmental Assessment losses associated with a canal failure. SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service,
in compliance with the National The proposed action is to pipe a 3880
an agency under USDA, Rural
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as foot section of the Highline Canal in the
Development announces it is soliciting
amended, the implementing regulations area of Black Point, a locally-named
geologic landmark located northeast of competitive applications under its
for NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), Technical and Supervisory Assistance
and NRCS policy. The Highline Canal/ the town of Loa in Wayne County, Utah.
The existing earthen canal leaks and has (TSA) grant program. Grants will be
Black Point Pipeline Project is a awarded to eligible applicant
federally assisted action authorized as a failed a number of times in the past. The
proposed action would replace the organizations to conduct programs of
Congressional Earmark. The technical and supervisory assistance for
Environmental Assessment was existing canal with a 60 inch diameter
pipeline. A settling pond and inlet low-income rural residents to obtain
developed in coordination with Wayne and/or maintain occupancy of adequate
County Commission and the Fremont structure are also proposed to remove
sediment and debris before it goes into housing.
River Irrigation Company. Upon review
the pipeline. Twenty-four acres of DATES: The deadline for receipt of
of the Environmental Assessment, the
riparian restoration would occur along preapplication proposals by USDA,
State Conservationist for NRCS, Utah,
the Fremont River. Rural Development State Offices is the
made a Finding of No Significant Impact Copies of the FONSI and close of business on May 17, 2006.
(FONSI) and the determination was Environmental Assessment are available Preapplications received after May 17,
made that no environmental impact by request from Sylvia Gillen, Utah 2006 will not be considered for funding.
statement is required to support the State Conservationist. Basic data Within 30 days after the closing date,
project. Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of developed during the environmental each State Director will forward to the
the National Environmental Policy Act evaluation are on file and may be National Office the original
of 1969; the Council on Environmental reviewed by contacting Sylvia Gillen, preapplication(s) and supporting
Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500); Utah State Conservationist. Requests documents of the selected applicant.
and the Natural Resources Conservation may be submitted to: Sylvia Gillen, State Directors will be advised of the
Service Regulations (7 CFR part 650); State Conservationist, Natural Resources National Office’s action on their
the Natural Resources Conservation Conservation Service, Wallace F. selected preapplications.
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bennett Federal Building, 125 South
gives notice that an environmental FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nica
State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, Mathes, Senior Loan Specialist, USDA
impact statement is not being prepared Utah 84138–1100; telephone (801) 524–
for the Highline Canal/Black Point Rural Development, Single Family
4550. Housing Direct Loan Division, Special
Pipeline Project. Written comments No administrative action on
regarding this action may be submitted Programs and New Initiatives Branch,
implementation of this project will be
to: Sylvia Gillen, State Conservationist, Mail Stop 0783, Room 2206–S, 1400
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taken until 30 days after the date of this


USDA/NRCS, Wallace F. Bennett Independence Avenue, SW.,
notice is published.
Federal Building, 125 South State Washington, DC 20250–0783, phone:
(This activity is listed in the Catalog of (202) 205–3656 or (202) 720–1474, e-
Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, UT Federal Domestic Assistance under No.
84138–1100. Comments must be mail: nica.mathes@wdc.usda.gov, or
10.902, Soil and Water Conservation and
received no later than 30 days after this Environmental Quality Incentive Program FAX: (202) 720–2232.
notice is published. 10.912.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Paperwork Reduction Act in-kind resources for both technical and Development’s policies of targeting
supervisory assistance and housing USDA Rural Development resources to
Overview
development and supporting facilities. areas of greatest need within their
This notice is published as required Applications and complete program States.
by 7 CFR 1944.525 (b) and 1944.528, instructions are available at any Area Objectives: The objectives of the TSA
which state that the housing programs Office listed on the USDA Rural Grant Program are to assist low-income
Administrator must provide annual Development Web site at http:// rural families in obtaining adequate
notice in the Federal Register on the www.rurdev.usda.gov. Federal grant housing to meet their family’s needs
distribution of appropriated TSA funds, application forms are available in and/or to provide the necessary
the number of preapplications to be electronic format at http:// guidance to promote their continued
submitted to the National Office from www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/ occupancy of already adequate housing.
the State Offices, the maximum grant grants_forms.html. These objectives will be accomplished
amount per project, and the dates through the establishment or support of
governing the review and selection of Program Administration housing delivery and counseling
TSA grant preapplications. I. Funding Opportunity Description projects run by eligible applicants. This
Complete agency regulations for the program is intended to make use of any
TSA program are contained in RD Under Section 525 (a) of the Housing
available housing program which
Instruction 1944–K, accessible online at Act of 1949, 42 U.S.C. 1490e (a), Rural
provides the low-income rural resident
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs, and in Development provides funds to eligible
access to adequate rental properties or
7 CFR part 1944, subpart K, and are applicants to conduct TSA programs for
homeownership.
incorporated by reference. low-income rural residents to obtain Definitions: References to Local, Area,
Up to $1,000,000 in competitive and/or maintain occupancy of adequate State, National and Rural Development
grants will be awarded to eligible housing. Any processing or servicing St. Louis Offices and to State Director,
applicants. No single award will exceed activity involving authorized assistance and Administrator refer to USDA Rural
$100,000. to USDA Rural Development employees, Development offices and officials and
In accordance with 7 CFR 1944.525, members of their families, known close should be read as prefaced by USDA
the housing programs Administrator relatives, or business or close personal Rural Development. Terms used here
will distribute a portion of the funds to associates, is subject to the provisions of have the following meanings:
those States with the highest degree of 7 CFR part 1900, subpart D. Applicants Adequate housing. A housing unit of
substandard housing and persons in for this assistance are required to adequate size and design to meet the
poverty in rural areas eligible to receive identify any known relationship or specific needs of low-income families
housing assistance. These States are: association with a USDA Rural and the requirements governing the
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Development employee. This financial particular housing program providing
Texas. Up to $400,000 will be targeted assistance may pay part or all of the cost the services or financial assistance.
to eligible TSA programs in these States. of developing, conducting, Applicant or grantee. Any eligible
Remaining funds will be available for administering, or coordinating effective organization which applies for or
national competition. No more than one and comprehensive programs of receives TSA funds under a grant
grant per State and/or applicant will be technical and supervisory assistance agreement.
awarded. which will aid needy low-income Grant agreement. The contract
The State Director may submit individuals and families in benefiting between Rural Development and the
multiple preapplications, ranked in from Federal, State, and local programs applicant which sets forth the terms and
order of preference, to the National in rural areas. USDA Rural Development conditions under which TSA funds will
Office for consideration. will provide technical and supervisory be made available.
