95-25241. Extension and Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection (Forms FS-6500-24, FS-6500-25)

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 197 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53161-53162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25241]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Extension and Revision of Currently Approved Information 
Collection (Forms FS-6500-24, FS-6500-25)

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service announces its intent to extend and revise a currently 
approved information collection used to determine financial capability 
prior to awarding timber sale cost contracts and issuing special use 
permits.

DATES: comments must be received in writing on or before December 11, 
1995.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to: Linda Washington, Audit 
& Evaluation Staff, Forest Service, USDA, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC 
20090-6090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Washington, Fiscal & Accounting Services, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Description of Forms

    The following information describes the forms to be reinstated:

Titles

FS-6500-25; Request for Verification and/or Confirmation.
FS-6500-24; Financial Statement.

OMB Number: 0596-0012.
Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 1995.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
Abstract: The Forest Service needs this collection of financial 
information to determine whether the respondent: (a) has the financial 
capability to perform and complete the contract, permit, or 
authorization within the terms and conditions specified by the 
instrument; (b) should be granted deferred payment status, or; (c) 
should be granted the option of a settlement offer or an extension of a 
payment schedule.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 19.18 hours per response.
Type of Respondents: Small businesses or organizations; individuals 
applying for special use permits.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 350.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,713 hours.

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Use of Comments

    All comments received in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also 
become a matter of public record.

    Dated: October 5, 1995.
David G. Unger,
Associate Chief.
[FR Doc. 95-25241 Filed 10-11-95; 8:45 am]
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