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Download as PDF 40677 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 132 Monday, July 11, 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 Agricultural Research Service Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to P & M Plastics, Inc. of Mountainair, New Mexico, an exclusive license to the Federal Government’s rights in U.S. Patent No. 6,632,387, ‘‘METHOD FOR MAKING WOOD AND PLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL’’, issued on October 14, 2003. 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BILLING CODE 3410–03–P Abstract: The Secretary of Agriculture authorizes FSA as specified in the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE USWA to license public warehouse operators that are in the business of Farm Service Agency storing agricultural products; to examine such federally-licensed Information Collection; United States warehouses and to license qualified Warehouse Act (USWA) persons to sample, inspect, weigh, and classify agricultural products. The FSA AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA. licenses under the USWA over half of ACTION: Notice; request for comments. all commercial grain and cotton warehouse capacities in the United SUMMARY: In accordance with the States. The regulations as issued govern Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the the establishment and maintenance of Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking electronic systems under which comments from all interested electronic documents including title individuals and organizations on an documents on shipment, payment and extension with a revision of a currently financing that may be issued or approved information collection process transferred for any agricultural product. associated with the regulations, This information collection allows the licensing, and electronic provider FSA to effectively administer the agreements issued as specified in the regulations, licensing, and electronic United States Warehouse Act (USWA). provider agreements and related DATES: We will consider comments that reporting and recordkeeping we receive by September 9, 2011. requirements as specified in the USWA. The forms in this information ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit collection are used to provide those comments on this Notice. In your charged with issuing licenses under the comment, include volume, date and page number of this issue of the Federal USWA a basis to determine whether the Register. You may submit comments by warehouse and the warehouse operator meet application requirements to any of the following methods: Mail: Judy Fry, Agricultural Marketing receive a license, and to determine compliance once the license is issued. Specialist, Commodity Operations This information collection package is Division, Farm Service Agency (FSA), being revised to reflect the addition of United States Department of two new forms and the deletion of Agriculture, STOP 0553, 1400 several forms that were previously Independence Avenue, SW., developed and cleared, but were never Washington, DC 20250–0553. utilized and therefore determined to be Fax: (202) 690–3123. unnecessary. E-mail: Send comments to: Estimate of Burden: Public reporting Judy.Fry@wdc.usda.gov. burden for this information collection is You may also send comments to the estimated to average 0.41 hours per Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of response. Information and Regulatory Affairs, Respondents: Warehouse operators OMB, Washington, DC 20503. and electronic providers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Estimated Number of Respondents: Fry, phone: (202) 720–3822. Persons 3,500. with disabilities who require alternative Estimated Number of Responses per means for communication of regulatory Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Responses: information (Braille, large print, 22,890. audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1 40678 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 132 / Monday, July 11, 2011 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 9,488 hours. We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Evaluate the quality, utility, and clarity of the information technology; (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond through 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 made a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection. Signed: July 1, 2011. Bruce Nelson, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. e-mail to rjthompson@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 605–343–7134. 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 the Mystic Ranger District office. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead at 605– 343–1567 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert J. Thompson, District Ranger, Mystic Ranger District, 605–343–1567. 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: Meetings are open to the public. The following business will be conducted: receive, review and make recommendations for approval of project proposals. Persons who wish to bring project proposals and/or other matters to the attention of the Committee may submit written proposals to the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Dated: June 30, 2011. Craig Bobzien, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2011–17275 Filed 7–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P [FR Doc. 2011–17254 Filed 7–8–11; 8:45 am] HiawathaNF@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 906–789–3311. 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 Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 906–786– 4062 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janel Crooks, RAC coordinator, USDA, Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, Michigan 49862; (906) 786–4062; E-mail jmcrooks@fs.fed.us. 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: The meeting is open to the public. The following business will be conducted: (1) Review of proposed projects; (2) Vote to recommend projects if appropriate. 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. Dated: June 30, 2011. Mary B. Maercklein, NEPA Team Leader. [FR Doc. 2011–17204 Filed 7–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Forest Service Pennington County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:30 Jul 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 Hiawatha West Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Hiawatha West Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Rapid River, Michigan. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose is to hold the second meeting of the newly formed committee. DATES: The meeting will be held on July 21, 2011, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Masonville Township Offices, 10574 North Main Street, Rapid River, MI 49878. Written comments should be sent to Janel Crooks, Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to SUMMARY: The Pennington County Recource Advisory Committee will meet in Rapid City, SD. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the meeting is to receive, review and make recommendations for approval of project proposals. DATES: The meeting will be held July 26, 2011, at 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mystic Ranger District Office at 8221 South Highway 16. Written comments should be sent to Robert J. Thompson, 8221 South Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702. Comments may also be sent via SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Lyon-Mineral Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Lyon-Mineral Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Hawthorne, NV. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review project proposals that were submitted by the June 3, 2011 deadline and vote to determine which projects will be recommended for funding. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 132 (Monday, July 11, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40677-40678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17254]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Farm Service Agency

Information Collection; United States Warehouse Act (USWA)

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested 
individuals and organizations on an extension with a revision of a 
currently approved information collection process associated with the 
regulations, licensing, and electronic provider agreements issued as 
specified in the United States Warehouse Act (USWA).

DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by September 9, 2011.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this Notice. In your 
comment, include volume, date and page number of this issue of the 
Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following 
methods:
    Mail: Judy Fry, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Commodity 
Operations Division, Farm Service Agency (FSA), United States 
Department of Agriculture, STOP 0553, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0553.
    Fax: (202) 690-3123.
    E-mail: Send comments to: Judy.Fry@wdc.usda.gov.
    You may also send comments to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Washington, DC 
20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Fry, phone: (202) 720-3822. 
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 
communication of regulatory information (Braille, large print, 
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 
(voice and TDD).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: United States Warehouse Act (USWA).
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0120.
    Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2011.
    Type of Request: Extension with a revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The Secretary of Agriculture authorizes FSA as specified 
in the USWA to license public warehouse operators that are in the 
business of storing agricultural products; to examine such federally-
licensed warehouses and to license qualified persons to sample, 
inspect, weigh, and classify agricultural products. The FSA licenses 
under the USWA over half of all commercial grain and cotton warehouse 
capacities in the United States. The regulations as issued govern the 
establishment and maintenance of electronic systems under which 
electronic documents including title documents on shipment, payment and 
financing that may be issued or transferred for any agricultural 
product.
    This information collection allows the FSA to effectively 
administer the regulations, licensing, and electronic provider 
agreements and related reporting and recordkeeping requirements as 
specified in the USWA.
    The forms in this information collection are used to provide those 
charged with issuing licenses under the USWA a basis to determine 
whether the warehouse and the warehouse operator meet application 
requirements to receive a license, and to determine compliance once the 
license is issued.
    This information collection package is being revised to reflect the 
addition of two new forms and the deletion of several forms that were 
previously developed and cleared, but were never utilized and therefore 
determined to be unnecessary.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this information 
collection is estimated to average 0.41 hours per response.
    Respondents: Warehouse operators and electronic providers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 22,890.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 9,488 hours.
    We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information 
collection 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;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the collection of information including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Evaluate the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
technology;
    (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who 
are to respond through 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 made a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for OMB 
approval of the information collection.

    Signed: July 1, 2011.
Bruce Nelson,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-17254 Filed 7-8-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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