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Download as PDF 26333 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 89 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 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. U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Board for International Food and Agricultural Development; One Hundred and Fifty-First Meeting; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of the one hundred and fifty-first meeting of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). The meeting will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 15, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill; located at 400 New Jersey, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting venue is in the Hyatt Regency’s Congressional Rooms C, D, and E which are located on the hotel’s lobby level. The morning session, which focuses on foreign development assistance, will be opened by Dr. Robert Easter, Interim Chairman of the BIFAD. Dr. Easter is the Dean, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. He was elected by the Board to serve in this capacity upon the April 3, 2007 resignation of Mr. Peter McPherson. It is planned that the Honorable Nita M. Lowey (D–NY), Chairman, House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations will discuss legislative priorities for foreign assistance. Her discussion will be followed by a special presentation on ‘‘Challenges Facing US Foreign Development Assistance: 2008 and Beyond,’’ and an update by the Office of the Director of Foreign Assistance (‘‘F’’) on the Foreign Assistance Framework and the 2008 Budget. After a midmorning break the Board will discuss operational and management issues covering the Collaborative Research Support Programs (CRSPS), Training, Institutional Capacity Building, and Universities as Sub-contractors as related to Title XII. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:12 May 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 Following the executive luncheon, which is closed to the public, the Board will discuss the strategic direction of BIFAD for 2007; especially with regard to USAID’s Transformational Development thrusts and the recommendations made in Richard E. Bissell’s 2006 report on ‘‘Implementation of Title XII’’ to the Board. Last on the Agenda, the Board will discuss plans for their October 17, 2007 meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa meeting will be held in conjunction with the World Food Prize Symposium. The October meeting’s theme ‘‘Bio-Energy and Implications’’ will align with that of the World Food Symposium’s. This Board meeting is free and open to the public. Those wishing to attend the meeting or obtain additional information about BIFAD should contact Ronald S. Senykoff, the Designated Federal Officer for BIFAD. Write him in care of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, Office of Agriculture, Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 2.11– 085, Washington, DC 20523–2110 or telephone him at (202) 712–0218 or fax (202) 216–3010. Ronald S. Senykoff, USAID Designated Federal Officer for BIFAD, Office of Agriculture, Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture & Trade, U.S. Agency for International Development. [FR Doc. 07–2278 Filed 5–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–07–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 4, 2007. 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) PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Importation of Fruits and Vegetables. OMB Control Number: 0579–0236. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701– 7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to carry out operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control, prevent, or retard the spread of plant pests not known to be widely distributed throughout the United States. The regulations in ‘‘SubpartFruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 319.56–8) prohibit or restrict the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests that are new to or not widely distributed within the United States. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will used the collected information on the Phytosanitary Certificate to determine the pest condition of the shipment at the time of E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 26334 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 89 / Wednesday, May 9, 2007 / Notices inspection in the foreign country. The information is also used as a guide to the intensity of the inspection that is conducted when the shipment arrives. Without the information, all shipments would need to be inspected very thoroughly, thereby requiring considerably more time. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 141. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 103. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–8874 Filed 5–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES May 4, 2007. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:12 May 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 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. Agricultural Marketing Service—Farm Service Agency Title: National Organic Program. OMB Control Number: 0581–0191. Summary of Collection: The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, Title XXI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (Farm Bill), U.S.C. Title 7 Section 6503(a) mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture develop a national organic program. The purposes of the regulation mandated by OFPA are: (1) To establish national standards governing the marketing of certain agricultural products as organically produced products; (2) to assure consumers that organically produced products meet a consistent standard; and (3) to facilitate interstate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced. The National Organic Program (NOP) regulation fulfills the requirements of the OFPA. It includes comprehensive production and handling standards, labeling provisions, requirements for the certification of producers and handlers, accreditation of certifying agents by USDA and an administrative subpart for fees, State Programs, National List, appeals, compliance and pesticide residue testing. Agricultural Marketing Service will approve programs for State governments wishing to establish State Organic Programs. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is used to evaluate compliance with OFPA and NOP for administering the program, for management decisions and planning, for establishing the cost of the program and to support administrative and regulatory actions in response to non-compliance with OFPA. Certifying agents will have to submit an application to USDA to become accredited to certify organic production and handling operations. Auditors will review the application, perform site evaluation and submit reports to USDA, who will make a decision to grant or deny accreditation. Producers, handlers and certifying agents whose operations are not approved have the right to mediation and appeal the decision. Reporting and recordkeeping are essential to the integrity of the organic certification system. Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; Business or PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 16,095. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually; Recordkeeping. Total Burden Hours: 635,520. Charlene Parker Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–8875 Filed 5–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Red Rock Ranger District, Coconino National Forest, AZ Forest Service, USDA. Cancellation notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On January 26, 2007, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement for an Outfitter and Guide Management Plan on the Red Rock Ranger District was published in the Federal Register (71 FR 4346–4348). The 2006 NOI is hereby rescinded. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Nagiller, NEPA Coordinator, Coconino National Forest, 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, telephone (928) 527–3413. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Red Rock Ranger district is currently completing an assessment of the special use program. This assessment will be used in the future development of a new proposed action for management of outfitter and guide permits. Dated: April 30, 2007. Joseph P. Stringer, Deputy Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 07–2282 Filed 5–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce (DOC) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the emergency provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Bureau: International Trade Administration (ITA). Title: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota Established Under the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 for Imports of Certain Cotton Woven Fabrics. E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26333-26334]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8874]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 4, 2007.
    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.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Fruits and Vegetables.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0236.
    Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
7701-7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to carry out 
operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control, 
prevent, or retard the spread of plant pests not known to be widely 
distributed throughout the United States. The regulations in ``Subpart-
Fruits and Vegetables'' (7 CFR 319.56-319.56-8) prohibit or restrict 
the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from 
certain parts of the world to prevent the introduction and spread of 
plant pests that are new to or not widely distributed within the United 
States.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will used the collected 
information on the Phytosanitary Certificate to determine the pest 
condition of the shipment at the time of

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inspection in the foreign country. The information is also used as a 
guide to the intensity of the inspection that is conducted when the 
shipment arrives. Without the information, all shipments would need to 
be inspected very thoroughly, thereby requiring considerably more time.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Federal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 141.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 103.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-8874 Filed 5-8-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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