Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 17294-17295 [E8-6653]

Download as PDF 17294 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 63 Tuesday, April 1, 2008 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 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES March 27, 2008. 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 16:40 Mar 31, 2008 Jkt 214001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Title: State Petitions for Roadless Management. OMB Control Number: 0596–0178. Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) has the authority to collect relevant information pertinent to the management of national forests. The current United States Code outlines these authorities in U.S.C. Title 16 (Sections 475 and 511) derived from the National Forest Organic Act of 1897 and the U.S.C. Title 16 (Sections 1600–1604, 1608–1610, and 1611–1613) based on the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the National Forest Management Act of 1976. On January 12, 2001, the USDA promulgated the Roadless Rule at 36 CFR 294. The Rule changed the FS’s longstanding approach to management of inventoried roadless areas by establishing nationwide prohibitions limiting, with some exceptions, timber harvest, road construction, and road reconstruction within inventoried roadless areas on National Forest System (NFS) lands. Prior to the Roadless Rule, management direction for these areas was developed for each individual NFS unit through the local land management planning process. During the development of the Roadless Rule, several western state governors requested and were denied cooperating agency status to assist with the preparation of the rule and accompanying environmental impact statement. After the decision, the FS established an individual state petitioning process in 36 CFR Part 294. State and territorial governors use the petitioning process to seek establishment of management requirements for NFS inventoried roadless areas with their states. Need and Use of the Information: FS will collect information from the petition that shall include the following: (1) The location and description of the particular lands for which the petition is being made; (2) the particular management requirements sought and any exceptions; (3) the identification of the circumstances and needs intended to be addressed by the petition; (4) a description of how the management requirements identified in (2) differ from the existing applicable land PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 management; (5) a description of how the management requirements identified in item (2) compare to existing state land conservation policies and direction set forth in any applicable state land and resource management plan; (6) a description of how the recommended management requirements identified in item (2) would affect fish and wildlife that utilize the particular lands in question; and (7) a description of any public involvement efforts undertaken by the state during development of the petition, including efforts to engage local governments, and: persons with expertise in fish and wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, forest management outdoor recreation, and other important disciplines. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 12. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 12,000. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–6647 Filed 3–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 27, 2008. 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 E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 63 / Tuesday, April 1, 2008 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Regulations Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs. OMB Control Number: 0581–0128. Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 1087–1091, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) (AMA) directs and authorizes the Department to develop standards of quality, grades, grading programs, and services to enable a more orderly marketing of agricultural products so trading may be facilitated and so consumers may be able to obtain products graded and identified under USDA programs. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) carries out regulations, which provide a voluntary program for grading shell eggs on the basis of U.S. standards, grades, and weight classes. In addition, the shell egg industry and users of the products have requested that other types of voluntary services be developed and provided under these regulations. This program is voluntary where respondents would need to request or apply for the specific service they wish. Need and Use of the Information: Only authorized representatives of the USDA use the information collected. The information is used to administer, conduct and carry out the grading services requested by the respondents. If the information were not collected, the agency would not be able to provide the voluntary grading service authorized and requested by Congress, provide the types of services requested by industry, administer the program, ensure properly grade-labeled products, calculate the cost of the service or collect for the cost furnishing service. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 Mar 31, 2008 Jkt 214001 Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 630. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Semi-annually; Monthly; Annually; Other (daily). Total Burden Hours: 5,514. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–6653 Filed 3–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2008–0035] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Hawaiian and Territorial Quarantine Notices Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an 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 request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations to prevent the interstate spread of plant pests from Hawaii and U.S. territories. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 2, 2008. You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/ component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS– 2008–0035 to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send two copies of your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2008–0035, 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– 2008–0035. 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 ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17295 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 regarding regulations for the movement of fruits and vegetables from Hawaii and U.S. territories, contact Mr. David Lamb, Import Specialist, Commodity Import Analysis and Operations, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–4312. 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: Hawaiian and Territorial Quarantine Notices. OMB Number: 0579–0198. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: As authorized by the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) (PPA), the Secretary of Agriculture may prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce of any plant, plant product, biological control organism, noxious weed, means of conveyance, or other article if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent a plant pest or noxious weed from being introduced into or disseminated within the United States. This authority has been delegated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which administers regulations to implement the PPA. Regulations governing the interstate movement of plants and plant products from Hawaii and U.S. territories, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are contained in 7 CFR part 318, ‘‘Hawaiian and Territorial Quarantine Notices.’’ These regulations are necessary to prevent the interstate spread of plant pests such as the Mediterranean fruit fly, the melon fly, the Oriental fruit fly, green coffee scale, the bean pod borer, and other plant pests to noninfested areas of the United States. Administering these regulations requires APHIS to collect information from a variety of individuals who are involved in growing, packing, handling, and transporting plants and plant products. This information serves as supporting documentation required for the issuance of forms and documents E:\FR\FM\01APN1.SGM 01APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17294-17295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6653]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 27, 2008.
    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

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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.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Regulations Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0128.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (60 
Stat. 1087-1091, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) (AMA) directs and 
authorizes the Department to develop standards of quality, grades, 
grading programs, and services to enable a more orderly marketing of 
agricultural products so trading may be facilitated and so consumers 
may be able to obtain products graded and identified under USDA 
programs. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) carries out 
regulations, which provide a voluntary program for grading shell eggs 
on the basis of U.S. standards, grades, and weight classes. In 
addition, the shell egg industry and users of the products have 
requested that other types of voluntary services be developed and 
provided under these regulations. This program is voluntary where 
respondents would need to request or apply for the specific service 
they wish.
    Need and Use of the Information: Only authorized representatives of 
the USDA use the information collected. The information is used to 
administer, conduct and carry out the grading services requested by the 
respondents. If the information were not collected, the agency would 
not be able to provide the voluntary grading service authorized and 
requested by Congress, provide the types of services requested by 
industry, administer the program, ensure properly grade-labeled 
products, calculate the cost of the service or collect for the cost 
furnishing service.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 630.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Semi-annually; 
Monthly; Annually; Other (daily).
    Total Burden Hours: 5,514.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-6653 Filed 3-31-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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