Information Collection; Request for Comments; Advertised Timber for Sale, 27670-27671 [E6-7279]

Download as PDF 27670 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 92 / Friday, May 12, 2006 / Notices personnel evaluate the information collected and use it to monitor the volume, types, species, sources, and prices of timber products harvested throughout the Nation. Item Estimate of Annual Burden ..................................................................... Type of Respondents .............................................................................. 0.5 hours ........................................ Primary users of industrial pulpwood. 188 ................................................. 1 ..................................................... 94 ................................................... Estimated Annual Number of Respondents ............................................ Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent ................................ Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents ................................... This information is to be collected by Forest Service personnel at the following Forest Service research stations: Northeast Research Station (Radnor, Pa), North Central Research Station (St. Paul, MN), Southern Research Station (Asheville, NC), Rocky Mountain Research Station (Ogden, UT), and Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, OR). Comment Is Invited Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief for Research & Development. [FR Doc. E6–7278 Filed 5–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Logs and other roundwood received questionnaire Pulpwood received questionnaire Information Collection; Request for Comments; Advertised Timber for Sale Forest Service, USDA. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 May 11, 2006 Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the revision with changes of the currently approved information collection for Advertised Timber for Sale. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before July 11, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Director, Forest Management, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mail Stop 1103, Washington, DC 20250–0003. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 205–1045 or by e-mail to: bidforms@fs.fed.us. In addition, comments may be submitted via the World Wide Web/Internet Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead at (202) 205– 1496 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lathrop Smith, Forest Management Staff, at (202) 205–0858. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Advertised Timber for Sale. OMB Number: 0596–0066. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension with Revision. Abstract: Pursuant to statutory requirements at 16 U.S.C. 472a, unless extraordinary conditions exist as defined by regulation, the Secretary of PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 0.84 hours. Primary users of roundwood products. 1628. 1. 1368. industrial Agriculture must (1) advertise sales of all National Forest System timber or forest products exceeding $10,000 in appraised value, (2) select bidding methods that ensure open and fair competition; (3) select bidding methods that ensure that the Federal Government receives not less than appraised value of the timber or forest product; and (4) monitor bidding patterns for evidence of unlawful bidding practices. Pursuant to the Forest Service Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside Program, developed in cooperation with the Small Business Administration, Forest Service regulations at Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations, § 223.84 require that the Forest Service bid form used by potential timber sale bidders include provisions for small business concerns. The data collected will be used by the agency to ensure that National Forest System timber will be sold at not less than appraised value, that bidders will meet specific criteria when submitting a bid, and that antitrust violations will not occur during the bidding process. The tax identification number of each bidder is entered into an automated bid monitoring system, which is used to determine if speculative bidding or unlawful bidding practices are occurring and is required to process electronic payments to the purchaser. Respondents will be bidders on National Forest System timber sales. Forest Service sale officers will mail bid forms to potential bidders, and bidders will return the completed forms, dated and signed, to the Forest Service sale officer. The data gathered in this information collection are not available from other sources. Forms Associated With This Information Collection FS–2400–42a—National Forest Timber and Forest Products for Sale (Advertisement and Short-Form Bid): This form will be used for soliciting and receiving bids on short-notice timber sales advertised for less than 30 days for E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 27671 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 92 / Friday, May 12, 2006 / Notices less than $10,000 in advertised value. Respondents are bidders on National Forest System timber sales. FS–2400–14—Bid for Advertised Timber (3 form versions: FS–2400– 14UR—Bid for Advertised Timber, Unit Rate Bidding; FS–2400–14WA—Bid For Advertised Timber, Weighted Average Bidding; FS–2400–14TV—Bid For Advertised Timber, Total Value Bidding): These forms implement the same statutes, policies, and regulations and collect similar information from the same applicants. Respondents are bidders on National Forest System timber and forest product sales. FS–2400–14BV—Bid For Integrated Resource Contract (2 form versions:— FS–2400–14BV—Bid For Integrated Resource Contract, Best Value, Total Value Bidding; FS–2400–14BVU—Bid For Integrated Resource Contract, Best Value, Unit Rate Bidding): These are new versions of the Best Value bid form and will be used for soliciting and receiving bids on contracts advertised Item for 30 days or longer and on contracts greater than $10,000 in advertised value. Forms can be viewed on the World Wide Web/Internet site at: https:// www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement/ infocenter and in the Office of the Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead at (202) 205–1496 to facilitate entry into the building. FS–2400–42a Estimate of Annual Burden ................................................................................... Type of Respondents ........................................................................................... FS 2400–14 FS–2400–14BV Estimated Annual Number of Respondents ......................................................... 3.0 hours ............... 14.4 hours ............. 34.4 hours. Individuals, large and small businesses, and corporations bidding on National Forest timber sales and Integrated Resource Contracts. 445 ........................ 825 ........................ 115. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent .............................................. 1.8 ......................... 3.9 ......................... 1.2. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents ................................................ 2400 hours ............ 39,880 hours ......... 4747 hours. Comment Is Invited DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Comment is invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes or the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical or scientific utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including name and address when provided, will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments also will become a matter of public record. Forest Service sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Dated: May 2, 2006. Frederick Norbury, Associate Deputy Chief. [FR Doc. E6–7279 Filed 5–11–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 May 11, 2006 Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests Proposed Land Management Plans AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Commencement of 90-day comment period on the Proposed Land Management Plans for the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests. ACTION: SUMMARY: Proposed Land Management Plans for the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests are now available for public comment during a 90-day period that begins on the date of publication of this notice in Federal Register. The Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests comprise the KIPZ (Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Planning Zone.) Comments on the Kootenai Plan should be sent to: KIPZ Forest Plan Revision Team, Kootenai National Forest, 1101 Hwy 2 West, Libby, Montana 59923. Comments on the Idaho Panhandle Plan should be sent to: KIPZ Forest Plan Revision Team, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 83815. Comments by e-mail should be sent to: r1_kipz_revision@fs.fed.us. ADDRESSES: Submit comments during the 90day period that begins on the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Notices will also appear in the following newspapers of record: For the Kootenai Forest, the Daily Inter Lake DATES: Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, The Spokesman Review. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kirsten Kaiser at 406–283–7659 or Jodi Kramer at 208–765–7235. Pursuant to 36 CFR 219.9(b)(2), the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests are commencing the comment period on their Proposed Forest Land Management Plans. The Plans are available for viewing and downloading at the Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/kipz. Compact Discs (CDs) of the Plans will be mailed to persons who have requested a copy and are available to others on request. Plans are also available for viewing at the Supervisors Offices and Ranger Stations on the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Forests. Plan supporting documentation (the comprehensive evaluation report) will be posted on the Web site and is available electronically upon request. Comments should be in writing and should meet the following requirements: 1. A statement that the comment is filed during the 90-day comment period, in response to the Kootenai and/or Idaho Proposed Forest Land Management Plan. 2. Identification of the specific Proposed Plan or Plans (Kootenai, Idaho Panhandle) that your comment is addressing. 3. A clear statement of your comment, including reasons, recommendations and supporting information. Additional guidelines for preparing Plan comments are on our Web site and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 92 (Friday, May 12, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27670-27671]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7279]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Request for Comments; Advertised Timber 
for Sale

