Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and Completion, 10003-10004 [E6-2811]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2006 / Notices concerning this notice. Comments must be sent to Karen L. Kaufman, Standardization Section, Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 0709, South Building; STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720–4693; fax (202) 690–1527, e-mail karen.kaufman@usda.gov. The United States Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins is available either through the address cited above or by accessing the AMS Web site on the Internet at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/fv/ppb.html. Any comments received regarding the notice will be posted at that site. Comments also will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen L. Kaufman, Telephone (202) 720–4693. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Background AMS received a petition from the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC), requesting the revision of the United States Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins. These standards are issued under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621—1627) The petitioner is requesting that USDA revise the grade standards for section 52.1843 Summary of types (varieties) of processed raisins for TypeI Seedless Raisins. The revision would add the processed raisin type, ‘‘Vinedried (without the application of drying chemicals or materials)’’ to the current summary as well as modify the type for ‘‘Dipped, Vine-dried, or similarly processed raisins’’ to ‘‘Dipped, Vinedried, treated with drying chemicals or materials or similarly processed raisins.’’ Prior to undertaking detailed work to develop a proposal, AMS is soliciting comments on the petition to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins. This notice provides for a 60-day comment period for interested parties to comment on the petition to develop a proposed revision of the standards. Should AMS conclude that there is a need for changes to the standards, detailed work could be undertaken as soon as possible and the eventual proposed revised standard would be published in the Federal Register with a request for comments in accordance with 7 CFR part 36. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 Feb 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 Dated: February 23, 2006. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E6–2770 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intent of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to request a new information collection to be used in support of the 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. These programs consist of the Hurricane Indemnity Program (HIP), the Feed Indemnity Program (FIP), the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), and the Tree Indemnity Program (TIP). DATES: Comments on this notice must be receive on or before May 1, 2006 to be assured consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven J. Peterson, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, Disaster Assistance Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0517, Washington, DC 20250–0517; Telephone (202) 720– 5172; Electronic mail: Steve.Peterson@wdc.usda.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Assistance Programs. OMB Control Number: 0560-NEW. Type of Request: Request Approval of a New Information Collection. Abstract: This information collection will be used to make eligibility determinations on respondent’s requests for payments to supplement indemnities or payments received under Federal crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), in addition to requests for payments to compensate for losses of livestock, livestock feed, trees, bushes, and vines, all of which resulted from one or more of five named hurricanes that occurred in 2005 in counties designated as primary under a Presidential disaster declaration or Secretarial designation. Travel time has been included in the Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10003 Estimate of Annual Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 90 minutes per response. Respondents: Individuals or households, businesses or other for profit and farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 34,008. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 51,012. Comments are invited on the following: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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. These comments should be sent to the Desk Officer of Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, and to Steven J. Peterson, Branch Chief, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, Disaster Assistance Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0517, Washington, DC 20250–0517. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed in Washington, DC on February 23, 2006. Teresa C. Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E6–2813 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and Completion Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 10004 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2006 / Notices SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the proposed information collections for the FNS–245, Negative Case Action Review Schedule and the FNS–248, Status of Sample Selection and Completion. The two forms are currently used in the Quality Control process for the Food Stamp Program. The proposed collections are revisions of collections currently approved under OMB No. 0584–0034. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’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. Send comments and requests for copies of this information collection to: Daniel Wilusz, Chief, Quality Control Branch, Program Accountability Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 822, Alexandria, VA 22302. You may fax comments on this notice to (703) 305–0928. An electronic version of this notice may be downloaded at https://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/rules/ Regulations/default.htm. Comments may be submitted via the Internet at the same address and will receive an electronic confirmation upon receipt. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Wilusz, (703) 305–2460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and Completion. OMB Number: 0584–0034. Form Number: FNS–245 & FNS–248. Expiration Date: 07/31/06. Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collections. Abstract: The FNS–245, Negative Case Action Review Schedule, is designed to VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 Feb 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 collect quality control (QC) data and serve as the data entry form for negative case action QC reviews in the Food Stamp Program. State agencies complete the FNS–245 for each negative case in their QC sample. The reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with the completion of the FNS–245 is being reduced from 123,026 hours to 121,572 hours. The decrease is the result of a reduction of the total case selection from 40,262 cases in FY 2001 to 39,782 cases in FY 2004. The FNS–248, Status of Sample Selection and Completion, tracks a State’s progress in sample selection and case completion on a monthly basis. A proposed rule entitled ‘‘Food Stamp Program: Discretionary Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of Public Law 107–171’’, was published in the Federal Register on September, 23, 2005. The rulemaking proposed to eliminate this form as a means of collecting this information and would allow State agencies to report in a manner as directed by the regional offices. FNS expects to publish a final rule on this subject in October 2006. Until then, FNS–248 will remain in effect. The burden associated with the collection remains unchanged. Affected Public: Individuals or households; State or local governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 53. Number of Responses Per Respondent: 751. Total Number of Responses: 39,782. Estimated Reporting Time Per Response: 3.03 Hours. Estimated Reporting Annual Burden: 120,618 Hours. Number of Recordkeepers: 53. Annual Hours Per Recordkeeper: 18. Estimated Recordkeeping Annual Burden: 954 Hours. Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: 121,572 Hours. Dated: February 21, 2006 Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6–2811 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Secure Rural Schools Land Sales Initiative Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the list of National Forest System land parcels PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in the FY 2007 President’s Budget proposal to be sold for the purpose of funding payments to Secure Rural Schools (SRS), should this program be extended by amendment to the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000. The sale of these parcels is contingent upon amendment of the SRS as proposed by the President. DATES: You should submit your comments by March 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered only to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments by e-mail to SRS_Land_Sales@fs.fed.us, by facsimile to (202) 205–1604, or by mail to USDA Forest Service, SRS Comments, Lands 4S, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Mailstop 1124, Washington, DC 20250– 0003. Electronic submission is preferred. If you submit your comments by e-mail or fax, you do not need to send a paper copy by mail. Your comments may address the entire list of parcels identified in the President’s proposal, or an individual parcel or parcels on that list. If you are commenting about a specific parcel on the list, it would be helpful to provide the parcel’s number from the list and all information specifically related to the sale of that parcel. Document and Comment Availability: In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Forest Service provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document, the potentially eligible lands listing, and associated maps via the Internet. Information on this proposal and the Federal Register Notice can be found at https://www.fs.fed.us via the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act link to the ‘‘President’s FY 2007 Budget Proposal for the Forest Service—Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act Extension’’ page. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia R. Swanson, Assistant Director of Lands, Washington Office, 202–205– 0099. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (the Act) (Pub. L. 106–393) was enacted to provide transitional assistance to rural counties that had been affected by the E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10003-10004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2811]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample 
Selection and Completion

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on the proposed information collections for the FNS-245, Negative Case 
Action Review Schedule and the FNS-248, Status of Sample Selection and 
Completion. The two forms are currently used in the Quality Control 
process for the Food Stamp Program. The proposed collections are 
revisions of collections currently approved under OMB No. 0584-0034.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 1, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency'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. Send comments and requests for 
copies of this information collection to: Daniel Wilusz, Chief, Quality 
Control Branch, Program Accountability Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 
822, Alexandria, VA 22302. You may fax comments on this notice to (703) 
305-0928. An electronic version of this notice may be downloaded at 
https://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/rules/Regulations/default.htm. Comments may 
be submitted via the Internet at the same address and will receive an 
electronic confirmation upon receipt.
    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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Wilusz, (703) 305-2460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and 
Completion.
    OMB Number: 0584-0034.
    Form Number: FNS-245 & FNS-248.
    Expiration Date: 07/31/06.
    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collections.
    Abstract: The FNS-245, Negative Case Action Review Schedule, is 
designed to collect quality control (QC) data and serve as the data 
entry form for negative case action QC reviews in the Food Stamp 
Program. State agencies complete the FNS-245 for each negative case in 
their QC sample. The reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with 
the completion of the FNS-245 is being reduced from 123,026 hours to 
121,572 hours. The decrease is the result of a reduction of the total 
case selection from 40,262 cases in FY 2001 to 39,782 cases in FY 2004. 
The FNS-248, Status of Sample Selection and Completion, tracks a 
State's progress in sample selection and case completion on a monthly 
basis. A proposed rule entitled ``Food Stamp Program: Discretionary 
Quality Control Provisions of Title IV of Public Law 107-171'', was 
published in the Federal Register on September, 23, 2005. The 
rulemaking proposed to eliminate this form as a means of collecting 
this information and would allow State agencies to report in a manner 
as directed by the regional offices. FNS expects to publish a final 
rule on this subject in October 2006. Until then, FNS-248 will remain 
in effect. The burden associated with the collection remains unchanged.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State or local 
governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 53.
    Number of Responses Per Respondent: 751.
    Total Number of Responses: 39,782.
    Estimated Reporting Time Per Response: 3.03 Hours.
    Estimated Reporting Annual Burden: 120,618 Hours.
    Number of Recordkeepers: 53.
    Annual Hours Per Recordkeeper: 18.
    Estimated Recordkeeping Annual Burden: 954 Hours.
    Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: 121,572 Hours.

    Dated: February 21, 2006
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E6-2811 Filed 2-27-06; 8:45 am]
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