Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 17378-17379 [2011-7335]

Download as PDF 17378 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 60 Tuesday, March 29, 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 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES March 23, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:37 Mar 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency Title: Measurement Service Records. OMB Control Number: 0560–0260. Summary of Collection: This collection of information is authorized by 7 CFR part 718 and described in FSA Handbook 2–CP. If a producer requests measurement services, it becomes necessary for the producer to provide certain information which is collected on the FSA–409, Measurement Service Record. The collection of this information is necessary to fulfill the producer’s request for measurement services. Producers may request acreage or production measurement services. Need and Use of the Information: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will collect the following information that the producer is required to provide on the FSA–409: farm serial number, program year, farm location, contact person, and type of service request (acreage or production). The collected information is used to create a record of measurement service requests and cost to the producer. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 135,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once). Total Burden Hours: 168,750. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–7263 Filed 3–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 24, 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) PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Rural Business Investment Program, 7 CFR 4290. OMB Control Number: 0570–0051. Summary of Collection: Section 6029 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107– 171) amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (& U.S.C. 2009cc) by adding ‘‘Subtitle H—Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP). The program is a Developmental Venture Capital program for the purpose to promote economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities in rural areas and among individuals living in such areas through the licensing of Rural Business Investment Companies with the mission of addressing unmet equity investment needs of small enterprises located in rural areas. USDA and Small Business Administration signed the Economy Act Agreement authorizing SBA to provide ‘‘the day to day’’ management and operation of the RBIP. E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 60 / Tuesday, March 29, 2011 / Notices Need and Use of the Information: USDA will use the information to determine eligibility for participation in the RBIP and evaluate whether applicants have accomplished the objectives and fulfilled the statutory and regulatory requirements of the RBIP. Without this collection of information USDA would be unable to meet the requirements of the Act and effectively administer the RBIP, ensuring safety and soundness. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit Institutions. Number of Respondents: 1. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually. Total Burden Hours: 112. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The National Tree-Marking Paint Committee comprises representatives from the Forest Service national headquarters, each of the nine Forest Service Regions, the Forest Service San Dimas Technology and Development Center, the National Federation of Federal Employees and the Bureau of Land Management. The Forest Products Laboratory and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are ad hoc members and provide technical advice to the committee. A field trip will be held on June 14 and is designed to supplement information related to tree-marking paint. This trip is open to any member of the public participating in the public meeting on June 15–16. However, transportation is provided only for committee members. The main session of the meeting, which is open to public attendance, will be held on June 15–16. The 2011 meeting is being hosted by the Bureau of Land Management. Forest Service Closed Sessions Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–7335 Filed 3–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P National Tree-Marking Paint Committee Meeting Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Tree-Marking Paint Committee will meet in Missoula, Montana on June 14–16, 2011. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss activities related to improvements in, concerns about, and the handling and use of tree-marking paint by personnel of the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management. DATES: The meeting will be held June 14–16, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Courtyard Missoula, 4559 North Reserve Street Missoula, Montana, 59808. Persons who wish to file written comments before or after the meeting must send written comments to Dave Haston, Chairman, National Treemarking Paint Committee, Forest Service, USDA, San Dimas Technology and Development Center, 444 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California 91773, or electronically to dhaston@fs.fed.us. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Haston, Sr. Project Leader, San Dimas Technology and Development Center, Forest Service, USDA, (909) 599–1267, extension 294 or dhaston@fs.fed.us. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:37 Mar 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: While certain segments of this meeting are open to the public, there will be two closed sessions during the meeting. The first closed session is planned for approximately 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 15, 2011. This session is reserved for individual paint manufacturers to present products and information about tree-marking paint for consideration in future testing and use by the agency. Paint manufacturers also may provide comments on tree-marking paint specifications or other requirements. This portion of the meeting is open only to paint manufacturers, the Committee, and committee staff to ensure that trade secrets will not be disclosed to other paint manufacturers or to the public. Paint manufacturers wishing to make presentations to the Tree-Marking Paint Committee during the closed session should contact the committee chairperson at the telephone number listed at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in this notice. The second closed session is planned for approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 16, 2011. This session is reserved for Tree-Marking Paint Committee members only. Any person with special access needs should contact the Chairperson to make those accommodations. Space for individuals who are not members of the National Tree-Marking Paint Committee is limited and will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17379 Dated: March 23, 2011. ˜ James M. Pena, Associate Deputy Chief, NFS. [FR Doc. 2011–7324 Filed 3–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service an agency delivering the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, invites comments on this information collection for which approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 31, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Brooks, Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5162 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078. Fax: (202) 720–8435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for extension. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17378-17379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7335]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 24, 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 the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Rural Business Investment Program, 7 CFR 4290.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0051.
    Summary of Collection: Section 6029 of the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171) amended the Consolidated Farm 
and Rural Development Act (& U.S.C. 2009cc) by adding ``Subtitle H--
Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP). The program is a 
Developmental Venture Capital program for the purpose to promote 
economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities 
in rural areas and among individuals living in such areas through the 
licensing of Rural Business Investment Companies with the mission of 
addressing unmet equity investment needs of small enterprises located 
in rural areas. USDA and Small Business Administration signed the 
Economy Act Agreement authorizing SBA to provide ``the day to day'' 
management and operation of the RBIP.

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    Need and Use of the Information: USDA will use the information to 
determine eligibility for participation in the RBIP and evaluate 
whether applicants have accomplished the objectives and fulfilled the 
statutory and regulatory requirements of the RBIP. Without this 
collection of information USDA would be unable to meet the requirements 
of the Act and effectively administer the RBIP, ensuring safety and 
soundness.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit Institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 112.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-7335 Filed 3-28-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XT-P
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