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the revision with changes of the currently approved 
information collection for Advertised Timber for Sale.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before July 11, 2006 
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will 
be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to 
Director, Forest Management, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mail Stop 
1103, Washington, DC 20250-0003.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 205-1045 or 
by e-mail to: bidforms@fs.fed.us. In addition, comments may be 
submitted via the World Wide Web/Internet Web site at: https://
www.regulations.gov.
    All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are 
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and 
copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the 
Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates 
Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged 
to call ahead at (202) 205-1496 to facilitate entry into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lathrop Smith, Forest Management 
Staff, at (202) 205-0858. Individuals who use telecommunication devices 
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-
877-8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Advertised Timber for Sale.
    OMB Number: 0596-0066.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2006.
    Type of Request: Extension with Revision.
    Abstract: Pursuant to statutory requirements at 16 U.S.C. 472a, 
unless extraordinary conditions exist as defined by regulation, the 
Secretary of Agriculture must (1) advertise sales of all National 
Forest System timber or forest products exceeding $10,000 in appraised 
value, (2) select bidding methods that ensure open and fair 
competition; (3) select bidding methods that ensure that the Federal 
Government receives not less than appraised value of the timber or 
forest product; and (4) monitor bidding patterns for evidence of 
unlawful bidding practices.
    Pursuant to the Forest Service Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside 
Program, developed in cooperation with the Small Business 
Administration, Forest Service regulations at Title 36 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations, Sec.  223.84 require that the Forest Service bid 
form used by potential timber sale bidders include provisions for small 
business concerns. The data collected will be used by the agency to 
ensure that National Forest System timber will be sold at not less than 
appraised value, that bidders will meet specific criteria when 
submitting a bid, and that anti-trust violations will not occur during 
the bidding process.
    The tax identification number of each bidder is entered into an 
automated bid monitoring system, which is used to determine if 
speculative bidding or unlawful bidding practices are occurring and is 
required to process electronic payments to the purchaser.
    Respondents will be bidders on National Forest System timber sales. 
Forest Service sale officers will mail bid forms to potential bidders, 
and bidders will return the completed forms, dated and signed, to the 
Forest Service sale officer.
    The data gathered in this information collection are not available 
from other sources.

