Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation, 57142-57143 [E9-26606]

Download as PDF 57142 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 212 / Wednesday, November 4, 2009 / Notices Act (GPEA), which requires Government agencies, in general, to provide the public the option of submitting information or transacting business electronically to the maximum extent possible. Electronic submission of the information collection was implemented on September 2005 in compliance with the GPEA. Signed at Washington, DC, on October 26, 2009. Michael V. Michener, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. E9–26620 Filed 11–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), 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 this proposed information collection which concerns the Performance Reporting System for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection under OMB No. 0584–0010 which is due to expire March 31, 2010. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 4, 2010. ADDRESSES: 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 that were 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, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Harriet Kornegay, Senior Program Analyst, Program Design Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:29 Nov 03, 2009 Jkt 220001 Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 814, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Harriet Kornegay at 703–305–2486 or via e-mail to harriet.kornegay@fns.usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 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 814, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 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 Harriet Kornegay at 703–305–2501. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation. OMB Number: 0584–0010. Expiration Date: March 31, 2010. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The purpose of the Performance Reporting System (PRS) is to ensure that each State agency and project area is operating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in accordance with the requirements of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (the Act) (7 U.S.C. 2011, et seq.), as amended, and corresponding program regulations. Under Section 11 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 2020), State agencies must maintain necessary records to ascertain that SNAP is operating in compliance with the Act and regulations and must make these records available to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for inspection and audit. The only changes to the existing collection are to the burden amount which has been slightly adjusted to account for a correction to the number of respondents, and a refined assessment, based on past experience, to the number of responses. Despite these edits, the estimated total hours are very nearly the same. Management Evaluation (ME) Review Schedules—Unless the State receives approval for an alternative Management Evaluation review schedule, each State agency is required, under 7 CFR Part 275, to submit one review schedule every one, two, or three years, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 depending on the project area make-up of the State. Data Analysis—Under 7 CFR Part 275, each State must establish a system for analysis and evaluation of all data available to the State. Data analysis and evaluation is an ongoing process that facilitates the development of effective and prompt corrective action. Corrective Action Plans—Under 7 CFR Part 275, State agencies must prepare a corrective action plan (CAP) addressing identified deficiencies. The State agencies must develop a system for monitoring and evaluating corrective action and submit CAP updates, as necessary. Affected Public: Respondent groups identified include SNAP State and local agencies. Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of respondents is 53. This includes 53 State agencies. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: Based on past experience FNS estimates that State agencies will submit one review schedule and ME review plan per year, and will conduct and document ME reviews for a total of 30 responses each. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 53 × 30 = 1,590. Estimated Time per Response: FNS estimates that it takes 4 hours to prepare a review schedule, and that each of the 53 State agencies will submit one review schedule per year resulting in a total burden of 212 hours (53 State agencies × 1 review schedule × 4 hours). FNS estimates that it takes on average approximately 80 hours to develop a comprehensive State review plan, resulting in a total of 4240 hours (80 hours × 53 State plans). FNS estimates that it takes an average of 340 hours to conduct a review. It is estimated that ME reviews are conducted for one-half of the total number of project areas (1,430) annually. FNS estimates that it takes approximately 487,820 hours annually to (340 hours × 1430 ME reviews). FNS also estimates that the time necessary for record keeping, that is, the time necessary to find and file a record in the conduct of an ME review, is based on 53 record keepers × approximately 30 hours (1590 hours). The total estimated annual reporting burden is as follows: Prepare Review Schedules 4 × 53 = 212 hours Prepare Review Plans 80 × 53 = 4,240 hours Conduct ME Reviews 340 × 1,430 = 486,200 hours Recordkeeping 30 × 53 = 1,590 hours Total Annual Reporting Burden = 492,242 hours E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1 57143 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 212 / Wednesday, November 4, 2009 / Notices The estimated time of response is 309.58 hours, as shown in the table below. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 29,534,520 minutes (492,242 hours). See the table below for Estimated number of respondents Respondent Responses annually per respondent estimated total annual burden for each type of respondent. Total annual responses (col. bxc) Estimated avg. mumber of hours per response Estimated total hours (col. dxe) Reporting Burden: State and local agencies .............................................. 53 30 1590 309.58 492,242 Total Reporting Burden ......................................... 53 ........................ 1590 ........................ 492,242 Dated: October 27, 2009. Julia Paradis, Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–26606 Filed 11–3–09; 8:45 am] Dated: October 27, 2009. Mark Beaulieu, Public Services Staff Officer. [FR Doc. E9–26482 Filed 11–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P BILLING CODE M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Forest Service Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request [0511–10–01] 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: Bureau of Economic Analysis. Title: Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons. Form Number(s): BE–185. Agency Approval Number: 0608– 0065. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Burden: 16,900 hours. Number of Respondents: 2,500. Average Hours per Response: 10 hours for mandatory responses and 1 hour per other responses. Needs and Uses: The Government requires data from the BE–185, Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons, to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on financial services transactions with foreign persons. It will use the data collected in monitoring U.S. exports and imports of financial services, analyzing their impact on the U.S. and foreign economies, supporting U.S. international commercial policy on such financial services, compiling the international transactions, national income and product, and input-output accounts of the United States, assessing U.S. competitiveness in international trade in financial services, and improving the ability of U.S. businesses Plumas County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Plumas County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a meeting on November 13, 2009, in Quincy, CA. The purpose of the meeting is to review approved Cycle 9 projects and to identify a timeline for the Cycle 10 project application process. Project funding is available under Title II provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. DATES AND ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Mineral Building-Plumas/Sierra County Fairgrounds, 208 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy, CA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (or for special needs): Lee Anne Schramel Taylor, Forest Coordinator, USDA, Plumas National Forest, P.O. Box 11500/159 Lawrence Street, Quincy, CA, 95971; (530) 283–7850; or by e-mail eataylor@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items for the November 13 meeting include: (1) Forest Service Update; (2) Committee Review of Cycle 9 projects approved for funding; and, (3) Identification of Cycle 10 Project Application Timeline. The meetings are open to the public and individuals may address the Committee after being recognized by the Chair. Other RAC information may be obtained at: https:// www.fs.fed.us/srs. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:29 Nov 03, 2009 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to identify and evaluate market opportunities. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations and non-profit organizations. Frequency: Quarterly. Respondents Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Title 22 U.S.C., Sections 3101–3108, as amended and Section 5408 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988. OMB Desk Officer: Paul Bugg, (202) 395–3093. You may obtain copies of the above information collection proposal by writing Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Diana Hynek, Department of Commerce, Room 7845, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at: dhynek@doc.gov. Send comments on the proposed information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to Paul Bugg, OMB Desk Officer, via e-mail at pbugg@omb.eop.gov or by fax at (202) 395–7245. Dated: October 30, 2009. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E9–26516 Filed 11–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–06–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: Bureau of Economic Analysis. Title: Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intangible Assets with Foreign Persons. Form Number(s): BE–125. Agency Approval Number: 0608– 0067. E:\FR\FM\04NON1.SGM 04NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 212 (Wednesday, November 4, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57142-57143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-26606]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on this proposed information collection which concerns the Performance 
Reporting System for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 
This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection under 
OMB No. 0584-0010 which is due to expire March 31, 2010.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 4, 2010.

