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Download as PDF 12315 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 44 Monday, March 7, 2011 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. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Committees on Collaborative Governance, Regulation, Rulemaking, Judicial Review, and Adjudication ACTION: Notice of public meetings. Notice is hereby given of public meetings of five committees of the Assembly of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). Each committee will consider a research report and will prepare recommendations on the subject of the report for consideration by the full Conference. Complete details regarding each committee’s meeting, related research reports, how to attend (including information about remote access and obtaining special accommodations for persons with disabilities), and how to submit comments to the committee can be found in the ‘‘Research’’ section of the ACUS Web site, https://www.acus.gov. Comments may be submitted by email to Comments@acus.gov, with the name of the relevant committee in the subject line, or by postal mail to ‘‘[Name of Committee] Comments’’ at the address given below. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at 1120 20th Street, NW., Suite 706 South, Washington, DC 20036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer for the individual committee, ACUS, Suite 706 South, 1120 20th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036; Telephone 202– 480–2080. 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The consultant for this study is Professor Steven J. Balla of The George Washington University. Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Designated Federal Officer: Reeve T. Bull. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Committee on Rulemaking The Committee on Rulemaking will consider a report on the legal issues agencies face in e-Rulemaking. The report was prepared by ACUS staff member Bridget C.E. Dooling. Date: Friday, March 25, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Designated Federal Officer: Emily F. Schleicher. Committee on Judicial Review The Committee on Judicial Review will consider a report dealing with possible solutions to the procedural trap posed by 28 U.S.C. 1500, a statute that regulates the Court of Federal Claims’ jurisdiction over claims pending in other courts. The report was prepared by ACUS staff members Emily F. Schleicher and Jonathan R. Siegel. Date: Monday, March 28, 2011, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Designated Federal Officer: Reeve T. Bull. 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Summary of Collection: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical source of support for many low-income families and individuals. In recent years, states have implemented new procedures and policies in order to reduce SNAP administrative costs while maintaining or improving program access. These changes often referred to as modernization-incorporate technology, administrative restructuring, community partnering, and policy simplification. Together, the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, which amended Section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2020, and the Food Nutrition Act of 2008, which amended Section 17 of 7 U.S.C. 2026, authorizes the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to develop standards for identifying major operational changes, require States to provide any information required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and authorizes FNS to undertake research that will help improve the administration and effectiveness of SNAP. Need and Use of the Information: Information for the In-depth Case Studies will build on the findings from a previous data collection effort, Enhancing Food Stamp Certification: Food Stamp Modernization Efforts. To obtain a detailed and comprehensive view of the implementation of SNAP modernization initiatives, data will be collected via in-person interviews, focus group discussions, and through administrative case records, application statistics, performance data, and other relevant materials. The project has seven research objectives: (1) Update the existing state profiles of modernization efforts and identify the geographic and caseload coverage affected by modernization changes; (2) describe how key certification, recertification, and case management functions have changed; (3) describe the current roles and responsibilities of state and local SNAP staff, vendors, and partners and how they have changed; (4) document the relationship between SNAP modernization initiatives and stakeholder satisfaction; (5) describe the current performance of each state’s modernization initiatives and the level of outcome variability within each state; (6) compare performance before, during, and after modernization; and (7) document the main takeaway points for use by other states and for future study VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:54 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 consideration. Without the detailed case study, FNS would need to rely on the states’ general statements regarding program operations and aggregate statistics on modernization initiatives, resulting in an incomplete understanding of how modernization has affected the implementation of SNAP. Description of Respondents: Individual or households; not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 1,353. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (one time only) Total Burden Hours: 1,802. County Title II project matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meetings. Dated: January 24, 2011. Dave Martin, District Ranger. [FR Doc. 2011–5084 Filed 3–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2011–5005 Filed 3–4–11; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Madera County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Madera County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting in North Fork, California on March 9th and March 16th, 2011. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss and approve submitted proposals for funding as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 110– 343) for expenditure of Payments to States Madera County Title II funds. DATES: The meetings will be held on March 9th, and March 16th, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in North Fork, CA. SUMMARY: The meetings will be held at the Bass Lake Ranger District, 57003 Road 225, North Fork, California, 93643. Send written comments to Julie Roberts, Madera County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, c/o Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, at the above address, or electronically to jaroberts@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Roberts, Madera County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, (559) 877–2218 ext. 3159. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meetings are open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring Payments to States Madera ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Placerville, California. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110– 343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The RAC will deliberate and recommend projects for the Forest Supervisor’s approval. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 21, 2011 beginning at 6 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the El Dorado Center of Folsom Lake College, Community Room, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. Written comments should be sent to Frank Mosbacher; Forest Supervisor’s Office; 100 Forni Road; Placerville, CA 95667. Comments may also be sent via email to fmosbacher@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 530–621–5297. 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 100 Forni Road; Placerville, CA 95667. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 530–622– 5061 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Mosbacher, Public Affairs Officer, Eldorado National Forest Supervisors Office, (530) 621–5268. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-5005]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 1, 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 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.

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Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: In-depth Case Studies of Advanced Modernization Initiatives.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0547.
    Summary of Collection: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program (SNAP) is a critical source of support for many low-income 
families and individuals. In recent years, states have implemented new 
procedures and policies in order to reduce SNAP administrative costs 
while maintaining or improving program access. These changes often 
referred to as modernization-incorporate technology, administrative 
restructuring, community partnering, and policy simplification. 
Together, the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, which amended 
Section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2020, and 
the Food Nutrition Act of 2008, which amended Section 17 of 7 U.S.C. 
2026, authorizes the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to develop 
standards for identifying major operational changes, require States to 
provide any information required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
and authorizes FNS to undertake research that will help improve the 
administration and effectiveness of SNAP.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information for the In-depth Case 
Studies will build on the findings from a previous data collection 
effort, Enhancing Food Stamp Certification: Food Stamp Modernization 
Efforts. To obtain a detailed and comprehensive view of the 
implementation of SNAP modernization initiatives, data will be 
collected via in-person interviews, focus group discussions, and 
through administrative case records, application statistics, 
performance data, and other relevant materials. The project has seven 
research objectives: (1) Update the existing state profiles of 
modernization efforts and identify the geographic and caseload coverage 
affected by modernization changes; (2) describe how key certification, 
recertification, and case management functions have changed; (3) 
describe the current roles and responsibilities of state and local SNAP 
staff, vendors, and partners and how they have changed; (4) document 
the relationship between SNAP modernization initiatives and stakeholder 
satisfaction; (5) describe the current performance of each state's 
modernization initiatives and the level of outcome variability within 
each state; (6) compare performance before, during, and after 
modernization; and (7) document the main takeaway points for use by 
other states and for future study consideration. Without the detailed 
case study, FNS would need to rely on the states' general statements 
regarding program operations and aggregate statistics on modernization 
initiatives, resulting in an incomplete understanding of how 
modernization has affected the implementation of SNAP.
    Description of Respondents: Individual or households; not-for-
profit institutions; business or other for-profit; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,353.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (one time only)
    Total Burden Hours: 1,802.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-5005 Filed 3-4-11; 8:45 am]
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