Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee, 50993-50994 [2011-20930]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 17, 2011 / Notices Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, and 7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of August 2011. Gregory L. Parham, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2011–20882 Filed 8–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Generic Clearance to Conduct Methodological Testing, Surveys, Focus Groups, and Related Tools To Improve the Management of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs 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 proposed information collection. This information collection will conduct research by methodological testing, surveys, focus groups, and related tools to assess program performance, respond to the needs of policymakers, and develop innovative approaches that bear on the practical operations, management, and impact of Federal nutrition assistance programs. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 17, 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 SUMMARY: 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: Kevin Kwon, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1020, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Kevin Kwon at 703–605–0800 or via e-mail to Kevin.Kwon@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 Kevin Kwon at 703–605–0800. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Generic Clearance to Conduct Methodological Testing, Surveys, Focus Groups, and Related Tools to Improve the Management of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs. OMB Number: 0584–New. 50993 Expiration Date: Not Yet Determined. Type of Request: New Collection. Abstract: This generic clearance for information collection is necessary to obtain input from recipients and those persons eligible for FNS nutrition assistance programs, State and local staff administering FNS programs, FNS stakeholders and consumers, and other interested parties in order to assess program performance in the administration of FNS nutrition assistance programs, respond to the needs of policymakers making decisions on policy issues, and develop innovative approaches that bear on the practical operations, management, and impact of Federal nutrition assistance programs. The methodological testing will include data collections for pretesting activities and methods (e.g., cognitive interviews, exploratory interviews, respondent debriefing, pilot surveys) to quickly test and implement new questions for research studies that often arise to address FNS policy issues or emerging programmatic needs. The generic clearance will also be used for collections for formative research for FNS programs using tools and methods such as: focus groups, interviews, surveys, and web-based collection tools. Respondents: Recipients and those persons eligible for FNS nutrition assistance programs, State and local staff administering FNS programs, FNS stakeholders and consumers, and other interested parties. Estimated Number of Respondents: 80,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 80,000. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes (0.75 hours). Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 60,000 hours. Estimated Number of respondents Responses annually per respondent Estimated total annual responses Estimated avg. Number of hours per response Estimated total hours Total reporting burden ......................................................... Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Respondent 80,000 1 80,000 0.75 60,000 Dated: July 29, 2011. Audrey Rowe, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [FR Doc. 2011–20945 Filed 8–16–11; 8:45 am] Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee BILLING CODE 3410–30–P Forest Service AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:22 Aug 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Warren, Pennsylvania. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1 50994 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 17, 2011 / Notices 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 finalize project recommendations for decisionmaking before September 30, 2011. The meeting will be held at the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office located on Farm Colony Drive, in Warren, Pennsylvania. Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 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 4 Farm Colony Drive, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365. Please call ahead to Kathy Mohney at (814) 728–6298 to facilitate entry into the building to view comments. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Mohney, RAC Coordinator, Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 4 Farm Colony Drive, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365, phone (814) 728– 6298 or e-mail kmohney@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. Requests for reasonable accomodation for access to the facility or procedings may be made by contacting the person listed For Further Information. The following business will be conducted: Finalize project recommendations for decisionmaking before September 30, 2011. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by September 12, 2011, to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to 4 Farm Colony Drive, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365, or by e-mail to kmohney@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (814) 726–1462. Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:13 Aug 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 [FR Doc. 2011–20930 Filed 8–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. 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 as amended is to discuss the future of the committee, vote on a project and to closeout business for 2011. DATES: The meeting will be held on August 25, 2011 from 9 a.m. and end at approximately 12 noon. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Lincoln Street School, Pine Room, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, CA. Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 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 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. Please call ahead to (530) 934–1269 to facilitate entry into the building to view comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Jero, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. (530) 934–1269; e-mail rjero@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. Requests for reasonable accomodation for access to the facility or procedings may be made by contacting the person listed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) RAC Administrative Updates, (5) Project Voting, (6) General Discussion, (7) Next Agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by August 22, 2011 to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Randy Jero, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988 or by e-mail to rjero@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 530–934–1212. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Forest Service The meeting will be held September 14, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: August 10, 2011. Tracy Parker, Acting Forest Supervisor. Dated: August 10, 2011. Eduardo Olmedo, District Ranger. [FR Doc. 2011–20933 Filed 8–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Clarendon, Pennsylvania. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination 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 final project proposals submitted in order to finalize the list of projects put forth for final funding consideration. DATES: The meeting will be held August 31, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Mead Township Building located on Mead Blvd., in Clarendon, Pennsylvania. Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17AUN1.SGM 17AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50993-50994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20930]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Warren, 
Pennsylvania. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural 
Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110-343) (the 
Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act. The purpose of the committee is to

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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 finalize project 
recommendations for decisionmaking before September 30, 2011.

DATES: The meeting will be held September 14, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Allegheny National Forest 
Supervisor's Office located on Farm Colony Drive, in Warren, 
Pennsylvania. Written comments may be submitted as described under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    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 4 Farm Colony 
Drive, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365. Please call ahead to Kathy Mohney at 
(814) 728-6298 to facilitate entry into the building to view comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Mohney, RAC Coordinator, 
Allegheny National Forest Supervisor's Office, 4 Farm Colony Drive, 
Warren, Pennsylvania 16365, phone (814) 728-6298 or e-mail 
kmohney@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. Requests for reasonable accomodation for access to the facility 
or procedings may be made by contacting the person listed For Further 
Information.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following business will be conducted: 
Finalize project recommendations for decisionmaking before September 
30, 2011.
    Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of 
the committee may file written statements with the committee staff 
before or after the meeting. The agenda will include time for people to 
make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to 
make an oral statement should request in writing by September 12, 2011, 
to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments and requests for time 
for oral comments must be sent to 4 Farm Colony Drive, Warren, 
Pennsylvania 16365, or by e-mail to kmohney@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile 
to (814) 726-1462.

     August 10, 2011.
Tracy Parker,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2011-20930 Filed 8-16-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P

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