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and any entities receiving identified loans under a financial assistance agreement capitalizing a revolving loan fund.

Title: Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Procurement under EPA Financial Assistance Agreements (Reinstatement).

ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 2047.04, OMB Control No. 2090–0030.

ICR status: This ICR expired on January 31, 2011. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.

Abstract: EPA currently requires an entity to be certified in order to be considered a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) under EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. EPA currently requires an entity to first attempt to become certified by a federal agency ( e.g., the Small Business Administration (SBA), or the Department of Transportation (DOT)), or by a State, locality, Indian Tribe or independent private organization so long as their applicable criteria match those under Section 8(a)(5) and (6) of the Small Business Act and applicable implementing regulations. EPA only certifies firms that are denied certification by one of these entities. To qualify as an MBE or WBE under EPA’s programs an entity must establish that it is owned and/or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are of good character and are citizens of the United States. Entities that meet the aforementioned requirements and wish to obtain an EPA DBE certification must submit a DBE Certification Application to the Office of Small Business Programs based on business type: Sole Proprietorship (6100–1a); Limited Liability Company (6100–1b); Partnership (6100–1c); Corporation (6100–1d); Alaska Native Corporation (6100–1e); Tribally Owned Business (6100–1f); Private and Voluntary Organization (6100–1g); Native Hawaiian Organization (6100–1h); or Community Development Corporation (6100–1i). The EPA DBE Program also includes contract administration requirements designed to prevent unfair practices that adversely affect DBEs. There are three forms associated with these requirements: EPA Form 6100–2 (DBE Subcontractor Participation Form), EPA Form 6100–3 (DBE Subcontractor Performance Form), and EPA Form 6100–4 (DBE Subcontractor Utilization Form). The requirements to complete these forms are intended to prevent any ‘‘bait and switch’’ tactics at the subcontract level by prime contractors which may circumvent the spirit of the DBE Program.

Burden Statement: The combined total annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for all forms associated with this collection of information is estimated to average three (3) hours and fifteen (15) minutes per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This burden estimate includes the time needed to review instructions, develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:

• Estimated total number of potential respondents: 3600.

• Frequency of response: Certification: Every three years or more often as required. Form 6100–2: As needed, Form 6100–3 and Form 6100– 4: At the time of bid or proposal.

• Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 3600.

• Estimated total annual burden hours: 11,700 (three hours and fifteen minutes per respondent).

• Estimated total annual costs: $146,916. This includes an estimated burden cost of $146,916, and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

There will be a change in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. The 6100–2, –3, and –4 forms have been revised to include more detailed instructions, which should decrease the amount of time it takes to complete each form. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under **FOR**
**FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**

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Dated: May 13, 2012. John Reeder, Deputy Chief of Staff.
[FR Doc. 2012–13188 Filed 5–30–12; 8:45 am]

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**EPA Board of Scientific Counselors Advisory Board; Notice of Charter**  **Renewal**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice of Charter Renewal.

Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.2, the EPA Board of Scientific Counselors Advisory Board (BOSC) is a necessary committee which is in the public interest. Accordingly, BOSC will be renewed for an additional two-year period. The purpose of BOSC is to provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator regarding science and engineering research, programs andplans, laboratories, and researchmanagement practices. Inquiries may be directed to Greg Susanke, U.S. EPA, (Mail Code 8104R), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, telephone (202) 564–9945, or susanke.greg@epa.gov.


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Dated: March 6, 2012. Lek Kadeli, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development.
[FR Doc. 2012–13184 Filed 5–30–12; 8:45 am]

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9679–4]**

**Establishment of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB)** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice; establishment of a Federal Advisory Committee.

**SUMMARY :**  As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, we are giving notice that EPA is establishing the Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). The purpose of the GLAB is to provide advice to the Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the Inter-Agency Task Force established per Executive Order 13340 (May 18, 2004), on matters related to Great Lakes restoration and protection. The major objectives will be to provide advice and recommendations on: Great Lakes protection and restoration policy; long term goals and objectives for Great Lakes protection and restoration; and annual priorities to protect and restore the Great Lakes that may be used to help inform budget decisions.

EPA has determined that this federal advisory committee is in the public interest and will assist the EPA in performing its duties and responsibilities. Copies of the GLAB’s charter will be filed with the appropriate congressional committees and the Library of Congress.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Rita Cestaric, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604, Email address: cestaric.rita@epa.gov, Telephone number: (312) 886–6815.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The GLAB will be composed of approximately fifteen (15) members who will serve as representative members, Regular Government Employees (RGEs), or Special Government Employees (SGEs). The GLAB expects to meet in person or by electronic means (e.g., telephone, videoconference, webcast, etc.) approximately two (2) times a year, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Meetings will be held in the Great Lakes region and Washington, DC. The GLAB will be examined annually and will exist until the EPA determines that the GLAB is no longer needed. The charter will be in effect for two years from the date it is filed with Congress. After the initial two-year period, the charter may be renewed as authorized in accordance with Section 14 of FACA (5 U.S.C. App. 2 § 14).

Membership: Nominations for membership will be solicited through the Federal Register and other sources. In selecting members, EPA will consider candidates representing a broad range of interests relating to the Great Lakes, including, but not limited to, environmental groups, business, agricultural groups, citizen groups, environmental justice groups, foundations, academia and state, local and tribal governments. In selecting members, EPA will consider the differing perspectives and breadth of collective experience needed to address the EPA’s charge.

Dated: May 17, 2012. Susan Hedman, Great Lakes National Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2012–13186 Filed 5–30–12; 8:45 am]

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**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION** 

**Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to**  **the Office of Management and Budget**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Communications Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

**DATES :**  Written comments should be submitted on or before July 2, 2012. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible.

**ADDRESSES :**  Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via fax 202– 395–5167, or via email Nicholas

_ A.

_ Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@fcc.gov <mailto:PRA@fcc.gov> and to Cathy. Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION** section below.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page <http://www.reginfo. gov/public/do/PRAMain>, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

OMB Control Number: 3060–1146. Title: Implementation of the Twentyfirst Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, CG Docket No. 10–210.

Form Number: N/A.