The performance period of grant grant assistance to applicants without Low-income family. Any household,
activities will be two years from the date discrimination because of race, color, including those with one member,
the grant agreement is executed. religion, sex, national origin, age, whose adjusted annual income,
Reimbursement of pre-award costs is marital status, or physical or mental computed in accordance with 7 CFR
not allowed. disability. 3550.54 (c), does not exceed the
To be eligible for a grant, the Policy: The policy of USDA Rural Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
applicant must be a nonprofit Development is to provide technical and established low-income limit (generally
corporation, agency, institution, supervisory assistance to eligible 80 percent of the median income
organization, Indian tribe or other applicants to do the following: adjusted for household size) for the
association. A private nonprofit (1) Provide homeownership and county or Metropolitan Statistical Area
corporation, which is owned and financial counseling to reduce both the where the property is or will be located.
controlled by private persons or potential for delinquency by loan Organization. Public or private
interests, must have local representation applicants and the level of payment nonprofit corporations, agencies,
from the area being served, be organized delinquency by present Rural institutions, Indian tribes and other
and operated by private persons or Development housing loan borrowers; associations. A private nonprofit
interests for purposes other than making and corporation, which is owned and
gains or profits for the corporation, and (2) Facilitate the delivery of housing controlled by private persons or
be legally precluded from distributing programs to serve the most needy low- interests, must have local representation
any gains or profits to its members. income families in rural areas of greatest from the area being served, be organized
Faith-based organizations that meet need for housing. and operated by private persons or
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these requirements may apply. Cost Rural Development intends to fund interests for purposes other than making
sharing is not required but is projects which include counseling and gains or profits for the corporation, and
encouraged. In the selection of grant delivery of housing programs. be legally precluded from distributing
recipients, the Agency will consider the State Directors are given a strong role any gains or profits to its members.
extent to which the project will make in the selection of grantees so this Faith-based organizations may meet
use of other financial and contribution- program can complement Rural these requirements.

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Rural area. The definition in 7 CFR Technical assistance. Any specific (1) Acquisition, construction, repair,
3550.10 applies. expertise necessary to carry out housing or rehabilitation of structures or
Sponsored applicant. An eligible efforts by or for low-income families to acquisition of land, vehicles, or
applicant which has a commitment of improve the quantity and/or quality of equipment.
financial and/or technical assistance to housing available to meet their needs. (2) Replacement of, or substitution
apply for the TSA program and to Such assistance should be specifically for, any financial support which would
implement such a program from a state, related to the supervisory assistance be available from any other source.
county, municipality, or other provided by the project, and may (3) Duplication of current services in
governmental entity or public body. include, as appropriate, the following conflict with the requirements of 7 CFR
Supervisory assistance. Any type of activities: 1944.514 (c).
assistance to low-income families which (1) Develop, or assist eligible (4) Hiring personnel to perform
will assist those families in meeting the applicants to develop, multi-housing construction.
eligibility requirements for, or the loan and/or grant applications for new (5) Buying property of any kind from
financial and managerial construction, rehabilitation, or repair to families receiving technical or
responsibilities of, homeownership or serve low-income families. supervisory assistance from the grantee
tenancy in an adequate housing unit. (2) Market surveys, engineering under the terms of the TSA grant.
Such assistance must include, but is not studies, cost estimates, and feasibility (6) Paying for or reimbursing the
limited to, the following activities: studies related to applications for grantee for any expenses or debts
(1) Assisting individual USDA Rural housing assistance to meet the specific incurred before USDA Rural
Development borrowers with financial needs of the low-income families Development executes the grant
problems to overcome delinquency and/ assisted under the TSA program. agreement.
or prevent foreclosure and assisting new Grant purposes: Grant funds are to be (7) Paying any debts, expenses, or
low-income applicants avoid financial used for a housing delivery system and costs which should be the responsibility
problems through: counseling program to include a of the individual families receiving
(i) Financial and budget counseling comprehensive program of technical technical and supervisory assistance.
and supervisory assistance as set forth (8) Any type of political activities.
including advice on debt levels, credit (9) Other costs including
purchases, consumer and cost in the grant agreement and any other
special conditions as required by Rural contributions and donations,
awareness, debt adjustment procedures, entertainment, fines and penalties,
and availability of other financial Development. Uses of grant funds may
include, but are not limited to: interest and other financial costs,
counseling services; legislative expenses and any excess of
(ii) Monitoring payment of taxes and (1) The development and
implementation of a program of cost from other grant agreements.
insurance; Advice and assistance may be
(iii) Home maintenance and technical and supervisory assistance as
defined in 7 CFR 1944.506 (h) and (i). obtained from the National Office where
management; and ineligible costs are proposed as part of
(2) Payment of reasonable salaries of
(iv) Other counseling based on the the TSA project or where a proposed
professional, technical, and clerical staff
needs of the low-income families. cost appears ineligible.
actively assisting in the delivery of the
(2) Contacting and assisting low- The grantee may not charge fees or
TSA project.
income families in need of adequate (3) Payment of necessary and accept compensation or gratuities from
housing by: reasonable office expenses such as office TSA recipients for the grantee’s
(i) Implementing an organized supplies and office rental, office assistance under this program.
