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Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; 4-Rivers
Application and Drawing
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the new information
collection, 4-Rivers Application and
Drawing.
Comments must be received in
writing on or before January 20, 2009 to
be assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be mailed to: Linda
Walton, River Manager, North Fork
Ranger Station, P.O. Box 180, North
Fork, ID 83466.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 208–865–2738 or by e-mail
to: lwalton@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at North Fork Ranger Station,
P.O. Box 180, 11 Casey Rd., North Fork,
ID, during normal business hours.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to
208–865–2700 to facilitate entry to the
building. Comments may also be
reviewed by accessing Forest Service
Web Page listed:
https://www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc/recreation/
whitewaterrafting/index.shtml.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Walton, River Manager, SalmonChallis National Forest, 208–865–2737.
Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the
DATES:
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Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–
877–8339 twenty-four hours a day,
every day of the year, including
holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 4–Rivers Application and
Drawing.
OMB Number: 0596–NEW.
Type of Request: New.
Abstract: The 4–Rivers application
and drawing provides an opportunity
for private river runners to compete for
a river permit on one of four rivers in
Idaho. Public demand for use permits
on the Main Salmon, Middle Fork,
Selway, and Snake Rivers are high. The
drawing provides a means to assist
managers and public by accommodating
greater numbers of people.
The drawing allows all applicants
equal probability of receiving a river
permit. Selection of permit recipients is
via a computer driven random selection
process. Upon selection, applicants
receive river use permits from the Forest
Service.
The following Federal Acts provide
participating forests with management
direction, limiting the number of river
users during high demand seasons
while still providing river recreation
opportunities to visitors. These Acts
allow for management controls
necessary to protect river resources and
enhance river ecosystems previously
determined to have superior
characteristics.
1. The Frank Church River of No
Return Wilderness Plan 1982, updated
2003.
2. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
1968.
3. The Wilderness Act of 1964.
4. Central Idaho Wilderness Act
(CIWA) of 1980.
Drawing participants enter required
information electronically into a Forest
Service database. Forest Service
personnel (river managers and clerks) in
Forest offices associated with each river,
check received hardcopy applications
for completeness and errors prior to
entry into database. Applicants are
encouraged to submit applications
electronically.
Applicants provide:
1. Photo Identification Number.
2. State of Identification and type of
ID (Driver’s license, Passport, Other).
3. Name.
4. Mailing Address.
5. Other contact information: e-mail
address, day and evening phone
numbers, fax number.
6. Choice of launch dates and rivers
(up to four choices).
7. Payment information (i.e. check or
money order number) or if paying by
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credit card respondent submits the
administrative fee of $6.00 via
www.pay.gov.
Information submitted by the public
is stored, maintained, and used as
outlined in Privacy Act System of
Records USDA/FS–55, National
Recreation Reservation System.
This information collection is vital to
continued management of the
aforementioned rivers. Without this
management tool, the Agency is unable
to control river use. The ability to
control use of these rivers is vital to
maintaining the superior health and
vitality of these waterways. Collecting
drawing applications during a specific
time each year, will ensure that river
users are able to obtain permits in time
for the annual floating season.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 15
minutes.
Type of Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 16,200.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 4,050.
Comment is Invited
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Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
this collection of information is
necessary for the stated purposes and
the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical or
scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the
Agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: November 12, 2008.
Charles L. Myers,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Notice of Resource Advisory
Committee Meeting
Modoc County Resource
Advisory Committee, Alturas, California
96101, USDA Forest Service.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in
the Federal Advisory Committees Act
(Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure
Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 110–
343) the Modoc National Forest’s Modoc
County Resource Advisory Committee
will meet Monday, December 1, 2008 in
Alturas, California 96101, for a business
meeting. The meetings are open to the
public.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
business meeting on December 1, 2008,
will begin at 4 pm., at the Modoc
National Forest Office, Conference
Room, 800 West 12th St., Alturas,
California 96101. Agenda topics will
include election of Chairperson, review
of Charter and Guidelines, and
discussion of the process for receiving
project proposals that meet the intent of
Public Law 110–343. Time will also be
set aside for public comments at the
beginning of the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stan
Sylva, Forest Supervisor and Designated
Federal Officer, at (530) 233–8700; or
Rural Development and Partnership
Specialist Dina McElwain at (530) 233–
8723.
Stanley G Sylva,
Forest Supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration
United States Standards for Beans
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration, USDA.
ACTION: Final notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Grain Inspection, Packers
and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)
is revising the U.S. Standards for Beans
to provide applicants for service with an
optional grade designation for bean
certification; and to remove the
requirements that the percentage of high
moisture and, in the case of Mixed
Beans, the percentage of each class in
the mixture, be shown on the grade line.
