Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 51976-51977 [2010-20997]

Download as PDF 51976 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 163 / Tuesday, August 24, 2010 / Notices wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 the final disposition of the nursery stock. Without the information APHIS would be unable to compensate eligible grove and nursery owners for their losses. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 10. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 5. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Importation of Mangoes from the Philippines. OMB Control Number: 0579–0172. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7711– 7714), the Secretary of Agriculture, either independently or in cooperation with the States, is authorized to carry out operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control, prevent, or retard the spread of plant pests new to the United States or not know to be widely distributed throughout the United States. The regulations in ‘‘Subpart—Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56 through 319.56–48) allow the importation of mangoes from Guimaras Island in the Republic of the Philippines into the United States under certain conditions. The regulations require the use of box marking to indicate the origin of the fruit, phytosanitary certificate to confirm that the fruit has been grown and treated in accordance with the regulations and a trust fund agreement between the Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to cover the Agency’s participation in the treatment and inspection activities in the Philippines that are required for the importation of mangoes. Need and use of the information: APHIS will collect information from a variety of individuals who are involved in growing, packing, handling, transporting and exporting plants and plant products. The information APHIS collects serves as the supporting documentation for issuing PPQ forms and documents required to authorize release of restricted products, and allow movement of regulated products. The information APHIS collects is vital to helping ensure that injurious plant diseases and insect pest are not imported and do not spread into or within the United States. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 1,827. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Aug 23, 2010 Jkt 220001 Total Burden Hours: 121. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–20995 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request August 19, 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Evaluation of the Underserved Elderly and Working Poor in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) FY 2009 Pilots. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 118–8) provided $4.5 million for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to pilot and evaluate a range of approaches for expanding access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) among two key underserved populations—eligible households with elderly members and eligible households with adult members who are working or are looking for work (working poor households). According to the latest (2007) U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates, less than onethird of elderly (age 60 and older) persons who are eligible for SNAP actually participate in the program. Less than three-fifths of persons in eligible households with someone working participate in the program. These low participation rates suggest that many elderly or working poor people who need SNAP are not receiving its assistance. Without SNAP, elderly individuals may not be able to meet their nutritional needs or may forgo medicine for food; working people may not be able to adequately feed their families, despite their work efforts. Need and Use of the Information: FNS has funded six State demonstration projects to increase SNAP access to eligible households with either person over age 60 or with adult members who are working or looking for work. FNS is conducting an evaluation of the demonstration projects. By evaluating these demonstrations, FNS will be able to advise Federal policymakers and State administrators on the best approaches to increasing SNAP access for those two populations. The evaluation will describe each demonstration project and the implementation process; assess the impact on SNAP participation in the target groups, application barriers, client satisfaction, household benefits, administrative costs and payment errors; and assess the sustainability and replicability of each demonstration project. FNS will collect and analyze administrative data in each demonstration State and will conduct site visits to each demonstration project and conduct focus groups with SNAP applicants. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 1,200. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (One-time). E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 163 / Tuesday, August 24, 2010 / Notices Total Burden Hours: 195. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–20997 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service, invites comments on this information collection for which the Agency intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 25, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele L. Brooks, Director, Program Development & Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0736. FAX: (202) 720–4120. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR Part 1753, Telecommunications System Construction Policies and Procedures. OMB Control Number: 0572–0059. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection package. Abstract: In order to facilitate the programmatic interest of the RE Act, and, in order to assure that loans made or guaranteed by the Agency are adequately secured, the Agency, as a secured lender, has established certain forms for materials, equipment and construction of electric and telecommunications systems. The use of standard forms, construction contracts, and procurement procedures helps assure the Agency that appropriate standards and specifications are maintained, the Agency’s loan security is not adversely affected; and the loan and loan guarantee funds are used effectively and for the intended purposes. Over the past three years, the Agency has undertaken a comprehensive review of its Telecommunications Program contracts. The purpose of this undertaking is to improve customer wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Aug 23, 2010 Jkt 220001 service to the Agency’s rural borrowers with a more efficient and effective means to complete a contract transaction as well as improve the internal efficiency of processing contracts. The anticipated outcome when the contract revision process is completed is that the paperwork burden will not increase and may be reduced. A total of 25 forms are under review and the new contracts will be released as they are completed. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit and non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 513. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 10. Estimate Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 10,592 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from MaryPat Daskal, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service (202) 720–7853. Comments are invited on (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 assumption 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques on other forms of information technology. 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. Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2010–21007 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Fishlake Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Fishlake Resource Advisory Committee will meet in SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51977 Richfield, Utah. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the meeting is to establish operating guidelines for the RAC, review and recommend projects for approval, and receive public comment on the meeting subjects and proceedings. The meeting will be held September 8, 2010, 10 a.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Sevier County Administration Building, 250 N. Main in Richfield, Utah. Written comments should be sent to Fishlake National Forest, 115 E 900, N, Richfield, UT 84701. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to jzapell@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 435–896–9347. 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 Fishlake National Forest 115 E. 900, N., Richfield, UT. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (435) 896–1070 to facilitate entry into the building. ADDRESSES: John Zapell, RAC Coordinator, Fishlake National Forest, (435) 896–1070; e-mail: jzapell@fs.fed.us. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public. The following business will be conducted: (1) Establish operating guidelines for the RAC, (2) review and recommend projects for approval, and (3) receive public comment on the meeting subjects and proceedings. Persons who wish to bring related matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided and individuals who made written requests by September 1, 2010 will have the opportunity to address the Committee at those sessions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 16, 2010. Allen Rowley, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2010–20813 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 24, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51976-51977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20997]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 19, 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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Evaluation of the Underserved Elderly and Working Poor in 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) FY 2009 Pilots.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 (Pub. 
L. 118-8) provided $4.5 million for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) to pilot and evaluate a range of approaches for expanding access 
to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) among two key 
underserved populations--eligible households with elderly members and 
eligible households with adult members who are working or are looking 
for work (working poor households). According to the latest (2007) U.S. 
Department of Agriculture estimates, less than one-third of elderly 
(age 60 and older) persons who are eligible for SNAP actually 
participate in the program. Less than three-fifths of persons in 
eligible households with someone working participate in the program. 
These low participation rates suggest that many elderly or working poor 
people who need SNAP are not receiving its assistance. Without SNAP, 
elderly individuals may not be able to meet their nutritional needs or 
may forgo medicine for food; working people may not be able to 
adequately feed their families, despite their work efforts.
    Need and Use of the Information: FNS has funded six State 
demonstration projects to increase SNAP access to eligible households 
with either person over age 60 or with adult members who are working or 
looking for work. FNS is conducting an evaluation of the demonstration 
projects. By evaluating these demonstrations, FNS will be able to 
advise Federal policymakers and State administrators on the best 
approaches to increasing SNAP access for those two populations. The 
evaluation will describe each demonstration project and the 
implementation process; assess the impact on SNAP participation in the 
target groups, application barriers, client satisfaction, household 
benefits, administrative costs and payment errors; and assess the 
sustainability and replicability of each demonstration project. FNS 
will collect and analyze administrative data in each demonstration 
State and will conduct site visits to each demonstration project and 
conduct focus groups with SNAP applicants.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 1,200.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (One-time).

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    Total Burden Hours: 195.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-20997 Filed 8-23-10; 8:45 am]
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