Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Forms: FNS-698, FNS-699, and FNS-700; The Integrity Profile (TIP), 81471-81472 [2011-33241]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 28, 2011 / Notices proposals are interesting, they are outside the scope of this action. One commenter stated that the risk of introducing C. peltastica into the United States and the consequences of this introduction were overestimated in the PRA. This commenter also noted some typographical errors in the PRA. Although specific information on the reproductive capacity of C. peltastica was not available, we reviewed reproductive information about similar species C. illepida and C. ombrodelta. The discussion of the dispersal potential for and economic impact of C. peltastica in the PRA was revised to include this additional information, which did not result in a change to the risk rating for C. peltastica. We have also amended the RMD published with the previous notice to clarify the phytosanitary certificate and additional declaration requirements for litchi from South Africa. The revised PRA is available from the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or from the Regulations.gov Web site (see footnote 1). Therefore, in accordance with the regulations in § 319.56–4(c)(2)(ii), we are announcing our decision to authorize the importation into the continental United States of fresh litchi from the Republic of South Africa subject to the following phytosanitary measures: • The litchi may be imported into the continental United States in commercial consignments only. • Each consignment must be inspected by the NPPO of the Republic of South Africa using a sampling procedure mutually agreed upon by APHIS and the NPPO. A representative sample of fruit must be drawn from each lot, cut open, inspected, and found free from any pupae of C. peltastica. • The litchi must be irradiated in accordance with 7 CFR part 305 with a minimum absorbed dose of 400 Gy. • If the irradiation treatment is applied outside the United States, each consignment of fruit must be jointly inspected by APHIS and the NPPO of the Republic of South Africa and accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate certifying that the fruit received the required irradiation treatment with an additional declaration stating that the consignment was inspected and found free of C. peltastica. • If the irradiation treatment is to be applied upon arrival in the United States, each consignment of fruit must be inspected by the NPPO of the Republic of South Africa prior to departure and accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:22 Dec 27, 2011 Jkt 226001 additional declaration stating that the consignment was inspected and found free of C. peltastica. These conditions will be listed in the Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements database (available at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/favir). In addition to these specific measures, litchi from the Republic of South Africa will be subject to the general requirements listed in § 319.56–3 that are applicable to the importation of all fruits and vegetables. Further, for fruits and vegetables requiring treatment as a condition of entry, the phytosanitary treatments regulations in 7 CFR part 305 contain administrative and procedural requirements that must be observed in connection with the application and certification of specific treatments. 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 19th day of December 2011. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2011–33203 Filed 12–27–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Forms: FNS–698, FNS–699, and FNS– 700; The Integrity Profile (TIP) Food and Nutrition Service, 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 proposed information collections. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received on or before February 27, 2012. 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 will 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 used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81471 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. Comments may be sent to: Debra Whitford, Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, VA 22302. 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 responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection form and instructions should be directed to Joan Carroll, (703) 305–2746. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: WIC Financial Management and Participation Report with Addendum. OMB Number: 0584–0401. Expiration Date: 02–29–2012. Type of Request: Extension, without change, of a Currently Approved Collection. Abstract: Each year, WIC State agencies administering the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are required by 7 CFR 246.12(j)(5) to submit to FNS an annual summary of the results of their vendor monitoring efforts in order to provide Congress, senior FNS officials, as well as the general public, assurance that every reasonable effort is being made to ensure integrity in the WIC Program. State agencies use the TIP web-based system to report the information. The number of State agencies reporting remains at 90, which includes 50 geographic State agencies, 34 Indian Tribal Organizations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and the Virgin Islands. The reporting burden consists of three automated forms, the FNS–698, FNS–699 and FNS–700. The FNS–698 and FNS–699 are used to report State agency summary data, whereas the FNS–700 is used to capture information on each authorized WIC vendor. The number of vendors authorized by each WIC State agency varies from State to State. There are no changes in the burden hours associated with collection. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 81472 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 28, 2011 / Notices is estimated to average 0.42 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Affected Public: State and Tribal Agencies. Respondent Type: Directors or Administrators of WIC state agencies. Estimated Number of Respondents: 90 respondents. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 38 hours. Dated: December 21, 2011. Audrey Rowe, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2011–33241 Filed 12–27–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will meet in Washington, DC, on January 25–26, 2012, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Whitten Building. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss finalizing the Council’s 2011 annual accomplishment report, recommendations for the Secretary of Agriculture, develop the 2012 plan of work, and hear public input related to urban and community forestry. DATES: The meeting will be held on January 25 and 26, 2012, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until Council business is completed. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held at the USDA Whitten Building, 12th and Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC, 20250; Phone: (202) 205–7829. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151. Comments may also be sent via email to nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (202) 690–5792. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:22 Dec 27, 2011 Jkt 226001 inspection and copying. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to facilitate entry into the Forest Service building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th Street SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151, phone (202) 205–1054. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Those interested in attending should contact Nancy Stremple to be placed on the meeting attendance list. Council discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Council members; however, persons who wish to bring urban and community forestry matters to the attention of the Council may file written statements with the Council staff (201 14th Street SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151, email: nstremple@fs.fed.us) before or after the meeting. Public input sessions will be provided at the meeting. Dated: December 20, 2011 Robin L. Thompson, Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. 2011–33216 Filed 12–27–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions. OMB Control Number: 0607–0143. Form Number(s): F–10. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 300. Number of Respondents: 100. Average Hours Per Response: 45 minutes. Needs and Uses: Over 2.7 trillion dollars in public pension assets in the financial markets are controlled by a small number of large retirement PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 systems. The 2007 Census of Governments identified 2,547 public retirement systems administered by state and local governments. The 100 largest systems, as measured by the system assets, account for about 90 percent of the total assets of all systems, based on the 2007 Census of Governments. The F–10 form is used to collect financial data from these 100 systems enabling policy makers and economists to follow the changing characteristics of these funds. This survey was initiated by the U.S. Census Bureau in 1968 at the request of both the Council of Economic Advisers and the Federal Reserve Board. The most important information this survey provides is the quarterly change in composition of the securities holdings of the public retirement systems component of the economy. The Federal Reserve Board uses these data to track the public sector portion of the Flow of Funds Accounts. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) uses these data to estimate dividends received by state and local government retirement systems that, in turn, are used in preparing the National Income and Product Accounts. Additionally, these data are a significant part of the information base needed to analyze investment trends and help in the formulation of governmental economic policies and investment decisions. Summary tables of the information collected are released quarterly on the Internet. Documentation and explanatory materials are also available on the Internet site here: https:// www.census.gov/govs/www/qpr.html. The Census Bureau proposes changing the name of the survey form from the Quarterly Survey of the Finances of Public Employee Retirement Systems to the Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions. The proposed change would simplify the survey name and promote the use of its data by highlighting pensions; the terminology that is most used. A revision is being made to the section ‘‘Earnings on Investments.’’ The statement ‘‘Net gain or loss on investments—Include both realized + unrealized gains (losses)’’ will be modified for added granularity and to separate realized gains and losses from unrealized gains or losses. It will be divided into three parts: (1) Realized gains on investments at book value, (2) realized losses on investments at book value, and (3) unrealized net gains (or losses) on investments at market value. Additionally, federally sponsored agency securities including bonds and mortgage backed securities will be moved from ‘‘Corporate Bonds’’ to E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81471-81472]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-33241]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, 
Infants and Children (WIC) Forms: FNS-698, FNS-699, and FNS-700; The 
Integrity Profile (TIP)

