Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 66302 [E6-19131]

Download as PDF 66302 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 219 Tuesday, November 14, 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 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES November 7, 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 19:07 Nov 13, 2006 Jkt 211001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Title: Public Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values about National Forest System Land. OMB Control Number: 0596–NEW. Summary of Collection: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Forest Management Act of 1976, and the 2005 NFMA Planning Guide give legal authority for information collection in support of the forest plan revision process in the Southwestern Region. The purpose of this survey is to provide Southwestern Region natural forest land managers and planners with scientifically credible information from a broad and diverse representation of the public, as well as from specific stakeholder groups. Need and Use of the Information: Information collected will focus on public attitudes, beliefs, and values that people have for public land and public land use, how those values are affected by public land management, and acceptable tradeoffs in developing alternative management plans. This information is critical to planning and implementing public policy related to national forests in the Southwestern Region. Data collected with these survey instruments will provide a baseline from which to monitor national forest use and management as affected by changes in social and economic conditions. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 20,202. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 10,101. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–19131 Filed 11–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of a Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice and request for comment. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service’s intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the regulations governing the entry of raw cane sugar under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) into the United States. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 16, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Additional Information and Comments: Contact Ron Lord, Deputy Director, Import Policies and Programs Division, AgStop 1021, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250– 1021 or telephone (202) 720–2916, fax to (202) 720–0876, or e-mail Ronald.Lord@fas.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Certificate for Quota Eligibility. OMB Number: 0551–0014. Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2007. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the quantity of raw cane sugar, which may be entered at the TRQ duty rates. The terms under which Certificates for Quota Eligibility (CQEs) will be issued to foreign countries that have been allocated a share of the TRQ are set forth in 15 CFR Part 2011, Allocation of Tariff-rate Quota on Imported Sugars, Syrups, and Molasses, Subpart A—Certificates of Quota Eligibility. The authority for issuing CQEs is Additional U.S. Note 5(b)(iv) to chapter 17 of the HTS. The regulation, promulgated by the United States Trade Representative, provides for the issuance of CQEs by the Secretary of Agriculture, and in general prohibits sugar subject to the TRQ from being imported into the United States or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption at the TRQ duty rates unless such sugar is accompanied by a CQE. CQEs are issued to foreign countries by the Director of the Import Policies and Programs Division, Foreign Agriculture Service, or his or her designee. The issuance of CQEs is in such amounts and at such times as the E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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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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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 November 7, 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: Public Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values about National Forest 
System Land.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969, the National Forest Management Act of 1976, and the 2005 NFMA 
Planning Guide give legal authority for information collection in 
support of the forest plan revision process in the Southwestern Region. 
The purpose of this survey is to provide Southwestern Region natural 
forest land managers and planners with scientifically credible 
information from a broad and diverse representation of the public, as 
well as from specific stakeholder groups.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information collected will focus 
on public attitudes, beliefs, and values that people have for public 
land and public land use, how those values are affected by public land 
management, and acceptable tradeoffs in developing alternative 
management plans. This information is critical to planning and 
implementing public policy related to national forests in the 
Southwestern Region. Data collected with these survey instruments will 
provide a baseline from which to monitor national forest use and 
management as affected by changes in social and economic conditions.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 20,202.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 10,101.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-19131 Filed 11-13-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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