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OMB Control Number: 0579–0367.
Summary of Collection: The Animal
Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is
the primary Federal law governing the
protection of animal health. The law
gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad
authority to detect, control, or eradicate
pests or diseases of livestock or poultry.
The Secretary may also prohibit or
restrict or export of any animal or
related material if necessary to prevent
the spread of any livestock or poultry
pest or disease. The AHPA is contained
in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401–
18 of Public Law 107–171, May 13,
2002, the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002. The Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service
(APHIS), through its Veterinary Services
(VS) program, carries out this disease
prevention mission. APHIS is clarifying
its restrictions on the importation of
bird and poultry products from regions
where HPAI subtype H5N1 is
considered to exist and is adding
prohibitions or restrictions on the
importation of bird and poultry
products from regions where other
subtypes of HPAI are considered to
exist.
Need and Use of the Information:
APHIS will collect the information
using the following: (1) Application to
Import Controlled Materials or
Transport Organisms and Vectors (VS
16–3); (2) Agreement for Handling
Restricted Imports of Animal
Byproducts and Controlled Materials
(VS 16–26); (3) Report of Entry,
Shipment of Restricted Imported
Animal Products and Animal By
Products, and Other Materials (VS 16–
78); (4) Application of Seals to Shipping
Container; (5) Recordkeeping by
Processing Establishments; and (6)
Cooperative Service Agreements. Failing
to collect this information would make
it impossible for APHIS to establish an
effective line of defense against
introduction of exotic Newcastle disease
and HPAI.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profits; Not for-profit
institutions; Individual or households;
Federal Government.
Number of Respondents: 416.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 358.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Homeowner
Risk Reduction Behaviors Concerning
Wildfire Risks and Climate Change
Impacts
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on a new, one-time
information collection, Homeowner
Risk Reduction Behaviors Concerning
Wildfire Risks and Climate Change
Impacts. The information will be
collected from homeowner groups, such
as homeowners associations, that have
been affected by wildfires.
The information collected will focus
on homeowners who live in the
wildland-urban interface and were
affected by major wildfires in U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service, Region 3. The information
provided by this study will allow Forest
Service land managers to better
understand which risk reduction
behaviors homeowners choose to
undertake, as well as ones they choose
not to undertake, and factors that
influence these choices, particularly
factors related to climate change
impacts. This information will assist the
Forest Service in their risk
communication efforts with ‘‘at risk’’
communities and individuals.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before September 23, 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 Dr. Carol
Raish, Rocky Mountain Research
Station, Forest Service, USDA, 333
Broadway, SE., Suite 115, Albuquerque,
NM 87102.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 505–724–3688 or by e-mail
to craish@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at the Rocky Mountain
Research Station, Forest Service, USDA,
333 Broadway, SE., Albuquerque, NM,
during normal business hours. Visitors
are encouraged to call ahead to 505–
724–3666 to facilitate entry to the
building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Carol Raish, Rocky Mountain Research
Station, at 505–724–3666. Individuals
who use telecommunication devices for
the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
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Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339
twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Understanding the Threats of
Wildfire & Climate Change: Risk
Mitigation Behaviors of Homeowners.
OMB Number: 0596–New.
Expiration Date of Approval: N/A.
Type of Request: New.
Abstract: Over the past 20 to 30 years,
the population living in areas that are
threatened by wildfire has increased
significantly. As more individuals move
to these areas, it has become
increasingly important to understand
how they perceive the risks they face
living in these new landscapes. Much
work has been done in the area of
communicating the risks of wildfire to
homeowners in these fire prone
environments. However, only recently
has there been a commitment to better
understand the link between wildfire
events, the associated risk, and climate
change. The objective of this study is to
help decisionmakers better understand
the preferences of the homeowners in
high risk areas to deal with threats that
are posed from wildfire as these risks
are enhanced due to the effects of
climate change. Gaining an improved
understanding of the homeowners’
decisionmaking process based on these
linkages will facilitate the design of
more effective risk mitigation projects
and improved communication strategies
among stakeholders.
