Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 17681-17682 [2010-7813]

Download as PDF 17681 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 66 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 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 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES April 1, 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:18 Apr 06, 2010 Jkt 220001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: SNAP, FNS Form 388 and 388A, State Issuance and Participation Estimates. OMB Control Number: 0584–0081. Summary of Collection: Section 18(b) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended August 14, 1979 by Pubic Law 96–58, requires that ‘‘In any fiscal year, the Secretary shall limit the value of those allotments issued to an amount not in excess of the appropriation for such fiscal year.’’ Timely State monthly issuance estimates are necessary for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to ensure that it remains within the appropriation and will have a direct effect upon the manner in which allotments would be reduced when necessary. FNS uses the FNS–388 report to obtain monthly statewide estimated or actual issuance and participation data for the current and previous months, and the actual participation data for the second preceding month. For the report months of January and July, the participation data must be categorized as non-assistance (NA) and public assistance (PA) and provided for each project areas. This NA and PA participation data is captured on the FNS–388A. Need and Use of the Information: The FNS–388 and FNS–388A reports provide the necessary data for an early warning system to enable the Department to fulfill the requirements of Section 18(b) of the Food Stamp Act. In addition, the data is used to (1) validate the Annual Food Stamp Household Characteristic Survey; (2) to compile a Statistical Summary Report which is used for special studies and in response to Congressional and other inquiries; and (3) to compare against the reconciliation points’ FNS–46 issuance data (for electronic benefit transfer (EBT), cash-out, and alternative Issuance) for indication of accountability problems. FNS has also used the project area data to determine where to demonstrate pilot projects such as a test of school-based SNAP outreach initiatives. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Monthly. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 5,243. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–7812 Filed 4–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 1, 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) 720–8681. 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 the collection of information unless it E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1 17682 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 66 / Wednesday, April 7, 2010 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Rural Utilities Service Title: RUS Form 444, ‘‘Wholesale Power Contracts’’. OMB Control Number: 0572–0089. Summary of Collection: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (RE Act) as amended (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), authorizes the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to make and guaranteed loans that will enable rural consumers to obtain electric power. Rural consumers formed non-profit electric distribution cooperatives, groups of these distribution cooperatives banded together to form Generation and Transmission cooperatives (G&T’s) that generate or purchase power and transmit the power to the distribution systems. All RUS and G&T borrowers will enter into a Wholesale Power Contract with their distribution members by using RUS Form 444. Need and Use of the Information: To fulfill the purposes of the RE Act RUS will collect information to improve the credit quality and credit worthiness of loans and loan guarantees to G&T borrowers. RUS works closely with lending institutions that provide supplemental loan funds to borrowers. Description of Respondents: Not-for profit institutions; business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 102. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 612. Rural Utilities Service Title: Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program—Recovery Act Funding. OMB Control Number: 0572–0144. Summary of Collection: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) provides for the availability of $5 million in assistance to the Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) competitive grant program as authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT). 7 U.S.C. 1926, authorizes Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to administer the TAT program to make loans and grants to public agencies, American Indian tribes, and nonprofit corporations. The grants fund the development of drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal facilities in rural areas with populations of up to 10,000 residents. Need and Use of the Information: Nonprofit organizations applying for TAT grants must submit a preapplication, which includes an application form, narrative proposal, VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:18 Apr 06, 2010 Jkt 220001 various other forms, certifications and supplemental information. RUS staff will use the information collected to determine applicant eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant’s ability to meet the grant and regulatory requirements. RUS will review the information, evaluate it, and, if the applicant and project are eligible for further competition, invite the applicant to submit a formal application. Without the requested information, RUS could not make awards consistent with the purposes of the Recovery Act. RUS also could not determine whether applicants meet the requirements that the Recovery Act establishes for recordkeeping requirements. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions. Number of Respondents: 15. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Annually; On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 472. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–7813 Filed 4–6–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–PY–10–0013] Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection 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 intention of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for a currently approved information collection in support of customerfocused improvement initiatives for USDA-procured poultry, livestock, fruit, and vegetable products. DATES: Comments received by June 7, 2010 will be considered. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or to David Bowden, Jr., Chief, Standards, Promotions, and Technology Branch, Poultry Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Avenue, SW., Stop 0259, Washington, DC 20250–0259, (202) 690–3148. Comments should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments will be available for public inspection at the above address during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov. All comments received will be posted without change, including any personal information provided. The identity of anyone submitting comments will also be made public. Additional Information: Contact David Bowden, Jr., Chief, Standards, Promotions, and Technology Branch, Poultry Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0259, Washington, DC 20250–0259, (202) 690–3148. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Customer Service Survey for USDA-Donated Food Products. OMB Number: 0581–0182. Expiration Date, as approved by OMB: 11/30/2010. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Starting with a 1996 pilot project by AMS, customers have been able to use the Customer Opinion Postcard, Form AMS–11, to voluntarily submit their comments concerning poultry, livestock, fruit, and vegetable products procured by USDA for the school lunch program that is authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) and other domestic food assistance programs. These cards have proven to be a quick and inexpensive way for AMS to get customer opinions and feedback about USDA commodities, thereby helping the Agency to make improvements to its products. AMS would like to continue the use of the customer opinion postcards to get voluntary customer feedback on various products each year by re-approval of the Customer Opinion Postcard, Form AMS–11. In this way, AMS will be better able to meet the quality expectations of school food service personnel and the 31 million school children who consume these products daily as well as recipients of other food assistance programs. Information about customers’ perceptions of USDA-procured products is sought as a sound management practice to support AMS activities under 7 CFR 250, regulations for ‘‘Donation of Foods for Use in the United States, Its Territories and Possessions and Areas Under Its E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 7, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17681-17682]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7813]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 April 1, 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) 720-8681.
    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 the collection of information unless it

