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ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF
THE UNITED STATES
Committees on Administration &
Management, Collaborative
Governance, and Judicial Review
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given of
public meetings of three committees of
the Assembly of the Administrative
Conference of the United States (ACUS).
Each committee will meet to discuss
recommendations for consideration by
the full Conference. Complete details
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SUMMARY:
Committee on Administration &
Management
The Committee on Administration &
Management will meet to discuss a draft
recommendation concerning ethics
standards for government contractor
employees.
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, from 2
p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Committee on Collaborative
Governance
The Committee on Collaborative
Governance will meet to discuss a draft
recommendation and a related report on
‘‘best practices’’ under and potential
improvements to the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, with particular focus on
technological and social developments
since the Act’s passage.
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, from
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Designated Federal Officer: David M.
Pritzker.
Committee on Judicial Review
Notice of public meetings.
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Designated Federal Officer: Scott
Rafferty.
The Committee on Judicial Review
will meet to discuss a draft
recommendation on potential 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.
Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, from 1
p.m. to 4 p.m.
Designated Federal Officer: Reeve T.
Bull.
Dated: March 29, 2011.
Jonathan R. Siegel,
Director of Research & Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
March 28, 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
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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.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Nectarines and Peaches Grown
in California.
OMB Control Number: 0581–NEW.
Summary of Collection: Federal
marketing orders and agreements are
authorized by the Agricultural
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7
U.S.C. 601–674; Act). Order regulations
help ensure adequate supplies of high
quality product and adequate returns to
producers. Regulations may determine
the products’ grade, size and quality;
inspection requirements; set container
and pack requirements; pooling and
volume; and authorize research and
market development projects. The
Federal programs for nectarines and
peaches are administered through a
partnership between USDA and the
California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA).
The Nectarine Commodity Committee
and the Peach Commodity Committee
make up the CTFA.
Need and Use of the Information: The
Agricultural Marketing Service will use
five new forms ‘‘Daily Pack-out Report,’’
‘‘Grower Report,’’ ‘‘Peach Shipment
Report,’’ ‘‘Nectarine Shipment Report,’’
and ‘‘Export Peach Destination Report,’’
to facilitate the collection of industry
information for the committees. The
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information collection requirements are
essential to carry out the intent of the
Act, to provide the respondents the type
of service they request, and to
administer the marketing order
programs.
Description of Respondents: Business
for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 97.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; weekly; quarterly;
recordkeeping.
Total Burden Hours: 5,498.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Livestock & Meat Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581–0154.
Summary of Collection: The
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621), Section 203(q), directs and
authorizes the collection and
dissemination of marketing information
including adequate outlook information,
on a market area basis, for the purpose
of anticipating and meeting consumer
requirements aiding in the maintenance
of farm income and to bring about a
balance between production and
utilization. Livestock and Meat Market
News provides a timely exchange of
accurate and unbiased information on
current marketing conditions affecting
trade in livestock, meats, grain, and
wool. Administered by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),
this nationwide market news program is
conducted in cooperation with
approximately 27 States departments of
agriculture. AMS will collect
information using market reports.
Need and Use of the Information: The
information provided by respondents
initiates market news reporting, which
must be timely accurate, unbiased, and
continuous if it is to be meaningful to
the industry. AMS will collect
information on price, supply, demand,
trends, movement, and other
information of livestock, meat carcasses,
meat and pork cuts, and meat
byproducts. Several agencies,
agricultural universities and college use
the information collected to keep
appraised of the current market
conditions, movement of livestock and
meat in the United States and to
determine available supplies and
current pricing.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; individuals or
households.
Number of Respondents: 990.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Weekly; other (daily).
Total Burden Hours: 10,391.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Pistachios Grown in California,
Arizona and New Mexico.
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OMB Control Number: 0581–0215.
Summary of Collection: The Pistachio
Marketing Order, (7 CFR part 983),
covering pistachios grown in California,
Arizona and New Mexico is established
and regulated under the Agricultural
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, Secs.
1–19, 48 Stat. 31, as amended, (7 U.S.C.
601–674), herein referred to as the Act.
The order regulates the handling of
pistachios, authorizes grade and size
requirements, as well as a requirement
for aflatoxin testing on domestic
shipments only. The Secretary is
authorized to oversee the order
operations and issue regulations
recommended by representatives from
the Pistachio Committee.
Need and Use of the Information: The
Agricultural Marketing Service has
developed forms as a convenience for
handlers and producers who are
required to file certain information with
the Committee relating to pistachio
supplies, shipments, dispositions, and
other information needed to effectively
implement the requirements of the order
and carry out the purposes of the Act.
Collecting data less frequently would
eliminate the Secretary’s ability to
administer the order.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 920.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; weekly; monthly;
quarterly; annually.
Total Burden Hours: 432.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: USDA Farmers Market
Application.
OMB Control Number: 0581–0229.
Summary of Collection: The
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary
to conduct services and to perform
activities that will facilitate the
marketing and utilization of agricultural
products through commercial channels.
The Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS) is authorized to implement
established regulations and procedures
under 7 CFR part 170 for AMS to
operate the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market,
specify vendor criteria and selection
procedures, and define guidelines to be
used for governing the USDA Farmers
Market annually. Information will be
collected on form TM–28, ‘‘USDA
Farmers Market Application.’’