Homeowners, located in the wildlandurban interface in areas that were
affected by wildfires, will be asked to
complete a one-time survey. The
homeowners will be asked to
voluntarily participate is this survey.
The survey will be mailed to
homeowners by Integrated Resource
Solutions in Laguna Niguel, CA,
operating under a Research Joint
Venture with the Forest Service Rocky
Mountain Research Station in
Albuquerque, NM.
The type of information collection
will include: (1) Risk perceptions
regarding wildfire, (2) risk reduction
behaviors associated with wildfire, (3)
sources of information regarding
wildfires and wildfire risk reduction, (4)
attitudes and knowledge of climate
change and its impact on wildfire risks,
and (5) socio-economic information.
The data collected will be analyzed by
Forest Service researchers at the Rocky
Mountain Research Station and the
following cooperators: Drs. Ingrid and
Wade Martin of California State
University of Long Beach, Long Beach,
California. The results will be made
available to Forest Service land
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managers, the respondents, and other
interested parties.
This information will enhance the
ability of Forest Service land managers
on national forests to communicate and
understand the public and their
preferences regarding the management
of wildfire risk. Without this type of
information, Forest Service land
managers and the public will continue
to interact on the issues of wildfire risk
without a broad-based understanding of
the factors that lessen wildfire risk;
factors that are important to
homeowners.
Estimate of One Time Burden: 30
minutes.
Type of Respondents: Homeowners
located in the wildland-urban interface
in the western United States.
Estimated One Time Number of
Respondents: 500.
Estimated One Time Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total One Time Burden on
Respondents: 250 hours.
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
information will have practical or
scientific utility; (2) 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) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including the use of
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 a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and
Budget approval.
Dated: July 18, 2011.
Jimmy L. Reaves,
Deputy Chief, Research and Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Fresno County Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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SUMMARY: The Fresno County Resource
Advisory Committee will be meeting in
Prather, California, August 17, 2011 and
August 31, 2011. The purpose of the
August 17th meeting will be to receive
new project proposals for the next
funding cycle. The committee will vote
on proposed projects during the August
31st meeting.
DATES: The meetings will be held from
6 to 8:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the High Sierra Ranger District, 29688
Auberry Rd., Prather, CA. Send written
comments to Robbin Ekman, Fresno
County Resource Advisory Committee
Coordinator, c/o Sierra National Forest,
High Sierra Ranger District, 29688
Auberry Road, Prather, CA 93651 or
electronically to rekman@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource
Advisory Committee Coordinator, (559)
855–5355 ext. 3341.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting is open to the public.
Committee discussion is limited to
Forest Service staff and Committee
members. However, persons who wish
to bring Payments to States Fresno
County Title II project matters to the
attention of the Committee may file
written statements with the Committee
staff before or after the meeting. Agenda
items to be covered include: (1) Accept
new project proposals and (2) Vote on
proposed projects.
Dated: July 12, 2011.
Ray Porter,
District Ranger.
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ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the Monongahela National Forest
Supervisor’s Office, 200 Sycamore
Street, Elkins, WV 26241. Written
comments should be sent to Kate
Goodrich-Arling at the same address.
Comments may also be sent via e-mail
to kgoodricharling@fs.fed.us, or via
facsimile to 304–637–0582.
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
Monongahela National Forest, 200
Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate
Goodrich-Arling, RAC coordinator,
USDA, Monongahela National Forest,
200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241;
(304) 636–1800; e-mail
kgoodricharling@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.
The
meetings are open to the public. The
following business will be conducted:
(1) Review and approval or amendment
of notes from previous meeting (2)
Consider new project proposals; and (3)
Public Comment. 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 meetings.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
July 18, 2011.
Clyde N. Thompson,
Designated Federal Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
West Virginia Resource Advisory
Committee
Forest Service
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meetings.
AGENCY:
The West Virginia Resource
Advisory Committee will meet in
Elkins, West Virginia. 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 for the committee to consider new
project proposals.
DATES: The meetings will be held on
August 25, and September 20, 2011, and
will all begin at 1 p.m.
