Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Care; Educational and Outreach Efforts, 65772-65773 [E6-19017]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 65772 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 217 / Thursday, November 9, 2006 / Notices Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20250. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schechtman, Telephone (202) 720–3817. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The fourteenth meeting of the AC21 has been scheduled for December 14–15, 2006. The AC21 consists of 19 members representing the biotechnology industry, international plant genetics research, farmers, food manufacturers, commodity processors and shippers, environmental and consumer groups, and academic researchers. In addition, representatives from the Departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services, and State, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Council on Environmental Quality, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture serve as ‘‘ex officio’’ members. At this meeting, the Committee plans to continue work on the effects (in terms of planting decisions, markets, and rural communities) of coexistence issues on the development and use of new crops derived through modern biotechnology. This will include consideration of presentations from external speakers as well as development of a statement of work and a work plan to address current and future relevant factors. Background information regarding the work of the AC21 will be available on the USDA Web site at https://www.usda.gov/wps/ portal/ !ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_ 1OB?navid=BIOTECH& parentnav=AGRICULTURE& navtype=RT. Members of the public should enter the building through the Jefferson Drive entrance. Requests to make oral presentations at the meeting may be sent to Michael Schechtman, Designated Federal Official, Office of the Deputy Secretary, USDA, 202 B Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20250, Telephone (202) 720–3817; Fax (202) 690–4265; E-mail Michael. schechtman@ars.usda.gov. On December 14, 2006, if time permits, reasonable provision will be made for oral presentations of no more than five minutes each in duration. Written requests to make oral presentations at the meeting must be received by the contact person identified herein at least three business days before the meeting. The meeting will be open to the public, but space is limited. If you would like to attend the meetings, you must register by contacting Ms. Debra Lindsay at (202) 720–4074, by fax at (202) 720– 3191 or by E-mail at VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:26 Nov 08, 2006 Jkt 211001 debra.lindsay@ars.usda.gov at least five business days prior to the meeting. Please provide your name, title, business affiliation, address, and telephone and fax numbers when you register. If you require a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation due to disability, please indicate those needs at the time of registration. Dated: November 2, 2006. Jeremy Stump, Senior Advisor for International and Homeland Security Affairs and Biotechnology. [FR Doc. E6–19028 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2006–0055] Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Care; Educational and Outreach Efforts Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: New information collection; comment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to initiate a new information collection activity associated with the Agency’s Animal Care program. The activity involves surveying customers to determine the effectiveness of Animal Care’s educational and outreach efforts. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before January 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://regulations.gov, select ‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column, select APHIS–2006–0055 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0055, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2006–0055. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on an information collection associated with effectiveness of Animal Care’s educational and outreach efforts, contact Dr. Jodie Kulpa-Eddy, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–7833. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–7477. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Animal Care; Educational and Outreach Efforts. OMB Number: 0579–XXXX. Type of Request: Approval of a new information collection. Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care program, conducts inspections to administer and enforce the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act and regulations issued under those Acts. Animal Care also conducts workshops, symposia, and meetings, and other activities to educate regulated entities and the public about these Acts and regulations. Animal Care plans to survey participants in these activities to measure the effectiveness of its outreach and educational efforts. The surveys would be distributed to attendees following workshops, symposia, meetings, and other events, as well as attached to educational material provided to the public. Survey questions would seek to determine whether the information was helpful and how it might be improved. Animal Care plans to use the information collected through these surveys to assess the effectiveness of its efforts and to plan improvements to activities. E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 217 / Thursday, November 9, 2006 / Notices We are asking OMB to approve our use of this information collection activity for 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.08222 hours per response. Respondents: Outreach contacts, partnership efforts, and educational contacts. Estimated annual number of respondents: 2,700. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 2,700. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 222 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of November 2006. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6–19017 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] Committee petition submitted on October 5, 2006, by the Governor of Idaho for state specific rulemaking for inventoried roadless area management in the State of Idaho under the authority of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(e) and 7 CFR 1.28. DATES: The meeting will be held November 29 to December 1, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m each day. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Forest Service’s Yates Building at 201 14th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20250. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Wright, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 828–257–4256, National Forest in North Carolina, PO Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. The National Forests in North Carolina presently manages one other shooting range fee site in North Carolina. Recreation fees are $2.00 per user per day and $20.00 per user per season pass at this site. The Flintlock Shooting Range will offer a vault toilet facility at the site, trash receptacle, improved parking area, information kiosk, 100 yard and 50 yard shooting lanes, shooting benches and shooting bench weather shelters. Dated: November 3, 2006. Gloria Manning, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E6–18983 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–52–M BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Forest Service sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Dated: November 3, 2006. Marisue Hilliard, National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor. [FR Doc. 06–9134 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory SUMMARY: 16:26 Nov 08, 2006 The fee is scheduled for implementation in May of 2007. DATES: Forest Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VerDate Aug<31>2005 SUMMARY: The National Forests in North Carolina will begin charging a $3.00 special recreation permit fee per user per day and $30.00 per user for a season pass for use of the Flintlock Shooting Range. The shooting range is managed to provide a legal shooting opportunity, to protect forest resources and will facilitate continued sport shooting use within the National Forests in North Carolina on the Uwharrie Ranger District. Fee revenue will support operations and maintenance of the shooting range and future site improvements. Bill Supulski, National Roadless Coordinator, at bsupulski@fs.fed.us or (202) 205–0948, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20250. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are invited to attend; building security requires you to provide your name to the National Roadless Coordinator (contact information listed above) by November 20, 2006. You will need photo identification to enter the building. While meeting discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members, the public will be allowed to offer written and oral comments for the Committee’s consideration. Attendees wishing to comment orally will be allotted a specific amount of time to speak during a public comment period at the end of the first day’s agenda. To offer oral comment, please contact the National Roadless Coordinator at the contact number above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 3410–34–P ACTION: 65773 Jkt 211001 Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of new recreation fee site. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of new recreation fee site. SUMMARY: The National Forests in North Carolina will begin charging a $3.00 special recreation permit trail fee per E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 217 (Thursday, November 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65772-65773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19017]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2006-0055]


Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; 
Animal Care; Educational and Outreach Efforts

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: New information collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
intention to initiate a new information collection activity associated 
with the Agency's Animal Care program. The activity involves surveying 
customers to determine the effectiveness of Animal Care's educational 
and outreach efforts.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
January 8, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://regulations.gov, 
select ``Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service'' from the agency 
drop-down menu, then click ``Submit.'' In the Docket ID column, select 
APHIS-2006-0055 to submit or view public comments and to view 
supporting and related materials available electronically. Information 
on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing 
documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close 
of the comment period, is available through the site's ``User Tips'' 
link.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies 
of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. APHIS-
2006-0055, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-
03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state 
that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2006-0055.
    Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this 
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of 
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to 
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
    Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its 
programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on an information 
collection associated with effectiveness of Animal Care's educational 
and outreach efforts, contact Dr. Jodie Kulpa-Eddy, Senior Staff 
Veterinarian, Animal Care, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, 
MD 20737; (301) 734-7833. For copies of more detailed information on 
the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS' 
Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734-7477.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Animal Care; Educational and Outreach Efforts.
    OMB Number: 0579-XXXX.
    Type of Request: Approval of a new information collection.
    Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal 
Care program, conducts inspections to administer and enforce the Animal 
Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act and regulations issued under 
those Acts. Animal Care also conducts workshops, symposia, and 
meetings, and other activities to educate regulated entities and the 
public about these Acts and regulations.
    Animal Care plans to survey participants in these activities to 
measure the effectiveness of its outreach and educational efforts. The 
surveys would be distributed to attendees following workshops, 
symposia, meetings, and other events, as well as attached to 
educational material provided to the public. Survey questions would 
seek to determine whether the information was helpful and how it might 
be improved.
    Animal Care plans to use the information collected through these 
surveys to assess the effectiveness of its efforts and to plan 
improvements to activities.

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    We are asking OMB to approve our use of this information collection 
activity for 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments 
from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our 
information collection. These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, 
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection 
of information is estimated to average 0.08222 hours per response.
    Respondents: Outreach contacts, partnership efforts, and 
educational contacts.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 2,700.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 2,700.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 222 hours. (Due to 
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of 
the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per 
response.)
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of November 2006.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E6-19017 Filed 11-8-06; 8:45 am]
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