Forestry Research Advisory Council Charter Renewal, 16597-16598 [2011-6913]

Download as PDF 16597 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 57 Thursday, March 24, 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES March 21, 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) 720–8681. 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 16:17 Mar 23, 2011 Jkt 223001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. OMB Control Number: 0581–0093. Summary of Collection: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has the responsibility for implementing and overseeing programs for a variety of commodities including beef, blueberries, cotton, dairy, eggs, fluid milk, Hass avocados, honey, lamb, mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn, pork, potatoes, sorghum, soybeans, and watermelons. Various Acts authorizes these programs to carry out projects relating to research, consumer information, advertising, sales promotion, producer information, market development and product research to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, and utilization of their respective commodities. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has the responsibility to appoint board members and approve the boards’ budgets, plans, and projects and for foreign projects, the Foreign Agricultural Service. AMS’ objective in carrying out this responsibility is to assure the following: (1) Funds are collected and properly accounted for; (2) expenditures of all funds are for the purposes authorized by enabling legislation; and (3) the board’s administration of the programs conforms to USDA policy. Need and Use of the Information: The boards administer the various programs utilizing a variety of forms to carry out their responsibilities. Only authorized employees of the various boards and USDA employees will use the information collected. If this data were collected less frequently, (1) it would hinder data needed to collect and refund assessments in a timely manner and result in delayed or even lost revenue; (2) boards would be unable to carry out the responsibilities of their respective Acts; and (3) requiring reports less frequently than monthly would impose additional record keeping requirements. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit, Farms. Number of Respondents: 324,330. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Weekly, Monthly, Semiannually, Annually; Record-keeping; PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 167,211. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–6963 Filed 3–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Forestry Research Advisory Council Charter Renewal Office of the Secretary, USDA. Notice of the Forestry Research Advisory Council charter renewal. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Agriculture has renewed the charter of the Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC), a statutory committee established in accordance with the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, Section 1441(c). Chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Council provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on accomplishing efficiently the purposes of the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a, et seq.), commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962. The Council also provides advice relative to the Forest Service research program, authorized by the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–307, 92 Stat.353, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1600 (note)). FRAC serves as a joint council between the Forest Service and Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, agencies within USDA. DATES: The charter renewal was effective February 14, 2011. As provided by law, the charter will expire 24 months from the date of renewal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daina Dravnieks Apple, Office of the Deputy Chief, Research and Devlopment, Forest Service, USDA, 202–205–1665. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture has renewed the charter of the Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC). The SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1 16598 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 57 / Thursday, March 24, 2011 / Notices purpose of FRAC is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on regional and national research planning and coordination of forestry research within the Federal and State agencies, forestry schools, forest industries, and nongovernmental organizations. The Council may fulfill its responsibility to consult on a periodic or regular basis on apportionment of funds. The Council consists of a total of 20 members. The Chair, or designated employee, serves as the Designated Federal Officer under sections 10(e) and (f) of the Federal Advisory Act (5 U.S.C. App.). Any vacancies on the Council will be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. A meeting notice will be published in the Federal Register 15 to 45 days before a scheduled meeting date. All meetings are generally open to the public and may include a ‘‘public forum’’ that may offer 5–10 minutes for participants to present comments to the advisory committee. The Chair of the given Council ultimately makes the decision whether to offer time on the agenda for the public to speak to the general body. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the advisory committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the FRAC have taken into account the needs of diverse groups served by the Departments, membership will, to the extent practicable, include individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Dated: March 15, 2011. Pearlie S. Reed, Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–6913 Filed 3–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Repayment Demand and Program Disqualification Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed information collections. This collection is a revision of currently SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:17 Mar 23, 2011 Jkt 223001 approved information collection requirements associated with initiating collection actions against households who have received an overissuance in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 23, 2011 to be assured consideration. 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 shall 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 that were 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 use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Jane Duffield, Chief, State Administration Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 822, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Jane Duffield at 703–305–0928 or via e-mail to Jane.Duffield@fns.usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. 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 822, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Christine Daffan at 703–305–2473. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Repayment Demand and Program Disqualification. OMB Number: 0584–0492. Form Number: None. Expiration Date: July 31, 2011. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Section 13(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2022(b)), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations at 7 CFR 273.18 require State agencies to initiate collection action against households that have been overissued benefits. To initiate collection action, State agencies must provide an affected household with written notification informing the household of the claim and demanding repayment. This process is automated in most State agencies. For initiating collection action on an overissuance, we are increasing the estimated annual reporting and recordkeeping burden for State agencies and households from 111,200 hours to 137,584 hours. The reason for the increase is to reflect the higher number of claims that were established in fiscal year (FY) 2009. Note that for recipient claims, this Federal Register notice only covers the reporting and recordkeeping burden for initiating collection action. The burden associated with reporting collections and other claims management information on the FNS–209 report is covered under currently approved OMB number 0584–0069 expiration date 8/31/2012. The burden associated with referring delinquent claims and receiving collections through the Treasury Offset Program is covered under currently approved OMB number 0584–0446 expiration date 2/28/2013. SNAP regulations at 7 CFR 273.16 require State agencies to investigate any case of suspected fraud and, where applicable, make an intentional Program violation (IPV) determination either administratively or judicially. Examples of notifications and activity involved in the IPV process include: • The State agency providing written notification informing an individual suspected of committing an IPV of an impending administrative disqualification hearing or court action; • An individual opting to accept the disqualification and waiving the right to an administrative disqualification hearing or court action by signing either a waiver to an administrative disqualification hearing or a disqualification consent agreement in cases of deferred adjudication; and • Once a determination is made regarding an IPV, the State agency sends notification to the affected individual of the action taken on the administrative disqualification hearing or court decision. Despite an increase in SNAP participation, IPV activity has only increased slightly. We are increasing the E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 57 (Thursday, March 24, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16597-16598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6913]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Forestry Research Advisory Council Charter Renewal

