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BILLING CODE 4151-AE-M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier: OS-0990-30-day notice] Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(4)the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, e-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and OS document identifier, to *Sherette.funncoleman@hhs.gov* , or call the Reports Clearance Office on

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received within 30 days of this notice directly to the OS OMB Desk Officer. All comments must be faxed to OMB at 202-395-6974. *Proposed Project:* Hospital Preparedness Program

(HPP)Data Collection Instrument (DCI)-0990-NEW—Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. *Abstract:* The Office of the Assistant Secretary, Hospital Preparedness Program

(HPP)formerly Healthcare Systems Bureau (HSB), Division of Healthcare Preparedness (DHP), is proposing a Data Collection Instrument

(DCI)to gather critical information from the 62 Awardees which include: States or political subdivisions of a State (cities and counties), and territories participating in HPP. The DCI will capture information related to: performance measures, critical benchmarks, minimal levels of readiness, program statistics, policies and procedures, surge capacity elements, surge capacity as measured by exercises, and other pertinent information for programmatic improvement and tracking performance. The data will be gathered from mid-year progress reports on annual activities, final reports on annual activities, and progress indicator reports submitted to HPP. Awardees will indicate the progress made toward each of the financial and programmatic objectives noted on their cooperative agreement application

(CAA)on the mid-year progress report. The final report on annual activities will require Awardees to provide additional details on how objectives were achieved and how the program funds were spent toward achieving the program's critical benchmarks. Estimated Annualized Burden Table Forms (if necessary) Type of respondent Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours Mid-Year Report States or political subdivisions of a State (cities and counties), and territories 62 1 16 992 End-of-Year Report States or political subdivisions of a State (cities and counties), and territories 62 1 16 992 Total 1984 John Teeter, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3736 Filed 2-27-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150-37-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed information collection request for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received with 60-days, and directed to the OS Paperwork. *Proposed Project:* SF-424C (Budget Information—Construction Programs) Form—Extension—OMB No. 4040-0008—Grants.Gov. *Abstract:* The SF-424C (Budget Information—Construction Programs) form is utilized by up to 26 Federal grant making agencies. The SF-424C is used to provide budget information when applying for construction projects under Federal grants. The Federal awarding agencies use information reported on the form for the evaluation of award and general management of Federal assistance program awards. A 2-year clearance is requested. Frequency of data collection varies by Federal agency. Estimated Annualized Burden Table Agency Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours VA 179 1 15/60 45 DOI 258 1.28 30/60 165 USDA 934 1 3 2,802 DOC 505 1 15/60 126 DOT 1,650 1 3 4,950 Total 8,088 John Teeter, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3741 Filed 2-27-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-AE-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed information collection request for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received with 60-days, and directed to the OS Paperwork. *Proposed Project:* SF-424B (Assurances—Non-Construction Programs) Form—Extension—OMB No. 4040-0007—Grants.Gov. *Abstract:* The SF-424B (Assurances—Non-Construction Programs) form is utilized by up to 26 Federal grant making agencies. The SF-424B is used to provide information on required assurances when applying for non-construction Federal grants. The Federal awarding agencies use information reported on the form for the evaluation of award and general management of Federal assistance program awards. The only information collected on the form is the applicant signature, title, and date submitted. A 2-year clearance is requested. Frequency of data collection varies by Federal agency. Estimated Annualized Burden Table Agency Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours USDA 6,172 1 15/60 1,543 NARA 145 1 15/60 36 CNCS 10 1 30/60 5 Treas 191 1 15/60 48 DOI 1,053 2.764 11/60 533 VA 184 1 15/60 46 DOC 4,880 1 15/60 1,220 EPA 3,816 1 4 15,264 Total 18,691 John Teeter, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3743 Filed 2-27-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-AE-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed information collection request for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received with 60-days, and directed to the OS Paperwork. *Proposed Project:* SF-424A (Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs) Form—Extension—OMB No. 4040-0006—Grants.Gov. *Abstract:* The SF-424A (Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs) form is utilized by up to 26 Federal grant making agencies. The SF-424A provides budget information when applying for non-construction Federal grants. The Federal awarding agencies use information reported on the form for the evaluation of award and general management of Federal assistance program awards. A 2-year clearance is requested. Frequency of the data collection varies by Federal agency. Estimated Annualized Burden Table Agency Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours CNCS 10 1 4 40 DOI 258 1.28 30/60 165 DOS 150 1 5/60 13 EPA 3,816 1 4 15,264 SSA 700 2 30/60 700 Treas 191 1.445 1 276 VA 184 1 15/60 46 USDA 6,951 1 3 20,853 DOC 4,880 1 20/60 1,627 DOT 50 1 1.6 80 Total 39,063 John Teeter, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3744 Filed 2-27-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-AE-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed information collection request for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects:

