Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54976 [E6-15571]

Download as PDF 54976 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 182 Wednesday, September 20, 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 September 14, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 205001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Appeals Division National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Title: National Appeals Division Customer Service Survey. OMB Control Number: 0503–0007. Summary of Collection: The Secretary of Agriculture established the National Appeals Division (NAD) on October 20, 1994, by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1, pursuant to the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The Act consolidated the appellate functions and staff of several USDA Agencies and provided for independent hearings and reviews of adverse decisions of Agencies within USDA. Hearing Officers conduct evidentiary hearings on adverse decisions or, when the appellant requests they review the Agency’s record of the adverse decision without a hearing. Although NAD maintains a database to track appeal requests, the database contains only information necessary to process the appeal request, such as the name, address, filing results etc. NAD wants to update its information that is currently used to measure the efficiency and level of satisfaction with the USDA appeal process and gather data on the public’s awareness of its services. NAD will collect information using a survey. Need and Use of the Information: NAD will collect information to determine the extent of the public’s awareness of NAD’s purpose, mission, and services. Also, information from the survey will be used to provide a snapshot of the quality of NAD’s services. The collected information from the surveys will be used to alter current or establish new training for Hearing and Appeals Officers. Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 2,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 660. Forest Service AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will meet in Little Rock, Arkansas, October 17–19, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry. The meeting will be held October 17–19, 2006. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center, 600 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72202. Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting or to propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to Suzanne M. del Villar, Executive Assistant, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, P.O. Box 1003, Sugarloaf, CA 92386– 1003. Individuals may fax their names and proposed agenda items to (909) 585–9527. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne M. del Villar, Urban and Community Forestry Staff, (909) 585– 9268, or via e-mail at sdelvillar@fs.fed.us. The meeting is open to the public. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members; however, persons who wish to bring urban and community forestry matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 13, 2006. Dennis Truesdale, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. E6–15569 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–15571 Filed 9–19–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–WY–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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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. 182 / Wednesday, September 20, 2006 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 14, 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.

National Appeals Division

    Title: National Appeals Division Customer Service Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0503-0007.
    Summary of Collection: The Secretary of Agriculture established the 
National Appeals Division (NAD) on October 20, 1994, by Secretary's 
Memorandum 1010-1, pursuant to the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and 
Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The Act 
consolidated the appellate functions and staff of several USDA Agencies 
and provided for independent hearings and reviews of adverse decisions 
of Agencies within USDA. Hearing Officers conduct evidentiary hearings 
on adverse decisions or, when the appellant requests they review the 
Agency's record of the adverse decision without a hearing. Although NAD 
maintains a database to track appeal requests, the database contains 
only information necessary to process the appeal request, such as the 
name, address, filing results etc. NAD wants to update its information 
that is currently used to measure the efficiency and level of 
satisfaction with the USDA appeal process and gather data on the 
public's awareness of its services. NAD will collect information using 
a survey.
    Need and Use of the Information: NAD will collect information to 
determine the extent of the public's awareness of NAD's purpose, 
mission, and services. Also, information from the survey will be used 
to provide a snapshot of the quality of NAD's services. The collected 
information from the surveys will be used to alter current or establish 
new training for Hearing and Appeals Officers.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; Not-
for-profit institutions; Business or other for-profit; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 660.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-15571 Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am]
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