Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 16113-16114 [E6-4637]

Download as PDF 16113 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 61 Thursday, March 30, 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 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES March 24, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:32 Mar 29, 2006 Jkt 208001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Disaster Food Stamp Program. OMB Control Number: 0584–0336. Summary of Collection: Section 5(h) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish temporary emergency standards of eligibility for victims of a disaster if the commercial channels of food distribution have been disrupted, and if such channels of food distribution have been restored. Section 11(e)(14) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, authorizes the Secretary to require State agencies to develop a plan of operation that includes, but is not limited to, procedures for informing the public about the Disaster Food Stamp Program (DFSP) and how to apply for its benefits, coordination with Federal and private disaster relief agencies and local government officials, application procedures to reduce hardship and inconvenience and deter fraud, and instruct caseworkers in procedures for implementing and operating the DFSP. Need and Use of the Information: This information collection concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to operate DFSP’s. A State agency’s request to operate a DFSP must contain the following information: Procedures for prompt assessment of the geographical limits of the areas in need of disaster food stamp assistance; household responsibilities; a description of post-disaster reviews; procedures to inform both the general public and households already certified under the disaster program if the operation of the DFSP is extended; procedures to issue food stamps during a disaster; and procedures to coordinate with other State agencies to obtain additional workers and other personnel if needed to supplement the State agency’s regular staff. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 8. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 80. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4615 Filed 3–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 27, 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 E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 16114 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 61 / Thursday, March 30, 2006 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Status of Claims Against Households. OMB Control Number: 0584–0069. Summary of Collection: Section 11, 13, and 16 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (the Act) and appropriate Food Stamp Program Regulation are the bases for the information collected on FNS–209. Regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(m)(5) requires State agencies to submit at the end of every quarter the completed FNS–209, Status of Claims Against Households. The information required for the FNS–209 report is obtained from a State accountable system responsible for establishing claims, sending demand letters, collecting claims, and managing other claim activity. Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information on the outstanding aggregate claim balance; claims established; collections; any balance and collection adjustments; and the amount to be retained for collecting non-agency error claims. The information will be used by State agencies to ascertain aggregate claim balance and collections for determining overall performance, the collection amounts to return to FNS, and claim retention amounts. FNS will receive collections and report collection activity to Treasury. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 742. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–4637 Filed 3–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) the Kootenai National Forest’s Lincoln County Resource Advisory VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:32 Mar 29, 2006 Jkt 208001 Committee will meet on Wednesday April 12, 2006 at 6 p.m. at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Libby, Montana for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: April 12, 2006. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1101 US Hwy 2 West, Libby, Montana. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Edgmon, Committee Coordinator, Kootenai National Forest at (406) 283–7764, or e-mail bedgmon@fs.fed.us. Dated: March 24, 2006. Steven J. Kozel, District Ranger, Bearlodge Ranger District. [FR Doc. 06–3079 Filed 3–29–06; 8:45 am] Agenda topics include report on the National Forest Counties & Rural Schools Coalition Meeting, receiving proposals for 2007, and receiving public comment. If the meeting date or location is changed, notice will be posted in the local newspapers, including the Daily Interlake based in Kalispell, Montana. ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 22, 2006. Cami Winslow, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 06–3071 Filed 3–29–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service [File Code: 1350–2] Notice of Resource Advisory Committee, Sundance, WY, USDA Forest Service ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) the Black Hills National Forests’ Crook County Resource Advisory Committee will meet Monday, April 10th, 2006 in Sundance, Wyoming for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The business meeting on April 10th will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the USFS Bearlodge Ranger District office, 121 South 21st Street, Sundance, Wyoming. Agenda topics will include a brief message from Forest Supervisor, Craig Bobzien and discussion and determination on project proposals not yet acted upon. A public forum will begin at 8 p.m. (MT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Kozel, Bearlodge District Ranger and Designated Federal Officer at (307) 283–1361. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Secure Rural Schools Land Sales Initiative Forest Service, USDA. Notice; Extension of comment AGENCY: period. SUMMARY: The Forest Service is extending the comment period 30 days beyond the date of March 30, 2006 identified in the Federal Register, Volume 71, No. 39, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, pg. 10004–10006. DATES: Comments must be received by May 1, 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 indentified 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. 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: Document 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. 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 27, 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

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displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Status of Claims Against Households.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0069.
    Summary of Collection: Section 11, 13, and 16 of the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977, as amended (the Act) and appropriate Food Stamp Program 
Regulation are the bases for the information collected on FNS-209. 
Regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(m)(5) requires State agencies to submit at 
the end of every quarter the completed FNS-209, Status of Claims 
Against Households. The information required for the FNS-209 report is 
obtained from a State accountable system responsible for establishing 
claims, sending demand letters, collecting claims, and managing other 
claim activity.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) will collect information on the outstanding aggregate claim 
balance; claims established; collections; any balance and collection 
adjustments; and the amount to be retained for collecting non-agency 
error claims. The information will be used by State agencies to 
ascertain aggregate claim balance and collections for determining 
overall performance, the collection amounts to return to FNS, and claim 
retention amounts. FNS will receive collections and report collection 
activity to Treasury.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 742.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-4637 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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