Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 48982 [E7-16915]

Download as PDF 48982 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 165 Monday, August 27, 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES August 22, 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 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 15:56 Aug 24, 2007 Jkt 211001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Business Service Title: 7 CFR 4284–G, Rural Business Opportunity Grants. OMB Control Number: 0570–0024. Summary of Collection: The Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program was authorized by section 741 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Public Law 104–127. 7 CFR 4284–G provides the detailed program regulations, as well as, including application procedures and reporting requirements for grant recipients. The objective of the RBOG program is to promote sustainable economic development in rural areas. This purpose is achieved through grants made by the Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS) to public and private nonprofit organizations and cooperatives to pay costs of economic development planning and technical assistance for rural businesses. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is from grant applicants and grant recipients. Grantees should keep complete and accurate accounting records as evidence that the grant funds were used properly. The information is necessary for RBS to process applications in a responsible manner, make prudent program decisions, and effectively monitor the grantees’ activities to ensure that funds obtained from the Government are used appropriately. Description of Respondents: Not forprofit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 248. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping: Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly; Monthly. Total Burden Hours: 17,054. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–16915 Filed 8–24–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Off-Highway Vehicle Travel Management Plan AGENCY: PO 00000 Forest Service, USDA. Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Mt. Hood National Forest (Forest) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to document and disclose the potential environmental effects of establishing and designating a system of roads, trails and areas for offhighway vehicles (OHV). The Proposed Action will change OHV access through much of the Forest in order to meet the intent of the Travel Management; Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use; Final Rule that was published on November 9, 2005 (70 FR 216). The Proposed Action focuses on travel management within six proposed OHV areas and motorized access to dispersed (undeveloped) camping. Within each area, specific OHV routes are proposed by motor vehicle class, and new trails are proposed for construction where they would create trail loop opportunities. A Forest Plan Amendment would be required to achieve the purpose and need, and implement the Proposed Action. Comments concerning the scope of this analysis must be received no later than October 1, 2007 to ensure they are fully incorporated into the Draft EIS. Two public meetings are scheduled as follows. 1. September 11, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Portland, OR. 2. September 12, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Hood River, OR. DATES: Submit written comments to Jennie O’Connor, Off-Highway Vehicle Travel Management Plan Leader, Mt. Hood National Forest, 6780 Highway 35, Parkdale, Oregon 97041. Electronic comments can be submitted to comments-pacificnorthswestmthood@fs.fed.us. The meeting locations are: 1. University Place Hotel and Conference Center in the Willamette Falls Room (310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, OR 97201). 2. Best Western Hood River Inn in the Riverview Room (1108 East Marina Way, Hood River, OR 97031). ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennie O’Connor, Natural Resource Planner, Mt. 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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. 72, No. 165 / Monday, August 27, 2007 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 22, 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 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.

Rural Business Service

    Title: 7 CFR 4284-G, Rural Business Opportunity Grants.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0024.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) 
program was authorized by section 741 of the Federal Agriculture 
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Public Law 104-127. 7 CFR 4284-G 
provides the detailed program regulations, as well as, including 
application procedures and reporting requirements for grant recipients. 
The objective of the RBOG program is to promote sustainable economic 
development in rural areas. This purpose is achieved through grants 
made by the Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS) to public and 
private non-profit organizations and cooperatives to pay costs of 
economic development planning and technical assistance for rural 
businesses.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is from 
grant applicants and grant recipients. Grantees should keep complete 
and accurate accounting records as evidence that the grant funds were 
used properly. The information is necessary for RBS to process 
applications in a responsible manner, make prudent program decisions, 
and effectively monitor the grantees' activities to ensure that funds 
obtained from the Government are used appropriately.
    Description of Respondents: Not for-profit institutions; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 248.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping: Reporting: On occasion; 
Quarterly; Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 17,054.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-16915 Filed 8-24-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XT-P
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