[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2900-2901]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-448]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the 
U.S. Agency for International Development: Comments Requested

    Summary: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is 
making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information 
collections as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. 
Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or 
continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Dates: Submit comments on or before March 20, 2006.
    For Further Information Contact: Beverly Johnson, Bureau for 
Management, Office of Administrative Services. Information and Records 
Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07-106, 
RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1365 or via e-mail 
[email protected].
    Supplementary Information:
    OMB No.: OMB 412-NEW.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Title: Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Application.
    Type of Review: New Information Collection.
    Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 
requests comment on its Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program 
Application. The form will be used to apply for participation in the 
USAID Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program. Firms interested in 
becoming a mentor firm must apply in writing to the USAID/OSDBU. The 
application shall be evaluated by the nature and extent of technical 
and managerial support proposed as well as the extent of financial 
assistance in the form of equity investment, loans, joint-venture 
support, and traditional subcontracting support proposed.
    The Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement contains:
    (1) Name, address, phone, and E-mail of mentor and 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm(s) and a point of contact within both firms 
who will oversee the agreement;
    (2) Procedures for the mentor's voluntary withdrawal from the 
program including notification of the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm and 
the USAID OSDBU. Withdrawal notification must be in writing, at least 
30 days in advance of the mentor's intent to withdraw.
    (3) Procedures for a prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s voluntary withdrawal 
from the program. The prot[eacute]g[eacute] shall notify the mentor 
firm in writing at least 30 days in advance of the 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm's intent to voluntarily terminate the 
Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] agreement. The mentor shall notify

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OSDBU and the contracting officer immediately upon receipt of notice 
from the prot[eacute]g[eacute];
    (4) A description of the type of developmental program that will be 
provided by the mentor firm to the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm, to 
include a description of the subcontract work, a schedule for providing 
assistance, and criteria for evaluation of the prot[eacute]g[eacute]'s 
developmental success;
    (5) A listing of the number and types of subcontracts to be awarded 
to the prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm;
    (6) Program participation term;
    (7) Termination procedures;
    (8) Plan for accomplishing work should the agreement be terminated; 
and
    (9) Other terms and conditions, as appropriate.

Review of Agreement

    (1) OSDBU will review the information to ensure the mentor and 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] are both eligible and the information that is 
required in this Mentor-Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program Guide is 
included. OSDBU may consult with the Contracting Officer on the 
adequacy of the proposed mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] arrangement, and 
its review will be completed no later than 30 calendar days after 
receipt by OSDBU.
    (2) Upon completion of the review, the mentor may implement the 
developmental assistance program.
    (3) The agreement defines the relationship between the mentor and 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firms only. The agreement itself does not create 
any privity of contract between the mentor or prot[eacute]g[eacute] and 
the USAID.
    (a) An approved agreement will be incorporated into the mentor or 
prot[eacute]g[eacute] firm's contract with the USAID. It should be 
added to the subcontracting plan of the contract.
    (b) If the application is disapproved, the mentor may provide 
additional information for reconsideration. OSDBU will complete review 
of any supplemental material no later than 30 days after receipt. Upon 
finding deficiencies the USAID considers correctable, OSDBU will notify 
the mentor and request information regarding correction of deficiencies 
to be provided within 30 days.
    Annual Reporting Burden:
     Total annual responses: 20.
     Total annual hours requested: 5.

    Dated: January 10, 2006.
Joanne Paskar,
Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 06-448 Filed 1-17-06; 8:45 am]
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