Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 36053-36054 [E6-9946]

Download as PDF 36053 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 121 Friday, June 23, 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 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES June 19, 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 17:22 Jun 22, 2006 Jkt 208001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration Title: Swine Contract Library. OMB Control Number: 0580–0021. Summary of Collection: The Swine Packer Marketing Contracts, subtitle of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999, amended the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act) to mandate the establishment of a library of swine packer marketing contracts (swine contract library), and a monthly report of types of contracts in existence and available and commitments under such contracts. The collection of information is necessary for the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) to perform the functions required for the mandatory reporting of swine packer marketing contract information. Need and Use of the Information: Information is required from packers for processing plants that meet certain criteria, including size as measured by annual slaughter. GIPSA is responsible for implementing and enforcing the P&S Act, including the swine contract library. The information collection and recordkeeping requirements for the swine contract library are essential for maintaining a mandatory library of information on contracts used by packers to purchase swine from producers and monthly reports of commitments under such contracts. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 32. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Monthly. Total Burden Hours: 899. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9945 Filed 6–22–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 19, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Forest Service Title: Fee Envelope; Rules of Occupancy for Short-Term, NonCommercial Use of Government Facilities. OMB Control Number: 0596–0106. Summary of Collection: The Federal Lands Recreation and Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801–6814) authorizes the Forest Service (FS) to collect recreation fees for use of government facilities and services. Every year millions of people visit National Forest System recreations sites. At some of these sites, the public is required to pay a fee to use the site. Fees are charged to help cover the costs of operating and maintaining fee sites, E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 36054 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 121 / Friday, June 23, 2006 / Notices areas, and facilities such as campgrounds. The Forest Service (FS) used the Recreation Fee Permit Envelope for collection of these fees. Two forms (FS 2300–26, Fee Envelopes and FS 2300–43, Permit for Short-Term, Non-commercial Use of GovernmentOwned Cabins and Lookouts) are used to collect information from visitors. Need and Use of the Information: Personal information such as names, addresses, phone number, length of stay, amount paid, requested dates of occupancy, party size and vehicle registration are collected. FS will collect information from the forms to document when visitors pay a required recreation fee and to schedule requests for use and occupancy of government owned facilities. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 2,010,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (per visit). Total Burden Hours: 105,500. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9946 Filed 6–22–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2006–0014] Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection (Exportation, Transportation, and Importation of Meat and Poultry Products) Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection regarding exportation, transportation, and importation of meat and poultry products. Comments on this notice must be received on or before August 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this information collection request. Comments may be submitted by mail, including floppy disks or CD–ROMs, and hand-or courier-delivered items. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:22 Jun 22, 2006 Jkt 208001 Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 300 12th Street, SW., Room 102 Cotton Annex, Washington, DC 20250. All submissions received must include the Agency name and docket number FSIS–2006–0014. All comments submitted in response to this notice, as well as research and background information used by FSIS in developing this document, will be available for public inspection in the FSIS Docket Room at the address listed above between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The comments also will be posted on the Agency’s Web site at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/ regulations_&_policies/ 2006_Notices_Index/index.asp. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John O’Connell, Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 300 12th Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20250– 3700, (202) 720–0345. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Exportation, Transportation, and Importation of Meat and Poultry Products. OMB Number: 0583–0094. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as specified in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601, et seq.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS is requesting extension of an approved information collection addressing paperwork and recordkeeping requirements regarding the collection of information concerning the exportation, transportation, and importation of meat and poultry products. The Agency requires that meat and poultry establishments exporting product to foreign countries complete an export certificate. Establishments must supply the type, the amount, and the destination of product being exported. The form is necessary to certify to the importing countries that FSIS inspectors have inspected the product. Meat and poultry products not bearing the mark of inspection and shipped from one official establishment to another must be transported under PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FSIS seal to prevent such unmarked product from entering commerce. To track product shipped under seal, FSIS requires shipping establishments to complete a form that identifies the type, amount, and weight of the product. A foreign country exporting meat or poultry products to the U.S. must establish eligibility to import product into the U.S. and annually certify that its inspection system is equivalent to the U.S. inspection system. To maintain eligibility, a written report must be prepared monthly by a representative of the foreign inspection system for each establishment listed in the certification. Additionally, meat and poultry products intended for import into the U.S. must be accompanied by a health certificate, signed by an official of the foreign government, stating that the products have been produced by certified foreign establishments. Establishments or brokers wishing to import product into the United States must complete a form that specifies the type, amount, originating country, and destination of the product. The amount of meat and poultry product imported into the United States is included in FSIS’ annual Report to Congress. Additionally, the Agency has established procedures allowing establishments importing product to stamp such product with the inspection legend before FSIS inspection, if they receive FSIS prior approval. FSIS has made the following estimates based upon an information collection assessment: Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates that it will take respondents an average of 24 hours per annum to collect and submit this information to FSIS. Respondents: Meat and poultry establishments, and importers and exporters. Estimated No. of Respondents: 5,436. Estimated No. of Annual Responses per Respondent: 294. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 127,838 hours. Copies of this information collection assessment can be obtained from John O’Connell, Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 300 12th Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20250– 3700, (202) 720–5627, (202) 720–0345. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS’ functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS’ estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 121 (Friday, June 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36053-36054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9946]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 19, 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.

Forest Service

    Title: Fee Envelope; Rules of Occupancy for Short-Term, Non-
Commercial Use of Government Facilities.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0106.
    Summary of Collection: The Federal Lands Recreation and Enhancement 
Act (16 U.S.C. 6801-6814) authorizes the Forest Service (FS) to collect 
recreation fees for use of government facilities and services. Every 
year millions of people visit National Forest System recreations sites. 
At some of these sites, the public is required to pay a fee to use the 
site. Fees are charged to help cover the costs of operating and 
maintaining fee sites,

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areas, and facilities such as campgrounds. The Forest Service (FS) used 
the Recreation Fee Permit Envelope for collection of these fees. Two 
forms (FS 2300-26, Fee Envelopes and FS 2300-43, Permit for Short-Term, 
Non-commercial Use of Government-Owned Cabins and Lookouts) are used to 
collect information from visitors.
    Need and Use of the Information: Personal information such as 
names, addresses, phone number, length of stay, amount paid, requested 
dates of occupancy, party size and vehicle registration are collected. 
FS will collect information from the forms to document when visitors 
pay a required recreation fee and to schedule requests for use and 
occupancy of government owned facilities.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 2,010,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (per visit).
    Total Burden Hours: 105,500.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-9946 Filed 6-22-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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