Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 45516 [E6-12955]

Download as PDF 45516 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 153 Wednesday, August 9, 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 August 4, 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 19:10 Aug 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Title: Forest Service Ride-Along Program Application. OMB Control Number: 0596–0170. Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) ride-along program allows the general public or other interested person to accompany agency law enforcement personnel as they conduct their normal field duties, including access to and discussions about agency law enforcement vehicles, procedures, and facilities. The program provides an opportunity for officers to enhance the public’s understanding and support of the agency program and to increase agency understanding of public and community concerns. The program also aids the agency’s recruitment program by allowing interested persons to observe a potential career choice or to participate in innovative intern-type programs, and by allowing the agency to showcase the quality of its program and services. Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected from any person who voluntarily approaches the FS and wishes to participate in the program. The FS 5300–33 program application form will be used to conduct a minimal background check and the FS 5300–34 is a liability waiver form that requires the applicant’s signature and their written assurance that they have read and understood the form. The information collected from the forms will be used by FS and, in appropriate part, by any person or entity needed and authorized by the FS to provide the needed background information (primarily applicable local law enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies maintaining state justice records, and by the FBI). If the information is not collected, the program could not operate. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (per applicant). PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 16. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–12955 Filed 8–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Commodity Credit Corporation Information Collection; Rate Quotation for Transportation Services Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Commodity Credit Corporation is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension with revision of a currently approved information collection associated with Rate Quotation for Transportation Services. The CCC is collecting freight rate quotes from the participating Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies who transport agricultural products for the Department of Agriculture and using the collected freight rate quotes to establish the lowest cost of movement to meet the transportation needs of CCC. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before October 10, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Khristy Baughman, Chief, Planning and Analysis Division, Kansas City Commodity Office, 6501 Beacon Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64133–4676. Comments also may be submitted by fax to: (816) 926–1648; or by e-mail to: Khristy.baughman@kcc.usda.gov. Comments should also be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Khristy Baughman, Chief of Planning and Analysis Division, (816) 926–6509, or by e-mail to: Khristy.baughman@kcc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rate Quotation for Transportation Services. OMB Control Number: 0560–0235. E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 9, 2006 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 4, 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.

Forest Service

    Title: Forest Service Ride-Along Program Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0170.
    Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) ride-along program 
allows the general public or other interested person to accompany 
agency law enforcement personnel as they conduct their normal field 
duties, including access to and discussions about agency law 
enforcement vehicles, procedures, and facilities. The program provides 
an opportunity for officers to enhance the public's understanding and 
support of the agency program and to increase agency understanding of 
public and community concerns. The program also aids the agency's 
recruitment program by allowing interested persons to observe a 
potential career choice or to participate in innovative intern-type 
programs, and by allowing the agency to showcase the quality of its 
program and services.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected from 
any person who voluntarily approaches the FS and wishes to participate 
in the program. The FS 5300-33 program application form will be used to 
conduct a minimal background check and the FS 5300-34 is a liability 
waiver form that requires the applicant's signature and their written 
assurance that they have read and understood the form. The information 
collected from the forms will be used by FS and, in appropriate part, 
by any person or entity needed and authorized by the FS to provide the 
needed background information (primarily applicable local law 
enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies maintaining state 
justice records, and by the FBI). If the information is not collected, 
the program could not operate.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (per applicant).
    Total Burden Hours: 16.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-12955 Filed 8-8-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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