ADDRESSES: 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 that were 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, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments may be sent to: Harriet Kornegay, Senior Program Analyst, 
Program Design Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 814, Alexandria, VA 22302. 
Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Harriet 
Kornegay at 703-305-2486 or via e-mail to 
harriet.kornegay@fns.usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 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 814, Alexandria, Virginia 22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget 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 Harriet 
Kornegay at 703-305-2501.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation.
    OMB Number: 0584-0010.
    Expiration Date: March 31, 2010.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The purpose of the Performance Reporting System (PRS) is 
to ensure that each State agency and project area is operating the 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in accordance with the 
requirements of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (the Act) (7 U.S.C. 
2011, et seq.), as amended, and corresponding program regulations. 
Under Section 11 of the Act (7 U.S.C. 2020), State agencies must 
maintain necessary records to ascertain that SNAP is operating in 
compliance with the Act and regulations and must make these records 
available to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for inspection and 
audit. The only changes to the existing collection are to the burden 
amount which has been slightly adjusted to account for a correction to 
the number of respondents, and a refined assessment, based on past 
experience, to the number of responses. Despite these edits, the 
estimated total hours are very nearly the same.
    Management Evaluation (ME) Review Schedules--Unless the State 
receives approval for an alternative Management Evaluation review 
schedule, each State agency is required, under 7 CFR Part 275, to 
submit one review schedule every one, two, or three years, depending on 
the project area make-up of the State.
    Data Analysis--Under 7 CFR Part 275, each State must establish a 
system for analysis and evaluation of all data available to the State. 
Data analysis and evaluation is an ongoing process that facilitates the 
development of effective and prompt corrective action.
    Corrective Action Plans--Under 7 CFR Part 275, State agencies must 
prepare a corrective action plan (CAP) addressing identified 
deficiencies. The State agencies must develop a system for monitoring 
and evaluating corrective action and submit CAP updates, as necessary.
    Affected Public: Respondent groups identified include SNAP State 
and local agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of 
respondents is 53. This includes 53 State agencies.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: Based on past 
experience FNS estimates that State agencies will submit one review 
schedule and ME review plan per year, and will conduct and document ME 
reviews for a total of 30 responses each.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 53 x 30 = 1,590.
    Estimated Time per Response: FNS estimates that it takes 4 hours to 
prepare a review schedule, and that each of the 53 State agencies will 
submit one review schedule per year resulting in a total burden of 212 
hours (53 State agencies x 1 review schedule x 4 hours). FNS estimates 
that it takes on average approximately 80 hours to develop a 
comprehensive State review plan, resulting in a total of 4240 hours (80 
hours x 53 State plans). FNS estimates that it takes an average of 340 
hours to conduct a review. It is estimated that ME reviews are 
conducted for one-half of the total number of project areas (1,430) 
annually. FNS estimates that it takes approximately 487,820 hours 
annually to (340 hours x 1430 ME reviews). FNS also estimates that the 
time necessary for record keeping, that is, the time necessary to find 
and file a record in the conduct of an ME review, is based on 53 record 
keepers x approximately 30 hours (1590 hours). The total estimated 
annual reporting burden is as follows:
    Prepare Review Schedules 4 x 53 = 212 hours
    Prepare Review Plans 80 x 53 = 4,240 hours
    Conduct ME Reviews 340 x 1,430 = 486,200 hours
    Recordkeeping 30 x 53 = 1,590 hours
    Total Annual Reporting Burden = 492,242 hours

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    The estimated time of response is 309.58 hours, as shown in the 
table below.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 29,534,520 minutes 
(492,242 hours). See the table below for estimated total annual burden 
for each type of respondent.

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                                                                                  Estimated avg.
                                     Estimated       Responses     Total annual      mumber of       Estimated
           Respondent                number of     annually per      responses       hours per      total hours
                                    respondents     respondent      (col. bxc)       response       (col. dxe)
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Reporting Burden:
    State and local agencies....              53              30            1590          309.58         492,242
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        Total Reporting Burden..              53  ..............            1590  ..............         492,242
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    Dated: October 27, 2009.
Julia Paradis,
Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E9-26606 Filed 11-3-09; 8:45 am]
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