Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction, 68224-68225 [E9-30475]

Download as PDF 68224 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 245 Wednesday, December 23, 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 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES December 17, 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) 720–8681. 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 16:41 Dec 22, 2009 Jkt 220001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Advance Biofuel Payment Program—Section 9005. OMB Control Number: 0570–0057. Summary of Collection: Section 9005 of Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill), authorizes the Agency to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Entities eligible to receive payments under the Program are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. The Program is appropriated funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. Need and Use of the Information: Advanced biofuel producers who participate in the Program, enroll in the Program by submitting an application (Form RD 9005–1) that includes specific information about the producer and the producer’s advanced biofuel biorefineries. The information is used to determine whether the advanced biofuel producer was eleigible to participate in the Program and whether the advanced biofuel being produced was eligible for payments under the program. Failure to collect proper information could result in improper determination of eligibility and improper payments. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profits; Individuals. Number of Respondents: 159. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Monthly, Annually. Total Burden Hours: 658. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Repowering Assistance Payments to Eligible Biorefineries. OMB Control Number: 0570–0058. Summary of Collection: This program is authorized under Title IX, Section 9004, of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246). The program is to provide financial incentives to biorefineries in existence on the date of the enactment of the 2008 Farm Bill, to replace the use of fossil fuels used to produce heat or power at their facilities by installing new systems that use renewable biomass, or to produce new energy from renewable biomass. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Need and Use of the Information: Applicants must submit a complete application including relevant data to allow for technical analysis of existing facilities. Rural Business Service will use the information collected to determine the eligibility of biorefineries to participate in the program. Payments will be made based on ranking of applicants in relation to project cost, cost-effectiveness, availability of renewable biomass and the reduction of fossil fuel usage resulting from the installation of a renewable biomass system. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profits; State, Local and Tribal Governments; Individuals. Number of Respondents: 16. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Monthly, Annually. Total Burden Hours: 1,381. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–30474 Filed 12–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction December 17, 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 E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 245 / Wednesday, December 23, 2009 / Notices (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. approaches in order to improve its overall effectiveness. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 800. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once). Total Burden Hours: 88. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–30475 Filed 12–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Food Safety and Inspection Service ACTION: Title: Be Food Safe Campaign Pilot Survey. OMB Control Number: 0583–New. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS has established the Be Food Safe campaign to educate consumers about the importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness. As a part of the Be Food Safe campaign, the Agency plans to purchase advertising in Oklahoma City mass media outlets to promote safe food handling messages to consumers and to measure consumer awareness and response. The Campaign will be targeted at women, aged 25 to 49, who are caregivers for children under the age of 10 or for older adults. FSIS will collect information using two surveys (pre and post). Need and Use of the Information: The data collected in the surveys will allow FSIS to examine what knowledge members of the target audience had about food safety before the campaign, whether they were aware of the campaign and, if they were, whether they changed any food preparation behaviors as a result. The information collected will be used to refine the campaign’s messages, materials, and SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will meet in Washington, DC, January 27–28, 2010. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry, work on Council administrative items and hear public input related to urban and community forestry. DATES: The meeting will be held on January 27–28, 2010, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until Council business is completed. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Franklin Court Building, 1099 14th Street, NW., Suite 5500 W, Washington, DC 20005–3402, Phone: 202–273–4695. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202–690–5792. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at 201 14th Street SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1054 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Dempsey, Staff Assistant to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street, SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151, phone 202–205–1054. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:41 Dec 22, 2009 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68225 Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Those interested in attending should contact Mary Dempsey to be placed on the list at lobby security desk. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members; however, persons who wish to bring urban and community forestry matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council staff (201 14th Street, SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151, e-mail: nstremple@fs.fed.us) before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided at the meeting. Public comments will be compiled and provided to the Secretary of Agriculture along with the Council’s recommendations. Dated: December 17, 2009. Robin L. Thompson, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private. [FR Doc. E9–30524 Filed 12–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) AGENCY: Bighorn National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. SUMMARY: The Bighorn National Forest, Powder River Ranger District, is proposing to charge a $10.00 per vehicle fee (Standard Amenity Recreation Fee) for use of the site amenities at West Tensleep Trailhead. All of the amenities are in place except for trash pickup. This amenity would be in place prior to fee implementation. This trailhead is the most heavily visited access point for the Cloud Peak Wilderness on the Bighorn National Forest. Funds from the fee will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of this site including, but not limited to: restroom cleaning and maintenance, trash pickup, sign maintenance, and law enforcement presence. DATES: If this proposal is approved fee collection would begin in the summer of 2010. Send any comments about these fee proposals by February 28, 2010 so E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68224-68225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30475]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction

December 17, 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

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(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.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Be Food Safe Campaign Pilot Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-New.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service 
(FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of 
the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 
U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 451 et seq.), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 1031 et seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the 
public by verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, 
unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS has established 
the Be Food Safe campaign to educate consumers about the importance of 
safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with 
foodborne illness. As a part of the Be Food Safe campaign, the Agency 
plans to purchase advertising in Oklahoma City mass media outlets to 
promote safe food handling messages to consumers and to measure 
consumer awareness and response. The Campaign will be targeted at 
women, aged 25 to 49, who are caregivers for children under the age of 
10 or for older adults. FSIS will collect information using two surveys 
(pre and post).
    Need and Use of the Information: The data collected in the surveys 
will allow FSIS to examine what knowledge members of the target 
audience had about food safety before the campaign, whether they were 
aware of the campaign and, if they were, whether they changed any food 
preparation behaviors as a result. The information collected will be 
used to refine the campaign's messages, materials, and approaches in 
order to improve its overall effectiveness.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 800.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once).
    Total Burden Hours: 88.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-30475 Filed 12-22-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
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