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Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 5.6 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
this collection of information is
appropriate 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
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: September 14, 2011.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Qualified
Products List for Water Enhancers
(Gels) for Wildland Firefighting
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 extension with no
revision of a currently approved
information collection, Qualified
Products List for Water Enhancers (Gels)
for Wildland Firefighting.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before November 21, 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 Victoria
Henderson, Branch Director, Equipment
and Chemicals, U.S. Forest Service,
National Interagency Fire Center, 3833
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Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 208–387–5398 or by e-mail
to: thenderson@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at the National Interagency Fire
Center (NIFC), Jack Wilson Building, in
Boise, Idaho, Monday through Friday
between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors are
encouraged to call ahead to 208–387–
5348 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cecilia Johnson, Missoula Technology
and Development Center (MTDC), 406–
329–4819, Shirley Zylstra (MTDC), 406–
329–4859, or Tory Henderson, NIFC,
208–387–5348. 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: Qualified Products List for
Water Enhancers (Gels) for Wildland
Firefighting.
OMB Number: 0596–0182.
Expiration Date of Approval: February
29, 2012.
Type of Request: Extension with no
revision
1. Abstract: The Forest Service and
cooperating wildland firefighting
agencies need adequate types and
quantities of qualified fire chemical
products available to accomplish fire
management activities as safely and
effectively as possible. To accomplish
this objective, the Agency evaluates and
pre-approves commercial wildland
firefighting chemicals. The Agency may
be required to submit the formulations
to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Fisheries
during the evaluation process. All
products must meet the requirements of
specifications identified and maintained
by the Wildland Fire Chemical Systems
(WFCS) staff at the Forest Service
Missoula Technology and Development
Center (MTDC). After a product
evaluation has been completed
successfully, the product is added to the
Qualified Products List (QPL) for the
appropriate product type. All Forest
Service procurements of wildland fire
chemicals are made from these lists.
To initiate an evaluation, product
manufacturers (or authorized suppliers)
enter into an agreement with the Forest
Service and pay all costs associated
with the submission and evaluation of
the product.
Once the agreement is in place and
funds are deposited to cover the
associated costs, the manufacturer
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submits the following information to
WFCS:
1. List of the specific ingredients and
quantity used to prepare the product,
2. Identification of the source of
supply for each ingredient,
3. Copies of the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for the product and for
each ingredient used to prepare the
product, and
4. Specific mixing requirements and
performance information.
Review of the submitted information
assures that the product does not
contain ingredients meeting the criteria
for Chemicals of Concern, for example
by appearing on one or more of the
following lists:
• Agency list of unacceptable
ingredients.
• National Toxicology Program (NTP)
‘‘Annual Report on Carcinogens’’.
• International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) Monographs for
Potential Carcinogens.
• Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA) ‘‘List of Extremely
Hazardous Substances and Their
Threshold Planning Quantities’’.
A risk assessment, performed at
manufacturer expense, may be required.
When a risk assessment is necessary, a
third party selected by the Agency
assesses the products and levels of
ingredients found in typical
applications relative to human and
environmental impact.
Each product submitted is tested to
determine the mammalian and aquatic
toxicity of the product and must meet
specific levels of performance to
minimize potential risk during
firefighting operations.
Additional tests are performed to
determine the effectiveness of the
product to reduce spread rate and
intensity of the fire by application
directly on or near the fire.
A number of product characteristics
are measured over the operational
performance range of the product to
ensure that the product meets the needs
of the firefighters in the field.
The collection of this information for
each product submission is necessary
due to the length of time needed to test
the product (18 to 24 months) and need
to ensure that products are safe and
effective prior to purchase and use.
This information collection and the
product evaluation must be conducted
on an on-going basis to ensure the
Agency can solicit and award contracts
in a timely manner to provide
firefighters with safe and effective
wildland fire chemical products.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 4.5 hours.
Type of Respondents: Businesses
(manufacturers and suppliers) of water
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enhancers (gels) for wildland
firefighting.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 3.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 3.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 40.5 hours.
Development and Regulatory Analysis,
USDA-Rural Utilities Service, 1400
Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522,
Room 5818 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250–1522.
Telephone: (202) 690–1078. Fax: (202)
720–3485. E-mail:
Michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
Comment Is Invited
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
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: September 14, 2011.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private
Forestry.
[FR Doc. 2011–24233 Filed 9–20–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity;
Comment Request
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the
Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the
United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), invites comments on this
information collection for which
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) will be requested.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by November 21, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michele Brooks, Director, Program
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The Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 1320)
implementing provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13) requires that interested
members of the public and affected
agencies have an opportunity to
comment on information collection and
recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR
1320.8(d)]. This notice identifies an
information collection that will be
submitted to OMB for approval.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
this 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 the burden of the
collection of information including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions 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
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical or other technological
collection techniques, or other forms of
information technology. Comments may
be sent to Michele Brooks, Director,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, USDA-Rural Utilities Service,
STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20250–1522. Fax:
(202) 720–3485.
Title: 7 CFR Part 1724, Electric
Engineering, Architectural Services and
Design Policies and Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0118.
Type of Request: Extension of a
previously approved collection.
