Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Forms and Regulations, 14371-14372 [2011-6120]

Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / Notices Mail: Rick Blackwood, Agricultural Program Specialist, Common Provisions Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0512, Washington, DC 20250–0512. Comments also should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Blackwood, Agricultural Program Specialist, (202) 720–5422. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Transfer of Farm Records Between Counties. OMB Control Number: 0560–0253. Type of Request: Extension with a revision. Abstract: Farm owners or operators may elect to transfer farm records between FSA county offices when the principal dwelling of the farm operator has changed, a change has occurred in the operation of the land, or there has been a change that would cause the receiving administrative county office to be more accessible such the construction of a new highway, relocation of the county office building site, etc. The transfer of farm records is also required when an FSA county office closes. The FSA County Committees from both the transferring and receiving counties must approve or disapprove all proposed farm record transfers. In some cases, the State Committee and/or the National Office must also approve or disapprove proposed farm record transfers. Estimated Average Time to Respond: Public reporting burden for collection of this information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response. The average travel time, which is included in the total annual burden, is estimated to be 1 hour per respondent. Type of Respondents: Owners and operators. Estimate of Burden: Average 10 minutes per response. Estimated Number of Respondents: 23,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 23,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 26,833 hours. We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information and to help us to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 (2) Evaluate 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) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information from those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office of Management and Budget Approval. Signed at Washington, DC, on March 9, 2011. Signed by Val Dolcini, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–6149 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Forms and Regulations Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of FNS to request revisions to currently approved information collections in the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Financial Report (Form FNS–683); WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Recipient Report (Form FNS–203); and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Regulations. DATES: Written comments must be received by May 16, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14371 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments to Anne Bartholomew, Chief, Policy Branch, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. In all cases, please label your comments as ‘‘Proposed Collection of Information: WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.’’ All written comments will be open for public inspection at the office of the Food and Nutrition Service during regular business hours (8:30 a.m., to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection forms and instructions should be directed to: Anne Bartholomew at Anne.Bartholome@fns.usda.gov or (703) 305–2746. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Forms and Regulations. OMB Number: 0584–0447. Form Numbers: Form FNS–683 and FNS–203. Expiration Date: July 31, 2011. Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: Section 17(m)(8) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 U.S.C. section 1786(m)(8), and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) regulations at 7 CFR 248 require that certain Program-related information and financial data be compiled and submitted to FNS and that full and complete records concerning the FMNP operations are maintained. Each State agency administering the FMNP is required to use FNS–683 and FNS–203 to report financial and participation data. The information gathered is used for funding and program management E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14372 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / Notices decisions. The currently approved reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the FMNP are based on 46 State agencies administering the program. The most recent annual report shows that 45 State agencies administer the program, including the authorization of 3,635 farmers’ markets, 17,543 farmers, and 2,662 roadside stands authorized to accept FMNP coupons (for a total of 23,840 authorized entities). However, FNS estimates that one third of authorized farmers or farmer’s markets complete an agreement every year, thereby estimating the number of agreements submitted per year at 7,947. This represents an increase in the number of authorized entities from the currently approved reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the FMNP. Therefore FNS is requesting a revision to this information collection burden due to an increase in the number of authorized entities submitting farmer’s market agreements and authorizations. The total burden is being increased from 20,221 to 23,917 hours. Affected Public: 45 State Agencies; 7,947 Farmers (Farmers’ Market and Roadside Stand). Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,992. Estimated Number of Response per Respondent: 2.31794. Estimated Number of Total Annual Response: 18,525. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.2741. Estimated Total Reporting Burden Hours: 23,602. Estimated Total Recordkeeping Burden Hours: 315. Estimated Total Burden for Reporting and Recordkeeping: 23,917. Dated: March 8, 2011. Julia Paradis, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Dated: March 9, 2011. Eduardo Olmedo, Designated Federal Official. BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Forest Service Forest Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. New Mexico Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel AGENCY: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2011–6099 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] The meeting will be held on March 21, 2011, from 1:30 p.m. and end at approximately 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District Office, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. Individuals who wish to speak or propose a project or agenda items contact Eduardo Olmedo, DFO, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988 or Laurie Pearson, Glenn/Colusa RAC Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, P.O. Box 160, Stonyford, CA 95979. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Pearson, Glenn/Colusa RAC Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, P.O. Box 160, Stonyford, CA 95979. (530) 963–3128. E-mail: LLPearson@fs.fed.us. Eduardo Olmedo, District Ranger, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N. Humboldt St., Willows, CA 95988. (530) 934–3316. E-mail: eolmedo@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring matters to the attention of the Committee will file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Public input sessions are provided and individuals who made written requests by March 10, 2011 have the opportunity to address the committee at those sessions. DATES: [FR Doc. 2011–5940 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Resource Advisory Committee will conduct a meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) SUMMARY: 16:56 Mar 15, 2011 Dated: March 9, 2011. Cheryl Probert, Deputy Forest Supervisor. BILLING CODE P [FR Doc. 2011–6120 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose is to continue the review of project submittals. DATES: The meeting will be held on March 31, 2011, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Salt Lake County Government Center, Room S1002, 2001 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Written comments should be sent to Loyal Clark, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 88 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to lfclark@fs.fed.us, via facsimile to 801–342–5144. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the UintaWasatch-Cache National Forest, 88 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Loyal Clark, RAC Coordinator, USDA, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 88 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601; 801–342–5117; lfclark@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. The following business will be conducted: (1) Review Forest Service project approval letter, (2) discuss travel budget, and (3) review new proposals. 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. Jkt 223001 The Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Willows, California. Agenda items covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approve Minutes, (3) RAC Admin Updates, (4) Public Comment, (5) New Project Proposals, (6) Project Updates FY 08, 09, 10, (7) Schedule Monitoring Field Trip, (8) General Discussion, (9) Meeting Schedule, (10) Adjourn. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The New Mexico Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel will meet in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Panel is meeting as authorized under the Community Forest Restoration Act (Title VI, Pub. L. 106–393) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14371-14372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6120]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Forms and 
Regulations

