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Download as PDF 27285 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 93 Friday, May 14, 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 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES May 10, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:07 May 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Title: 36 CFR Part 228, Subpart C— Disposal of Mineral Materials. OMB Control Number: 0596–0081. Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) is responsible for overseeing the management of National Forest System land. The Multiple-Use Mining Act of 1955 (30 U.S.C. 601, 603, 611–615) gives the FS specific authority to manage the disposal of mineral materials mined from National Forest land. FS uses form FS–2800–9, ‘‘Contract for the Sale of Mineral Materials’’ to collect detailed information on the planned mining and disposal operations as well as a contract for the sale of mineral materials. Need and Use of the Information: FS will use information collected from the public to ensure that environmental impacts of mineral material disposal are minimized. A review of the operating plan provides the authorized officer the opportunity to determine if the proposed operation is appropriate and consistent with all applicable land management laws and regulations. The information also provides the means of documenting planned operations and the terms and conditions that the FS deems necessary to protect surface resources. If FS did not collect this information, a self-policing situation would exist. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 4,266. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 10,665. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–11511 Filed 5–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 10, 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, PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Certificate for Quota Eligibility (CQE). OMB Control Number: 0551–0014. Summary of Collection: 5 (a)(i) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States authorize the Secretary to establish a raw-cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). 5 (b)(1) authorize the U.S. Trade Representative to allocate the raw-cane sugar tariff-rate quota among supplying countries. Certificates of Quota Eligibility (CQE) are issued to the 40 countries that receive TRQ allocations to export sugar to the United States. The CQE is completed by the certifying authority in the foreign country that certifies that the sugar E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 27286 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 93 / Friday, May 14, 2010 / Notices being exported to the United States was produced in the foreign country that has the TRQ allocation. The Foreign Agriculture will collect information using form FSA–961. Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect the following information: (1) Country of origin or area of the eligible raw cane sugar; (2) quota period; (3) quantity of raw cane sugar to be exported; (4) details of the shipment (shipper, vessel, port of loading); and (5) additional details if available at the time of shipment (consignee, address of consignee, expected date of departure, expected date of arrival in the U.S., expected port of arrival). The information will help determine if the quantity to be imported is eligible to be entered under the TRQ. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 40. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 200. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–11513 Filed 5–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD 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 intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 13, 2010, to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Specialty Programs Division, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 3225, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250–3225, Telephone (202) 720–1400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program. OMB Number: 0570–0035. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:07 May 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2010. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Under this program, loans and grants are provided to electric and telecommunications utilities that have borrowed funds from the Agency. The purpose of the program is to encourage these electric and telecommunications utilities to promote rural economic development and job creation projects such as business start-up costs, business expansion, community development, and business incubator projects. The utilities must use program loan funds to make a pass-through loan to an ultimate recipient such as a business. The utility is responsible for fully repaying its loan to the government even if the ultimate recipient does not repay its loan. The intermediary must use program grant funds, along with its required contribution, to create a revolving loan fund that the utility will operate and administer. Loans to the ultimate recipient are made from the revolving loan fund for a variety of community development projects. The information requested is necessary and vital in order for the Agency to be able to make prudent and financial analysis decisions. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response. Respondents: Rural Utilities Service Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 120. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 17. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,075. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,966. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0043. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of USDA, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of USDA’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 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250–0742. 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: May 6, 2010. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2010–11558 Filed 5–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Intent to Hold Public Forums to Solicit Feedback From the Public Regarding the Section 523 Mutual SelfHelp Housing Program Rural Housing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Rural Housing Service, USDA published a document in the Federal Register of February 2, 2010, concerning upcoming public forums and request for comments regarding the Section 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing Program. Notice is hereby given that the forums scheduled for June 4, 2010 in Vermont and June 11, 2010 in Iowa have been cancelled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn L. Bell, carolyn.bell@wdc.usda.gov or (202) 720–1532. Dated: May 4, 2010. ˜ Tammye Trevino, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 2010–11559 Filed 5–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service McKelvie Geographic Area Range Allotment Management Planning on the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, Bessey Ranger District in Nebraska AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM Forest Service, USDA. 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 93 (Friday, May 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27285-27286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11513]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 10, 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: Certificate for Quota Eligibility (CQE).
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0014.
    Summary of Collection: 5 (a)(i) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
of the United States authorize the Secretary to establish a raw-cane 
sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). 5 (b)(1) authorize the U.S. Trade 
Representative to allocate the raw-cane sugar tariff-rate quota among 
supplying countries. Certificates of Quota Eligibility (CQE) are issued 
to the 40 countries that receive TRQ allocations to export sugar to the 
United States. The CQE is completed by the certifying authority in the 
foreign country that certifies that the sugar

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being exported to the United States was produced in the foreign country 
that has the TRQ allocation. The Foreign Agriculture will collect 
information using form FSA-961.
    Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect the following 
information: (1) Country of origin or area of the eligible raw cane 
sugar; (2) quota period; (3) quantity of raw cane sugar to be exported; 
(4) details of the shipment (shipper, vessel, port of loading); and (5) 
additional details if available at the time of shipment (consignee, 
address of consignee, expected date of departure, expected date of 
arrival in the U.S., expected port of arrival). The information will 
help determine if the quantity to be imported is eligible to be entered 
under the TRQ.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 40.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 200.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-11513 Filed 5-13-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-10-P
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