Need and Use of the Information: The
application was developed to ensure a
uniform and fair process for deciding
which farm operations are allowed to
participate in the market, as well as
ensure diversity of product for
consumers. AMS will collect
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information to review the type of
products available for sale and selecting
participants for the annual market
season. The information collected
consists of (1) Certification that the
applicant is the owner or a
representative of the farm or business;
(2) name(s), address, telephone number
and email address; (3) farm or business
location; (4) types of products grown; (5)
business practices; and (6) insurance
coverage.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 30.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 4.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Privacy Act of 1974; New System of
Records
Office of the Secretary, USDA.
Notice of a new system of
AGENCY:
ACTION:
records.
In accordance with the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the
Department of Agriculture (USDA) is
proposing to add a new Forest Service
system to its inventory of records
systems. USDA invites public comment
on this new records system.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing, on or before May 2, 2011. This
system will be adopted without further
notice, on May 31, 2011, unless
modified to respond to comments
received from the public and published
in a subsequent notice.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to
the Forest Service Freedom of
Information Act and Privacy Act Officer,
USDA Forest Service, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Mail Stop
1143, Washington, DC 20250–1143.
Comments may also be sent via e-mail
to wo_foia@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
(202) 260–3245.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sherry L. Turner, Freedom of
Information Act and Privacy Act Officer,
USDA Forest Service, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop
1143, Washington, DC 20250–1143,
wo_foia@fs.fed.us, (202) 205–1542.
Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
March 28, 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.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California.
OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
Summary of Collection: Federal marketing orders and agreements are
authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7
U.S.C. 601-674; Act). Order regulations help ensure adequate supplies
of high quality product and adequate returns to producers. Regulations
may determine the products' grade, size and quality; inspection
requirements; set container and pack requirements; pooling and volume;
and authorize research and market development projects. The Federal
programs for nectarines and peaches are administered through a
partnership between USDA and the California Tree Fruit Agreement
(CTFA). The Nectarine Commodity Committee and the Peach Commodity
Committee make up the CTFA.
Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service
will use five new forms ``Daily Pack-out Report,'' ``Grower Report,''
``Peach Shipment Report,'' ``Nectarine Shipment Report,'' and ``Export
Peach Destination Report,'' to facilitate the collection of industry
information for the committees. The
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information collection requirements are essential to carry out the
intent of the Act, to provide the respondents the type of service they
request, and to administer the marketing order programs.
Description of Respondents: Business for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 97.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; weekly; quarterly;
recordkeeping.
Total Burden Hours: 5,498.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Livestock & Meat Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0154.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621), Section 203(q), directs and authorizes the collection and
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating
and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm
income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization.
Livestock and Meat Market News provides a timely exchange of accurate
and unbiased information on current marketing conditions affecting
trade in livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this
nationwide market news program is conducted in cooperation with
approximately 27 States departments of agriculture. AMS will collect
information using market reports.
Need and Use of the Information: The information provided by
respondents initiates market news reporting, which must be timely
accurate, unbiased, and continuous if it is to be meaningful to the
industry. AMS will collect information on price, supply, demand,
trends, movement, and other information of livestock, meat carcasses,
meat and pork cuts, and meat byproducts. Several agencies, agricultural
universities and college use the information collected to keep
appraised of the current market conditions, movement of livestock and
meat in the United States and to determine available supplies and
current pricing.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 990.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly; other (daily).
Total Burden Hours: 10,391.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona and New Mexico.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0215.
Summary of Collection: The Pistachio Marketing Order, (7 CFR part
983), covering pistachios grown in California, Arizona and New Mexico
is established and regulated under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement
Act of 1937, Secs. 1-19, 48 Stat. 31, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 601-674),
herein referred to as the Act. The order regulates the handling of
pistachios, authorizes grade and size requirements, as well as a
requirement for aflatoxin testing on domestic shipments only. The
Secretary is authorized to oversee the order operations and issue
regulations recommended by representatives from the Pistachio
Committee.
Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service
has developed forms as a convenience for handlers and producers who are
required to file certain information with the Committee relating to
pistachio supplies, shipments, dispositions, and other information
needed to effectively implement the requirements of the order and carry
out the purposes of the Act. Collecting data less frequently would
eliminate the Secretary's ability to administer the order.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 920.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; weekly; monthly;
quarterly; annually.
Total Burden Hours: 432.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: USDA Farmers Market Application.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0229.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary to conduct services and to
perform activities that will facilitate the marketing and utilization
of agricultural products through commercial channels. The Agricultural
Marketing Service (AMS) is authorized to implement established
regulations and procedures under 7 CFR part 170 for AMS to operate the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market, specify vendor
criteria and selection procedures, and define guidelines to be used for
governing the USDA Farmers Market annually. Information will be
collected on form TM-28, ``USDA Farmers Market Application.''
Need and Use of the Information: The application was developed to
ensure a uniform and fair process for deciding which farm operations
are allowed to participate in the market, as well as ensure diversity
of product for consumers. AMS will collect information to review the
type of products available for sale and selecting participants for the
annual market season. The information collected consists of (1)
Certification that the applicant is the owner or a representative of
the farm or business; (2) name(s), address, telephone number and email
address; (3) farm or business location; (4) types of products grown;
(5) business practices; and (6) insurance coverage.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 30.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 4.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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