Notices. Proposed collection; comments requested

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BILLING CODE 3410-02-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, Rural Development, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for rural housing loans.

DATES: *Effective Date:* Comments on this notice must be received by August 28, 2006 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra A. Terrell, Senior Loan Specialist, Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Division, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, Mail Stop 0784, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0784, Telephone

(202)720-0099 or

(918)534-3254, E-mail *debra.terrell@wdc.usda.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Title:* 7 CFR 1980-D, Rural Housing Loans. *OMB Number:* 0575-0078. *Expiration Date of Approval:* December 31, 2006. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved information collection. Overview The Rural Housing Service

(RHS)is authorized under section 517(d) of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, to issue loan guarantees for the acquisition of new or existing dwellings and related facilities to provide decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions and other structures in rural areas by eligible recipients. The Act also authorizes the Secretary to pay the holder of a guaranteed loan the difference between the rate of interest paid by the borrower and the market rate of interest. The purpose of the program is to assist low and moderate income individuals and families acquire or construct a single family residence in a rural area with loans made by private lenders. Eligibility for this program includes low- and moderate-income families or persons whose income does not exceed 115 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Secretary. The Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) was authorized under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act and the Agency issued a final rule implementing the SFHGLP on April 17, 1991, before departmental reorganization. The program began as a pilot program in 20 States on May 17, 1991. In 1992, the SFHGLP was offered on a nationwide basis. During the implementation process, the Agency looked for ways to improve the program and make it more user friendly. The Agency recognized the need to make its program even more compatible with the existing structure of the mortgage lending community. On May 22, 1995, the Agency published the final rule incorporating the needed changes to encourage greater participation by lenders and the secondary market for mortgage loans. The information requested by the Agency includes borrower financial information such as household income, assets and liabilities, and monthly expenses. All information collected is vital for the Agency to determine if borrowers qualify for and assure they receive all assistance for which they are eligible. Information requested on lenders is required to ensure lenders are eligible to participate in the SFHGLP. Lender requirements are in compliance with OMB Circular A-129. *Estimate of Burden:* Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .44 hours per response. *Respondents:* Individuals or households and business or other for-profits. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 27,650. *Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent:* 10.82. *Estimated Number of Responses:* 299,120. *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:* 132,263 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Renita Bolden, Management Analyst, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at

(202)692-0035. Comments Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of HCFP, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of RHS's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Renita Bolden, Management Analyst, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. All responses 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: June 21, 2006. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E6-10147 Filed 6-27-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Sunshine Act Meeting AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 12 p.m. PLACE: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 624 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20425. Via Teleconference, Public Call-In number: 1-800-347-3350, Access Code Number: 50835285, Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339. STATUS: Agenda I. Approval of Agenda. II. Approval of Minutes of May 4, May 5, and June 16, 2006 Meetings. III. Announcements. IV. Staff Director's Report. V. Program Planning. • FY 2008 Statutory Report on Religious Discrimination and Prisoner Rights. • Schedule for Briefing on Magnet Schools and Racial Discrimination. • Schedule for Briefing on Racially Identifiable School Districts in Omaha, NE. VI. Management and Operations. • Web site: Posting Addendum to Transcript of November 2005 Briefing on Campus Anti-Semitism. • Proposed Information Quality Guidelines. • Strategic Planning. VII. State Advisory Committee Issues. • Religious Discrimination and Prisoner Rights. • Recharter Package for the North Carolina State Advisory Committee. VIII. Future Agenda Items. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To ensure that the Commission secures an appropriate number of lines for the public, persons are asked to register by contacting Audrey Wright of the Office of the Staff Director at

(202)376-7700 or TTY

(202)376-8116, by noon

(EST)on Monday, July 3, 2006. Any interested member of the public may call the above call-in number and listen to the meeting. Callers will incur no charges for calls using the call-in number over land-line connections. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service and providing the Service with the conference call-in number and access code. Kenneth L. Marcus, Staff Director, Acting General Counsel. [FR Doc. 06-5784 Filed 6-23-06; 4:10 pm]

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