Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 69700 [2011-28968]

Download as PDF 69700 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 217 Wednesday, November 9, 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 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES November 3, 2011. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (a) whether the 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 burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:04 Nov 08, 2011 Jkt 226001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service Klamath National Forest; California; Pumice Vegetation Management Project Title: Use of the Grounds and Facilities as well as Commercial Photography and Cinematography at the U.S. Arboretum. OMB Control Number: 0518–0024. Summary of Collection: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) is to conduct research, provide education, and conserve and display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plans to enhance the environment. The USNA is a 446-acre public facility. The grounds of the USNA are available to the general public for purposes of education and passive recreation. The USNA has many spectacular feature and garden displays which are very popular to visitors and photographers. Section 890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Public Law 104– 107 (‘‘FAIR ACT’’) provided statutory authorities regarding the USNA. These authorities include the ability to charge fees for temporary use by individuals or groups of USNA facilities and grounds for any purpose consistent with the mission of USNA. Also, the authority was provided to charge fees for the use of the USNA for commercial photography and cinematography. Need and Use of the Information: USNA officials will collect the information using applications in the form of questionnaires. The collected information is used by USNA to determine if a requestor’s needs can be met and the request is consistent with the mission and goals of the USNA uses of the information. If the basic information is not collected, USNA officials will not be able to determine if a requestor’s needs are met. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; not-for-profit institutions; individuals or households; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 445. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 223. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–28968 Filed 11–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest Service Forest Service, USDA. Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. AGENCY: ACTION: The Klamath National Forest will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document and publically disclose the environmental effects of implementing the Pumice Vegetation Management project. The project is being developed to address deteriorating forest health conditions, increasing hazardous fuel conditions, and reduced ecological diversity all caused by a century of fire exclusion, and past management activities. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of analysis must be received by December 9, 2011. The draft environmental impact statement is expected June 2012, and the final environmental impact statement is expected October 2012. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Patricia A. Grantham, Forest Supervisor, Attn: Ben Haupt, Pumice Vegetation Management Project Team Leader, Goosenest Ranger District, 37805 Highway 97, Macdoel, California 96058. Comments may also be sent via email to comments-pacificsouthwestklamath@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (530) 398–5749. Include the subject ‘‘Pumice Scoping.’’ Email attachments are acceptable in the following formats: plain text (.txt), rich text (.rtf), Word (.doc or .docx), or portable document format (.pdf). Oral comments may be provided to the interdisciplinary team lead in person at the Goosenest Ranger District office or by phone: (530) 398– 5790 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project documents can be found on the project Web site at https://www.fs.fed.us/ nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=30290. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the proposal, contact Ben Haupt (phone: (530) 398– 5790) at the Goosenest Ranger District, Klamath National Forest, 37805 Highway 97, Macdoel, California 96058. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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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 
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Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 217 / Wednesday, November 9, 2011 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 3, 2011.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) whether the 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 burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Use of the Grounds and Facilities as well as Commercial 
Photography and Cinematography at the U.S. Arboretum.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-0024.
    Summary of Collection: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum 
(USNA) is to conduct research, provide education, and conserve and 
display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plans to enhance the 
environment. The USNA is a 446-acre public facility. The grounds of the 
USNA are available to the general public for purposes of education and 
passive recreation. The USNA has many spectacular feature and garden 
displays which are very popular to visitors and photographers. Section 
890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, 
Public Law 104-107 (``FAIR ACT'') provided statutory authorities 
regarding the USNA. These authorities include the ability to charge 
fees for temporary use by individuals or groups of USNA facilities and 
grounds for any purpose consistent with the mission of USNA. Also, the 
authority was provided to charge fees for the use of the USNA for 
commercial photography and cinematography.
    Need and Use of the Information: USNA officials will collect the 
information using applications in the form of questionnaires. The 
collected information is used by USNA to determine if a requestor's 
needs can be met and the request is consistent with the mission and 
goals of the USNA uses of the information. If the basic information is 
not collected, USNA officials will not be able to determine if a 
requestor's needs are met.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; not-for-
profit institutions; individuals or households; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 445.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 223.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-28968 Filed 11-8-11; 8:45 am]
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