Forms Associated With This Information Collection

    FS-2400-42a--National Forest Timber and Forest Products for Sale 
(Advertisement and Short-Form Bid): This form will be used for 
soliciting and receiving bids on short-notice timber sales advertised 
for less than 30 days for

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less than $10,000 in advertised value. Respondents are bidders on 
National Forest System timber sales.
    FS-2400-14--Bid for Advertised Timber (3 form versions: FS-2400-
14UR--Bid for Advertised Timber, Unit Rate Bidding; FS-2400-14WA--Bid 
For Advertised Timber, Weighted Average Bidding; FS-2400-14TV--Bid For 
Advertised Timber, Total Value Bidding): These forms implement the same 
statutes, policies, and regulations and collect similar information 
from the same applicants. Respondents are bidders on National Forest 
System timber and forest product sales.
    FS-2400-14BV--Bid For Integrated Resource Contract (2 form 
versions:--FS-2400-14BV--Bid For Integrated Resource Contract, Best 
Value, Total Value Bidding; FS-2400-14BVU--Bid For Integrated Resource 
Contract, Best Value, Unit Rate Bidding): These are new versions of the 
Best Value bid form and will be used for soliciting and receiving bids 
on contracts advertised for 30 days or longer and on contracts greater 
than $10,000 in advertised value.
    Forms can be viewed on the World Wide Web/Internet site at: https://
www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement/infocenter and in the Office of the 
Director, Forest Management, Third Floor, Southwest Wing, Yates 
Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged 
to call ahead at (202) 205-1496 to facilitate entry into the building.

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                 Item                        FS-2400-42a               FS 2400-14              FS-2400-14BV
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Estimate of Annual Burden............  3.0 hours..............  14.4 hours.............  34.4 hours.
Type of Respondents..................     Individuals, large and small businesses, and corporations bidding on
                                             National Forest timber sales and Integrated Resource Contracts.
Estimated Annual Number of             445....................  825....................  115.
 Respondents.
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Estimated Number of Responses per      1.8....................  3.9....................  1.2.
 Respondent.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden on       2400 hours.............  39,880 hours...........  4747 hours.
 Respondents.
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Comment Is Invited

    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the stated purposes or the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical or scientific utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including name 
and address when provided, will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments also 
will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: May 2, 2006.
Frederick Norbury,
Associate Deputy Chief.
[FR Doc. E6-7279 Filed 5-11-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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