Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; End-Use Certificate Program, 81910-81911 [2011-33443]

Download as PDF 81910 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 250 / Thursday, December 29, 2011 / Notices Records Management, USDA, Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 1152, Washington, DC 20250–1112, (202) 401–4071. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Privacy Act, and as part of the Forest Service’s ongoing effort to review and update system of records notices, we are abolishing one record system: Congressional Correspondence. This notice identifies a Forest Service system of records that is now maintained in another Privacy Act System of Records, USDA/OES–1 USDA Enterprise Content Management; as published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2006. This system is abolished and removed from the inventory of the USDA System of Records. Dated: December 5, 2011. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary. Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, and as part of the Forest Service’s ongoing effort to review and update system of records notices, we are abolishing one record system: Employee Assistance Program CONCERN (40 FR 38939 August 27, 1975). This notice identifies a Forest Service system of records that is no longer in use. There are no records in this system of records. The records formerly included in this system of records have destroyed according to the Federal Records Disposal Act of 1943 (44 U.S.C. 366–380) and the Federal Records Act of 1950, and as designated in the Forest Service Records Management Handbook (FSH) 6209.11. This system is abolished and removed from the inventory of the USDA System of Records. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 5, 2011. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–33459 Filed 12–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P [FR Doc. 2011–33457 Filed 12–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Abolishment of Privacy Act System of Records Farm Service Agency Office of the Secretary, USDA. Notice of abolishment of records systems. Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; EndUse Certificate Program AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is abolishing an existing Forest Service Privacy Act system of records. A review of USDA/ FS–9 Employee Assistance Program CONCERN has concluded that the system is no longer in effect and is therefore being abolished. DATES: This notice is effective on December 29, 2011. ADDRESSES: For additional information contact Forest Service Privacy Act Officer, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mail Stop 1143, Washington, DC 20250–1143, wo_foia@fs.fed.us, facsimile to (202) 260–3245. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–(800) 877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wellness Program Manager, USDA, Forest Service, Office of Safety and Occupational and Health, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mailstop 1152, Washington, DC 20250–1152, (703) 605–0884. wreier-aviles on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 Dec 28, 2011 Jkt 226001 Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection that supports the End-Use Certificate Program. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by February 27, 2012. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. In your comments, include date, OMB control number, volume, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Sharon Miner, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Commodity Operations Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0553, Washington, DC 20250–0553. • Email: Send comment to: Sharon.Miner@wdc.usda.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Fax: (202) 690–3123. Comments also should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Miner, Commodity Operations Division, telephone (202) 720–6266. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: End-Use Certificate Program. OMB Control Number: 0560–0151. Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2012. Type of Request: Extension. Abstract: This information collection is to ensure that Canadian wheat imported into the U.S. does not benefit from International Food Assistance programs. To comply with the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, FSA requires information from the importers, subsequent buyers, and endusers that assists in tracking the Canadian wheat within the U.S. marketing system. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.175 hours per response. Respondents: Wheat importers, traders, and end-users. Estimated Number of Respondents: 67. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 345. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,068 hours. We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection and to help us to: (1) Determine whether the continued collection of information in the current form is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Assess the accuracy of the FSA’s estimate of burden including validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; or (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of the information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate 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 become a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office of Management and Budget approval. E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 250 / Thursday, December 29, 2011 / Notices Signed on December 22, 2011. Carolyn B. Cooksie, Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–33443 Filed 12–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule USDA Forest Service. Notice of intent to establish an advisory committee and call for nominations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule (Committee). In accordance with provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Committee is being established to provide advice and recommendations on the implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule (Planning Rule). The Committee is necessary and in the public interest. Therefore, the Secretary of Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered as committee members. The public is invited to submit nominations for membership. DATES: Written nominations must be received by February 13, 2012. Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes the nominee’s name, resume, and completed form AD–755 (Advisory Committee Membership Background Information). The form AD–755 may be obtained from Forest Service contact person or from the following Web site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/ FSE_DOCUMENTS/ stelprdb5203568.pdf. The package must be sent to the address below. ADDRESSES: Send nominations and applications to Angela Gee, USDA Forest Service, National Forest System, Mail Stop 1106, 201 14th Street SW., Washington, DC 20025 by express mail or overnight courier service. If sent via the U.S. Postal Service, they must be sent to the following address: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Forest System, Mail Stop 1106, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–1106. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tony Tooke, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National wreier-aviles on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:12 Dec 28, 2011 Jkt 226001 Forest System, Ecosystem Management Coordination; telephone: (202) 205– 0830, fax: (202) 205–1758, or email: ttooke@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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and with the concurrence of the General Services Administration (GSA), the Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule. The Committee will be a discretionary advisory committee. The Committee will operate under the provisions of FACA and will report to the Secretary of Agriculture through the Chief of the Forest Service. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and recommendations on implementation of the planning rule. The Committee will be asked to perform the following duties or other requests made by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Chief of the Forest Service: 1. Review the content of and provide recommendations on directives related to implementation of the planning rule; 2. Offer recommendations on implementation of the planning rule, based on lessons learned and best practices from on-going or completed assessments, revisions, and monitoring strategies; 3. Offer recommendations on new best practices that could be implemented based on lessons learned; 4. Offer recommendations for consistent interpretation of the rule where ambiguities cause difficulty in implementation of the rule; 5. Offer recommendations for effective ongoing monitoring and evaluation, including broadscale monitoring, for implementation of the planning rule; 6. Offer recommendations on how to foster an effective ongoing collaborative framework to ensure engagement of Federal, State, local and Tribal governments; private organizations and affected interests; the scientific community; and other stakeholders; and 7. Offer recommendations for integrating the land management planning process with landscape scale restoration activities through implementation of the planning rule. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81911 Advisory Committee Organization This Committee will be comprised of not more than 21 members who provide balanced and broad representation within each of the following three categories of interests: 1. Up to 7 members who represent one or more of the following: a. Represent the affected public atlarge b. Hold State-elected office (or designee) c. Hold county or local elected office d. Represent American Indian Tribes e. Represent Youth 2. Up to 7 members who represent one or more of the following: a. National, regional, or local environmental organizations b. Conservation organizations or watershed associations c. Dispersed recreation interests d. Archaeological or historical interests e. Scientific Community 3. Up to 7 members who represent one or more of the following: a. Timber Industry b. Grazing or other land use permit holders or other private forest landowners c. Energy and mineral development d. Commercial or recreational hunting and fishing interests e. Developed outdoor recreation, offhighway vehicle users, or commercial recreation interests No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is elegible to serve as a member of the Committee. The Committee will meet three to four times annually or as often as necessary and at such times as designated by the Designated Federal Official (DFO). The appointment of members to the Committee will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons to serve on the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the Planning Rule. Individuals may also nominate themselves. To be considered for membership, nominees must submit a: 1. Resume describing qualifications for membership to the Committee; 2. Cover letter with a rationale for serving on the committee and what you can contribute; and 3. Complete form AD–755, Advisory Committee Membership Background Information. Letters of recommendation are welcome. The form AD–755 may be obtained from Forest Service contact person or from the following Web site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/ E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 250 (Thursday, December 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81910-81911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-33443]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information 
Collection; End-Use Certificate Program

