Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 57625 [E9-26921]

Download as PDF 57625 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 215 Monday, November 9, 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 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES November 4, 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 16:52 Nov 06, 2009 Jkt 220001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency Title: Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation (7 CFR part 12). OMB Control Number: 0560–0185. Summary of Collection: The Food Security Act of 1985 as amended by the Federal Agriculture Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the 1996 Act), and the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003 (the 2003 Act) provides that any person who produces an agricultural commodity on a field that is predominately highly erodible, converts wetland, or plants an agricultural commodity on converted wetland after December 23, 1985, shall be ineligible for certain program benefits. These provisions are an attempt to preserve the nation’s wetland and to reduce the rate at which soil is lost from highly erodible land. In order to ensure that persons who request benefits subject to the conservation restrictions get technical assistance needed and are informed regarding the compliance requirements on their land, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) collects information using several forms from producers with regard to their financial activities on their land that could affect their eligibility for requested USDA benefits. Need and Use of the Information: Information must be collected from producers to certify that they intend to comply with the conservation requirements on their land to maintain their eligibility. Additional information may be collected if producers request that certain activities be exempt from provisions of the statute in order to evaluate whether the exempted conditions will be met. The collection of information allows the FSA county employees to perform the necessary compliance checks and fulfill USDA’s objectives towards preserving wetlands and reducing erosion. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 262,788. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 262,346. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–26921 Filed 11–6–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee; Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls, ID Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106– 393) the Caribou-Targhee National Forests’ Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Idaho Falls for a 2009 Informational meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on November 10, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting location is the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brent Larson, Caribou National Forest Supervisor and Designated Federal Officer, at (208) 524–7500. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 2009 informational meeting on November 10, 2009, begins at 10 a.m., at the Caribou National Forest, 1405 Ballpark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Dated: October 22, 2009. Robbert Mickelsen, Staff Ecosystem Manager. [FR Doc. E9–26798 Filed 11–6–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M 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 E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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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 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 215 / Monday, November 9, 2009 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 4, 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.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation 
(7 CFR part 12).
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0185.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Security Act of 1985 as amended by 
the Federal Agriculture Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 and the 
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the 1996 Act), 
and the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003 (the 2003 Act) provides 
that any person who produces an agricultural commodity on a field that 
is predominately highly erodible, converts wetland, or plants an 
agricultural commodity on converted wetland after December 23, 1985, 
shall be ineligible for certain program benefits. These provisions are 
an attempt to preserve the nation's wetland and to reduce the rate at 
which soil is lost from highly erodible land. In order to ensure that 
persons who request benefits subject to the conservation restrictions 
get technical assistance needed and are informed regarding the 
compliance requirements on their land, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
collects information using several forms from producers with regard to 
their financial activities on their land that could affect their 
eligibility for requested USDA benefits.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information must be collected from 
producers to certify that they intend to comply with the conservation 
requirements on their land to maintain their eligibility. Additional 
information may be collected if producers request that certain 
activities be exempt from provisions of the statute in order to 
evaluate whether the exempted conditions will be met. The collection of 
information allows the FSA county employees to perform the necessary 
compliance checks and fulfill USDA's objectives towards preserving 
wetlands and reducing erosion.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; 
State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 262,788.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 262,346.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-26921 Filed 11-6-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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