Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 58597-58598 [E9-27230]

Download as PDF 58597 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 218 Friday, November 13, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. AMS–FV–09–0059; FV09–981– 3NC] Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request an extension for and revision of a currently approved information collection for Almonds Grown in California, M.O. No. 981. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this notice. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or Internet: https:// www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie L. Emmer-Scott, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (202) 205–2829, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or E-mail: Valerie.Emmer@ams.usda.gov. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:07 Nov 12, 2009 Jkt 220001 Small businesses may request information on this notice by contacting Jay Guerber, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250–0237; telephone (202) 720–2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or E-mail: Jay.Guerber@ams.usda.gov. Title: Almonds Grown in California, Marketing Order No. 981. OMB Number: 0581–0242. Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2010. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), to provide the respondents the type of service they request, and to administer the California almond marketing order program (order) (7 CFR part 981) which has been operating since 1950. The order and its rules and regulations authorize the Almond Board of California (board), the agency responsible for local administration of the order, to require handlers and other certain entities to submit information. In September 2007, a mandatory program was implemented under the order to help reduce the potential for Salmonella in almonds. The board has developed forms as a means for persons to file required information with the board relating to the treatment of almonds to reduce the potential for Salmonella. Almond handlers are required to submit annual treatment plans to the board and inspection agency regarding how they plan to treat their almonds to reduce the potential for Salmonella. Entities interested in being almond process authorities that validate technologies are required to submit an application to the board on ABC Form No. 51, ‘‘Application for Process Authority for Almonds.’’ Manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico interested in being approved to accept untreated almonds, provided they agree to treat the almonds themselves under the board’s Direct Verifiable (DV) program are required to submit an application to the board on PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ABC Form No. 52, ‘‘Application for Direct Verifiable (DV) Program for Further Processing of Untreated Almonds.’’ Entities interested in being approved DV user auditors are required to submit an application to the board on ABC Form No. 53, ‘‘Application for Direct Verifiable (DV) Program Auditors.’’ The information collected would be used only by authorized representatives of USDA, including AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs’ regional and headquarters’ staff, and authorized employees and agents of the board. Authorized board employees, agents, and the industry are the primary users of the information and AMS is the secondary user. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 13.77 hours per response. Respondents: Almond handlers; persons or organizations that would like to qualify to be board-approved process authorities that validate treatments and technologies; manufacturers who would like to qualify to participate in the board’s DV program; and entities that would like to qualify as auditors under the DV program. Estimated Number of Respondents: 175. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.74. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,200 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. Comments should reference this docket number and the appropriate marketing order and be sent to the USDA in care of the Docket Clerk at the E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 58598 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 218 / Friday, November 13, 2009 / Notices address above. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: October 27, 2009. Rayne Pegg, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E9–27230 Filed 11–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 4279. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 12, 2010 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Griffin, Loan Specialist, Business and Industry Division, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 3224, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–3224. Telephone: (202) 720–6802. The TDD number is (800) 877–8339 or (202) 708– 9300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Guaranteed Loanmaking— Business and Industry Loans. OMB Number: 0570–0017. Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2010. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: The Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program was legislated in 1972 under Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. The purpose of the program is to improve, develop, or finance businesses, industries, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:07 Nov 12, 2009 Jkt 220001 communities. This purpose is achieved through bolstering the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of quality loans made by lending institutions, thereby providing lasting community benefits. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; State, Local or Tribal; Lenders, accountants, attorneys. Estimated Number of Respondents: 870. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 8,686. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 19,907 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0226. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RBS’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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: November 5, 2009. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. E9–27233 Filed 11–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold its fourth meeting. DATES: The meeting will be held on December 2, 2009, and will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in Alpine County at the Alpine Early Learning Center, 100 Foothill Road, Markleeville, CA 96120. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marnie Bonesteel, RAC Coordinator, USDA, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, 1536 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 884–8140; e-mail mbonesteel@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Vote on committee bylaws and elect a chairperson (2) Vote on Title II projects (3) Public Comment. The meeting is open to the public. Public input opportunity will be provided and individuals will have the opportunity to address the Committee at that time. Dated: November 4, 2009. Genny E. Wilson, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E9–27178 Filed 11–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Deschutes Provincial Advisory Committee (DPAC) Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Deschutes Provincial Advisory Committee will meet on November 18–19, 2009, to review accomplishments and to plan for focused and effective actions in the next three years. Members will meet at the Deschutes National Forest Supervisor’s office (1001 SW. Emkay Drive, Bend, Oregon) at 3 p.m. on November 18 and carpool to the Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman for an overnight stay, returning 3 p.m. the next day. An Open Public Forum is scheduled for 9:40–10 a.m. on November 19. All Deschutes Province Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Mickle. Province Liaison, Crescent E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1

