01-401. Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested  

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    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 is 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 9, 2001.

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    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 bjohnson@usaid.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    OMB No: OMB 0412-0550.

    Form No.: AID 1570-13 and 1570-14.

    Title: Narrative/Time-Line and Report on Commodities (Quarterly Reports).

    Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection.

    Purpose: The purpose of this information collection is to properly respond to the annual competition among applicants who apply on behalf of their sponsored overseas institutions, independent reviewers and ASHA need to assess the strength and capability of the U.S. organizations, the overseas institutions and the merits of their proposed projects. Easily accessible historical records on past accomplishments and performance by repeat USOs, would speed the grant making process and provide documented reasons for both successful and unsuccessful applications.

    Annual Reporting Burden

    Respondents: 70.

    Total annual responses: 656.

    Total annual hours requested: 1,824 hours.

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    Dated: December 28, 2000.

    Joanne Paskar,

    Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management.

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    [FR Doc. 01-401 Filed 1-5-01; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
01/08/2001
Department:
Agency for International Development
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
01-401
Dates:
Submit comments on or before March 9, 2001.
Pages:
1301-1301 (1 pages)
PDF File:
01-401.Pdf