outreach program using available media utilities, telephone services, and office Comprehensive TSA programs
and personal contacts; equipment rental. include: Outreach to the community
(ii) Explaining available housing (4) Payment of necessary and and education of low-income families as
programs and alternatives to increase reasonable administrative costs such as to the benefits which can accrue from
the awareness of low-income families workers’ compensation, liability improved housing, including:
and to educate the community as to the insurance, audit reports, travel to and counseling on affording a home,
benefits which can accrue from attendance at Rural Development obtaining a housing loan, and
improved housing; approved training sessions, and the understanding predatory lending
(iii) Assisting low-income families to employer’s share of Social Security and practices; loan packaging and assistance
locate adequate housing; health benefits. Payments to private in the homebuying process, including
(iv) Providing construction retirement funds are prohibited unless reviewing client credit history,
supervision, training, and guidance to prior written authorization is obtained screening for housing loan eligibility for
low-income families not involved in from the Administrator. USDA Rural Development Section 502
Mutual Self-Help programs who are (5) Payment of reasonable fees for loans or similar loans, assisting clients
otherwise being assisted by the TSA necessary training of grantee personnel. to complete applications, advising
project; This may include the cost of travel and clients on home selection and matters
(v) Organizing local public or private per diem to attend regional training related to home financing, and
nonprofit groups willing to provide sessions when authorized by the State providing post-purchase counseling;
adequate housing for low-income Director. and, assisting individual USDA Rural
families; and (6) Other reasonable travel and Development borrowers with financial
(vi) Providing assistance to families miscellaneous expenses necessary to problems to overcome delinquency and/
and organizations in processing housing accomplish the objectives of the specific or prevent foreclosure.
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loan and/or grant applications generated TSA grant which were anticipated in
by the TSA program, including the individual TSA grant proposal and II. Award Information
developing and packaging such which have been included as eligible Up to $1,000,000 in competitive
applications for new construction, expenses at the time of grant approval. grants will be awarded to eligible
rehabilitation, or repair to serve low- Ineligible Activities: Grant funds may applicants. It is estimated that 10 grants
income families. not be used for: will be awarded with these funds.

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TSA projects will be funded under a evidence of cost sharing will receive Additional application instructions for
Grant Agreement for two years points under Selection Criteria, submitting an electronic application can
commencing on the date of execution of paragraph V. (2) (v). be found by selecting this funding
the Agreement by the State Director. Other administrative requirements. opportunity on Grants.gov.
The Grant Agreement is contained as The following policies and regulations (2) Applicants, that choose not to file
Exhibit A to RD Instruction 1944–K apply to grants made under this electronically, will file an original and
(available in any USDA Rural program: two copies of the preapplication,
Development office). (1) The policies and regulations including supporting information
Performance of the grant program contained in 7 CFR part 1901, subpart detailed below, with the appropriate
should begin within 60 days of award E regarding equal opportunity State Office serving the proposed TSA
notification. requirements. area. Preapplications will consist of:
Applications for renewal of existing (2) The policies and regulations Standard Form 424 (Form SF–424),
TSA programs are eligible to compete contained in 7 CFR part 1901, subpart ‘‘Application for Federal Assistance;’’
with applications for new awards. F regarding historical and Form SF–424A, ‘‘Budget Information—
archaeological properties. Non-Construction Programs;’’ Form SF–
III. Eligibility Information
(3) The policies and regulations 424B, ‘‘Assurances—Non-Construction
Grants provide funds to eligible contained in 7 CFR part 1940, subpart Programs;’’ and supporting
applicant organizations to conduct TSA G regarding Environmental documentation as detailed below. The
for low-income rural residents to obtain Assessments. applicant organization’s DUNS number
and/or maintain occupancy of adequate must be provided.
housing. IV. Application and Submission
If the TSA area encompasses more
Applicant eligibility. To be eligible to Information
than one State Office, the preapplication
receive a grant, the applicant must: Preapplication submission will be filed at the State Office which
(1) Be an organization as defined in 7 serves the area in which the grantee will
CFR 1944.506 (e). (1) Applicants may file an electronic
application at http://www.grants.gov. provide the greatest amount of TSA
(2) Have the financial, legal, efforts. Additional informational copies
administrative, and operational capacity Applications will not be accepted via
facsimile machine transmission or of the preapplication will be sent by the
to assume and carry out the applicant to the other affected State
responsibilities imposed by the grant electronic mail. Grants.gov contains full
instructions on all required passwords, Office(s). Applications for multi-state
agreement. To meet this requirement of projects must designate the portion of
actual capacity, it must either: credentialing, and software. Follow the
instructions at Grants.gov for registering funds and services to be provided to
(i) Have necessary background and each state.
experience with proven ability to and submitting an electronic
Where to file. Preapplication
perform responsibly in the field of low- application. If a system problem or
packages, including electronic
income rural housing development and technical difficulty occurs with an
submissions, must be received prior to
counseling, or other business electronic application, please use the
the deadline at the appropriate USDA
management or administrative customer support resources available at
Rural Development State Office. State
experience which indicates an ability to the Grants.gov Web site.
First time Grants.gov users should go Office addresses and contacts are:
provide responsible technical and
to the ‘‘Get Started’’ tab on the Alabama State Office
supervisory assistance; or Suite 601, Sterling Centre, 4121
(ii) Be assisted by an organization Grants.gov site and carefully read and
follow the steps listed. These steps need Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL
which has such background experience 36106–3683, (334) 279–3400, TDD (334)
and ability and which agrees in writing to be initiated early in the application 279–3495, Vann L. McCloud.
that it will provide, without charge, the process to avoid delays in submitting Alaska State Office
assistance the applicant will need to your application online. Step three, 800 West Evergreen, Suite 201, Palmer, AK
carry out its responsibilities. Registering with the Central Contractor 99645, (907) 761–7705, ext. 740, TDD
(3) Legally obligate itself to administer Registry (CCR), will take some time to (907) 761–8905, Deborah Davis.
complete, so keep that in mind when Arizona State Office
TSA funds, provide an adequate Phoenix Corporate Center, 3003 N. Central
accounting of the expenditure of such beginning the application process. In
Ave., Suite 900, Phoenix, AZ 85012–
funds, and comply with the grant order to register with the CCR, your 2906, (602) 280–8755, TDD (602) 280–
agreement and applicable USDA Rural organization will need a Data Universal 8706, Ernie Weatherbee.
Development regulations; Numbering System (DUNS) Number. A Arkansas State Office
(4) Demonstrate an understanding of DUNS number is a unique nine- 700 W. Capitol Ave., Rm. 3416, Little Rock,
the needs of low-income rural families; character identification number AR 72201–3225, (501) 301–3200, TDD
(5) Have the ability and willingness to provided by the commercial company, (501) 301–3063, Lawrence McCullough.
