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number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Done in Washington, DC, this 6th day of
July 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–17462 Filed 7–11–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request—Food Distribution
Forms
Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice invites the general public and
other public agencies to comment on
this information collection. This
collection is a revision of a currently
approved collection which FNS
employs to determine public
participation and the distribution of
foods in the Food Distribution
Programs.
SUMMARY:
Written comments must be
received on or before September 12,
2011.
DATES:
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
ADDRESSES:
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: Laura
Castro, Branch Chief, Policy Branch,
Food Distribution Division, Food and
Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Room 500, Alexandria, VA 22302–1594.
Comments may also be submitted via
fax to the attention of Theresa Geldard
at 703–305–2410 or via e-mail to
Theresa.Geldard@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 500,
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 Laura Castro at
703–305–2662.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Food Distribution Forms.
Form Numbers: FNS–7, 52, 53, 57,
152, 153, 155, 663, 667, and SF–425.
OMB Number: 0584–0293.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2012.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Food Distribution
Programs of the Department of
Agriculture (USDA) assist American
farmers and needy people by purchasing
and delivering food to State agencies
that, in turn, distribute them to
Est. number of
respondents
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Affected public
Number of
responses
per
respondent
organizations that assist those in need.
Effective administration of Food
Distribution Programs is dependent on
the collection and submission of
information from State and local
agencies to FNS. This information
includes, for example, the number of
households served in the programs; the
quantities of foods ordered, and where
the food is to be delivered; verification
of the receipt of a food order; and the
amounts of USDA foods in inventory.
FNS employs this information
collection activity to obtain the data
necessary to make those calculations.
This is a revision of an information
collection based on a final rule titled
Food Distribution Program on Indian
Reservations (FDPIR): Amendments
Related to the Food, Conservation, and
Energy Act of 2008 published in 76 FR
18861 on April 6, 2011. This final rule
codifies several policy changes to
ensure FDPIR regulations are consistent
with changes made by the 2008 Farm
Bill to the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP).
Affected Public: Respondent groups
include: (1) Individuals and households;
(2) businesses or other for-profit
agencies; (3) not for profit organizations;
and (4) State, local, and tribal
governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
The total estimated number of
respondents is 469,041. This includes
457,000 individuals and households,
500 businesses and other for-profit
companies, 11,211 private not-for-profit
organizations, and 330 State, local, and
tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: The total estimated average
number of responses is 2.59 per
respondent.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
1,655,721.
Estimated Time per Response: The
average response time is 0.27 hours per
response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: See the table below for
estimated total annual burden for each
type of respondent.
Total
annual
responses
Est. total
hours per
response
Est. total
burden
Reporting
State, Local, and Tribal Governments .................................
Private For Profit ..................................................................
Private Not for Profit ............................................................
Individual ..............................................................................
330.00
500.00
11,211.00
457,000.00
542.37
9.12
1.48
2.22
178,980.93
4,560.00
16,542.26
1,013,839.00
0.12
1.04
1.67
0.27
21,935.87
4,740.00
27,630.46
278,466.17
Total Estimated Reporting Burden ...............................
469,041.00
2.59
1,213,922.19
0.27
332,772.49
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Est. number of
respondents
Affected public
Number of
responses
per
respondent
Total
annual
responses
Est. total
hours per
response
Est. total
burden
Recordkeeping
State, Local, and Tribal Governments .................................
Private For Profit ..................................................................
Private Not for Profit ............................................................
Individual ..............................................................................
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8,188.05
182,576.00
251,035.00
0.00
0.16
0.27
2.89
0.00
8,889.37
45,536.25
691,974.80
0.00
Total Estimated Recordkeeping Burden .......................
11,211.00
........................
441,799.05
........................
746,400.42
Total of Reporting and Recordkeeping
Reporting ..............................................................................
Recordkeeping .....................................................................
469,041.00
0.00
2.59
0.00
1,213,922.19
441,799.05
0.27
0.00
332,772.49
746,400.42
Total ..............................................................................
........................
2.59
1,655,721.24
0.27
1,079,172.92
Dated: July 7, 2011.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–17449 Filed 7–11–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Equal
Opportunity Compliance Review
Record
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the new information
collection, Equal Opportunity
Compliance Review Record.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before September 12, 2011
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to Civil
Rights, Mail Stop 1142, Forest Service,
USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–1142.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 202–260–5054 or by e-mail
to: pjackman@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at USDA Forest Service, Civil
Rights, 201 14th St., SW., Room 4SW,
Washington, DC 20024 during normal
business hours. Visitors are encouraged
to call ahead to 202–205–8534 to
facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat
Jackman, Civil Rights, 202–205–0989 or
pjackman@fs.fed.us. Individuals who
use a TTY may call 711 or the Federal
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Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339,
24 hours a day, every day of the year,
including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Equal Opportunity Compliance
Review Record.
OMB Number: 0596–0215 renewal.
Type of Request: Renewal.
Abstract:
All Federal agencies must comply
with equal opportunity laws:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended.
• Title IX of the Education
Amendments Act of 1972.
• The Age Discrimination Act of
1975, as amended.
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended.
• Executive orders prohibiting
discrimination in the delivery of all
programs and services to the public.
Federal agencies and entities
receiving Federal financial assistance
are prohibited from discriminating.
