Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 4339-4340 [2010-1558]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / Notices Office of Procurement and Property Management Title: Procurement: Brand Name or Equal Provision and Clause. OMB Control Number: 0505–0014. Summary of Collection: In order to obtain goods or services, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), like other Federal agencies, has established agency contracting offices to enter into Federal contracts. The Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) (48 CFR ch. 4) and the (48 CFR 411.171), provision (48 CFR 452.211– 70), and a clause (48 452.211–71) permits the use of ‘‘brand name or equal’’ purchase descriptions to procure commercial products. Such descriptions require the offeror on a supply procurement to identify the ‘‘equal’’ item being offered and to indicate how that item meets the salient characteristics stated in the purchase description. The use of brand name or equal descriptions eliminates the need for bidders or offerors to read and interpret detailed specifications or purchase descriptions. Need and Use of the Information: The Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM) will collect information to determine from the descriptive information furnished whether the offered ‘‘equal’’ item meets the salient characteristics of the Government’s requirements. If information were not collected, OPPM would spend more time developing purchase descriptions and offerors would spend more time reading and interpreting the purchase descriptions. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 9,300. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 930. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–1559 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–TX–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES January 21, 2010. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Jan 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 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. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Food for Peace, Title I Financing and Record Keeping. OMB Control Number: 0551–0005. Summary of Collection: Title I of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1691) provides for U.S. government financing of sales of U.S. agricultural commodities to recipients (foreign countries or private entities). The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is responsible for administering Food for Peace, Title 1 agreements. In accordance with the law, an agreement providing for long-term credit financing is first negotiated with the recipient through diplomatic channels. After an agreement has been signed, the recipient applies to FAS for authorization to purchase each commodity provided in the agreement. A purchase authorization is issued which provides for financing of commodity sales by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the USDA agency authorized by law to provide financing for Title 1. At least 75 percent of the gross tonnage of commodities purchased under Title I must be PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4339 shipped on privately owned U.S. flag commercial vessels to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates. If ocean transportation is required to a country where there is no U.S. flag vessel coverage, a foreign vessel will be used at its prevailing rate. The recipient must send the pertinent terms of all proposed ocean freight contracts, regardless of whether any portion of the ocean freight is financed by CCC, to FAS for review and approval before the vessel is contracted. Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information to insure that (1) suppliers keep accurate records on Title 1 transactions; (2) suppliers permit access to authorized USDA representatives (such as auditors and investigators); and (3) suppliers retain records for three years after final payment. FAS will review the information to ensure that there are no potential conflicts of interest. FAS also evaluates the sales price to ensure that it is within the prevailing range of export market prices. Without the information, FAS could not ensure program compliance. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 9. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 11. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: CCC’s Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and CCC’s Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). OMB Control Number: 0551–0028. Summary of Collection: The major objective of the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) is to expand U.S. dairy product exports by paying cash to exporters as bonuses, allowing them to sell U.S. dairy products in targeted countries at competitive prices. Currently 102 countries and 3 country regions are targeted export destinations and 650 exporters are eligible to participate under the DEIP. Under 7 CFR part 1494, exporters are required to submit the following: (1) Information required for program participation, (2) performance security, (3) export sales information in connection with applying for a CCC bonus, and (4) evidence of export and related information. In addition, each exporter must maintain accurate records showing sales and deliveries of the eligible commodity exported in connection with an agreement made under the DEIP, as outlined in section 1494.1001. Need and Use of the Information: The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) collects information from U.S. exporters in order to determine the exporters’ E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1 4340 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 27, 2010 / Notices eligibility for the Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). Program applicants can fax a letter in or applicants may register over the Internet. Information collected from U.S. Exporters is used by CCC to manage, plan for and evaluate the use of, and account for Government resources. Without the application and related information, FAS would be unable to properly qualify U.S. Exporters for EEP and DEIP. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 9. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 47. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–1558 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Caribou-Targhee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. Dated: January 13, 2009. Brent L. Larson, Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor. SUMMARY: The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is proposing to charge a $35 fee for the overnight (summer use only) rental of Diamond Creek Guard Station. The guard station is used in the winter time as a warming hut but is currently unused during the summer season. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operations and maintenance, market assessment and public comment. The fee is proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. To date, an analysis of the cabin shows that the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area. Rentals of other cabins on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest have shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic and other type rental cabins. Funds from fees will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the Diamond Creek Guard Station. DATES: Comments will be accepted through June 15, 2010. Diamond Creek Guard Station will become available for rent beginning May 1 through Oct 30 of each summer season. The cabin will not VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:22 Jan 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 be available for rent during the winter season. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, CaribouTarghee National Forest, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jared Mattson on the Montpelier RD at 208–847–8946. