Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction, 22152-22153 [E9-11058]

Download as PDF 22152 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 90 Tuesday, May 12, 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 NOTICES May 7, 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:14 May 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Housing Service Title: 7 CFR 1822–G, Rural Housing Loans, Policies, Procedures and Authorizations. OMB Control Number: 0575–0071. Summary of Collection: Section 523 and 524 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (Pub.L. 90–448) authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Self Help Land Development Fund to make loans to public or private nonprofit organizations and State, Local or Tribal Governments for acquiring and developing housing sites. Eligible entities assist very low and low income families that are without adequate housing to buy, build, or repair housing for their own use. Information is necessary to protect the public from projects being built in areas of low need by applicants that are unable to administer the program properly. Need and Use of the Information: Rural Housing Service (RHS) uses the information collected to verify and ensure program eligibility requirements, appropriate use of loans, and continuing with legislative requirements. If the information is not collected, RHS would be unable to determine if the organization qualifies for loan assistance. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 4. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 24. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–11057 Filed 5–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction May 7, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Status of Claims Against Households. OMB Control Number: 0584–0069. Summary of Collection: Section 11, 13, and 16 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (the Act) and appropriate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulation are the basis for the information collected on FNS–209. Regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(m)(5) requires State agencies to submit at the end of every quarter the completed FNS–209, Status of Claims Against Households. The information required for the FNS–209 report is obtained from a State accountable system responsible for establishing claims, sending demand letters, E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 90 / Tuesday, May 12, 2009 / Notices collecting claims, and managing other claim activity. Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information on the outstanding aggregate claim balance; claims established; collections; any balance and collection adjustments; and the amount to be retained for collecting non-agency error claims. The information will be used by State agencies to ascertain aggregate claim balance and collections for determining overall performance, the collection amounts to return to FNS, and claim retention amounts. FNS will receive collections and report collection activity to Treasury. If this data is collected less often than quarterly, it would delay the Federal collection of the Federal share of the State agency’s collections. FNS would not be able to effectively monitor the collection and recovery of program funds or protect the integrity of the program. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 636. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–11058 Filed 5–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393), the Salmon-Challis National Forest’s Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will conduct a business meeting which is open to the public. DATES: Thursday, May 21, 2009, beginning at 10 a.m. ADDRESSES: Salmon-Challis N.F. South Zone Office, Highway 93, Challis, Idaho. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda topics will include review and approval of project proposals, and an open public forum. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William A. Wood, Forest Supervisor VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:14 May 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 and Designated Federal Officer, at 208– 756–5111. Dated: May 5, 2009. Lyle Powers, Acting Forest Supervisor, Salmon-Challis National Forest. [FR Doc. E9–10983 Filed 5–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce 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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: StormReady, TsunamiReady and StormReady/TsunamiReady Application Forms. OMB Control Number: 0648–0419. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 240. Number of Respondents: 120. Average Hours per Response: 2. Needs and Uses: StormReady and TsunamiReady are voluntary programs offered as a means of providing guidance and incentive to officials interested in improving their respective hazardous weather operations. The StormReady Application Form, TsunamiReady Application Form and TsunamiReady/StormReady Application Form will be used by localities to apply for initial StormReady or TsunamiReady and StormReady recognition and renewal of that recognition every six years. A typical StormReady and/or TsunamiReady community would use one of these forms 2 times every 10 years. The government will use the information collected to determine whether a community has met all of the criteria to receive StormReady and/or TsunamiReady recognition. This information collection supports Public Law 109–424, the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, specifically Section 5, which describes the development of a ‘‘community-based tsunami hazard mitigation program to improve tsunami preparedness of at-risk areas in the United States and its territories.’’ Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government; business or other for-profit organizations. Frequency: Every six years. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas Fraser, (202) 395–5887. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22153 Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 7845, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Nicholas Fraser, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov. Dated: May 7, 2009. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–11007 Filed 5–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce 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: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Title: Environmental Compliance Questionnaire for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Financial Assistance Applicants. OMB Control Number: 0648–0538. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 3,000. Number of Respondents: 1,000. Average Hours per Response: 3. Needs and Uses: This questionnaire is needed to ensure that all projects supported by NOAA through grants or other financial assistance awards comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA 42 U.S.C. 4321–4347), the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) Regulations for Implementing NEPA (40 CFR 1500–1508), and NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 216–6. The NEPA and CEQ implementing regulations require that an environmental analysis be completed for all major Federal actions significantly affecting the environment. In order to determine NEPA compliance requirements for a project being funded by NOAA, NOAA must assess information which can only be provided E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 12, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22152-22153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11058]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction

May 7, 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: Status of Claims Against Households.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0069.
    Summary of Collection: Section 11, 13, and 16 of the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977, as amended (the Act) and appropriate Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program regulation are the basis for the information 
collected on FNS-209. Regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(m)(5) requires State 
agencies to submit at the end of every quarter the completed FNS-209, 
Status of Claims Against Households. The information required for the 
FNS-209 report is obtained from a State accountable system responsible 
for establishing claims, sending demand letters,

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collecting claims, and managing other claim activity.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) will collect information on the outstanding aggregate claim 
balance; claims established; collections; any balance and collection 
adjustments; and the amount to be retained for collecting non-agency 
error claims. The information will be used by State agencies to 
ascertain aggregate claim balance and collections for determining 
overall performance, the collection amounts to return to FNS, and claim 
retention amounts. FNS will receive collections and report collection 
activity to Treasury. If this data is collected less often than 
quarterly, it would delay the Federal collection of the Federal share 
of the State agency's collections. FNS would not be able to effectively 
monitor the collection and recovery of program funds or protect the 
integrity of the program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 636.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-11058 Filed 5-11-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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