[Federal Register: November 15, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 219)] [Notices] [Page 61957-61958] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr15no99-138] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT. ACTION: Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 3501, et seq.) this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and it's expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on August 24, 1999 [FR 64, page 46222]. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before December 15, 1999. [[Page 61958]] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Roberta R. Fede, Office of the Secretary, office of Executive Secretariat, S-10, U.S. Department of Transportation, (202) 366-9764, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Secretary Title: Advisory Committee Candidate Biographical Information Request. OMB Control Number: 2105-0009. Affected Public: Citizens applying or selected for appointment to DOT Advisory Committees. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Form(s): DOT F 1120.1 Abstract: The collection of information obtained by the Advisory Committee Candidate Biographical Information Request form enables Department officials to review the qualifications of individuals who wish to serve on the Department-sponsored advisory committees and the qualifications of persons who have been recommended to serve. The collection provides uniform data for each individual and enables DOT to comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) (5 U.S.C. App.) which requires that advisory committee membership be balanced. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours. Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention OST Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to OMB are best assured of having their full effect if OMB receives them within 30 days of publication. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 8, 1999. Vanester M. Williams, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 99-29679 Filed 11-12-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P