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). To investigate California State Office
work within established guidelines; and
430 G Street, #4169, Davis, CA 95616–
(6) If the applicant is engaged in or if your organization already has a DUNS 4169, (530) 792–5816, TDD (530) 792–
plans to become engaged in any other number or to obtain a DUNS number, 5848, Deborah Morris, Acting.
activities, it must be able to provide contact Dun & Bradstreet at 1–866–705– Colorado State Office
sufficient evidence and documentation 5711. Be sure to complete the Marketing 655 Parfet Street, Room E100, Lakewood,
that it has adequate resources, including Partner ID (MPIN) and Electronic CO 80215, (720) 544–2903, TDD (800)
financial resources, to carry on any Business Primary Point of Contact fields 659–2656, Jamie Spakow.
other programs or activities to which it during the CCR registration process. Connecticut
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is committed without jeopardizing the These are mandatory fields that are Served by Massachusetts State Office.
Delaware & Maryland State Office
success and effectiveness of its TSA required when submitting grant 4607 South DuPont Highway, PO Box 400,
project. applications through Grants.gov. Camden, DE 19934–9998, (302) 697–
Cost sharing or matching. There is no Information about registering with CCR 4319, TDD (302) 697–4303, W. Drew
cost sharing or matching requirement. was published in the Federal Register Clendaniel.
However, applicants who submit on January 17, 2006. (See 71 FR 2549). Florida & Virgin Islands State Office

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4440 NW 25th Place, Gainesville, FL Nebraska State Office Utah State Office
32606–6563, (352) 338–3435, TDD (352) Federal Building, Room 152, 100 Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125
338–3499, Daryl Cooper. Centennial Mall N, Lincoln, NE 68508, S. State Street, Room 4311, Salt Lake
Georgia State Office (402) 437–5551, TDD (402) 437–5093, City, UT 84138, (801) 524–4323, TDD
Stephens Federal Building 355 E. Hancock Byron Fischer. (801) 524–3309, Dave Brown.
Avenue, Athens, GA 30601–2768, (706) Nevada State Office Vermont & New Hampshire State Office
546–2162, TDD (706) 546–2034, Joseph 1390 South Curry Street, Carson City, NV City Center, 3rd Floor, 89 Main Street,
Walden. 89703–9910, (775) 887–1795, TDD (775) Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 828–6015,
Guam 885–0633, William Brewer. TDD (802) 223–6365, Robert McDonald.
Served by Hawaii State Office. New Hampshire State Office Virgin Islands
Hawaii State Office Served by Vermont State Office. Served by Florida State Office.
(Services all Hawaii, American Samoa and New Jersey State Office Virginia State Office
Western Pacific), Room 311, Federal 5th Floor North, Suite 500, 8000 Midlantic Culpeper Building, Suite 238, 1606 Santa
Building, 154 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Drive, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 787– Rosa Road, Richmond, VA 23229, (804)
HI 96720, (808) 933–8309, TDD (808) 7731, TDD (856) 787–7784, George Hyatt, 287–1603, TDD (804) 287–1753, James
933–8321, Jack L. Mahan. Jr. Reid.
Idaho State Office New Mexico State Office Washington State Office
Suite A1, 9173, West Barnes Dr., Boise, ID 6200 Jefferson St., NE, Room 255, 1835 Black Lake Blvd., Suite B, Olympia,
83709, (208) 378–5627, TDD (208) 378– Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 761– WA 98512, (360) 704–7704, TDD (360)
5644, Roni Atkins. 4973, TDD (505) 761–4938, Walt Taylor. 704–7742, Karen Bailor.
Illinois State Office New York State Office Western Pacific Territories
2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign, The Galleries of Syracuse, 441 S. Salina Served by Hawaii State Office.
IL 61821–2986, (217) 403–6222, TDD Street, Suite 357 5th Floor, Syracuse, NY West Virginia State Office
(217) 403–6240, Barry L. Ramsey. 13202, (315) 477–6419, TDD (315) 477– Federal Building 75 High Street, Room 320,
Indiana State Office 6447, Jennifer Jackson. Morgantown, WV 26505–7500, (304)
5975 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN North Carolina State Office 284–4867, TDD (304) 284–4836, Dianne
46278, (317) 290–3100 ext. 413, TDD 4405 Bland Road, Suite 260, Raleigh, NC Goff Crysler.
(317) 290–3343, Paul Neumann. 27609, (919) 873–2041, TDD (919) 873– Wisconsin State Office
Iowa State Office 2003, Melchior Ellis. 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI
210 Walnut Street Room 873, Des Moines, North Dakota State Office, Federal Building, 54481, (715) 345–7600, TDD (715) 345–
IA 50309, (515) 284–4663, TDD (515) Room 208, 220 East Rosser, PO Box 7614, Peter Kohnen.
284–4858, Bruce McGuire. 1737, Bismarck, ND 58502, (701) 530– Wyoming State Office
Kansas State Office 2044, TDD (701) 530–2113, Don Warren. 100 East B, Federal Building, Room 1005,
1303 SW First American Place, Suite 100, Ohio State Office, Federal Building, Room PO Box 820, Casper, WY 82602, (307)
Topeka, KS 66604–4040, (785) 271–2700, 507, 200 North High Street, Columbus, 233–6715, TDD (307) 261–6333, Alan
TDD (785) 271–2767, Tim Rogers. OH 43215–2477, (614) 255–2401, TDD Brooks.
Kentucky State Office (614) 255–2554, Gerald Arnott.