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Committee
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY: The Upper Rio Grande
Resource Advisory Committee will meet
in Monte Vista, Colorado. The
committee is meeting as authorized
under the Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-Determination Act
(Pub. L. 110–343) and in compliance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act. The purpose is to review and
recommend project proposals to be
funded with Title II money.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Homeowner Risk Reduction Behaviors
Concerning Wildfire Risks and Climate Change Impacts
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on a new, one-time information collection, Homeowner Risk
Reduction Behaviors Concerning Wildfire Risks and Climate Change
Impacts. The information will be collected from homeowner groups, such
as homeowners associations, that have been affected by wildfires.
The information collected will focus on homeowners who live in the
wildland-urban interface and were affected by major wildfires in U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 3. The information
provided by this study will allow Forest Service land managers to
better understand which risk reduction behaviors homeowners choose to
undertake, as well as ones they choose not to undertake, and factors
that influence these choices, particularly factors related to climate
change impacts. This information will assist the Forest Service in
their risk communication efforts with ``at risk'' communities and
individuals.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before September 23,
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 Dr.
Carol Raish, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Forest Service, USDA, 333
Broadway, SE., Suite 115, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 505-724-3688 or by
e-mail to craish@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at the Rocky Mountain
Research Station, Forest Service, USDA, 333 Broadway, SE., Albuquerque,
NM, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead
to 505-724-3666 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Carol Raish, Rocky Mountain
Research Station, at 505-724-3666. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Understanding the Threats of Wildfire & Climate Change: Risk
Mitigation Behaviors of Homeowners.
OMB Number: 0596-New.
Expiration Date of Approval: N/A.
Type of Request: New.
Abstract: Over the past 20 to 30 years, the population living in
areas that are threatened by wildfire has increased significantly. As
more individuals move to these areas, it has become increasingly
important to understand how they perceive the risks they face living in
these new landscapes. Much work has been done in the area of
communicating the risks of wildfire to homeowners in these fire prone
environments. However, only recently has there been a commitment to
better understand the link between wildfire events, the associated
risk, and climate change. The objective of this study is to help
decisionmakers better understand the preferences of the homeowners in
high risk areas to deal with threats that are posed from wildfire as
these risks are enhanced due to the effects of climate change. Gaining
an improved understanding of the homeowners' decisionmaking process
based on these linkages will facilitate the design of more effective
risk mitigation projects and improved communication strategies among
stakeholders.
Homeowners, located in the wildland-urban interface in areas that
were affected by wildfires, will be asked to complete a one-time
survey. The homeowners will be asked to voluntarily participate is this
survey. The survey will be mailed to homeowners by Integrated Resource
Solutions in Laguna Niguel, CA, operating under a Research Joint
Venture with the Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station in
Albuquerque, NM.
The type of information collection will include: (1) Risk
perceptions regarding wildfire, (2) risk reduction behaviors associated
with wildfire, (3) sources of information regarding wildfires and
wildfire risk reduction, (4) attitudes and knowledge of climate change
and its impact on wildfire risks, and (5) socio-economic information.
The data collected will be analyzed by Forest Service researchers
at the Rocky Mountain Research Station and the following cooperators:
Drs. Ingrid and Wade Martin of California State University of Long
Beach, Long Beach, California. The results will be made available to
Forest Service land
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managers, the respondents, and other interested parties.
This information will enhance the ability of Forest Service land
managers on national forests to communicate and understand the public
and their preferences regarding the management of wildfire risk.
Without this type of information, Forest Service land managers and the
public will continue to interact on the issues of wildfire risk without
a broad-based understanding of the factors that lessen wildfire risk;
factors that are important to homeowners.
Estimate of One Time Burden: 30 minutes.
Type of Respondents: Homeowners located in the wildland-urban
interface in the western United States.
Estimated One Time Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated One Time Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total One Time Burden on Respondents: 250 hours.
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 information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) 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) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of 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 a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: July 18, 2011.
Jimmy L. Reaves,
Deputy Chief, Research and Development.
[FR Doc. 2011-18629 Filed 7-22-11; 8:45 am]
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