(1)The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions;

(2)the accuracy of the estimated burden;

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

(202)690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections must be received with 60-days, and directed to the OS Paperwork. *Proposed Project:* SF-424 Research & Related (R&R) Form—Revision-OMB No. 4040-0001—Grants.Gov. *Abstract:* The SF-424 (R&R) is the government-wide data set for research grant applications. The data set provides information to assist Federal program staff and grants officials in assessing the adequacy of applicant's proposals to accomplish project objectives and determine whether grant applications reflect program needs. Agencies will not be required to collect all of the information in the proposed data set. The agency will identify the data that must be provided by applicants through instructions that will accompany the application package. The proposed data set incorporates proposed revisions adopted by the cross-agency R&R working group. This working group established the original proposed data set (4040-0001) in 2004. The instructions will also be revised. We propose two major changes in our revision request. The first major change is to remove the Project/Performance Site Location(s) form from the collection. This form will be revised and included in a separate OMB-approved collection. The Project/Performance Site Locations(s) forms will be required with all SF-424 form families with the exception of the SF-424 Individual form. The second major change is to incorporate into this collection the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer

(STTR)Information form (OMB Number 0925-0001). The existing SBIR/STTR Information form (OMB No. 0925-0001) will be discontinued once this R&R collection is renewed. We are requesting a 3-year extension of the revised form. The affected public may include Federal, State, Local, or tribal governments, business or other for profit, and not for profit institutions. Estimated Annualized Burden Table Agency Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours DOC 2,300 1 25/60 958 DOE 8,000 1 1.5 12,000 ED 1,200 1 40 48,000 HHS 60,000 1 60 3,600,000 DOD 2,500 5 1.0676 13,345 NASA 10,000 1 1.5 15,000 USDA 6,000 1 1.25 7,500 NSF 40,000 1 120 4,800,000 DHS 350 1 120 42,000 Total 8,538,803 John Teeter, Office of the Secretary, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8-3745 Filed 2-27-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4151-AE-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

(DHHS)is hereby giving notice that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 and Wednesday, March 26, 2008. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. on both days. ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services, Room 800, Hubert H. Humphrey Building; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Nancy Barnes, Committee Manager, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 727G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC 20201;

(202)205-2311. More detailed information about PACHA can be obtained by accessing the Council's Web site at *http://www.Pacha.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996. The Council was established to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies intended to

(a)promote effective prevention of HIV disease,

(b)advance research on HIV and AIDS, and

(c)promote quality services to persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. PACHA was established to serve solely as an advisory body to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Council is composed of not more than 21 members. Council membership is selected by the Secretary from individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV and AIDS. The agenda for this Council meeting is being developed. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Council's Web site when it is drafted. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the meeting. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Pre-registration for public attendance is advisable and can be accomplished online by accessing the PACHA Web site, *http://www.Pacha.gov.* Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Pre-registration is required for public comment. any individual who wishes to participate in the public comment session must register online at *http://www.Pacha.gov;* registration for pubic comment will not be accepted by telephone. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to PACHA members for discussion at the meeting should submit, at a minimum, one copy of the materials to the Committee Manager, PACHA no later than close of business on March 21, 2008. Contact information for the PACHA Committee Manager is listed above. Dated: February 21, 2008. Mary (Marty) McGeein, Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. [FR Doc. 08-884 Filed 2-27-08; 8:45 am]

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