Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 17447-17448 [E9-8648]

Download as PDF 17447 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 71 Wednesday, April 15, 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 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS April 10, 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 16:44 Apr 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 10, 2009. Title: Debt Settlement Policies and Procedures. OMB Control Number: 0560–0146. Summary of Collection: Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) of 1996 and 4 CFR part 102, Federal Claim Collection standard and other applicable regulation require each Federal agency to collect debts owed it, and to employ a cost effective and efficient procedures and methods to identify, report and collect debts. Provisions under the Federal Claims Collection Standards and the DCIA allow the debtor upon receiving a notification letter and unable to pay debt owed to the Federal Government in one lump sum, to forward a written request and financial statement to Farm Service Administration (FSA) and Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for establishing an agreed repayment plan in the promissory note using form CCC–279, Promissory Note. Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect information on the debtor’s assets, liabilities, income and expenses when a debtor requests to enter into an installment agreement to settle their debt. Based on that information a determination can be made on whether the debtor can pay the debt in one lump sum or an installment is necessary. Without this financial information FSA/ CCC would have no method of allowing debtor’s to pay their debts in installments while still ensuring that the government’s financial interests are protected. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms. Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 200. 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. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–8643 Filed 4–14–09; 8:45 am] Forest Service Title: Forest Landscape Value and Special Area Place Mapping for National Forest Planning. OMB Control Number: 0596–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) is authorized under the BILLING CODE 3410–05–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 17448 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 15, 2009 / Notices 1976 National Forest Management Act (NFMA) (16 U.S.C., Sec. 1600–1614), the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the proposed 2008 NFMA Planning Rule (36 CFR, part 219) to collect information pertaining to national forest values for use in the preparation of land management plans. The purpose of landscape value and special-place mapping as a part of the public participation process is to provide national forest land managers and planners with scientifically credible information about forest values from a broad representation of the public and from citizens who express interest in a national forest’s planning process. Need and Use of the Information: The national forests will invite the public to share values regarding specific forest landscapes and special places. Forest planners and managers will use the information in the revision of specific national forest plans and to develop land management plans that are consistent with public values, while working within the regulatory framework. This information will be collected using an Internet-based geographic information system (GIS) and a comparable paper-based system provided to individuals without access to the Internet. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 5,500. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time. Total Burden Hours: 2,685. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–8648 Filed 4–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Incorporated: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Public Review. AGENCY: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to meet its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Agency’s environmental policies and procedures (7 CFR 1794) related to possible financial assistance to PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Incorporated (PowerSouth). PowerSouth VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:44 Apr 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 is requesting financial assistance for the construction of a new 360-megawatt (MW) peaking-load gas-fired generation facility at the existing McIntosh Power Plant in Washington County, Alabama. The proposed new unit is needed to provide additional electric generating capacity that would allow PowerSouth to meet its projected electrical peaking demand in 2010. DATES: Written comments on this Notice must be received on or before May 15, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2244, Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571, or e-mail stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov. Comments may be submitted to Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2244, Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571, or e-mail stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov. A copy of the EA may be viewed online at the Agency’s Web site: https://www.usda.gov/rus/water/ees/ ea.htm or at PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, Inc., 2027 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia, Alabama 36420 and at the following libraries: McIntosh Branch Library, 83 Olin Road, McIntosh, AL 36553, (251) 944–2047. Washington Public Library, 14102 St. Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36515, (251) 847–2097. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct a new 360megawatt peaking-load gas-fired generation facility at the existing McIntosh Power Plant in Washington County, Alabama with an in-service date of late 2010. The existing plant includes a compressed air energy storage (CAES) unit and two gas-fired combustion turbines (CTs) with a combined total capacity of 348 MW. The proposed 360 MW generating facility will consist of two simple-cycle combustion turbines, Siemens SCT6– 5000F units, and generators plus associated support facilities. The site will be connected to the existing on-site transmission system. The existing substation will be rebuilt on the existing plant site to handle the three existing units and the two new units. The existing plant plus the new equipment, structures and other facilities will occupy the majority of the existing 42acre power plant site. The CTs would ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 operate on natural gas as a fuel source. The construction of the proposal is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2009 with an estimated duration of two years. A Notice of Intent to Prepare an EA and Hold a Scoping Meeting was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 65830, on November 5, 2008, Mobile Press Register on November 6, 2008, The Washington County News on November 6, 2008, The South Alabamian on November 6, 2008, and The Clarke County Democrat on November 6, 2008. A public meeting was held on November 20, 2008, at the McIntosh Elementary School, 8945 Highway 43 North, McIntosh, Alabama. A summary of public comments can be found at the Web site listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. As part of its broad environmental review process, RUS must take into account the effect of the proposal on historic properties in accordance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulation, ‘‘Protection of Historic Properties’’ (36 CFR part 800). Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3), RUS is using its procedures for public involvement under NEPA to meet its responsibilities to solicit and consider the views of the public during section 106 review. Accordingly, comments submitted in response to this notice will assist RUS in meeting its section 106 review obligations. Any party wishing to participate more directly with RUS as a ‘‘consulting party’’ in the section 106 review process may submit a written request to the contact provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Alternatives considered by RUS and PowerSouth included for the CTs were: (a) No action, (b) alternate sources of power, (c) load management, (d) renewable energy sources, (e) nonrenewable energy sources, and (f) alternate sites. An Environmental Report that describes the proposal in detail and discusses its anticipated environmental impacts has been prepared by PowerSouth. The Rural Utilities Service has independently reviewed and accepted the document as its EA of the proposal. The EA is available for public review at the addresses provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Questions and comments should be sent to RUS at the mailing or e-mail addresses provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. RUS should receive comments on the EA in writing by May 15, 2009 to ensure that they are considered in its environmental impact determination. Should RUS determine, based on the EA, that the impacts of the construction E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 10, 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) 720-8681.
    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.

Forest Service

    Title: Forest Landscape Value and Special Area Place Mapping for 
National Forest Planning.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) is authorized under 
the

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1976 National Forest Management Act (NFMA) (16 U.S.C., Sec. 1600-1614), 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the proposed 2008 
NFMA Planning Rule (36 CFR, part 219) to collect information pertaining 
to national forest values for use in the preparation of land management 
plans. The purpose of landscape value and special-place mapping as a 
part of the public participation process is to provide national forest 
land managers and planners with scientifically credible information 
about forest values from a broad representation of the public and from 
citizens who express interest in a national forest's planning process.
    Need and Use of the Information: The national forests will invite 
the public to share values regarding specific forest landscapes and 
special places. Forest planners and managers will use the information 
in the revision of specific national forest plans and to develop land 
management plans that are consistent with public values, while working 
within the regulatory framework. This information will be collected 
using an Internet-based geographic information system (GIS) and a 
comparable paper-based system provided to individuals without access to 
the Internet.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 5,500.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,685.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-8648 Filed 4-14-09; 8:45 am]
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