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These changes will facilitate use of the
standards and better reflect current
marketing practices.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Beverly A. Whalen at USDA, GIPSA,
FGIS, Market and Program Analysis
Staff, Beacon Facility, STOP 1404, P.O.
Box 419205, Kansas City, Missouri
64141; Telephone (816) 823–4648; Fax
Number (816) 823–4644; e-mail
Beverly.A.Whalen@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
GIPSA published a notice in the
Federal Register on April 17, 2007 (72
FR 19168), inviting comments regarding
the revision of the U.S. Standards for
Beans to provide applicants for service
with an optional grade designation for
bean certification; and to remove the
requirements that the percentage of high
moisture and, in the case of Mixed
Beans, the percentage of each class in
the mixture, be shown on the grade line.
The notice provided an opportunity
for interested parties to forward written
comments to GIPSA until May 17, 2007.
Due to a continued high level of interest
in the notice, on February 1, 2008 (73
FR 6111), GIPSA reopened the comment
period until April 1, 2008, to provide
interested parties with additional time
in which to comment.
The U.S. Standards for Beans do not
appear in the Code of Federal
Regulations; the U.S. Department of
Agriculture maintains the standards.
The process for developing or revising
these standards is specified in the
regulations in 7 CFR 868.102,
Procedures for Establishing and
Revising Grade Standards. You may
view or print the U.S. Standards for
Beans from the GIPSA Web site at
https://www.gipsa.usda.gov or by
contacting GIPSA by phone, fax, or email using the information provided
above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.
Comment Review
GIPSA received one comment
submitted on behalf of the U.S. Dry
Bean Council (USDBC). USDBC
represents the national U.S. dry bean
industry, including growers, shippers,
dealers, canners, and state and regional
trade associations. The USDBC
comment supported our proposed
changes.
Final Action
Accordingly, GIPSA is revising the
U.S. Standards for Beans to provide
applicants for service with an optional
grade designation for bean certification;
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; 4-Rivers Application and Drawing
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the new information collection, 4-Rivers Application
and Drawing.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 20,
2009 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be mailed to: Linda
Walton, River Manager, North Fork Ranger Station, P.O. Box 180, North
Fork, ID 83466.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 208-865-2738 or by
e-mail to: lwalton@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at North Fork Ranger
Station, P.O. Box 180, 11 Casey Rd., North Fork, ID, during normal
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 208-865-2700
to facilitate entry to the building. Comments may also be reviewed by
accessing Forest Service Web Page listed: https://www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc/
recreation/whitewaterrafting/index.shtml.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Walton, River Manager, Salmon-
Challis National Forest, 208-865-2737. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 4-Rivers Application and Drawing.
OMB Number: 0596-NEW.
Type of Request: New.
Abstract: The 4-Rivers application and drawing provides an
opportunity for private river runners to compete for a river permit on
one of four rivers in Idaho. Public demand for use permits on the Main
Salmon, Middle Fork, Selway, and Snake Rivers are high. The drawing
provides a means to assist managers and public by accommodating greater
numbers of people.
The drawing allows all applicants equal probability of receiving a
river permit. Selection of permit recipients is via a computer driven
random selection process. Upon selection, applicants receive river use
permits from the Forest Service.
The following Federal Acts provide participating forests with
management direction, limiting the number of river users during high
demand seasons while still providing river recreation opportunities to
visitors. These Acts allow for management controls necessary to protect
river resources and enhance river ecosystems previously determined to
have superior characteristics.
1. The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Plan 1982,
updated 2003.
2. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 1968.
3. The Wilderness Act of 1964.
4. Central Idaho Wilderness Act (CIWA) of 1980.
Drawing participants enter required information electronically into
a Forest Service database. Forest Service personnel (river managers and
clerks) in Forest offices associated with each river, check received
hardcopy applications for completeness and errors prior to entry into
database. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications
electronically.
Applicants provide:
1. Photo Identification Number.
2. State of Identification and type of ID (Driver's license,
Passport, Other).
3. Name.
4. Mailing Address.
5. Other contact information: e-mail address, day and evening phone
numbers, fax number.
6. Choice of launch dates and rivers (up to four choices).
7. Payment information (i.e. check or money order number) or if
paying by
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credit card respondent submits the administrative fee of $6.00 via
www.pay.gov.
Information submitted by the public is stored, maintained, and used
as outlined in Privacy Act System of Records USDA/FS-55, National
Recreation Reservation System.
This information collection is vital to continued management of the
aforementioned rivers. Without this management tool, the Agency is
unable to control river use. The ability to control use of these rivers
is vital to maintaining the superior health and vitality of these
waterways. Collecting drawing applications during a specific time each
year, will ensure that river users are able to obtain permits in time
for the annual floating season.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes.
Type of Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 16,200.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,050.
Comment is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.
Dated: November 12, 2008.
Charles L. Myers,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. E8-27442 Filed 11-18-08; 8:45 am]
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