Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 30041-30042 [E9-14850]

Download as PDF 30041 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 120 Wednesday, June 24, 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 June 18, 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 16:46 Jun 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Special Needs Request Under the Plant Protection Act. OMB Control Number: 0579–0291. Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (PPA) (7 U.S.C. 7701 et. seq.) gives authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce of any plant, plant product, biological control organism, noxious weed, article, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction of plant pests or noxious weed into the United States. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) amended its domestic quarantine regulations to establish a process by which a State or political subdivision of a State could request approval to impose prohibitions or restrictions on the movement in interstate commerce of specific articles that are in addition to the prohibitions and restrictions imposed by APHIS. 7 CFR 301.1 through 301.1–3, ‘‘SubpartSpecial Need Request’’ APHIS sets out procedures for the criteria, action, and submission of a special need request. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS believes that specific information, which would be considered along with more general information available to APHIS, would be necessary for the Administrator to be able to determine whether to grant or deny a request for a special need exemption. The administrator’s determination would be based upon his or her review of the information submitted by the State or political subdivision in support of its request and would take into account any comments received. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 10. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 1,600. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: PPQ Form 816; Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance. OMB Control Number: 0579–0298. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et. seq.) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program, subject to available funds, to control grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on all Federal lands to protect rangeland. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) carries out this program primarily by treating infested lands by aerial spraying of pesticides from aircraft. Need and Use of the Information: Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance Form (PPQ–816) is used by the Plant Protection and Quarantine personnel who are involved with contracts for aerial application services for emergency pest outbreaks. The form is used to document that the pilot and aircraft meet contract specifications. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 15. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 4. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–14774 Filed 6–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 19, 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 E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1 30042 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 24, 2009 / Notices 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: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Victims of Disasters. OMB Control Number: 0584–0336. Summary of Collection: The authority to operate the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D–SNAP) is found in section 5(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, formerly the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act of 1988 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish temporary emergency standards of eligibility for victims of a disaster if the commercial channels of food distribution have been disrupted, and subsequently restored. Section 11(e)(14) of the Food and Nutrition Act authorizes the Secretary to require State agencies to develop a plan of operation that includes procedures for informing the public about the D–SNAP, including how to apply for benefits, coordination with Federal and private disaster relief agencies and local government officials, developing application procedures to reduce hardship and inconvenience and deter fraud, and instruct caseworkers in procedures for implementing and operating the DFSP. Need and Use of the Information: This information collection concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to operate D–SNAP. A State agency request to operate a D– SNAP must contain the following information: Procedures for promptly assessing the geographical limits of the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:46 Jun 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 areas in need of D–SNAP assistance; household responsibilities; a description of post-disaster reviews; procedures to inform both the general public and households already certified under the disaster program if the operation of the D–SNAP is extended; procedures to issue benefits during a disaster; and procedures to coordinate with other State agencies to obtain additional workers and other personnel if needed to supplement the State agency’s regular staff. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 14. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 140. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–14850 Filed 6–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 19, 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. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMDCP) and Market Access Program (MAP). OMB Control Number: 0551–0026. Summary of Collection: The basic authority for the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMDCP) is contained in Title VII of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, 7 U.S.C. 5721, et seq. Program regulations appear at 7 CFR part 1484. Title VII directs the Secretary of Agriculture to ‘‘establish and, in cooperation with eligible trade organization, carry out a foreign market development cooperator program to maintain and develop foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities and products.’’ The primary objective of the Market Access Program (MAP) is to encourage the development, maintenance and expansion of commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products through cost-share assistance to eligible trade organizations that implement a foreign market development program. The programs are administered by personnel of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Need and Use of the Information: The collected information will be used by FAS to manage, plan, evaluate, and account for government resources. Specifically, data is used to assess the extent to which: applicant organizations represent U.S. commodity interests; benefits derived from market development effort will translate back to the broadest possible range of beneficiaries; the market development efforts will lead to increases in consumption and imports of U.S. agricultural commodities; the applicant is able and willing to commit personnel and financial resources to assure adequate development, supervision and execution of project activities; and private organizations are able and willing to support the promotional program with aggressive marketing of the commodity in question. Without the collected information the program could not be implemented. E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30041-30042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14850]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 19, 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

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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: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance for Victims of Disasters.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0336.
    Summary of Collection: The authority to operate the Disaster 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is found in section 
5(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, formerly the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977, as amended and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act of 1988 
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish temporary 
emergency standards of eligibility for victims of a disaster if the 
commercial channels of food distribution have been disrupted, and 
subsequently restored. Section 11(e)(14) of the Food and Nutrition Act 
authorizes the Secretary to require State agencies to develop a plan of 
operation that includes procedures for informing the public about the 
D-SNAP, including how to apply for benefits, coordination with Federal 
and private disaster relief agencies and local government officials, 
developing application procedures to reduce hardship and inconvenience 
and deter fraud, and instruct caseworkers in procedures for 
implementing and operating the DFSP.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information collection 
concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to 
operate D-SNAP. A State agency request to operate a D-SNAP must contain 
the following information: Procedures for promptly assessing the 
geographical limits of the areas in need of D-SNAP assistance; 
household responsibilities; a description of post-disaster reviews; 
procedures to inform both the general public and households already 
certified under the disaster program if the operation of the D-SNAP is 
extended; procedures to issue benefits during a disaster; and 
procedures to coordinate with other State agencies to obtain additional 
workers and other personnel if needed to supplement the State agency's 
regular staff.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 14.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 140.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-14850 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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