Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Form: FNS-339, WIC Federal and State Agreement, 19929-19930 [E9-9955]

Download as PDF 19929 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 82 Thursday, April 30, 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 Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 29, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA–RUS, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5162, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078. Fax: (202) 720–8435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for revision. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:35 Apr 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 clarity of the information to be collected; and (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. Comments may be sent to: Michele Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA–RUS, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. FAX: (202) 720–8435. Title: 7 CFR Part 1717, Settlement of Debt Owed by Electric Borrowers. OMB Control Number: 0572–0116. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection package. Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service makes mortgage loans and loan guarantees to electric systems to provide and improve electric service in rural areas pursuant to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) (RE Act). This information collection requirement stems from passage of Public Law 104– 127, on April 4, 1996, which amended section 331(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.) to extend to RUS the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority to settle debts with respect to loans made or guaranteed by RUS. Only those electric borrowers that are unable to fully repay their debts to the Government and who apply to RUS for relief will be affected by this information collection. The collection will require only that information which is essential for determining: The need for debt settlement; the amount of relief that is needed; the amount of debt that can be repaid; the scheduling of debt repayment; and, the range of opportunities for enhancing the amount of debt that can be recovered. The information to be collected will be similar to that which any prudent lender would require to determine whether debt settlement is required and the amount of relief that is needed. Since the need for relief is expected to vary substantially from case to case, so will the required information collection. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 2,000 hours per response. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions and other businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,000 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Joyce McNeil, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis at (202) 720–0812. FAX: (202) 720–8435. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 24, 2009. James R. Newby, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E9–9996 Filed 4–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Form: FNS–339, WIC Federal and State Agreement AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. The proposed information collection is a request to revise a currently approved collection of information relating to the reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with completing and submitting form FNS–339, the WIC Federal and State Agreement. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 29, 2009. ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 19930 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 82 / Thursday, April 30, 2009 / Notices the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Debbie Whitford, Acting Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Debbie Whitford, Acting Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division at (703) 305–2196. E-mail: Send comments to WICHQ– SFPD@fns.usda.gov. Include title in the subject line of the message. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. All written comments will be open for public inspection at the office of the Food and Nutrition Service during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Patty Davis, Chief, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, Supplemental Food Programs Division at (703) 305–2746. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: WIC Federal and State Agreement. OMB Number: 0584–0332. Form Number: FNS–339. Expiration Date: October 31, 2009. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The proposed information collection relates to the reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with completing and submitting form FNS– 339, the WIC Federal and State Agreement. The Agreement is the contract between USDA and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) State agencies, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs and Senior Farmers’ VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:35 Apr 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 Market Nutrition Programs which authorize the Department to release funds to the States for the administration of the WIC Program in the jurisdiction of the State in accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR part 246. The Agreement requires the signature of the agency official and includes a certification/assurance regarding drug free workplace, a certification regarding lobbying and a disclosure of lobbying activities. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at an average .25 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, researching, and preparing the form. Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal governments. Respondent Type— The Chief Health Officer of the State agency. Estimated Number of Respondents: 140. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 140. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 35 hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Jero, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. (530) 934–3316; E-MAIL rjero@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by April 13, 2009 will have the opportunity to address the committee at those sessions. Dated: April 23, 2009. E. Enrique Gomez, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. E9–9955 Filed 4–29–09; 8:45 am] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Chairman’s Perspective, (5) Project Proposal Presentations, (6) Vote on Projects if time permits, (7) Next Agenda. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 16, 2009 from 9 a.m. and end at approximately 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Lincoln Street School, Pine Room, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, CA. Individuals wishing to speak or propose agenda items must send their names and proposals to Randy Jero, Committee Coordinator, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 2, 2009. Eduardo Olmedo, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. E9–9658 Filed 4–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Post Registration (Trademark Processing). Form Number(s): PTO Forms 1553, 1583, 1597, 1963, 4.16. Agency Approval Number: 0651– 0055. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden: 17,466 hours. Number of Respondents: 127,136 responses. Avg. Hours per Response: 3 to 30 minutes (0.05 to 0.50 hours). This includes time to gather the necessary information, create the documents, and mail the completed request. The time estimates for the electronic forms in this collection are based on the average amount of time needed to complete and electronically file the associated form. Needs and Uses: The information in this collection is a matter of public record and is used by the public for a variety of private business purposes related to establishing and enforcing trademark rights. The information is E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 82 (Thursday, April 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19929-19930]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9955]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, 
Infants and Children (WIC) Form: FNS-339, WIC Federal and State 
Agreement

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on this proposed information collection. The proposed information 
collection is a request to revise a currently approved collection of 
information relating to the reporting and recordkeeping burden 
associated with completing and submitting form FNS-339, the WIC Federal 
and State Agreement.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 29, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of

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the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments may be sent to: Debbie Whitford, Acting Director, 
Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, 
Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the 
attention of Debbie Whitford, Acting Director, Supplemental Food 
Programs Division at (703) 305-2196. E-mail: Send comments to WICHQ-SFPD@fns.usda.gov. Include title in the subject line of the message. 
Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 
Go to  https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments electronically.
    All written comments will be open for public inspection at the 
office of the Food and Nutrition Service during regular business hours 
(8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of this information collection should be directed to Patty 
Davis, Chief, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, Supplemental Food 
Programs Division at (703) 305-2746.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: WIC Federal and State Agreement.
    OMB Number: 0584-0332.
    Form Number: FNS-339.
    Expiration Date: October 31, 2009.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The proposed information collection relates to the 
reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with completing and 
submitting form FNS-339, the WIC Federal and State Agreement. The 
Agreement is the contract between USDA and Special Supplemental 
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) State 
agencies, WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs and Senior Farmers' 
Market Nutrition Programs which authorize the Department to release 
funds to the States for the administration of the WIC Program in the 
jurisdiction of the State in accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR 
part 246.
    The Agreement requires the signature of the agency official and 
includes a certification/assurance regarding drug free workplace, a 
certification regarding lobbying and a disclosure of lobbying 
activities.
    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated at an average .25 hours per response, including the time for 
reviewing instructions, researching, and preparing the form.
    Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal governments. Respondent 
Type--The Chief Health Officer of the State agency.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 140.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 140.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 35 hours.

    Dated: April 23, 2009.
E. Enrique Gomez,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. E9-9955 Filed 4-29-09; 8:45 am]
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