771 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, Oklahoma State Office (3) All preapplications, including
KY 40503, (859) 224–7416, TDD (859) 100 USDA, Suite 108, Stillwater, OK electronic submissions, shall be
224–7422, Denver Parks. 74074–2654, (405) 742–1000, TDD (405) accompanied by the following
Louisiana State Office 742–1007, Brian Wiles. information which will be used to
3727 Government Street, Alexandria, LA Oregon State Office determine the applicant’s eligibility to
71302, (318) 473–7920, TDD (318) 473– 101 SW Main, Suite 1410, Portland, OR undertake a TSA program and to
7655, Debbie Redfearn. 97204–3222, (503) 414–3339, TDD (503) determine whether the applicant might
Maine State Office 414–3387, Sharon Shaffer.
be funded:
967 Illinois Ave., Suite 4, PO Box 405, Pennsylvania State Office
Bangor, ME 04402–0405, (207) 990– One Credit Union Place, Suite 330,
(i) A narrative presentation of the
9118, TDD (207) 942–7331, Dale Holmes. Harrisburg, PA 17110–2996, (717) 237– applicant’s proposed TSA program,
Maryland 2279, TDD (717) 237–2261, Frank including:
Served by Delaware State Office. Wetherhold. (A) The technical and supervisory
Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Rhode Island Puerto Rico State Office assistance to be provided;
State Office IBM Building, Suite 601, Munoz Rivera (B) The time schedule for
451 West Street, Suite 2, Amherst, MA Ave. #654, San Juan, PR 00918, (787) implementing the program;
01002, (413) 253–4333, TDD (413) 253– 766–5095, TDD (787) 766–5332, Pedro (C) The staffing pattern to execute the
4590, Don Colburn. Gomez. program and salary range for each
Michigan State Office Rhode Island position, existing and proposed;
3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 200, East Served by Massachusetts State Office. (D) The estimated number of low-
Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 324–5192, TDD South Carolina State Office income and low-income minority
(517) 337–6795, Rick Annis, Acting. Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835
Minnesota State Office Assembly Street, Room 1007, Columbia,
families the applicant will assist in
375 Jackson Street Building, Suite 410, St. SC 29201, (803) 253–3655, TDD (803) obtaining affordable adequate housing;
Paul, MN 55101, (651) 602–7835, TDD 765–5697, Herbert R. Koon, Jr. (E) The estimated number of USDA
(651) 602–7830, Lance Larson. South Dakota State Office Federal Building, Rural Development borrowers who are
Mississippi State Office Room 210, 200 Fourth Street, SW, delinquent or being foreclosed that the
Federal Building, Suite 831, 100 W. Capitol Huron, SD 57350, (605) 352–1135, TDD applicant will assist in resolving their
Street, Jackson, MS 39269, (601) 965– (605) 352–1147, Roger Hazuka. financial problems relating to their
4325, TDD (601) 965–5850, John Jones. Tennessee State Office delinquency;
Missouri State Office Suite 300, 3322 West End Avenue, (F) The estimated number of
601 Business Loop 70 West, Parkade Nashville, TN 37203–1084, (615) 783– households which will be assisted in
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Center, Suite 235, Columbia, MO 65203, 1375, TDD (615) 783–1397, Donald L.
(573) 876–9301, TDD (573) 876–9480, Harris.
obtaining adequate housing in the TSA
Randy Griffith. Texas State Office area through new construction and/or
Montana State Office Federal Building, Suite 102, 101 South rehabilitation;
Unit 1, Suite B, 900 Technology Blvd., Main, Temple, TX 76501, (254) 742– (G) Annual estimated budget for each
Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 585–2551, 9765, TDD (254) 742–9712, Gayle of the two years based on the financial
TDD (406) 585–2562, Deborah Chorlton. Ledyard, Acting. needs to accomplish the objectives

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outlined in the proposal. The budget efforts (as related to paragraph (a)(2)(i) 3015, subpart V, ‘‘Intergovernmental
should include proposed direct and of this section), and any other Review of Agriculture Programs and
indirect costs for personnel, fringe information necessary to specifically Activities,’’ (See RD Instruction 1940-J,
benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, address the selection criteria in 7 CFR available in any USDA Rural
contracts, and other cost categories, 1944.529. Development Office) and the comments
detailing those costs for which the (vi) A list of other activities the and recommendations of the Local
grantee proposes to use the TSA grant applicant is engaged in and expects to Office(s), Area Office(s), and the State
separately from non-TSA resources, if continue and a statement as to any other Office. The State Office may submit
any; funding and whether it will have multiple preapplications, ranked in
(H) The accounting system (cash or sufficient funds to assure continued order of preference, to the National
accrual) to be used; operation of the other activities for at Office for consideration.
(I) The method of evaluation proposed least the period of the TSA grant Concurrently the State Office will
to be used by the applicant to determine agreement. send a copy of the selected applicant’s
the effectiveness of its program; (4) An applicant should submit Form SF–424 and relevant documents to
(J) The sources and estimated written statements from the county, the Regional Office of the General
amounts of other financial resources to parish, or township governments of the Counsel (OGC) requesting a legal
be obtained and used by the applicant area affected that the project is determination be made of the
for both TSA activities and housing beneficial and does not duplicate applicant’s legal existence and authority
development and/or supporting current activities. If the local to conduct the proposed program of
facilities; and, governmental units will not provide technical and supervisory assistance.
(K) Any other information necessary such statements, the applicant will The State Office will notify other
to explain the manner of delivering the prepare and include with its applicants that their preapplications
TSA assistance proposed. preapplication a summary of its analysis were not selected and advise them of
(ii) Complete information about the of alternatives considered under 7 CFR their appeal rights under 7 CFR part 11.
applicant’s previous experience and 1944.514 (c). However, Indian nonprofit
capacity to carry out the objectives of organization applicants should obtain Selection Criteria
the proposed TSA program; the written concurrence of the tribal (1) Proposals must meet the following
(iii) Evidence of the applicant’s legal governing body in lieu of the criteria:
existence, including, in the case of a concurrence of the county governments. (i) Provide a program of supervisory
private nonprofit organization, a copy (5) Sponsored applicants should assistance as defined in 7 CFR
of, or an accurate reference to, the submit a written commitment for 1944.506(h); and,
specific provisions of State law under financial and/or technical assistance (ii) Serve areas with a concentration
which the applicant is organized; a from their sponsoring entity. of substandard housing and low-income
certified copy of the applicant’s Articles (6) An original and one copy of Form and low-income minority households.
of Incorporation and Bylaws or other RD 1940–20, ‘‘Request for (2) For proposals meeting the
evidence of corporate existence; Environmental Information.’’ requirements listed in paragraph (1)
certificate of incorporation for other (7) USDA Rural Development will above, USDA Rural Development will
than public bodies; evidence of good deal only with authorized use the weighted criteria in this
standing from the State when the representatives designated by the paragraph in the selection of grant
corporation has been in existence one applicant. The authorized recipients. Each preapplication and its
year or more; the names and addresses representatives must have no pecuniary accompanying narrative will be
of the applicant’s members, directors, interest in any of the following as they evaluated and the applicant’s proposal
and officers; and, if another organization would relate in any way to the TSA will be numerically rated on each
is a member of the applicant- grant: the award of any engineering, criterion. The highest-ranking proposals
organization, its name, address, and architectural, management, will be selected for funding according to
principal business. administration, or construction award information, described above.