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of the Forestry Research Advisory Council charter 
renewal.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture has renewed the charter of the 
Forestry Research Advisory Council (FRAC), a statutory committee 
established in accordance with the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, 
Section 1441(c). Chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
the Council provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on 
accomplishing efficiently the purposes of the Act of October 10, 1962 
(16 U.S.C. 582a, et seq.), commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Act 
of 1962. The Council also provides advice relative to the Forest 
Service research program, authorized by the Forest and Rangeland 
Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-307, 92 Stat.353, 
as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1600 (note)). FRAC serves as a joint council 
between the Forest Service and Cooperative State Research, Education, 
and Extension Service, agencies within USDA.

DATES: The charter renewal was effective February 14, 2011. As provided 
by law, the charter will expire 24 months from the date of renewal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daina Dravnieks Apple, Office of the 
Deputy Chief, Research and Devlopment, Forest Service, USDA, 202-205-
1665. 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of 
Agriculture has renewed the charter of the Forestry Research Advisory 
Council (FRAC). The

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purpose of FRAC is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on regional 
and national research planning and coordination of forestry research 
within the Federal and State agencies, forestry schools, forest 
industries, and non-governmental organizations. The Council may fulfill 
its responsibility to consult on a periodic or regular basis on 
apportionment of funds. The Council consists of a total of 20 members. 
The Chair, or designated employee, serves as the Designated Federal 
Officer under sections 10(e) and (f) of the Federal Advisory Act (5 
U.S.C. App.). Any vacancies on the Council will be filled in the manner 
in which the original appointment was made.
    A meeting notice will be published in the Federal Register 15 to 45 
days before a scheduled meeting date. All meetings are generally open 
to the public and may include a ``public forum'' that may offer 5-10 
minutes for participants to present comments to the advisory committee. 
The Chair of the given Council ultimately makes the decision whether to 
offer time on the agenda for the public to speak to the general body.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to 
the advisory committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the FRAC 
have taken into account the needs of diverse groups served by the 
Departments, membership will, to the extent practicable, include 
individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, 
and persons with disabilities.

    Dated: March 15, 2011.
Pearlie S. Reed,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-6913 Filed 3-23-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P

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