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested 
individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved 
information collection that supports the End-Use Certificate Program.

DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by February 27, 2012.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. In your 
comments, include date, OMB control number, volume, and page number of 
this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of 
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Sharon Miner, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Commodity 
Operations Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0553, 
Washington, DC 20250-0553.
     Email: Send comment to: Sharon.Miner@wdc.usda.gov.
     Fax: (202) 690-3123.
    Comments also should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Miner, Commodity Operations 
Division, telephone (202) 720-6266.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: End-Use Certificate Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0151.
    Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2012.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Abstract: This information collection is to ensure that Canadian 
wheat imported into the U.S. does not benefit from International Food 
Assistance programs. To comply with the provisions of the North 
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, FSA requires 
information from the importers, subsequent buyers, and end-users that 
assists in tracking the Canadian wheat within the U.S. marketing 
system.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this information 
collection is estimated to average 0.175 hours per response.
    Respondents: Wheat importers, traders, and end-users.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 67.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 345.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,068 hours.
    We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information 
collection and to help us to:
    (1) Determine whether the continued collection of information in 
the current form is necessary for the proper performance of the 
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical utility;
    (2) Assess the accuracy of the FSA's estimate of burden including 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; or
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of the information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate 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 become a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office 
of Management and Budget approval.


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    Signed on December 22, 2011.
Carolyn B. Cooksie,
Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-33443 Filed 12-28-11; 8:45 am]
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