(iv) For a private nonprofit entity, a contracts; purchase of the furnishings, The criteria considered, the method of
current financial statement dated and fixtures or equipment; or purchase and/ measurement, and the points to be
signed by an authorized officer of the or development of land. awarded are as follows:
entity showing the amounts and specific (Note: USDA Rural Development has
(i) The extent to which the program
nature of assets and liabilities together designated the Area Office as the primary serves areas with concentrations of
with information on the repayment point of contact for all matters relating to the Rural Development single family
schedule and status of any debt(s) owed TSA program and as the office responsible housing loan borrowers who are
by the applicant. If the applicant is an for the administration of approved TSA delinquent in their housing loan
organization being assisted by another projects.) payments and/or threatened with
private nonprofit organization, the same Intergovernmental Review. This foreclosure. Measured by whether the
type of financial statement should also program is subject to the provisions of applicant proposes to offer delinquency
be provided by that organization. Executive Order 12372, which requires counseling services for Rural
(v) A brief narrative statement which intergovernmental consultation with Development borrowers. Program will
includes information about the area to State and local officials. offer delinquency counseling services: 5
be served and the need for improved points.
housing (including both percentage and V. Application Review Information (ii) The capability and past
actual number of both low-income and Within 30 days of the closing date for performance demonstrated by the
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low-income minority families and receipt of preapplications, the State applicant in administering its programs,
substandard housing), the need for the Director will forward to the National the effectiveness of current efforts by the
type of technical and supervisory Office the original preapplication(s) and applicant to assist low-income and low-
assistance being proposed, the method supporting documents of the selected income minority families in obtaining
of evaluation to be used by the applicant applicant(s), including any comments adequate housing, the adequacy of
in determining the effectiveness of its received in accordance with 7 CFR part records and practices (including

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personnel procedures and practices) (B) Measured by the degree of (B) Greater than $1000 but equal to or
that will be established and maintained deficient housing, based on the less than $1500—5 points
by the applicant during the term of the combination of the county’s percentage (C) More than $1,500—0 points
agreement. Measured on whether the of housing units lacking complete Example: The applicant
applicant organization or members of plumbing facilities plus the percentage organization’s program of homebuyer
the applicant organization’s staff of housing units lacking complete training and loan packaging proposes to
conducting the proposed TSA program kitchen facilities (referred to as deficient produce 60 homeowners during the
have, in the last two years, successfully housing factor), as reported in Census two-year grant. Funding for the program
conducted a TSA or similar program to 2000 SF 3 Report GCT-H7, ‘‘Structural includes a $75,000 TSA grant. The TSA
assist low-income families in becoming and Facility Characteristics of All cost per homeowner produced is
successful homeowners. Have Housing Units: 2000.’’ This information $75,000/60 = $1,250. Therefore, 5 points
conducted a similar program, not TSA: may be obtained on the Internet from would be given.
5 points; OR, have conducted a TSA the U.S. Census Bureau Web site, (vii) The extent to which the program
program, 10 points. ‘‘American Fact Finder,’’ at is effective in providing expected
(iii) The narrative presentation of the factfinder.census.gov. benefits to low-income families.
applicant’s proposed TSA program. This (1) Deficient housing factor 13.0 or Measured by the proposed total number
criterion will be used to evaluate the greater: 30 points. of low-income participants who obtain
proposed TSA program and its (2) Factor 5.1 to 13.0: A total of 3.75 suitable housing within the period of
implementation. This section should points, rounded to the nearest whole the grant as a result of participation in
describe the technical and supervisory number, for each point above 5.0. the comprehensive TSA program. More
assistance to be provided, the (3) Factor 5.0 or lower: 0 points. than 25 but less than 50 new
anticipated capacity of the applicant to Example: Of the total housing units in homeowners: 5 points, OR more than 50
implement the proposed time schedule the service area, 5.0 percent lack new homeowners: 10 points.
(viii) The narrative statement
for starting and completing the TSA complete plumbing and 4.5 percent lack
demonstrates the need for the TSA
program and each phase thereof, the complete kitchen facilities, according to
program in the proposed area. This
extent to which the proposed staff and Census 2000. Adding these two
section should describe the area to be
salary ranges will meet the objective of percentages provides a ‘deficient
served and the need for improved
the program including, but not limited housing index’ of 9.5. This is 4.5 points
housing, the need for the technical and
to: the ratio of personnel to be hired by above the National Non-Metropolitan
supervisory assistance proposed, and
the applicant to the cost of the project, Area Average of 5.0. This would result
the method of determining the proposed
the estimated number of low-income in a score of 17 points (9.5¥5.0 = 4.5
program’s effectiveness. Up to 20 points
and low-income minority families that × 3.75 = 16.875).
may be assigned.
will obtain housing, the estimated (C) For programs serving multi-county (ix) The services the applicant will
number of Rural Development areas, scoring will be determined based provide are not presently available in
borrowers that will obtain delinquency upon the combined totals for the the proposed service area to assist low-
counseling, and the estimated number counties entire service area. County data income families in obtaining or
of households that will be assisted in (not smaller areas) will be used for maintaining occupancy of adequate
obtaining adequate housing in the TSA evaluation. housing and the extent of duplication of
area through new construction and/or (v) The extent to which the program technical and supervisory assistance
rehabilitation. Up to 50 points may be will make use of other financial and activities currently provided for low-
assigned. contribution-in-kind resources for both income families. Measured by
(iv) The extent to which the program technical and supervisory assistance comments received. Proposed services
will provide or increase the delivery of and housing development and not duplicated in the area: 10 points.
