Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 34300-34301 [E6-9237]

Download as PDF 34300 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 114 Wednesday, June 14, 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 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES June 8, 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 19:47 Jun 13, 2006 Jkt 208001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 8, 2006. Title: The Role of Local Communities in the Development of Agreement or Contract Plans through Stewardship Contracting. OMB Control Number: 0596–New. Summary of Collection: Section 323 of Public Law 108–7 (16 U.S.C. 2104 Note) requires the Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to report to Congress annually on the role of local communities in the development of agreement or contract plans through stewardship contracting. To meet that requirement FS plans to conduct an annual telephone survey to gather the necessary information for use by both the FS and BLM in developing their separate annual reports to Congress. Need and Use of the Information: The survey will collect information on the role of local communities in the development of agreement or contract plans through stewardship contracting. The survey will provide information regarding the nature of the local community involved in developing agreement or contract plans, the nature of roles played by the entities involved in developing agreement or contract plans, the benefits to the community and agency by being involved in planning and development of contract plans, and the usefulness of stewardship contracting in helping meet the needs of local communities. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 350. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 175. 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 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9236 Filed 6–13–06; 8:45 am] Farm Service Agency Title: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. OMB Control Number: 0560–0257. Summary of Collection: The purpose of this request for information collection is to extend the requirements of the BILLING CODE 3410–11–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JNN1.SGM 14JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 114 / Wednesday, June 14, 2006 / Notices 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. On January 26, 2006, the Secretary announced the 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs, consisting of the Feed Indemnity, the Hurricane Indemnity Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, and the Tree Indemnity Program. These four programs targeted assistance to producers located in specific counties and States who lost crops, trees, livestock and or livestock feed as a result of damage caused by five specific hurricanes and tropical storms that occurred in calendar year 2005. Need and Use of the Information: The Farm Service Agency will collect information using form FSA–573, ‘‘2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs Application’’. This information will be used to make eligibility determinations on producers requests for payments to supplement indemnities or payments received under Federal Crop Insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, in addition to request for payments to compensate for losses under one or more of the four programs covered under the 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. Producers are asked to provide specific information regarding crops, trees, bushes, vines, livestock, and livestock feed that were lost as a result of one or more hurricanes or tropical storms in calendar year 2005. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other-for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, local and tribal government. Number of Respondents: 34,008. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Other (Request once). Total Burden Hours: 51,012. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9237 Filed 6–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES June 8, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:47 Jun 13, 2006 Jkt 208001 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form. OMB Control Number: 0584–0474. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is interested in maintaining and further developing an information clearinghouse (named ‘‘National Hunger Clearinghouse’’) for groups that assist low-income individuals and communities concerning nutrition assistance programs or other assistance. Section 26 of the National School Lunch Act, which was added to the Act by section 123 Public Law 102–446 on November 2, 1994 (Appendix A), mandated that FNS enter into a 4 year contract with a non governmental organization to develop and maintain a national information clearinghouse of grassroots organizations working on hunger, food, nutrition, and other agricultural issues, including food recovery. This legislation was further amended on October 13, 1998 by section 112 of Public Law 105– 336 to extend and increase funding for the clearinghouse (for fiscal years 2004 through 2009). The USDA National PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34301 Hunger Clearinghouse uses state-of-the art computer and telecommunications technologies to connect the target audience, sharing information on effective program models, pending legislation and rulemakings, surplus and emergency food distribution networks, and USDA programs and policies. FNS will collect the information through fax, regular mail, email, and the Internet. Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to provide a resource for groups that assist lowincome individuals or communities regarding nutrition assistance program or other assistance. The information provided by the Clearinghouse database enables these groups to do a better job of assisting the target audience. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 1,750. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 146. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9238 Filed 6–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest, CA; Moonridge Animal Park Relocation Forest Service, USDA. Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The San Bernardino National Forest is seeking public input and comment on a proposed animal park, which would be located near the Big Bear Discovery Center. The project is called the Moonridge Animal Park Relocation. The proposed action will be defined in the Special Use Permit application and draft Master Plan to be developed by Big Bear Valley Recreation and Parks District. A proposed Joint Venture Management Plan is a guiding document for the permit and the operating plan. The proposed concept design would occupy about 35 acres more or less of National Forest System (NFS) land. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 8, 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 the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0257.
    Summary of Collection: The purpose of this request for information 
collection is to extend the requirements of the

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2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. On January 26, 2006, the 
Secretary announced the 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs, 
consisting of the Feed Indemnity, the Hurricane Indemnity Program, the 
Livestock Indemnity Program, and the Tree Indemnity Program. These four 
programs targeted assistance to producers located in specific counties 
and States who lost crops, trees, livestock and or livestock feed as a 
result of damage caused by five specific hurricanes and tropical storms 
that occurred in calendar year 2005.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Farm Service Agency will 
collect information using form FSA-573, ``2005 Section 32 Hurricane 
Disaster Programs Application''. This information will be used to make 
eligibility determinations on producers requests for payments to 
supplement indemnities or payments received under Federal Crop 
Insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, in 
addition to request for payments to compensate for losses under one or 
more of the four programs covered under the 2005 Section 32 Hurricane 
Disaster Programs. Producers are asked to provide specific information 
regarding crops, trees, bushes, vines, livestock, and livestock feed 
that were lost as a result of one or more hurricanes or tropical storms 
in calendar year 2005.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other-for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, local and 
tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 34,008.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Other (Request 
once).
    Total Burden Hours: 51,012.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-9237 Filed 6-13-06; 8:45 am]
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