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displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Rural Utilities Service

    Title: RUS Form 444, ``Wholesale Power Contracts''.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0089.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (RE 
Act) as amended (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.), authorizes the Rural Utilities 
Service (RUS) to make and guaranteed loans that will enable rural 
consumers to obtain electric power. Rural consumers formed non-profit 
electric distribution cooperatives, groups of these distribution 
cooperatives banded together to form Generation and Transmission 
cooperatives (G&T's) that generate or purchase power and transmit the 
power to the distribution systems. All RUS and G&T borrowers will enter 
into a Wholesale Power Contract with their distribution members by 
using RUS Form 444.
    Need and Use of the Information: To fulfill the purposes of the RE 
Act RUS will collect information to improve the credit quality and 
credit worthiness of loans and loan guarantees to G&T borrowers. RUS 
works closely with lending institutions that provide supplemental loan 
funds to borrowers.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for profit institutions; business 
or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 102.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 612.

Rural Utilities Service

    Title: Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program--Recovery 
Act Funding.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0144.
    Summary of Collection: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
of 2009 (Recovery Act) provides for the availability of $5 million in 
assistance to the Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) competitive 
grant program as authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and 
Rural Development Act (CONACT). 7 U.S.C. 1926, authorizes Rural 
Utilities Service (RUS) to administer the TAT program to make loans and 
grants to public agencies, American Indian tribes, and nonprofit 
corporations. The grants fund the development of drinking water, 
wastewater, and solid waste disposal facilities in rural areas with 
populations of up to 10,000 residents.
    Need and Use of the Information: Nonprofit organizations applying 
for TAT grants must submit a pre-application, which includes an 
application form, narrative proposal, various other forms, 
certifications and supplemental information. RUS staff will use the 
information collected to determine applicant eligibility, project 
feasibility, and the applicant's ability to meet the grant and 
regulatory requirements. RUS will review the information, evaluate it, 
and, if the applicant and project are eligible for further competition, 
invite the applicant to submit a formal application. Without the 
requested information, RUS could not make awards consistent with the 
purposes of the Recovery Act. RUS also could not determine whether 
applicants meet the requirements that the Recovery Act establishes for 
recordkeeping requirements.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 15.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Annually; On 
occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 472.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-7813 Filed 4-6-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P
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