Abstract: The Agency requires
borrower to use standard contract forms
under certain circumstances. The use of
standard forms helps assure the Agency
that:
• Appropriate standards and
specifications are maintained;
• The Agency loan security is not
adversely affected; and
• Loan and loan guarantee funds are
used effectively and for the intended
purpose.
Standardization of forms by the
Agency results in substantial savings to:
• Borrowers—If standard forms were
not used, borrowers would need to
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prepare their own documents at
significant expense; and
• Government—If standard forms
were not used, each document
submitted by a borrower would require
extensive and costly review by both the
Agency and the Office of General
Counsel.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 1.05 hours per
response.
Respondents: Businesses, not-forprofit institutions and others.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
99.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 104 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Joyce McNeil,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, at (202) 720–0812. Fax: (202)
720–3485.
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.
Jonathan Adelstein,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
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Bureau of Industry and Security
[Docket No. 110907572–1571–01]
National Defense Stockpile Market
Impact Committee Request for Public
Comments on the Potential Market
Impact of Proposed Stockpile for
Fiscal Year 2013
Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of inquiry.
AGENCY:
The purpose of this notice is
to advise the public that the National
Defense Stockpile Market Impact
Committee (MIC), co-chaired by the
Departments of Commerce and State, is
seeking public comments on the
potential market impact of the proposed
disposal levels of materials for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Annual Materials
Plan. The role of the MIC is to advise
the National Defense Stockpile Manager
on the projected domestic and foreign
economic effects of all acquisitions and
disposals of materials from the
stockpile. Public comments are an
important element of the Committee’s
market impact review process.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Qualified Products List for Water
Enhancers (Gels) for Wildland Firefighting
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 the extension with no revision of a currently approved
information collection, Qualified Products List for Water Enhancers
(Gels) for Wildland Firefighting.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before November 21,
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
Victoria Henderson, Branch Director, Equipment and Chemicals, U.S.
Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development
Avenue, Boise, ID 83705.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 208-387-5398 or by
e-mail to: thenderson@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at the National
Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Jack Wilson Building, in Boise, Idaho,
Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors are encouraged
to call ahead to 208-387-5348 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cecilia Johnson, Missoula Technology
and Development Center (MTDC), 406-329-4819, Shirley Zylstra (MTDC),
406-329-4859, or Tory Henderson, NIFC, 208-387-5348. 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: Qualified Products List for Water Enhancers (Gels) for
Wildland Firefighting.
OMB Number: 0596-0182.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 29, 2012.
Type of Request: Extension with no revision
1. Abstract: The Forest Service and cooperating wildland
firefighting agencies need adequate types and quantities of qualified
fire chemical products available to accomplish fire management
activities as safely and effectively as possible. To accomplish this
objective, the Agency evaluates and pre-approves commercial wildland
firefighting chemicals. The Agency may be required to submit the
formulations to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries during the evaluation
process. All products must meet the requirements of specifications
identified and maintained by the Wildland Fire Chemical Systems (WFCS)
staff at the Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center
(MTDC). After a product evaluation has been completed successfully, the
product is added to the Qualified Products List (QPL) for the
appropriate product type. All Forest Service procurements of wildland
fire chemicals are made from these lists.
To initiate an evaluation, product manufacturers (or authorized
suppliers) enter into an agreement with the Forest Service and pay all
costs associated with the submission and evaluation of the product.
Once the agreement is in place and funds are deposited to cover the
associated costs, the manufacturer submits the following information to
WFCS:
1. List of the specific ingredients and quantity used to prepare
the product,
2. Identification of the source of supply for each ingredient,
3. Copies of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product
and for each ingredient used to prepare the product, and
4. Specific mixing requirements and performance information.
Review of the submitted information assures that the product does
not contain ingredients meeting the criteria for Chemicals of Concern,
for example by appearing on one or more of the following lists:
Agency list of unacceptable ingredients.
National Toxicology Program (NTP) ``Annual Report on
Carcinogens''.
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Monographs for Potential Carcinogens.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) ``List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and
Their Threshold Planning Quantities''.
A risk assessment, performed at manufacturer expense, may be
required. When a risk assessment is necessary, a third party selected
by the Agency assesses the products and levels of ingredients found in
typical applications relative to human and environmental impact.
Each product submitted is tested to determine the mammalian and
aquatic toxicity of the product and must meet specific levels of
performance to minimize potential risk during firefighting operations.
Additional tests are performed to determine the effectiveness of
the product to reduce spread rate and intensity of the fire by
application directly on or near the fire.
A number of product characteristics are measured over the
operational performance range of the product to ensure that the product
meets the needs of the firefighters in the field.
The collection of this information for each product submission is
necessary due to the length of time needed to test the product (18 to
24 months) and need to ensure that products are safe and effective
prior to purchase and use.
This information collection and the product evaluation must be
conducted on an on-going basis to ensure the Agency can solicit and
award contracts in a timely manner to provide firefighters with safe
and effective wildland fire chemical products.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 4.5 hours.
Type of Respondents: Businesses (manufacturers and suppliers) of
water
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enhancers (gels) for wildland firefighting.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 3.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 40.5 hours.
Comment Is Invited
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 submission request
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.
Dated: September 14, 2011.
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. 2011-24233 Filed 9-20-11; 8:45 am]
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