Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 70501 [E6-20533]

Download as PDF 70501 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 233 Tuesday, December 5, 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 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES November 30, 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 15:14 Dec 04, 2006 Jkt 211001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Title: Homeowner Risk Reduction Behaviors Concerning Wildfire Risks. OMB Control Number: 0596–NEW. Summary of Collection: The threat of wildfire to residents located in areas next to forested public lands has increased significantly during the last decade. As homeowners migrate to areas that are at increasing risk from wildfire they face important decisions regarding how much risk to accept from various sources. An important component of making decisions regarding risk is to understand the behaviors that are effective at reducing the risk and the information sources that are considered reliable for risk reduction information. To gain a better insight into homeowners’ perceptions of wildfire risk, behaviors that reduce wildfire, it is important to collect information directly from the homeowners that are at risk. The information will be collected using a survey instrument that is administered via the U.S. Postal Service. The type of information collected will include: (1) Risk perceptions regarding wildfire, (2) risk reduction behaviors associated with wildfire, (3) desired treatment options for forest management, and (4) sociodemographic information. Need and Use of the Information: The data collected from the survey will benefit Forest Service (FS) and the communities that are surveyed. The data will be used to generate reports that are targeted toward FS personnel that are responsible for working with communities and homeowners in order to reduce the risks associated with wildfires. Without the information FS land managers and the public will continue to interact on the issues of wildfire risk without a broad-based understanding of the factors that lesson wildfire risk, factors that are important to homeowners. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 1,571. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 538. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–20533 Filed 12–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA. AGENCY: Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, this notice announces the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service’s (CSREES) intention to revise and extend the currently approved information collection for the CSREES Current Research Information System (CRIS). Written comments on this notice must be received by February 5, 2007, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. DATES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: jhitchcock@csrees.usda.gov; Fax: 202–720–0857; Mail: Information Systems and Technology Management, CSREES, USDA, STOP 2216, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–2216; Hand Delivery/Courier: 800 9th Street, SW., Waterfront Centre, Room 4217, Washington, DC 20024. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Hitchcock, 202–720–4343. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: CSREES Current Research Information System. OMB Number: 0524–0042. Expiration Date of Current Approval: 05/31/2007. E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1

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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. 233 / Tuesday, December 5, 2006 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 30, 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: Homeowner Risk Reduction Behaviors Concerning Wildfire 
Risks.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The threat of wildfire to residents located 
in areas next to forested public lands has increased significantly 
during the last decade. As homeowners migrate to areas that are at 
increasing risk from wildfire they face important decisions regarding 
how much risk to accept from various sources. An important component of 
making decisions regarding risk is to understand the behaviors that are 
effective at reducing the risk and the information sources that are 
considered reliable for risk reduction information. To gain a better 
insight into homeowners' perceptions of wildfire risk, behaviors that 
reduce wildfire, it is important to collect information directly from 
the homeowners that are at risk. The information will be collected 
using a survey instrument that is administered via the U.S. Postal 
Service. The type of information collected will include: (1) Risk 
perceptions regarding wildfire, (2) risk reduction behaviors associated 
with wildfire, (3) desired treatment options for forest management, and 
(4) socio-demographic information.
    Need and Use of the Information: The data collected from the survey 
will benefit Forest Service (FS) and the communities that are surveyed. 
The data will be used to generate reports that are targeted toward FS 
personnel that are responsible for working with communities and 
homeowners in order to reduce the risks associated with wildfires. 
Without the information FS land managers and the public will continue 
to interact on the issues of wildfire risk without a broad-based 
understanding of the factors that lesson wildfire risk, factors that 
are important to homeowners.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 1,571.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 538.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-20533 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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