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, 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 proposed information collections.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received on or before 
February 27, 2012.

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 will 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 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments may be sent to: Debra Whitford, Director, Supplemental 
Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, VA 22302. 
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 responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection form and instructions should be 
directed to Joan Carroll, (703) 305-2746.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: WIC Financial Management and Participation Report with 
Addendum.
    OMB Number: 0584-0401.
    Expiration Date: 02-29-2012.
    Type of Request: Extension, without change, of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    Abstract: Each year, WIC State agencies administering the Special 
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 
are required by 7 CFR 246.12(j)(5) to submit to FNS an annual summary 
of the results of their vendor monitoring efforts in order to provide 
Congress, senior FNS officials, as well as the general public, 
assurance that every reasonable effort is being made to ensure 
integrity in the WIC Program. State agencies use the TIP web-based 
system to report the information. The number of State agencies 
reporting remains at 90, which includes 50 geographic State agencies, 
34 Indian Tribal Organizations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, 
Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and 
the Virgin Islands. The reporting burden consists of three automated 
forms, the FNS-698, FNS-699 and FNS-700. The FNS-698 and FNS-699 are 
used to report State agency summary data, whereas the FNS-700 is used 
to capture information on each authorized WIC vendor. The number of 
vendors authorized by each WIC State agency varies from State to State. 
There are no changes in the burden hours associated with collection.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information

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is estimated to average 0.42 hours per response, including the time for 
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and 
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 
collection of information.
    Affected Public: State and Tribal Agencies.
    Respondent Type: Directors or Administrators of WIC state agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 90 respondents.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 38 hours.

    Dated: December 21, 2011.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-33241 Filed 12-27-11; 8:45 am]
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