housing resources to low-income and supporting facilities. Scoring will be (x) The extent of citizen and local
low-income minority families who are based on the amount of financial government participation and
not currently occupying adequate assistance from non-Federal sources involvement in the development of the
housing in the areas. compared to the applicant’s grant preapplication and project and
(A) Measured by the county Poverty request for financial assistance for the coordination with other Federal, State
Rate, as reported in Census 2000 project. The applicant will receive or local technical and/or supervisory
Summary File 3 (SF 3) Report GCT–P14, points as follows: assistance programs. Measured by
‘‘Income and Poverty in 1999:2000.’’ (A) 5—25%–5 points letter(s) or similar documentation from
This information may be obtained on (B) Greater than 25% but equal to or local government officials, businesses
the Internet from the U.S. Census less than 50%—10 points and individuals detailing participation
Bureau Web site, ‘‘American Fact (C) Greater than 50%—15 points and coordination in the project by
Finder,’’ at factfinder.census.gov. (vi) The extent to which the project groups other than the applicant. Letters
(1) 25.1% or higher: 30 points. will be cost effective. The cost, both of support from local or State
(2) 14.7% to 25.0%: A total of 2.86 direct and indirect, per person government entities stating the project is
points, rounded to the nearest whole benefiting from the program will be beneficial and non-duplicative: 5 points.
number, for each percentage point above measured by the proposed total number
14.6%. of low-income participants who obtain VI. Award Administration Information
(3) 14.6% or less: 0 points. suitable housing within the period of Upon notification that the applicant
Example: According to Census 2000, the grant as a result of participation in has been tentatively selected for funding
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the service area Poverty Rate is 18.0 the comprehensive TSA program, based on its preapplication, the State
percent. This is 3.4 points above the compared to the amount of the TSA Office will notify the applicant and
National Non-Metropolitan Area grant. Scoring will be based on the TSA provide instructions for preparation of a
Average of 14.6 percent. This proposal grant funds expended per participant formal application. The applicant will
would be scored with 10 points (3.4 × who purchases suitable housing. submit all completed forms required for
2.86 = 9.7); and (A) $1,000 or less—10 points a formal application and whatever

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additional needed information that is families to be assisted by the TSA encountered and offer assistance in
requested to the Area Office within 30 program and its method of evaluation to solving these problems; to discuss the
days. determine the effectiveness of its budget, the effectiveness of the grant,
The Area Office will assemble a program. The project performance and any other unusual circumstances
formal application docket, which will report should relate the activities during affecting delivery of the proposed TSA
include the following: the report period to the project’s services; to keep the grantee aware of
(1) Form SF–424 and the information objectives and analyze the effectiveness procedural and policy changes,
submitted in accordance with 7 CFR of the program. The grantee will availability of funds, etc.; and to discuss
1944.526(a)(2) (preapplication package); complete a final Form SF–269 and a any other matters affecting the
(2) Any comments received in final performance report upon availability of housing opportunities for
accordance with 7 CFR part 3015, termination or expiration of the grant low-income families.
subpart V, ‘‘Intergovernmental Review agreement.
of Department of Agriculture Programs Grant monitoring. Each grant will be (5) The Area and/or Local Office will
and Activities.’’ See RD Instruction monitored by USDA Rural Development advise the grantee of the options
1940-J (available in any USDA Rural to ensure that the grantee is complying available to bring the delinquent
Development Office). with the terms of the grant and that the borrowers’ accounts current and advise
(3) OGC legal determination made TSA project activity is completed as the grantee that the appropriate
pursuant to 7 CFR 1944.526 (c)(3). approved. Ordinarily, this will involve approval authority for any resolution of
(4) Grant Agreement. a review of quarterly and final reports the delinquent accounts and all other
(5) Form RD 1940–1, ‘‘Request for by USDA Rural Development and authority currently available to remedy
Obligation of Funds.’’ review by the appropriate Area Office. delinquent accounts.
(6) Form RD 400–1, ‘‘Equal Additional grants. An additional grant
Grant evaluation, closeout,
Opportunity Agreement.’’ may be made to an applicant that has
(7) Form RD 400–4, previously received a TSA grant and suspension, and termination. Grant
‘‘Nondiscrimination Agreement.’’ substantially achieved the goals evaluation will be an ongoing activity
(8) Form AD–1047, ‘‘Certification established for the previous grant by performed by both the grantee and
Regarding Debarment, Suspension and submitting a new proposal for TSA USDA Rural Development. The grantee
Other Responsibility Matters—Primary funds. The additional grant application will perform self-evaluations by
Covered Transactions.’’ will be processed as if it were an initial preparing periodic project performance
(9) Form AD–1049, ‘‘Certification application. reports in accordance with 7 CFR
Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Management assistance. The Area 1944.541. USDA Rural Development
Requirements (Grants), Alternative I— Office will see that each TSA grantee will also review all reports prepared and
For Grantees Other Than Individuals.’’ receives management assistance to help submitted by the grantee in accordance
(10) Form RD 1940–20, ‘‘Request for achieve a successful program. with the grant agreement and 7 CFR part
Environmental Information.’’ (1) TSA employees who will be 1944, subpart K.
(11) Form RD 1940–22, contacting and assisting families will Within forty-five (45) days after the
‘‘Environmental Checklist for receive training in packaging single grant ending date, the grantee will
Categorical Exclusions,’’ Form RD 1940– family housing and Rural Rental complete closeout procedures as
21, ‘‘Environmental Assessment for Housing loans when, or very shortly specified in the grant agreement.
Class I Actions’’ or Exhibit G of 7 CFR after, they are hired so that they can
part 1940, subpart G entitled, work effectively. The grant can also be terminated
‘‘Environmental Assessment for Class II (2) TSA employees who will provide before the grant ending date for the
Actions.’’ counseling, outreach, and other causes specified in the grant agreement.
(12) The historical and archaeological technical and supervisory assistance No further grant funds will be disbursed
assessment. will receive training on USDA Rural when grant suspension or termination
(13) The detailed budget for the Development policies, procedures, and procedures have been initiated in
agreement period based upon the needs requirements appropriate to their accordance with the grant agreement.
outlined in the proposal and positions and the type of assistance the
VII. Agency Contacts
recommendations by USDA Rural grantee will provide at the outset of the
Development. grant. Nica Mathes, Senior Loan Specialist,
(14) Verification of Debarment Listing (3) Training will be provided by USDA Rural Development, Single
check and Federal Debt Listing check. USDA Rural Development employees Family Housing Direct Loan Division,
(15) Form RD 2006–38, ‘‘Civil Rights and/or outside sources approved by Special Programs and New Initiatives
Impact Analysis.’’ USDA Rural Development when the Branch, Mail Stop 0783, Room 2206-S,
Reporting requirements. Form SF– technical and supervisory assistance 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
269, ‘‘Financial Status Report,’’ and a involves rural housing programs other Washington, DC 20250–0783, phone:
project performance report will be than Rural Development programs.
