Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 18470-18471 [2010-8280]

Download as PDF 18470 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 69 / Monday, April 12, 2010 / Notices Total Burden Hours: 9,067. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–FV–10–0023; FV10–930– 1NC] [FR Doc. 2010–8201 Filed 4–9–10; 8:45 am] Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. Forest Service Olympic National Forest; Federal Register—Title II Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Advisory AGENCY: Olympic National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Olympic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee will meet this May in Shelton, Washington. The purpose of this meeting will be to review project proposals and provide recommendations for Title II projects to be funded by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 5, 2010, from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. A public input session will be provided at the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person. The meeting will he held at the Green Diamond Colonial House, located at 222 West Pine Street, Shelton, WA 98584. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Horn, Forest Supervisor, the Designated Federal Official for the Olympic National Forest Resource Advisory Committee, at 360–956–2300, 1835 Black Lake Blvd., SW., Olympia, WA 98512. This meeting is open to the public. Project discussion will be limited to Resource Advisory Committee members and Forest Service personnel. However, a public input session will be provided on the agenda, and individuals will have the opportunity to address the committee at that time. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 5, 2010. Dale Horn, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2010–8248 Filed 4–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE M VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:58 Apr 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 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) intent to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR part 930). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 11, 2010. Additional Information or Comments: Contact Andrew Hatch, Supervisory Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–6862, Fax: (202) 720–8938. Small business may request information on this notice by contacting Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone (202) 690–3919; Fax (202) 720–8938. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR part 930). OMB Number: 0581–0177. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2010. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Marketing order programs provide an opportunity for producers of fresh fruits, vegetables and specialty crops, in a specified production area, to work together to solve marketing problems that cannot be solved individually. Under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (AMAA), as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), industries may enter into marketing orders. The Secretary of PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agriculture oversees their operations and issues regulations recommended by a committee of representatives from each commodity industry. The information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent of the AMAA, and to administer the program, which has operated since 1996. The tart cherry marketing order (7 CFR part 930) regulates the handling of tart cherries in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘order.’’ The order authorizes volume regulations that provide for a reserve pool in times of heavy cherry supplies. Provisions not currently in use include minimum grade and size regulations, and market research and development projects, including paid advertising. The order, and rules and regulations issued there under, authorize the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board), the agency responsible for local administration of the order, to require handlers and growers to submit certain information. Much of this information is compiled in aggregate and provided to the industry to assist in carrying out marketing decisions. The Board has developed forms as a means for persons to file the required and minimum necessary information with the Board relating to tart cherry inventories, shipments, diversions, and other information needed to effectively carry out the requirements of the order, and their use is necessary to fulfill the intent of the AMAA as expressed in the order. Since this order regulates canned and frozen forms of tart cherries, reporting requirements will be in effect all year. A USDA form is used to allow growers to vote on amendments or continuance of the marketing order. In addition, tart cherry growers and handlers who are nominated by their peers to serve as representatives on the Board must file nomination forms with the Secretary. Formal rulemaking amendments to the order must be approved in grower referenda conducted by the Secretary. In addition, USDA may conduct a referendum to determine industry support for continuation of the order. Finally, handlers are asked to sign an agreement to indicate their willingness to comply with the provisions of the order if the order is amended. These forms are included in this request. The information collected is used only by authorized representatives of the USDA, including AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs’ regional and headquarter’s staff, and authorized employees of the Board. Authorized E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 69 / Monday, April 12, 2010 / Notices Board employees 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 .183 hours per response. Respondents: Tart cherry growers and for-profit businesses handling fresh and processed tart cherries produced in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Estimated Number of Respondents: 943. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 4.93. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 852 hours. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of the 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. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this rule. Comments should 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. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address, or can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov. 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: April 7, 2010. David R. Shipman, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2010–8280 Filed 4–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:58 Apr 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. AMS–FV–10–0022; FV10–033– 1NC.] Notice of Request for Renewal of a Recordkeeping Burden 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 for renewal a recordkeeping burden for the information collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and grapes. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 11, 2010 to be assured of consideration. Additional Information or Comments: Contact Andrew Hatch, Supervisory Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC, 20250–0237; telephone (202) 720–6862 or Fax (202) 720–8938. Small businesses may request information on this notice by contacting Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; telephone (202) 690–3919, Fax: (202) 720–8938. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Export Fruit Regulations— Export Apple Act (7 CFR part 33) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 CFR part 35). OMB Number: 0581–0143. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2010. Type of Request: Request for Renewal of a Recordkeeping Burden. Abstract: Fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States shipped to any foreign destination must meet minimum quality and other requirements established by regulations issued under the Export Apple Act (7 U.S.C. 581–590) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 U.S.C. 591–599)(Acts), which are found respectively at 7 CFR parts 33 and 35. Currently, plums are not regulated under the Act. The regulations issued under the Acts cover exports of fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States and shipped to foreign destinations, except Canada PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18471 and Mexico. Certain limited quantity provisions may exempt some shipments and exporters from this information collection. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to oversee the implementation of the Acts and issue regulations regarding that activity. The information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent and administration of the Acts. Both Acts were designed to promote foreign trade in the export of apples, grapes and plums grown in the United States; to protect the reputation of the Americangrown commodities; and to prevent deception or misrepresentation of the quality of such products moving in foreign commerce. The Acts have been in effect since 1933 (apples) and 1960 (grapes). Specific regulations issued under the Acts (7 CFR § 33.11 for apples, and § 35.12 for grapes) require that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially inspect and certify that each export shipment of fresh apples and grapes is in compliance with quality and shipping requirements effective under the Acts. Shipments are inspected and certified by Federal or Federal-State Inspection Program (FSIP) inspectors. FSIP is administered by USDA. The information collection requirements in this request impose the minimum burden necessary to effectively administer the Acts. The information collection burden for this action is primarily in the form of recordkeeping. Export Form Certificates (certificates) issued by FSIP are used to facilitate the export process. The certificates are not completed by the exporters or carriers and are not filed with USDA. The certificates are retained by each exporter, and third party carrier which ships the commodity, to verify their compliance with the Acts. There are an estimated 80 exporters of apples and grapes and an estimated 20 carriers which transport those shipments. Pursuant to the Acts, exporters and carriers must retain inspection certificates for three (3) years. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .25 hours per response. Recordkeepers: Apple and grape exporters and carriers. Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 100. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 25 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[FR Doc No: 2010-8280]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0023; FV10-930-1NC]


