[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 39975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16989]





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TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY




Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 

Information Collection



AGENCY: United States Trade and Development Agency.



ACTION: Request for comments.



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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the U.S. Trade and 

Development Agency's intention to request an extension for a currently 

approved information collection for Evaluation of USTDA Performance. 

USTDA invites general public and other Federal agencies to take this 

opportunity to comment on the following proposed information 

collection. Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance 

the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 

and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 

those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Carolyn 

Hum, Administrative Officer. All comments received will be available 

for public inspection during regular business hours at the same 

address.



DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 6, 2011 to 

be assured of consideration.



FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Carolyn Hum, Administrative 

Officer, Attn: PRA, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, 1000 Wilson 

Blvd., Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901; Tel.: (703) 875-4357, Fax: 

(703) 875-4009; E-mail: [email protected].



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



Summary Collection Under Review



    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 

collection.

    Expiration Date of Previous Approval: 12/31/2011.

    Title: Evaluation of USTDA Performance.

    Form Number: USTDA 1000E-2011a.

    Frequency of Use: annually for duration of project.

    Type of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit 

institutions; Farms; Federal Government.

    Estimated Number of Responses: 3,000 per year.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,000 hours per year.

    Federal Cost: $416,289

    Authority for Information Collection: Government Performance and 

Results Act of 1993 103 Public Law 62; 107 Stat. 285.

    Abstract: USTDA and contractors will collect information from 

various stakeholders on USTDA-funded activities regarding development 

impact and/or commercial objectives as well as evaluate success 

regarding GPRA and OMB PART objectives.

    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 

request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 

record.



    Dated: June 27, 2011.

Carolyn Hum,

Administrative Officer.

[FR Doc. 2011-16989 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]

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