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest currently has nine other cabin rentals. These rentals are often fully booked throughout their rental season. A business analysis of Diamond Creek Guard Station has shown that people desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. A market analysis indicates that the $35/per night fee is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. People wanting to rent Diamond Creek Guard Station will need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at https:// www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877– 444–6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for reservations. [FR Doc. 2010–1218 Filed 1–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service and addresses of the responsible agency official and the individuals who can provide additional information. Finally, this notice briefly describes the applicable planning rule and how work done on the plan revision under the 2008 planning rule will be used or modified for completing this plan revision. The revised Forest Plan will supersede the current Forest Plan previously approved by the Regional Forester on August 4, 1986. The current Forest Plan has been modified through eleven amendments and three change notices since its approval. Amendments included: Establishing new management areas, adding and modifying management direction for fire, caves, cultural resources, roads, and trails, and adding direction for the Mexican spotted owl, the northern goshawk, and old growth. This current amended Forest Plan will remain in effect until the revised Forest Plan takes effect. DATES: Comments concerning the need for change provided in this notice will be most useful in the development of the draft revised Forest Plan and draft environmental impact statement if received by February 19, 2010. The agency expects to release a draft revised Forest Plan and draft environmental impact statement for formal comment by fall, 2010 and a final revised Plan and final environmental impact statement by fall, 2011. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Coronado National Forest, Forest Plan Revision Team, 300 W. Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85701. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to: coronadoplan@fs.fed.us. ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of intent to revise the forest plan. SUMMARY: As directed by the National Forest Management Act, the USDA Forest Service is preparing the Coronado National Forest revised land management plan (Forest Plan) and will also prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for this revised Forest Plan. This notice briefly describes the nature of the decision to be made, the proposed action and need for change, and information concerning public participation. It also provides estimated dates for filing the EIS and the names FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Ruyle, Forest Planner, Coronado National Forest, 300 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701, (520) 388– 8351, coronado-plan@fs.fed.us. Information on this revision is also available at Coronado National Forest revision Web site, https://www.fs.fed.us/ r3/coronado/plan-revision/index.shtmi. 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 Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Plan Revision for the Coronado National Forest, Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties, AZ; and Hidalgo County, NM AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Name and Address of the Responsible Official Corbin Newman, Regional Forester, Southwestern Region, 333 Broadway, SE., Albuquerque, NM 87102. E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4339-4340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1558]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 21, 2010.
    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.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Food for Peace, Title I Financing and Record Keeping.
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0005.
    Summary of Collection: Title I of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 
1691) provides for U.S. government financing of sales of U.S. 
agricultural commodities to recipients (foreign countries or private 
entities). The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is responsible for 
administering Food for Peace, Title 1 agreements. In accordance with 
the law, an agreement providing for long-term credit financing is first 
negotiated with the recipient through diplomatic channels. After an 
agreement has been signed, the recipient applies to FAS for 
authorization to purchase each commodity provided in the agreement. A 
purchase authorization is issued which provides for financing of 
commodity sales by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the USDA 
agency authorized by law to provide financing for Title 1. At least 75 
percent of the gross tonnage of commodities purchased under Title I 
must be shipped on privately owned U.S. flag commercial vessels to the 
extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates. If 
ocean transportation is required to a country where there is no U.S. 
flag vessel coverage, a foreign vessel will be used at its prevailing 
rate. The recipient must send the pertinent terms of all proposed ocean 
freight contracts, regardless of whether any portion of the ocean 
freight is financed by CCC, to FAS for review and approval before the 
vessel is contracted.
    Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information to 
insure that (1) suppliers keep accurate records on Title 1 
transactions; (2) suppliers permit access to authorized USDA 
representatives (such as auditors and investigators); and (3) suppliers 
retain records for three years after final payment. FAS will review the 
information to ensure that there are no potential conflicts of 
interest. FAS also evaluates the sales price to ensure that it is 
within the prevailing range of export market prices. Without the 
information, FAS could not ensure program compliance.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 9.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 11.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: CCC's Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and CCC's Dairy 
Export Incentive Program (DEIP).
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0028.
    Summary of Collection: The major objective of the Dairy Export 
Incentive Program (DEIP) is to expand U.S. dairy product exports by 
paying cash to exporters as bonuses, allowing them to sell U.S. dairy 
products in targeted countries at competitive prices. Currently 102 
countries and 3 country regions are targeted export destinations and 
650 exporters are eligible to participate under the DEIP. Under 7 CFR 
part 1494, exporters are required to submit the following: (1) 
Information required for program participation, (2) performance 
security, (3) export sales information in connection with applying for 
a CCC bonus, and (4) evidence of export and related information. In 
addition, each exporter must maintain accurate records showing sales 
and deliveries of the eligible commodity exported in connection with an 
agreement made under the DEIP, as outlined in section 1494.1001.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Foreign Agricultural Service 
(FAS) collects information from U.S. exporters in order to determine 
the exporters'

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eligibility for the Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and the Dairy 
Export Incentive Program (DEIP). Program applicants can fax a letter in 
or applicants may register over the Internet. Information collected 
from U.S. Exporters is used by CCC to manage, plan for and evaluate the 
use of, and account for Government resources. Without the application 
and related information, FAS would be unable to properly qualify U.S. 
Exporters for EEP and DEIP.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 9.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 47.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-1558 Filed 1-26-10; 8:45 am]
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