(202) 205–3656 or (202) 720–1474, e-
required of all grantees on a quarterly Appropriate training of TSA employees
mail: nica.mathes@wdc.usda.gov, or
basis. All grantees shall submit an should be anticipated during the
FAX: (202) 720–2232.
original and two copies of these reports planning stages of the grant and the
to the Area Office. The project reasonable cost of such training VIII. Other Information
performance reports will be submitted included in the budget.
not later than January 15, April 15, July (4) The Area Office, in cooperation Information about TSA grants and
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15, and October 15 of each year. with the appropriate Local Office(s), other Rural Development housing
As part of the grantee’s preapplication should coordinate the management programs can be obtained at the USDA
submission required by 7 CFR 1944.526 assistance given to the TSA grantee in Rural Development Web site at http://
(a)(2)(i), the grantee established the a manner which is timely and effective. www.rurdev.usda.gov. Questions can
objectives of its TSA program including This will require periodic meetings with also be sent by e-mail to
the estimated number of low-income the grantee to discuss problems being agsec@usda.gov.

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Dated: April 7, 2006. Copies of the above information industries, and fishing communities. In
Russell T. Davis, collection proposal can be obtained by particular, the data will be used to meet
Administrator, Rural Housing Service. calling or writing Diana Hynek, the requirements of the Magnuson-
[FR Doc. E6–5688 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am] Departmental Paperwork Clearance Stevens Fishery Conservation and
BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Management Act, the National
Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Environmental Policy Act, the
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DC 20230 (or via the Internet at Order 12866 as well as a variety of state
dHynek@doc.gov). statutes.
Submission for OMB Review; Written comments and Affected Public: Business or other for-
Comment Request recommendations for the proposed profit organizations.
information collection should be sent Frequency: Annually and on occasion.
The Department of Commerce has within 30 days of publication of this Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
submitted to the Office of Management notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker,
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the Officer, fax number (202) 395–7285, or (202) 395–3897.
following proposal for collection of David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Copies of the above information
information under the provisions of the collection proposal can be obtained by
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Dated: April 11, 2006.
calling or writing Diana Hynek,
Chapter 35). Gwellnar Banks,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Information Officer.
Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and
Title: Knowledge, Attitudes, and [FR Doc. E6–5624 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am] Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
Perceptions of Management Strategies BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
and Regulations in the Florida Keys dHynek@doc.gov).
National Marine Sanctuary. Written comments and
Form Number(s): None. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
OMB Approval Number: 0648–0534. recommendations for the proposed
Type of Request: Regular submission. Submission for OMB Review; information collection should be sent
Burden Hours: 5,952. Comment Request within 30 days of publication of this
Number of Respondents: 3,736. notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk
Average Hours Per Response: Full The Department of Commerce has Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or
survey, 2 hours; non-respondent submitted to the Office of Management David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov.
postcard survey, 2 minutes. and Budget (OMB) for clearance the Dated: April 11, 2006.
Needs and Uses: This is a ten-year following proposal for collection of
Gwellnar Banks,
replication of the Knowledge, Attitudes, information under the provisions of the
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
and Perceptions of the management Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Information Officer.
strategies and regulations of the Florida Chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and [FR Doc. E6–5625 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am]
Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
(FKNMS) for three user groups:
Commercial fishermen, dive shop Title: Economic Surveys for U.S.
owners/operators and members of local Commercial Fisheries.
Form Number(s): None. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
environmental groups. The original
study was done in 1995–96 and was OMB Approval Number: 0648–0369.
Type of Request: Regular submission. Submission for OMB Review;
adopted as providing baselines for the Comment Request
Socioeconomic Research and Burden Hours: 7,000.
Monitoring Program for the FKNMS. Number of Respondents: 6,000. The Department of Commerce has
Much has happened since 1995–96 so Average Hours Per Response: Catcher submitted to the Office of Management
the study will also provide new or for-hire vessel operating cost, annual and Budget (OMB) for clearance the
baselines for new management strategies cost, revenue, effort, employment, following proposal for collection of
and regulations. The most important ownership, and limited demographic information under the provisions of the
management strategies and regulations data, 1 hour and 30 minutes; catcher or Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
assessed in both the baseline and for-hire vessel operating cost data, 25 Chapter 35).
replication are those related to the minutes; catcher or for-hire vessel Agency: National Oceanic and
special zones created in the FKNMS, annual expenditure and demographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
especially the no-take areas. The data, 1 hour; West Coast or Alaska Title: Application for Commission in
information is important to support the processor, including catcher/processor the NOAA Officer Corps.
‘‘adaptive management’’ process in the vessels, mothership vessels, floating Form Number(s): None.
FKNMS and to support education and processing plants, and onshore plants, 8 OMB Approval Number: 0648–0047.
outreach efforts. This application hours; East Coast or Gulf processor, 1 Type of Request: Regular submission.
revises methods to increase response hour and 30 minutes. Burden Hours: 184.
rates and proposes a study of Needs and Uses: This proposed Number of Respondents: 600.
nonresponse bias for the survey of collection of economic data for U.S. Average Hours Per Response: One
members of local environmental groups. commercial fisheries will be used to hour for applications; ten minutes for
Affected Public: Business or other for- address statutory and regulatory references.
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profit organizations; individuals or mandates to determine the quantity and Needs and Uses: The NOAA Corps is
households. distribution of net benefits derived from the smallest of the seven uniformed
Frequency: One time. living marine resources, as well as services of the United States and is an
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. predict the economic impacts from integral part of NOAA. The NOAA
OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, proposed management options on Corps provides a cadre of professionals
(202) 395–3897. commercial harvesters, shoreside trained in engineering, earth sciences,

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