Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 44814-44815 [E9-20858]

Download as PDF 44814 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 167 Monday, August 31, 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. RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY BOARD Proposed Information Collection Activities cprice-sewell on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (Board) invites comments on the proposed information collection request as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 30, 2009. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Jennifer Dure, Office of General Counsel, Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006. Alternatively, you can e-mail comments to comments@ratb.gov. Please be sure to identify the title of the collection in the subject line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13, section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR Part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60 days’ notice to the public for comment on information collection activities before seeking approval of such activities by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Specifically, the Board invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information collection activities regarding (i) Whether the information collection activities are necessary for the Board to properly execute its functions; (ii) the accuracy of the Board’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities; (iii) ways for the Board to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (iv) ways for the Board to VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:57 Aug 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public. Below is a brief summary of the proposed information collection: Title of Collection: FederalReporting.gov Recipient Registration System. OMB Control No.: 0430–0002. Description: Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111–5, 123 Stat. 115 (Recovery Act), requires recipients of Recovery Act funds to report on the use of those funds. These reports are to be submitted to FederalReporting.gov, and certain information from these reports will later be posted to the publically available Web site Recovery.gov. The FederalReporting.gov Recipient Registration System (FRRS) was developed to protect the Board and FederalReporting.gov users from individuals seeking to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on FederalReporting.gov. FRRS is used for the purpose of verifying the identity of the user; allowing users to establish an account on FederalReporting.gov; providing users access to their FederalReporting.gov account for reporting data; allowing users to customize, update, or terminate their accounts with FederalReporting.gov; renewing or revoking a user’s account on FederalReporting.gov, thereby protecting FederalReporting.gov and FederalReporting.gov users from potential harm caused by individuals with malicious intentions gaining unauthorized access to the system. To assist in this goal, FRRS will collect a registrant’s name, email address, telephone number and extension, three security questions and answers, and, by way of a DUNS number, organization information. The person registering for FederalReporting.gov will generate a self-assigned password that will be stored on the FRRS, but will only be accessible to the registering individual. Affected Public: Private sector and state, local, and tribal governments. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,961. Frequency of Responses: Once. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 12,558. Ivan J. Flores, Paralegal Specialist, Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board. [FR Doc. E9–20931 Filed 8–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–GA–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request August 25, 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 E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 167 / Monday, August 31, 2009 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Application for Stores—Reauthorization. OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. 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 accept and redeem SNAP benefits, to monitor them for compliance and continued eligibility, and to sanction stores for noncompliance with the Act. Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information using form FNS–252–R, ‘‘Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reauthorization Application for Stores’’. Information is collected primarily for use by FNS in the administration of the SNAP. FNS field offices review a firm’s application in order to determine whether or not applicants meet eligibility requirements and make determinations whether to grant or deny authorization to accept SNAP benefits. FNS is also responsible for requiring updates to application information and reviewing that information to determine whether or not the firms or services continue to meet eligibility requirements. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 27,878. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 3,259. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–20858 Filed 8–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE cprice-sewell on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Forest Service Information Collection; Application for Permit, Non-Federal Commercial Use of Roads Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:57 Aug 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension of a currently approved information collection, OMB 0596–0016, Application for Permit, Non-Federal Commercial Use of Roads Restricted by Order. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before October 30, 2009 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Director, Engineering Staff, RPC5, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Mail Stop 1101, Washington, DC 20250–1101. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 703–605–1542 or by e-mail to: dhager@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at Office of the Director of Engineering, USDA Forest Service, 1601 N. Kent. St., Room 500, Arlington, VA during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 703– 605–4646 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Hager, Engineering Staff, at 703–605– 4612. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Permit, NonFederal Commercial Use of Roads Restricted by Order OMB Number: 0596–0016. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years after OMB approves the information collection. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection Abstract: Authority for road use permits is derived from the National Forest Roads and Trails Act (Pub. L. 88– 657, 16 U.S.C. 532–538, as amended). The law authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish procedures for sharing investments in roads and to require commercial users to perform road maintenance commensurate with their use of roads. Detailed implementing regulations are contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, sections 212.5, 212.9, and 261.54. Title 36, CFR 212.5 and 212.9 authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to establish procedures for investment sharing and to require commercial users to perform road maintenance commensurate with use. Title 36, CFR 261.54 contains a national prohibition against using a PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44815 National Forest System road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization when so provided by order. Forest Service policies implementing the regulations are found in Forest Service Manual chapter 7730 and Forest Service Handbook 7709.59, chapter 24. The policies require forest supervisors to enter into appropriate investment sharing arrangements, to require commercial users of National Forest System roads to perform road maintenance commensurate with their use, and to issue orders that implement the national prohibition at 36 CFR 261.54. These policies assure that those commercial haulers not already operating under investment and maintenance sharing provisions contained in Forest Service permits and contracts will obtain road use permits. The road use permits they obtain contain requirements for maintenance and investment sharing. FS–7700–40—Application for Permit for Non-Federal Commercial Use of Roads Restricted by Order. This form is used by individuals, corporations, or organizations that apply for a permit to use National Forest System roads for non-Federal commercial use. The following information is collected: (1) Name, address, and telephone number; (2) identification by Forest Service route number of roads to be used; (3) purpose of use; (4) use schedule; and (5) plans for future use. The requester submits the information to the forest supervisor or district ranger responsible for the National Forest System roads on which commercial vehicular use is requested. Engineering personnel on the staff of the responsible National Forest System unit evaluate the information. The information is used by the local offices to identify road maintenance required as a direct result of the applicant’s vehicular traffic and to calculate the applicant’s commensurate share of road maintenance. The information is also used to calculate collections for recovery of past Federal investments in roads when that method of sharing investment is appropriate. The information is only used by the Forest Service’s local offices. It is not reported to or summarized at higher levels of the organization. The identifying information collected on FS–7700–40 is used on FS–7700– 41—Road Use Permit to identify the permittee and the routes authorized for use. Road maintenance requirements, road use schedules, and any necessary fees developed from the data submitted on FS–7700–40 are also included in provisions of the 7700–41. A copy of the 7700–41 must be carried in commercial E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 167 (Monday, August 31, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44814-44815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20858]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 25, 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

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displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Application for 
Stores--Reauthorization.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as 
the Food Stamp Program. 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 accept and redeem SNAP benefits, to 
monitor them for compliance and continued eligibility, and to sanction 
stores for non-compliance with the Act.
    Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information using 
form FNS-252-R, ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
Reauthorization Application for Stores''. Information is collected 
primarily for use by FNS in the administration of the SNAP. FNS field 
offices review a firm's application in order to determine whether or 
not applicants meet eligibility requirements and make determinations 
whether to grant or deny authorization to accept SNAP benefits. FNS is 
also responsible for requiring updates to application information and 
reviewing that information to determine whether or not the firms or 
services continue to meet eligibility requirements.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 27,878.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,259.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-20858 Filed 8-28-09; 8:45 am]
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