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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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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 218 / Friday, November 13, 2009 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. AMS-FV-09-0059; FV09-981-3NC]


Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently 
Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing 
Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for and revision of a 
currently approved information collection for Almonds Grown in 
California, M.O. No. 981.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 12, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning this notice. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, 
Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 
20250-0237; Fax: (202) 720-8938; or Internet: https://www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the docket number and 
the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will 
be available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk 
during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie L. Emmer-Scott, Marketing 
Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA; 
Telephone: (202) 205-2829, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or E-mail: 
Valerie.Emmer@ams.usda.gov.
    Small businesses may request information on this notice by 
contacting Jay Guerber, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit 
and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 
0237, room 1406-S, Washington, DC 20250-0237; telephone (202) 720-2491, 
Fax: (202) 720-8938, or E-mail: Jay.Guerber@ams.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Almonds Grown in California, Marketing Order No. 981.
    OMB Number: 0581-0242.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2010.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The information collection requirements in this request 
are essential to carry out the intent of the Agricultural Marketing 
Agreement Act of 1937 (Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), to provide 
the respondents the type of service they request, and to administer the 
California almond marketing order program (order) (7 CFR part 981) 
which has been operating since 1950.
    The order and its rules and regulations authorize the Almond Board 
of California (board), the agency responsible for local administration 
of the order, to require handlers and other certain entities to submit 
information.
    In September 2007, a mandatory program was implemented under the 
order to help reduce the potential for Salmonella in almonds. The board 
has developed forms as a means for persons to file required information 
with the board relating to the treatment of almonds to reduce the 
potential for Salmonella. Almond handlers are required to submit annual 
treatment plans to the board and inspection agency regarding how they 
plan to treat their almonds to reduce the potential for Salmonella. 
Entities interested in being almond process authorities that validate 
technologies are required to submit an application to the board on ABC 
Form No. 51, ``Application for Process Authority for Almonds.'' 
Manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico interested in 
being approved to accept untreated almonds, provided they agree to 
treat the almonds themselves under the board's Direct Verifiable (DV) 
program are required to submit an application to the board on ABC Form 
No. 52, ``Application for Direct Verifiable (DV) Program for Further 
Processing of Untreated Almonds.'' Entities interested in being 
approved DV user auditors are required to submit an application to the 
board on ABC Form No. 53, ``Application for Direct Verifiable (DV) 
Program Auditors.''
    The information collected would be used only by authorized 
representatives of USDA, including AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs' 
regional and headquarters' staff, and authorized employees and agents 
of the board. Authorized board employees, agents, and the industry are 
the primary users of the information and AMS is the secondary user.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 13.77 hours per response.
    Respondents: Almond handlers; persons or organizations that would 
like to qualify to be board-approved process authorities that validate 
treatments and technologies; manufacturers who would like to qualify to 
participate in the board's DV program; and entities that would like to 
qualify as auditors under the DV program.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 175.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.74.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,200 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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.
    Comments should reference this docket number and the appropriate 
marketing order and be sent to the USDA in care of the Docket Clerk at 
the

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address above. All comments received will be available for public 
inspection during regular business hours at the same address.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

    Dated: October 27, 2009.
Rayne Pegg,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. E9-27230 Filed 11-12-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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