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Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review

Fri, Sep 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collections to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via email to David
Rostkeromb.eop.gov or fax to 2023957285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 7121365.

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

Thu, Jun 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Board for International Food and Agricultural Development One Hundred and Fifty-Fourth Meeting; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Jun 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of the one hundred and fiftyfourth meeting of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). The meeting will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 17, 2008 at the National Press Club located at 529 14th St., NW., Washington, DC. The venue will be the 1st Amendment Room which is located on the 13th floor of the National Press Club. ``Global Food Prices and Policy Actions'' is the theme of BIFAD's June meeting.

Dr. Robert Easter, Chairman of BIFAD, will preside over the proceedings. Dr. Easter is Dean of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environment Sciences at the University of Illinois.

The morning session will be include the Board's special study on ``Defining a Title XII Activity'', and the results from BIFAD's recent Conference of Deans, which emphasized ``Higher Education on a New Stage in Global Agricultural Development.'' The conference was held on April 30, 2008. Highlight

Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review

Fri, May 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

US. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public Law 10413. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via email to David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov or fax to 202 3957285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712 1365.

Privacy Act of 1974, System of Records

Thu, Apr 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing public notice of its intent to alter its system of records maintained in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, entitled ``AID8 Personnel Security and Suitability Investigatory Records.'' USAID is updating this system to reflect the current administrative status and enhance the descriptions of other data elements in order to provide further transparency into USAID's recordkeeping practices.

Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review

Mon, Apr 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via email to David Rostker@omb.eop.gov or fax to 2023957285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 7121365.

Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002; Notice

Fri, Apr 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On May 15, 2002, Congress enacted the ``Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002,'' which is now known as the No FEAR Act. One purpose of the Act is to ``require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws.'' Public Law 107174, Summary. In support of this purpose, Congress found that ``agencies cannot be run effectively if those agencies practice or tolerate discrimination.'' Public Law 107174, Title I, General Provisions, section 101(1).

The Act also requires this agency to provide this notice to Federal employees, former Federal employees and applicants for Federal employment to inform you of the rights and protections available to you under Federal antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. Antidiscrimination Laws

A Federal agency cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race,

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

Fri, Mar 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review

Thu, Feb 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public Law 10413. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via email to David Rostker@omb.eop.gov or fax to 2023957285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 7121365.

Notice of Meeting

Wed, Feb 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA).

Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Location: National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20045.

Please note that this is the anticipated agenda and is subject to change.

Keynote: Henrietta H. Fore, USAID Administrator and Director of United States Foreign Assistance, will speak on the Global Development Commons, including its role as a driver of development and the link between economic growth and democratic governance. She will also provide an update on USAID's response to the ACVFA working groups' recommendations.

Democratic Governance and Economic Growth: An examination of what has worked successfully in democratic governance and economic growth programs will be discussed in two parts. Particular attention will be paid to those programs that have been or could be successfully replicated

Board for International Food and Agricultural Development One Hundred and Fifty-Third Meeting; Notice of Meeting

Wed, Feb 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of the one hundred and fiftythird meeting of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). The meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 27, 2008 at the National Press Club located at 529 14th St., NW., Washington, DC. The venue will be the 1st Amendment Room which is located on the 13th floor of the National Press Club.

Dr. Robert Easter, Chairman of BIFAD will open the meeting. Dr. Easter is the Dean, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environment Sciences at the University of Illinois. Dean Easter's appointment as Chairman was confirmed by the White House on January 21, 2008. Dean Easter has been serving as interim Chairman since April 30, 2007 when Mr. Peter McPherson, former USAID Administrator, resigned from the Board. The Board also welcomes two new members: Mr. H. H. Barlow III (Kentucky) and Mr. Keith Eckel (Pennsylvania). They will be sworn in by Jacqueline E. Schafer

Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended

Thu, Jan 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing public notice of its intent to alter its system of records maintained in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, entitled ``AID9Criminal Law Enforcement Records.'' USAID is updating this system to reflect the current administrative status, to add new general routine uses, and to enhance the descriptions of other data elements in order to provide further transparency into USAID's recordkeeping practices.