Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 15157-15158 [E6-4422]

Download as PDF 15157 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 58 Monday, March 27, 2006 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES March 23, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:19 Mar 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency Title: Bioenergy Program. OMB Control Number: 0560–0207. Summary of Collection: To encourage bioenergy producers to expand agricultural markets by promoting increased bioenergy production, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), in accordance with the 2002 Act, has made incentive cash payments for FY 2003 through FY 2006 to bioenergy producers who increase their production of bioenergy (fuel grade ethanol and biodiesel) from eligible commodities over previous fiscal year bioenergy production. Bioenergy producers will enter into an agreement with CCC establishing their eligibility to receive program payments. The information will be collect by either mail or fax. Need and Use of the Information: CCC will collect information from bioenergy producers that request payments under the Bioenergy Program to ensure the benefits are paid only to eligible bioenergy producers for eligible commodities. Failure to collect this information as outlined would make it difficult to ensure that payments to producers are made in accordance with the provisions of the regulations. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually; Quarterly; Other (850 multi-year). Total Burden Hours: 1,100. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4401 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 22, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Veterinary Accreditation Program OMB Control Number: 0579–0032. Summary of Collection: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible for, among other things protecting the health of our Nation’s livestock and poultry populations by preventing the introduction and spread of serious diseases and pest of livestock and poultry and for eradicating such diseases and pest from the United States when feasible. To help accomplish this mission, APHIS’ Veterinary Services administers the National Veterinary Accreditation Program. This program \\ALPHA3\E\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1 15158 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 58 / Monday, March 27, 2006 / Notices certifies private veterinary practitioners to work cooperatively with Federal veterinarians, as well as with State animal health officials, to conduct certain activities for APHIS. Regulations governing the Veterinary Accreditation Program are found in Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 160, 161, and 162. Operating this important program requires APHIS to engage in a number of information collection activities in the form of applications for veterinary accreditation, veterinary accreditation orientation and training, paperwork associated with tasks performed by our accredited veterinarians (such as completing certificates, applying and removing official seals, and completing test reports); reviewing applications for veterinary accreditation and reaccreditation, recordkeeping, and updating information on accredited veterinarians. APHIS will collect information using several forms. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to determine that a veterinarian has met the requirements for being accredited, or for obtaining re-accreditation. APHIS will also collect information to ensure that accredited veterinarians are knowledgeable of current Federal and State animal health regulations, objectives and programs and are competent in their application. If information is not collected it would significantly destroy APHIS’ ability to operate the Veterinary Accreditation Program. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 88,244. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 63,031. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4422 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Information Collection: Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice; request for comments. wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCIES: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:19 Mar 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 individuals and organizations on the extension with revision of a currently approved information collection associated with Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation certification requirements. This information is collected in support of the conservation provisions of Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990, the Federal Agriculture, Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (the Statute). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before May 26, 2006 to be assured consideration. Additional Information or Comments: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Jan Jamrog, Program Manager, Production, Emergencies, and Compliance Division, Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, STOP 0517, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–0517, (202) 690– 0926, facsimile (202) 720–4941. Comments should also be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Copies of the information collection may be requested by writing to Jan Jamrog at the above address. Comments may be also submitted by e-mail to Jan.Jamrog@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Highly Erodible land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification. OMB Control Number: 0560–0185. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The collection of this information is necessary to determine payment eligibility of individuals and entities for various programs administered by the USDA including the Conservation Programs, Price Support Programs, Direct and Counter Cyclical Program, Noninsured Assistance Program, Disaster Programs and Farm Loan Programs. Regulations governing those requirements under Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990, the Federal Agriculture, Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 relating to highly erodible lands and wetlands are codified in 7 CFR part 12. In order to PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ensure that persons who request program benefits subject to conservation restrictions obtain the necessary technical assistance and are informed regarding the compliance requirements on their land, information is collected with regard to their intended activities on their land which could affect their eligibility for requested USDA benefits. Producers are required to certify that they will comply with the conservation requirements on their land to maintain their eligibility for certain programs. Persons may request that certain activities be exempt according to provisions of the Statute. Information is collected from those who seek these exemptions for the purpose of evaluating whether the exempted conditions will be met. Forms AD–1026, AD–1026B, AD–1026–C, AD–1026D, AD–1068, AD–1069, CCC–21, and FSA– 492 are being used for making determinations in this information collection. The forms are not required to be completed on an annual basis. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .16 hours (10 minutes) per response. Respondents: Individuals and entities. Estimated Number Respondents: 262,175. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 43,696. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, DC, on March 21, 2006. Teresa C. Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E6–4423 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P \\ALPHA3\E\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15157-15158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4422]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 22, 2006.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA--Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Veterinary Accreditation Program
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0032.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible 
for, among other things protecting the health of our Nation's livestock 
and poultry populations by preventing the introduction and spread of 
serious diseases and pest of livestock and poultry and for eradicating 
such diseases and pest from the United States when feasible. To help 
accomplish this mission, APHIS' Veterinary Services administers the 
National Veterinary Accreditation Program. This program

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certifies private veterinary practitioners to work cooperatively with 
Federal veterinarians, as well as with State animal health officials, 
to conduct certain activities for APHIS. Regulations governing the 
Veterinary Accreditation Program are found in Title 9 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations, parts 160, 161, and 162. Operating this important 
program requires APHIS to engage in a number of information collection 
activities in the form of applications for veterinary accreditation, 
veterinary accreditation orientation and training, paperwork associated 
with tasks performed by our accredited veterinarians (such as 
completing certificates, applying and removing official seals, and 
completing test reports); reviewing applications for veterinary 
accreditation and re-accreditation, recordkeeping, and updating 
information on accredited veterinarians. APHIS will collect information 
using several forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
determine that a veterinarian has met the requirements for being 
accredited, or for obtaining re-accreditation. APHIS will also collect 
information to ensure that accredited veterinarians are knowledgeable 
of current Federal and State animal health regulations, objectives and 
programs and are competent in their application. If information is not 
collected it would significantly destroy APHIS' ability to operate the 
Veterinary Accreditation Program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 88,244.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 63,031.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-4422 Filed 3-24-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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