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of FNS to request revisions to currently 
approved information collections in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition 
Program Financial Report (Form FNS-683); WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition 
Program Recipient Report (Form FNS-203); and WIC Farmers' Market 
Nutrition Program Regulations.

DATES: Written comments must be received by May 16, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. 
Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
     Mail: Send comments to Anne Bartholomew, Chief, Policy 
Branch, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 
520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    In all cases, please label your comments as ``Proposed Collection 
of Information: WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.''
    All written comments will be open for public inspection at the 
office of the Food and Nutrition Service during regular business hours 
(8:30 a.m., to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 520, Alexandria, Virginia 22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection forms and instructions should be 
directed to: Anne Bartholomew at Anne.Bartholome@fns.usda.gov or (703) 
305-2746.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Forms and 
Regulations.
    OMB Number: 0584-0447.
    Form Numbers: Form FNS-683 and FNS-203.
    Expiration Date: July 31, 2011.
    Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: Section 17(m)(8) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, 42 
U.S.C. section 1786(m)(8), and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition 
Program (FMNP) regulations at 7 CFR 248 require that certain Program-
related information and financial data be compiled and submitted to FNS 
and that full and complete records concerning the FMNP operations are 
maintained. Each State agency administering the FMNP is required to use 
FNS-683 and FNS-203 to report financial and participation data. The 
information gathered is used for funding and program management

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decisions. The currently approved reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements for the FMNP are based on 46 State agencies administering 
the program.
    The most recent annual report shows that 45 State agencies 
administer the program, including the authorization of 3,635 farmers' 
markets, 17,543 farmers, and 2,662 roadside stands authorized to accept 
FMNP coupons (for a total of 23,840 authorized entities). However, FNS 
estimates that one third of authorized farmers or farmer's markets 
complete an agreement every year, thereby estimating the number of 
agreements submitted per year at 7,947. This represents an increase in 
the number of authorized entities from the currently approved reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements for the FMNP. Therefore FNS is 
requesting a revision to this information collection burden due to an 
increase in the number of authorized entities submitting farmer's 
market agreements and authorizations. The total burden is being 
increased from 20,221 to 23,917 hours.
    Affected Public: 45 State Agencies; 7,947 Farmers (Farmers' Market 
and Roadside Stand).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,992.
    Estimated Number of Response per Respondent: 2.31794.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Response: 18,525.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.2741.
    Estimated Total Reporting Burden Hours: 23,602.
    Estimated Total Recordkeeping Burden Hours: 315.
    Estimated Total Burden for Reporting and Recordkeeping: 23,917.

    Dated: March 8, 2011.
Julia Paradis,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-6120 Filed 3-15-11; 8:45 am]
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