Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Welfare, 25133-25134 [E6-6418]

Download as PDF 25133 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 82 Friday, April 28, 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 Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. FV06–372] Notice of Change in Interest Rate Awarded in Reparation Proceedings Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed the method used to calculate the interest to be awarded in reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Additional Information: Contact Dexter Thomas, Senior Marketing Specialist, PACA Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2095—South Building , Mail Stop 0242, Washington, DC 20250–0242. E-mail— dexter.thomas@usda.gov. This notice will also be posted on the Internet at https://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/paca.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Since 1992, reparation awards issued pursuant to the provisions of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, as amended (7 U.S.C. 499a et seq.) (PACA), have included interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the basic damage award to provide the injured party the full amount of damages sustained. Public notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Judicial Officer, will now assess interest in PACA reparation awards consistent with the methodology set forth in 28 U.S.C. 1961 which sets forth a uniform rate of interest on any monetary judgment in a civil case recovered in district court, as well as final judgments against the United States in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal circuit, and judgments of the United States Court of Federal Claims. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:14 Apr 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 In an Order on Reconsideration issued on February 21, 2006, in a reparation proceeding under the PACA (PGB International, LLC, v. Bayche Companies, Inc., PACA Docket Number R–05–118, Decision on Reconsideration (2006)), the Judicial Officer noted that there should be consistency in the rate of interest on monetary judgments awarded in all federal forums. Since a claim can be pursued in a federal district court rather than under the PACA, and since the decision of the Secretary is appealable to the Federal district courts, the Judicial Officer found it appropriate for the Secretary to follow the same procedural statute for assessing interest on money judgments as in civil cases recovered in other Federal courts. The Judicial Officer further noted that other federal agencies have also determined that it is appropriate to utilize the formula stated in 28 U.S.C. 1961 to set the interest rate on monetary awards made in an administrative forum. Accordingly, all reparation awards issued under the PACA subsequent to the Judicial Officer’s February 21, 2006, Order shall be calculated in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1961. The interest rate shall be calculated on the date of the Order, at a rate equal to the weekly average 1-year constant maturity treasury yield, as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, for the calendar week preceding the date of the Order. Dated: April 24, 2006. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E6–6388 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0068] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Welfare Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection in support of regulations issued under the Animal Welfare Act governing the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, carriers, and intermediate handlers. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the lower ‘‘Search Regulations and Federal Actions’’ box, select ‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click on ‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column, select APHIS–2006–0068 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0068, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2006–0068. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the regulations E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 25134 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 82 / Friday, April 28, 2006 / Notices for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, carriers, and intermediate handlers, contact Dr. Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737–1234; (301) 734– 7833. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–7477. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Animal Welfare. OMB Number: 0579–0093. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The regulations in 9 CFR parts 1 through 3 were promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act (the Act) (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) to ensure the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of regulated animals under the Act. The Act and regulations are enforced by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The regulations in 9 CFR part 3, subparts A, D, and E cover dogs and cats, nonhuman primates, and marine mammals, respectively. Subparts B and C cover rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Subpart F of 9 CFR part 3 covers warmblooded animals other than dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, marine mammals, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Regulated facilities are required to keep certain records and provide specific information regarding space, transportation, exercise plan, and perimeter fence requirements. We review this information to evaluate program compliance. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 9 CFR part 3, subparts A, B, C, D, E, and F do not mandate the use of any official government form. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:14 Apr 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.3228688 hours per response. Respondents: Dealers, exhibitors, research facilities, carriers, and intermediate handlers. Estimated annual number of respondents: 10,217. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 14.198101. Estimated annual number of responses: 145,062. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 46,836 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) 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. Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of April 2006. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6–6418 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Discussion of Funding for next year, (5) Chairman’s Perspective, (6) General Discussion, (7) Next Agenda. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 11, 2006 from 9 a.m. and end at approximately 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Lincoln Street School, Conference Room A, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, CA. Individuals wishing to speak or propose agenda items must sent their names and proposals to Janet Flanagan, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Acting DFO, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbin Gaddini, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, P.O. Box 164, Elk Creek, CA 95939. (530) 968–5329; e-mail ggaddini@fs.fed.us. The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by May 8, 2006 will have the opportunity to address the committee at those sessions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 24, 2006. Janet Flanagan, Acting Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 06–4008 Filed 4–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Yakutat Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Yakutat Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Yakutat, Alaska. The purpose of the meeting is continue business of the Yakutat Resource Advisory Committee. The committee was formed to carry out the requirements of the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act of 2000. The agenda for this meeting is to review submitted project proposals and consider recommending projects for funding. Project proposals are due by May 4, 2006 to be considered at this meeting. The meeting will be held May 12, 2006 from 6–9 p.m. and will continue on May 13, 2006 from 9–12 a.m., if necessary. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Kwaan Conference Room, 712 Ocean Cape Drive, Yakutat, Alaska. Send written comments to Tricia O’Connor, c/ o Forest Service, USDA, PO Box 327, Yakutat, AK 99689, (907) 784–3359 or electronically to poconnor@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tricia O’Connor, District Ranger and Designated Federal Official, Yakutat Ranger District, (907) 784–3359. DATES: E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 82 (Friday, April 28, 2006)]
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[FR Doc No: E6-6418]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0068]


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information 
Collection; Animal Welfare

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
intention to request an extension of approval of an information 
collection in support of regulations issued under the Animal Welfare 
Act governing the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation 
of certain animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, 
carriers, and intermediate handlers.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 
27, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and, in the lower ``Search Regulations and Federal 
Actions'' box, select ``Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service'' 
from the agency drop-down menu, then click on ``Submit.'' In the Docket 
ID column, select APHIS-2006-0068 to submit or view public comments and 
to view supporting and related materials available electronically. 
Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for 
accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after 
the close of the comment period, is available through the site's ``User 
Tips'' link.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies 
of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. APHIS-
2006-0068, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-
03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state 
that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2006-0068.
    Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this 
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of 
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to 
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
    Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its 
programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the 
regulations

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for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain 
animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, carriers, and 
intermediate handlers, contact Dr. Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff 
Veterinarian, Animal Care, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, 
MD 20737-1234; (301) 734-7833. For copies of more detailed information 
on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS' 
Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734-7477.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Animal Welfare.
    OMB Number: 0579-0093.
    Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information 
collection.
    Abstract: The regulations in 9 CFR parts 1 through 3 were 
promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act (the Act) (7 U.S.C. 2131 et 
seq.) to ensure the humane handling, care, treatment, and 
transportation of regulated animals under the Act. The Act and 
regulations are enforced by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS).
    The regulations in 9 CFR part 3, subparts A, D, and E cover dogs 
and cats, nonhuman primates, and marine mammals, respectively. Subparts 
B and C cover rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Subpart F of 9 CFR 
part 3 covers warmblooded animals other than dogs, cats, nonhuman 
primates, marine mammals, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Regulated 
facilities are required to keep certain records and provide specific 
information regarding space, transportation, exercise plan, and 
perimeter fence requirements. We review this information to evaluate 
program compliance.
    The reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 9 CFR part 3, 
subparts A, B, C, D, E, and F do not mandate the use of any official 
government form.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 
years.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public 
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 
These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
information collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who 
are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, 
mechanical, and other collection technologies, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection 
of information is estimated to average 0.3228688 hours per response.
    Respondents: Dealers, exhibitors, research facilities, carriers, 
and intermediate handlers.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 10,217.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 14.198101.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 145,062.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 46,836 hours. (Due to 
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of 
the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per 
response.)
    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.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of April 2006.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E6-6418 Filed 4-27-06; 8:45 am]
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