Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 16830 [E9-8351]

Download as PDF 16830 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 69 Monday, April 13, 2009 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 April 8, 2009. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:51 Apr 10, 2009 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Inviting Applications for Rural Business Opportunity Grants Title: School Food Purchase Study— III. OMB Control Number: 0584–0471. Summary of Collection: To implement the requirements of Section 4307 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246), (H.R. 2419). The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to carry out a nationally representative survey of the foods purchased by School Food Authorities (SFAs) during the most recent school year for which data is available. The study includes two separate components: (1) The collection of food purchase data from a sample of SFAs and (2) a survey of SFA food procurement practice. The results will contribute to better understanding of the purchasing behavior of the SFAs and to various factors that influence the efficiency of school meal provision. Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of this data collection is to address five overall study objectives that will assist the Food and Nutrition Service and other USDA agencies involved in procurement and distribution of donated commodities and administering the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. In addition, the study will furnish the opportunity for schools to describe their food purchase practices so that information associated with food buying efficiency can be provided to other schools. If the study is not conducted, it would obstruct the agency’s ability to measure the impact these changes are having on the costs of school meals and on child nutrition. Description of Respondents: State, Local and Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 425. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 5,313. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–8351 Filed 4–10–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Rural Business—Cooperative Service AGENCY: Rural Business—Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice to extend deadline date. SUMMARY: The Rural Business— Cooperative Service (RBS) announces that the deadline for receipt of applications in the State Office has been extended to April 30, 2009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATON: RBS published a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) on March 12, 2009, stating a deadline of March 31, 2009, for applications for the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program. Due to the delay in publication of the NOFA in the Federal Register, this deadline does not allow potential applicants sufficient time to submit completed applications. Therefore, the deadline for receipt of applications in the respective Rural Development State Offices is extended to April 30, 2009, to allow applicants sufficient time to apply for and obtain leverage financing. Dated: April 7, 2009. Pat Fiala, Acting Administrator, Rural Business— Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E9–8316 Filed 4–10–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Public Meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of public meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393), [as reauthorized as part of Public Law 110–343] and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting will meet as indicated below. E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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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. 74, No. 69 / Monday, April 13, 2009 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 8, 2009.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: School Food Purchase Study--III.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0471.
    Summary of Collection: To implement the requirements of Section 
4307 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-
246), (H.R. 2419). The legislation directs the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture to carry out a nationally representative survey of the 
foods purchased by School Food Authorities (SFAs) during the most 
recent school year for which data is available. The study includes two 
separate components: (1) The collection of food purchase data from a 
sample of SFAs and (2) a survey of SFA food procurement practice. The 
results will contribute to better understanding of the purchasing 
behavior of the SFAs and to various factors that influence the 
efficiency of school meal provision.
    Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of this data 
collection is to address five overall study objectives that will assist 
the Food and Nutrition Service and other USDA agencies involved in 
procurement and distribution of donated commodities and administering 
the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. In 
addition, the study will furnish the opportunity for schools to 
describe their food purchase practices so that information associated 
with food buying efficiency can be provided to other schools. If the 
study is not conducted, it would obstruct the agency's ability to 
measure the impact these changes are having on the costs of school 
meals and on child nutrition.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local and Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 425.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,313.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-8351 Filed 4-10-09; 8:45 am]
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