Federal financial assistance is defined
as, ‘‘Federal monies given by grants,
cooperative agreements, commercial
special use permits, training, loan/
temporary assignment of Federal
personnel, or loan/use of Federal
property at below market value.’’
The equal opportunity laws require
agencies to conduct compliance reviews
to ensure that entities receiving Federal
Financial Assistance from the
government are adhering to the
nondiscrimination statutes. The statutes
require that prior to awarding support or
issuing permits, the Federal government
shall conduct pre-award reviews to
ensure that potential recipients
understand their responsibilities to
provide services equitable pursuant to
the law. Thereafter, during the
partnership with the agency, ongoing
monitoring will take place to ensure the
public is being served without any
barriers or discrimination.
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Forest Service employees will use
form FS–1700–6, Equal Opportunity
Compliance Review Record, to collect
information regarding actions taken by
recipients of Federal financial assistance
to ensure the public receives services
without discrimination or barriers to
access, and that recipients’ employees
understand their customer service role.
Collection will occur during face-to-face
meetings or telephone interviews
conducted by Forest Service employees
as part of the pre-award and post award
process. The pre-award interview will
take place prior to the award of a grant,
signing of a cooperative agreement,
letting of commercial special use
permit, or similar activity. The post
award interview will take place once
every 5 years, or upon report/discovery
of discrimination.
The information collected will only
be shared with other Federal agencies
who share in the financial assistance
activities with the Forest Service.
Monitoring reviews have been a
responsibility of the Federal government
since 1964. Without the ability to
monitor recipients of Federal financial
assistance, the Forest Service would not
be able to ensure compliance with laws
and statutes. The agency would not be
aware of potential violations, thereby
resulting in potential discriminatory
practices.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 hour.
Type of Respondents: Recipients of
Federal financial assistance.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 11,000.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: One.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 11,000.
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
this collection of information is
necessary for the stated purposes and
the proper performance of the functions
of the Agency, including whether the
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request--Food Distribution Forms
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 invites the general public and other public agencies to comment
on this information collection. This collection is a revision of a
currently approved collection which FNS employs to determine public
participation and the distribution of foods in the Food Distribution
Programs.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 12,
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 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: Laura Castro, Branch Chief, Policy Branch,
Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 500, Alexandria, VA 22302-
1594. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of
Theresa Geldard at 703-305-2410 or via e-mail to
Theresa.Geldard@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 500, 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 Laura
Castro at 703-305-2662.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Food Distribution Forms.
Form Numbers: FNS-7, 52, 53, 57, 152, 153, 155, 663, 667, and SF-
425.
OMB Number: 0584-0293.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2012.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Food Distribution Programs of the Department of
Agriculture (USDA) assist American farmers and needy people by
purchasing and delivering food to State agencies that, in turn,
distribute them to organizations that assist those in need. Effective
administration of Food Distribution Programs is dependent on the
collection and submission of information from State and local agencies
to FNS. This information includes, for example, the number of
households served in the programs; the quantities of foods ordered, and
where the food is to be delivered; verification of the receipt of a
food order; and the amounts of USDA foods in inventory. FNS employs
this information collection activity to obtain the data necessary to
make those calculations. This is a revision of an information
collection based on a final rule titled Food Distribution Program on
Indian Reservations (FDPIR): Amendments Related to the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 published in 76 FR 18861 on April
6, 2011. This final rule codifies several policy changes to ensure
FDPIR regulations are consistent with changes made by the 2008 Farm
Bill to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Affected Public: Respondent groups include: (1) Individuals and
households; (2) businesses or other for-profit agencies; (3) not for
profit organizations; and (4) State, local, and tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of
respondents is 469,041. This includes 457,000 individuals and
households, 500 businesses and other for-profit companies, 11,211
private not-for-profit organizations, and 330 State, local, and tribal
governments.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: The total estimated
average number of responses is 2.59 per respondent.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,655,721.
Estimated Time per Response: The average response time is 0.27
hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: See the table below
for estimated total annual burden for each type of respondent.
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Number of Est. total
Affected public Est. number of responses per Total annual hours per Est. total
respondents respondent responses response burden
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Reporting
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State, Local, and Tribal 330.00 542.37 178,980.93 0.12 21,935.87
Governments....................
Private For Profit.............. 500.00 9.12 4,560.00 1.04 4,740.00
Private Not for Profit.......... 11,211.00 1.48 16,542.26 1.67 27,630.46
Individual...................... 457,000.00 2.22 1,013,839.00 0.27 278,466.17
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Total Estimated Reporting 469,041.00 2.59 1,213,922.19 0.27 332,772.49
Burden.....................
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Recordkeeping
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State, Local, and Tribal 0.00 0.00 8,188.05 0.16 8,889.37
Governments....................
Private For Profit.............. 0.00 0.00 182,576.00 0.27 45,536.25
Private Not for Profit.......... 0.00 0.00 251,035.00 2.89 691,974.80
Individual...................... 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Total Estimated 11,211.00 .............. 441,799.05 .............. 746,400.42
Recordkeeping Burden.......
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Total of Reporting and Recordkeeping
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Reporting....................... 469,041.00 2.59 1,213,922.19 0.27 332,772.49
Recordkeeping................... 0.00 0.00 441,799.05 0.00 746,400.42
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Total....................... .............. 2.59 1,655,721.24 0.27 1,079,172.92
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Dated: July 7, 2011.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-17449 Filed 7-11-11; 8:45 am]
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