Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 18543-18544 [E9-9320]

Download as PDF 18543 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 77 Thursday, April 23, 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; Correction sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES April 20, 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 16:59 Apr 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Brucellosis Program. OMB Control Number: 0579–0047. Summary of Collection: Brucellosis is a contagious animal disease that causes loss of young through spontaneous abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk production, and infertility. It is mainly a disease of cattle, bison and swine. There is no economically feasible treatment for brucellosis in livestock. Veterinary Services, a division with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for administering regulations intended to prevent the dissemination of animal diseases, such as brucellosis, within the United States. These regulations are found in Part 78 of Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations. The continued presence of brucellosis in a herd seriously threatens the health of other animals. APHIS will collect information using various forms. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use the information collected from the forms to continue to search for other infected herds, maintain identification of livestock, monitor deficiencies in identification of animals for movement, and monitor program deficiencies in suspicious and infected herds. This information will be used to determine brucellosis area status and aids herd owners by speeding up the detection and elimination of serious disease conditions in their herds. Without the data, APHIS’ Brucellosis Eradication Program would be severely crippled. Description of Respondents: Business; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 117,446. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 440,584. Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Citrus from Peru. OMB Control Number: 0579–0289. Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict the importation, entry, or interstate movement of plants, plant products, and other articles to prevent PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) amended the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation, under certain conditions of fresh commercial citrus fruit (grapefruit, limes, mandarin oranges, or tangerines, sweet oranges, and tangelos) from approved areas of Peru into the United States. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information that includes inspections by national plant protection organization officials from Peru, grower registration and agreement, fruit fly trapping, monitoring, recordkeeping, and phytosanitary certificate. Without the information APHIS could not verify that fruit was treated, verify that citrus canker, fruit flies, and other pests were destroyed by treatment, or that the treatment was adequate to prevent the risk of plant pests from entering the United States. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 11,080. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–9319 Filed 4–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 20, 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 E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1 18544 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 77 / Thursday, April 23, 2009 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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), Pamela_Beverly_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. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Title: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Application Kit for Research and Extension Programs. OMB Control Number: 0524–0039. Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) sponsor ongoing research, education, and extension programs under which competitive, formula, and special awards of a high-priority nature are made. These programs are authorized pursuant to the authorities contained in the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3101), the Smith-Lever Act, and other legislative authorities. Before awards can be issued, certain information is required from applicants as part of an overall application. In addition to a project summary, proposal narrative, vitae of key personnel, and other pertinent technical aspects of the proposed project, supporting documentation of an administrative and budgetary nature also must be provided. This information is obtained via applications through the use of Federalwide standard grant application forms and CSREES specific application forms. Because competitive applications are VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:59 Apr 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 submitted, many of which necessitate review by peer panelists, it is particularly important that applicants provide the information in a standardized fashion to ensure equitable treatment for all. Need and Use of the Information: The fundamental purpose of the information requested is for USDA proposal evaluation, award, management, reporting, and recordkeeping, as part of the overall administration of the research, education, and extension programs administered by CSREES. In addition to Federal-wide standard grant application forms, CSREES will use the following program and agency specific components as part of its application package: Supplemental Information Form; Application Type Form; Application Modification Form; Form CSREES–2008, Assurance Statement(s); Form CSREES–2010, Fellowships/ Scholarships Entry/Annual Update/Exit Form; and the Summary of USDA/1890 Cooperation Form. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit; Individuals or household; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 5,050. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 12,154. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–9320 Filed 4–22–09; 8:45 am] published on April 10, 2009. However, the correction notice still contained an incorrect word in the background and purpose section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Simmons, 202–720–1777. Second Correction In the Federal Register of April 10, 2009, in FR Doc. E9–7252, on page 14768, in the fifth column, correct section to read as follows: Background and Purpose The preparation of the roadmap for agricultural research, education, and extension is mandated in section 7504 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008, (Pub. L. 110–246, U.S.C. 7614a). The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (Under Secretary), will prepare the Roadmap. Dated: April 16, 2009. Yvette Anderson, Federal Register Liaison Officer for Agriculture Research Service. [FR Doc. E9–9201 Filed 4–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Availability of Decisions Appealable at 36 CFR Part 218 or Subject to the Objection Process at 36 CFR 218 Forest Service, USDA. Notice—Availability of appealable decisions; legal notice for availability for comment of decisions that may be appealable under 36 CFR part 215. Notice—Availability of decisions subject to an objection process; legal notice for availability for comment of decisions that may be subject to the objection process under 36 CFR part 218. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 3410–09–P ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Solicitation of Input From Stakeholders on the Roadmap for Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics Office, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public comment period for written stakeholder input; second correction. SUMMARY: The Research, Education, and Extension Office (REEO) of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area of the Department of Agriculture published a document in the Federal Register on April 1, 2009, concerning written stakeholder input on the preparation of a roadmap for the REEO. The document contained an incorrect word in the background and purpose section which is listed under the supplementary information section of the notice. The correction notice was PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: Responsible Officials in the Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service will publish notices of availability for comment and notices of decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR part 215. These notices will be published in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. As provided in 36 CFR 215.5, 215.6, and 215.7, such notice shall constitute legal evidence that the agency has given timely and constructive notice for comment and notice of decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal. Newspaper E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 77 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
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[Pages 18543-18544]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 20, 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

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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), Pamela_Beverly_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.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

    Title: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Application Kit for Research and Extension Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0039.
    Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture 
(USDA), Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service 
(CSREES) sponsor ongoing research, education, and extension programs 
under which competitive, formula, and special awards of a high-priority 
nature are made. These programs are authorized pursuant to the 
authorities contained in the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3101), the Smith-
Lever Act, and other legislative authorities. Before awards can be 
issued, certain information is required from applicants as part of an 
overall application. In addition to a project summary, proposal 
narrative, vitae of key personnel, and other pertinent technical 
aspects of the proposed project, supporting documentation of an 
administrative and budgetary nature also must be provided. This 
information is obtained via applications through the use of Federal-
wide standard grant application forms and CSREES specific application 
forms. Because competitive applications are submitted, many of which 
necessitate review by peer panelists, it is particularly important that 
applicants provide the information in a standardized fashion to ensure 
equitable treatment for all.
    Need and Use of the Information: The fundamental purpose of the 
information requested is for USDA proposal evaluation, award, 
management, reporting, and recordkeeping, as part of the overall 
administration of the research, education, and extension programs 
administered by CSREES. In addition to Federal-wide standard grant 
application forms, CSREES will use the following program and agency 
specific components as part of its application package: Supplemental 
Information Form; Application Type Form; Application Modification Form; 
Form CSREES-2008, Assurance Statement(s); Form CSREES-2010, 
Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Annual Update/Exit Form; and the Summary 
of USDA/1890 Cooperation Form.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or household; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,050.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,154.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-9320 Filed 4-22-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-09-P

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