Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 4610-4611 [2011-1533]

Download as PDF 4610 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 26, 2011 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: U.S. Origin Health Certificate. OMB Control Number: 0579–0020. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401–18 of Public Law 107–171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. As part of its mission to facilitate the export of U.S. animals and products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), maintains information regarding the import health requirements of other countries for animals and animal products exported from the United States. Most countries require a certification that the animals are disease free. The VS form 17–140, U.S. Origin Health Certificate, and VS form 17–145, U.S. Origin Health Certificate for the Export of Horses from the United States to Canada, are used to meet these requirements. The form is authorized by 21 U.S.C. 112. Need and Use of the Information: The U.S. Origin Health Certificate is used in connection with the exportation of animals to foreign countries and is completed and authorized by APHIS veterinarian. The information collected is used to: (1) Establish that the animals are moved in compliance with USDA regulations, (2) verify that the animals destined for export are listed on the health certificate by means of an official identification, (3) verify to the consignor and consignee that the animals are healthy, (4) prevent unhealthy animals from being exported and (5) satisfy the import requirements of receiving countries. The collection of this information helps to prevent unhealthy animals from being exported from the United States. If these certifications were not provided, other countries would not accept animals from the United States. Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 2,056. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 13,875. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, Horses, and Payment of Indemnity. OMB Control Number: 0579–0185. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:27 Jan 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8301), is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. The agency charged with carrying out this disease prevention mission is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing APHIS’ ability to compete in the world market of animal and animal product trade. Brucellosis is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is mainly a disease of cattle, bison, and swine, sheep, goats, and horses are also susceptible, but are rarely infected. There is no economically feasible treatment for brucellosis in livestock. APHIS will collect information using APHIS forms VS 1–23, Indemnity Claim, VS 4–33, Test Records, and VS 1–27, Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information from the use of official seals and animal identification; indemnity claims, test records, and permits; and the submission of proof of destruction documentation and requests for extension of certain program-related deadlines. The information will provide indemnity to owners of sheep, goat, or horses destroyed because of brucellosis. Without the information, it would make it impossible for APHIS to administer an indemnity program for sheet, goats, and horses destroyed because of brucellosis. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local and Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 3. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 8. Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Importation of Emerald Ash Borer Host Material from Canada. OMB Control Number: 0579–0319. Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for preventing plant diseases or insect pests from entering the United States, preventing the spread of pests and noxious weeds not widely distributed in the United States, and eradicating those imported pests when eradication is feasible. Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701—et seq.), the Secretary of PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, or movement of plants and plant pests to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. The regulations in 7 CFR Part 319, ‘‘Foreign Quarantine Notices,’’ prohibit or restrict the importation of certain plants and plant products to prevent the introduction or dissemination of plant pests and noxious weeds into the United States. The Foreign Quarantine Notices regulations prohibit or restrict the importation of certain articles from Canada that present the risk of being infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). EAB is a destructive wood-boring insect that attacks ash trees (Praxinus spp., including green ash, white ash, and several horticultural varieties of ash). Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information using phytosanitary certificates, permit applications, and certificates of inspection. If APHIS did not collect this information, EAB could damage ash trees and cause economic losses to nursery stock and the nursery industry. Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit. Number of Respondents: 6. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 4. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–1545 Filed 1–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request January 20, 2011. 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 E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 26, 2011 / Notices 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. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Food and Nutrition Service Title: Annual Report of State Revenue Matching. OMB Control Number: 0584–0075. Summary of Collection: The National School Lunch Program is mandated by the National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. 1751 and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 U.S.C. 1771. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administer the National School Lunch Program. Under the program, States are required to match 30 percent (or a lesser percent based on per capital income) of the Federal funds made available for the School Lunch Program. Annually, the State agencies are required to report to FNS on FNS–13, Annual Report of State Revenue Matching, the total funds used in order to receive Federal reimbursement for meals served to eligible participants. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected allows FNS to monitor State compliance with the revenue matching requirement. Without the information, States may receive Federal funds, which are not warranted. Monitoring the matching of State funds is essential to preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the National School Lunch Program. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 57. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:27 Jan 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 Total Burden Hours: 4,560. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–1533 Filed 1–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Dairy Industry Advisory Committee; Public Meeting Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces a public meeting of the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee (Dairy Committee) to review and approve the final recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Dairy Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Secretary on policy issues impacting the dairy industry. Instructions regarding registering for and listening to the conference call meeting is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: Public meeting: The public meeting will be held via conference call on February 11, 2011, at 1 p.m. EST. Registration: You must register by February 9, 2011. Comments: Written comments are due by February 9, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments online: Go to https://www.fsa.usda.gov/ DIAC. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Solomon Whitfield, Designated Federal Official; phone: (202) 720–9886; e-mail: solomon.whitfield@wdc.usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In August 2009, USDA established the Dairy Committee. The Dairy Committee reviews issues of farm milk price volatility and dairy farmer profitability. The Dairy Committee provides recommendations to the Secretary on how USDA can best address these issues to meet the dairy industry’s needs. The Secretary of Agriculture selected a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can tailor its programs to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 4611 meet the dairy industry’s needs. Equal opportunity practices were considered in all appointments to the Dairy Committee in accordance with USDA policies. The Secretary announced the members on January 6, 2010. Representatives include: Producers and producer organizations, processors and processor organizations, consumers, academia, a retailer, and a state representative. The Dairy Committee will hold its final public meeting via conference call on February 11, 2011, at 1 p.m. EST. The dairy industry and public are invited to listen in to the conference call and to provide written comments, but will not be allowed to provide oral comments at the meeting. Written comments received from the public will be distributed to Dairy Committee members for consideration at the meeting. The purpose of the meetings is for the Dairy Committee to approve its final report to the Secretary of Agriculture. Instructions for Attending the Meeting Available conference call-in lines for the public are limited to the first 100 registered public attendees. All persons wishing to listen to the meeting via conference call must register through DIAC@wdc.usda.gov by February 9, 2011. An email confirmation will be sent to each registered public listener providing call-in instructions for the meeting. Due to logistical constraints, registration will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 9, 2011. Additional information about the public meeting, meeting agenda, materials and minutes, and how to provide comments is available at the Dairy Committee Web site: https:// www.fsa.usda.gov/DIAC. If you require special accommodations, please use the contact information above. Notice of these meetings is provided in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2). Signed in Washington, DC on January 20, 2011. Jonathan W. Coppess, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–1644 Filed 1–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 20, 2011.
    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

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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: Annual Report of State Revenue Matching.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0075.
    Summary of Collection: The National School Lunch Program is 
mandated by the National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. 1751 and the Child 
Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 U.S.C. 1771. The Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) administer the National School Lunch Program. Under the program, 
States are required to match 30 percent (or a lesser percent based on 
per capital income) of the Federal funds made available for the School 
Lunch Program. Annually, the State agencies are required to report to 
FNS on FNS-13, Annual Report of State Revenue Matching, the total funds 
used in order to receive Federal reimbursement for meals served to 
eligible participants.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected allows 
FNS to monitor State compliance with the revenue matching requirement. 
Without the information, States may receive Federal funds, which are 
not warranted. Monitoring the matching of State funds is essential to 
preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the National School Lunch 
Program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 57.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,560.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-1533 Filed 1-25-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P

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