Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 34293-34294 [E9-16785]

Download as PDF 34293 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 134 Wednesday, July 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 sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES July 9, 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 17:21 Jul 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form. OMB Control Number: 0584–0474. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is interested in maintaining and further developing an information clearinghouse (named ‘‘National Hunger Clearinghouse’’) for groups that assist low-income individuals and communities concerning nutrition assistance programs or other assistance. Section 26 of the National School Lunch Act, which was added to the Act by section 123 of Public Law 102–446 on November 2, 1994, mandated that FNS enter into a contract with a non governmental organization to develop and maintain a national information clearinghouse of grassroots organizations working on hunger, food, nutrition, and other agricultural issues, including food recovery, food assistance and self-help activities to aid individuals to become self-reliant and other activities that empower lowincome individuals. FNS will collect information using FNS form 543, National Hunger Clearinghouse Database. FNS will collect the information through fax, regular mail, email, and the Internet. Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to provide a resource for groups that assist lowincome individuals or communities regarding nutrition assistance program or other assistance. The information aids FNS to fight hunger and improve nutrition by increasing participation in the FNS nutrition programs through the development, coordination, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, partnership, and outreach activities. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 1,750. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 292. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Request for Administrative Review. OMB Control Number: 0584–0520. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011– 2036), as codified under 7 CFR parts 278 and 279, requires that the FNS determine the eligibility of retail food stores and certain food service organizations to participate in the SNAP. If a retail or wholesale firm is found to be ineligible by FNS, or is otherwise aggrieved by certain FNS actions(s), that firm has the right to file a written request for review of the administrative action with FNS. Need and Use of the Information: The request for administrative review is a formal letter, provided by the requester, with an original signature. FNS receives the letter requesting an administrative review and maintains it as part of the official review record. The designated reviewer will adjudicate the appeals process and make a final determination regarding the aggrieved action. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 589. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 120. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–16704 Filed 7–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 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 E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 34294 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 134 / Wednesday, July 15, 2009 / Notices sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD 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), 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. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS). OMB Control Number: 0579–0299. Summary of Collection: The National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) was developed through a cooperative effort between the United States Animal Health Association, the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). NAHRS provides an ongoing national measure of the health status of the nation’s livestock. The National Center for Animal Health Surveillance involvement in this voluntary monitoring activity is to facilitate standardization of the data throughout the United States and provide a central point for national collection. The evolving international trade arena and increased competition have heightened the need to have accurate, timely information to maintain and increase U.S. animal agriculture’s overseas market share, NAHRS provides information that helps meet this need. Need and Use of the Information: The objective of the NAHRS is to collect data needed to report the presence of confirmed clinical disease in commercial livestock, poultry, and aquaculture species in the U.S. These reports are required for membership by VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:21 Jul 14, 2009 Jkt 217001 the Office International des Epizooties, and to meet international trade reporting requirements for animal health. On a monthly basis State veterinarians in each of the 50 States are asked to complete the NAHRS Reportable Disease List Form. The form collects qualitative data from reporting States on the confirmed presence or absence of diseases, but does not collect or report the number of cases. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 50. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 2,400. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–16785 Filed 7–14–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Supplemental Form for Collecting Taxpayer Identifying Numbers AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, 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 the Agency’s proposed information collection of taxpayer identifying numbers from all persons and organizations with which the Agency has a direct payment relationship. This collection is an extension of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 14, 2009. 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 shall 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 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, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Mark Porter, Chief, Fiscal Policy and Reporting Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 740, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Mark Porter at 703–605–0363 or via e-mail to Mark.Porter@fns.usda.gov. 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 740, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 Mark Porter at (703) 305–0901. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Supplemental Form for Collecting Taxpayer Identifying Numbers, FNS–711. OMB Number: 0584–0501. Form Number: FNS–711. Expiration Date: September 30, 2009. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Section 31001(y) of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–134), codified at 31 U.S.C. 3325(d), requires Federal agencies to include the taxpayer identifying number (TIN) of all persons or organizations they pay whenever a request for payment is submitted to Federal payment officials. Departmental Regulation 2100–2 reflects the statutory provision at 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) which requires all individuals and entities doing business with USDA to furnish a TIN. The purpose of the Supplemental Form for Collecting Taxpayer Identifying Numbers is to comply with Federal law by enabling the Agency to legally obtain a TIN from all persons and organizations who are entered into a direct payment relationship with FNS. Respondents: Individuals and entities who enter into a direct payment agreement with FNS under any of the various nutrition and nutrition E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 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

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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), 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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS).
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0299.
    Summary of Collection: The National Animal Health Reporting System 
(NAHRS) was developed through a cooperative effort between the United 
States Animal Health Association, the American Association of 
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, and the Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS). NAHRS provides an ongoing national measure 
of the health status of the nation's livestock. The National Center for 
Animal Health Surveillance involvement in this voluntary monitoring 
activity is to facilitate standardization of the data throughout the 
United States and provide a central point for national collection. The 
evolving international trade arena and increased competition have 
heightened the need to have accurate, timely information to maintain 
and increase U.S. animal agriculture's overseas market share, NAHRS 
provides information that helps meet this need.
    Need and Use of the Information: The objective of the NAHRS is to 
collect data needed to report the presence of confirmed clinical 
disease in commercial livestock, poultry, and aquaculture species in 
the U.S. These reports are required for membership by the Office 
International des Epizooties, and to meet international trade reporting 
requirements for animal health. On a monthly basis State veterinarians 
in each of the 50 States are asked to complete the NAHRS Reportable 
Disease List Form. The form collects qualitative data from reporting 
States on the confirmed presence or absence of diseases, but does not 
collect or report the number of cases.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,400.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-16785 Filed 7-14-09; 8:45 am]
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