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) intent to request an extension for and revision to a 
currently approved information collection for Tart Cherries Grown in 
Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and 
Wisconsin, Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR part 930).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 11, 2010.
    Additional Information or Comments: Contact Andrew Hatch, 
Supervisory Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order Administration 
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 
720-6862, Fax: (202) 720-8938.
    Small business may request information on this notice by contacting 
Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and 
Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 
0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone (202) 690-3919; Fax (202) 
720-8938.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, 
Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR 
part 930).
    OMB Number: 0581-0177.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2010.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: Marketing order programs provide an opportunity for 
producers of fresh fruits, vegetables and specialty crops, in a 
specified production area, to work together to solve marketing problems 
that cannot be solved individually. Under the authority of the 
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (AMAA), as amended (7 
U.S.C. 601-674), industries may enter into marketing orders. The 
Secretary of Agriculture oversees their operations and issues 
regulations recommended by a committee of representatives from each 
commodity industry.
    The information collection requirements in this request are 
essential to carry out the intent of the AMAA, and to administer the 
program, which has operated since 1996.
    The tart cherry marketing order (7 CFR part 930) regulates the 
handling of tart cherries in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, 
Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, hereinafter referred to as the 
``order.'' The order authorizes volume regulations that provide for a 
reserve pool in times of heavy cherry supplies. Provisions not 
currently in use include minimum grade and size regulations, and market 
research and development projects, including paid advertising.
    The order, and rules and regulations issued there under, authorize 
the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board), the agency 
responsible for local administration of the order, to require handlers 
and growers to submit certain information. Much of this information is 
compiled in aggregate and provided to the industry to assist in 
carrying out marketing decisions.
    The Board has developed forms as a means for persons to file the 
required and minimum necessary information with the Board relating to 
tart cherry inventories, shipments, diversions, and other information 
needed to effectively carry out the requirements of the order, and 
their use is necessary to fulfill the intent of the AMAA as expressed 
in the order. Since this order regulates canned and frozen forms of 
tart cherries, reporting requirements will be in effect all year. A 
USDA form is used to allow growers to vote on amendments or continuance 
of the marketing order. In addition, tart cherry growers and handlers 
who are nominated by their peers to serve as representatives on the 
Board must file nomination forms with the Secretary. Formal rulemaking 
amendments to the order must be approved in grower referenda conducted 
by the Secretary. In addition, USDA may conduct a referendum to 
determine industry support for continuation of the order. Finally, 
handlers are asked to sign an agreement to indicate their willingness 
to comply with the provisions of the order if the order is amended. 
These forms are included in this request.
    The information collected is used only by authorized 
representatives of the USDA, including AMS, Fruit and Vegetable 
Programs' regional and headquarter's staff, and authorized employees of 
the Board. Authorized

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Board employees 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 .183 hours per response.
    Respondents: Tart cherry growers and for-profit businesses handling 
fresh and processed tart cherries produced in Michigan, New York, 
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 943.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 4.93.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 852 hours.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection of the 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.
    Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning this rule. Comments should 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. All 
comments received will be available for public inspection during 
regular business hours at the same address, or can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov. 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: April 7, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-8280 Filed 4-9-10; 8:45 am]
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