Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 36314-36315 [E6-10023]

Download as PDF 36314 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 122 Monday, June 26, 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 20, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:00 Jun 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Agricultural Research Service Title: Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form—Nutrition and Food Safety. OMB Control Number: 0518–0036. Summary of Collection: The National Agricultural Library’s Food Information Team (FIT) currently maintains several on-line ‘‘discussion groups.’’ This voluntary ‘‘ Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form’’ gives individuals working in the area of nutrition and food safety an opportunity to participate in these groups. Data collected using this form will help FIT determine a person’s eligibility to participate in these discussion groups. The authority for the National Agricultural Library (NAL) to collect this information is contained in the CFR, title 7, volume 1, part 2, and subpart K, § 2.65(92). Need and Use of the Information: NAL will collect the name, e-mail address, job title, job location, mailing address and telephone number in order to approve subscriptions for nutrition and food safety on-line discussion groups. Failure to collect this information would inhibit NAL’s ability to provide subscription services to these discussion groups. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Individuals or households; Federal Government; Not-for-profit institutions Number of Respondents: 1,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 17. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9981 Filed 6–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 21, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Natural Resources Conservation Service Title: Long Term Contracting. OMB Control Number: 0578–0013. Summary of Collection: The Long Term Contracting regulations at 7 CFR part 630, and the Conservation program regulations at 7 CFR parts 624, 631, 701, 702, 752 and 1465 set forth the basic policies, program provisions, and eligibility requirements for owners and operators to enter into and carry out long-term conservation program contracts with technical assistance under the various programs. These programs authorize Federal technical and financial long term cost sharing assistance for conservation treatment with eligible land users and entities. The financial assistance is based on a conservation plan that is made a part of E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 122 / Monday, June 26, 2006 / Notices an agreement or contract for a period of no less than 5 years to not more than 15 years. Under the terms of the agreement, the participant agrees to apply, or arrange to apply, the conservation treatment specified in the conservation plan. In return for this agreement, Federal cost-share payments are made to the land user, or third party, upon successful application of the conservation treatment. Need and Use of the Information: Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS) will collect information on cost sharing and technical assistance, making land use changes and install measures to conserve, develop and utilize soil, water, and related natural resources on participants land. NRCS uses the information to ensure the proper utilization of program funds, including application for participation, easement, and application for payment. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms; Notfor-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 37,504. Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Annually, Other (As required). Total Burden Hours: 25,231. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–10023 Filed 6–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0086] National Poultry Improvement Plan; General Conference Committee Meeting and Biennial Conference Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: We are giving notice of meetings of the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and of the Biennial Conference. SUMMARY: The General Conference Committee will meet on September 7, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Biennial Conference will meet on September 8, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on September 9, 2006, from 8 a.m. to noon. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Red Lion Hotel on the River, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:24 Jun 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Mr. Andrew R. Rhorer, Senior Coordinator, National Poultry Improvement Plan, VS, APHIS, 1498 Klondike Road, Suite 101, Conyers, GA 30094; (770) 922–3496. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The General Conference Committee (the Committee) of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), representing cooperating State agencies and poultry industry members, serves an essential function by acting as liaison between the poultry industry and the Department in matters pertaining to poultry health. In addition, the Committee assists the Department in planning, organizing, and conducting the NPIP Biennial Conference. Topics for discussion at the upcoming meetings include: 1. H5/H7 low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) program for commercial layers, broilers, and turkeys; 2. Compartmentalization of notifiable avian influenza free zones; 3. H5/H7 LPAI program for raised-forrelease upland gamebird flocks; 4. Evaluation of rapid detection assays for Salmonella; 5. Evaluation of antigen detection assays for avian influenza; and 6. Modification of the current H5/H7 LPAI monitored program for commercial poultry flocks and slaughter premises. The meetings will be open to the public. The sessions held on September 8 and 9, 2006, will include delegates to the NPIP Biennial Conference. However, due to time constraints, the public will not be allowed to participate in the discussions during either of the meetings. Written statements on meeting topics may be filed with the Committee before or after the meetings by sending them to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written statements may also be filed at the meetings. Please refer to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0086 when submitting your statements. This notice of meeting is given pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. (5 U.S.C. App. 2). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Done in Washington, DC, this 20th day of June 2006. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6–10020 Filed 6–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36315 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) Presentation of Project Proposals, (5) Status of the Mill Creek Project, (6) How to Allocate Final Funding, (7) Chairman’s Perspective, (8) General Discussion, (9) Next Agenda. DATES: The meeting will be held on July 13, 2006 from 9 a.m. and end 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 send their names and proposals to Tricia Christofferson, 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 July 11, 2006 will have the opportunity to address the committee at those sessions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 20, 2006. Tricia Christofferson, Acting Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 06–5647 Filed 6–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Alpine County, CA, Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 122 (Monday, June 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10023]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 21, 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.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Title: Long Term Contracting.
    OMB Control Number: 0578-0013.
    Summary of Collection: The Long Term Contracting regulations at 7 
CFR part 630, and the Conservation program regulations at 7 CFR parts 
624, 631, 701, 702, 752 and 1465 set forth the basic policies, program 
provisions, and eligibility requirements for owners and operators to 
enter into and carry out long-term conservation program contracts with 
technical assistance under the various programs. These programs 
authorize Federal technical and financial long term cost sharing 
assistance for conservation treatment with eligible land users and 
entities. The financial assistance is based on a conservation plan that 
is made a part of

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an agreement or contract for a period of no less than 5 years to not 
more than 15 years. Under the terms of the agreement, the participant 
agrees to apply, or arrange to apply, the conservation treatment 
specified in the conservation plan. In return for this agreement, 
Federal cost-share payments are made to the land user, or third party, 
upon successful application of the conservation treatment.
    Need and Use of the Information: Natural Resource and Conservation 
Service (NRCS) will collect information on cost sharing and technical 
assistance, making land use changes and install measures to conserve, 
develop and utilize soil, water, and related natural resources on 
participants land. NRCS uses the information to ensure the proper 
utilization of program funds, including application for participation, 
easement, and application for payment.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 37,504.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Annually, Other (As required).
    Total Burden Hours: 25,231.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-10023 Filed 6-23-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-16-P
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