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Download as PDF 55536 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 207 Wednesday, October 28, 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; Correction erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES October 23, 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 15:34 Oct 27, 2009 Jkt 220001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Horse Protection Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0056. Summary of Collection: 9 CFR Part 11, Regulations, implement the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–540), as amended July 13, 1976 (Pub. L. 94– 360), and are authorized under Section 9 of the Act. The Horse Protection Legislation was enacted to prevent showing, exhibiting, selling, or auctioning of ‘‘sore’’ horses, and certain transportation of sore horses in connection therewith at horse shows, horse exhibitions, horse sales, and horse auctions. A sore horse is a horse that has received pain-provoking practices that cause the horse to have an accentuated, high stepping gait. Sore horses cannot be entered in an event by any person, including trainers, riders, or owners. Management of shows, sales, exhibitions, or auctions must identify sore horses to prevent their participation under the act. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information at specified intervals from Horse Industry Organizations (HIO) and show managements. HIOs must maintain an acceptable Designated Qualified Person program and recordkeeping system as outlined in the regulations. Information provided by the HIOs through designated qualified persons allows APHIS to monitor whether enforcement of the Horse Protection Act, its regulations, and certifying programs are effective. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 1.514. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly; Monthly; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 2,266. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–25922 Filed 10–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical Guide AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of Availability of proposed changes in the Virginia NRCS State Technical Guide for review and comment. SUMMARY: It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: #360, Closure of Waste Impoundments; #367, Waste Facility Cover; #607, Surface Drainage, Field Ditch; #608, Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral and #634, Waste Transfer. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land. DATES: Comments will be received for a 30-day period commencing with the date of this publication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquire in writing to John A. Bricker, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, Virginia 23229–5014; Telephone number (804) 287–1691; Fax number (804) 287–1737. 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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 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Correction

October 23, 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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Horse Protection Regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0056.
    Summary of Collection: 9 CFR Part 11, Regulations, implement the 
Horse Protection Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91-540), as amended July 13, 1976 
(Pub. L. 94-360), and are authorized under Section 9 of the Act. The 
Horse Protection Legislation was enacted to prevent showing, 
exhibiting, selling, or auctioning of ``sore'' horses, and certain 
transportation of sore horses in connection therewith at horse shows, 
horse exhibitions, horse sales, and horse auctions. A sore horse is a 
horse that has received pain-provoking practices that cause the horse 
to have an accentuated, high stepping gait. Sore horses cannot be 
entered in an event by any person, including trainers, riders, or 
owners. Management of shows, sales, exhibitions, or auctions must 
identify sore horses to prevent their participation under the act.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information at 
specified intervals from Horse Industry Organizations (HIO) and show 
managements. HIOs must maintain an acceptable Designated Qualified 
Person program and recordkeeping system as outlined in the regulations. 
Information provided by the HIOs through designated qualified persons 
allows APHIS to monitor whether enforcement of the Horse Protection 
Act, its regulations, and certifying programs are effective.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1.514.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly; 
Monthly; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,266.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-25922 Filed 10-27-09; 8:45 am]
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