Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 8213-8214 [2012-3316]

Download as PDF 8213 Notices Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 30 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES February 8, 2012. 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), New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; 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 publication of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720– 8681. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:57 Feb 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service 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) 720–8681. 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. Title: Milk and Milk Products. OMB Control Number: 0535–0020. Summary of Collection: The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) primary function is to prepare and issue current official state and national estimates of crop and livestock production. Estimates of milk production and manufactured dairy products are an integral part of this program. Milk and dairy statistics are used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help administer price support programs and by the dairy industry in planning, pricing, and projecting supplies of milk and milk products. The general authority for these data collection activities is granted under U.S. Code Title 7, Section 2204. Need and Use of the Information: NASS will collect information on monthly estimates of stocks, shipments, and selling prices for such products as butter, cheese, dry whey, and nonfat dry milk. Cheddar cheese prices are collected weekly and used by USDA to assist in the determination of the fair market value of raw milk. Estimates of total milk production, number of milk cow, and milk production per cow, are used by the dairy industry in planning, pricing, and projecting supplies of milk and milk products. Collecting data less frequently would prevent USDA and the agricultural industry from keeping abreast of changes at the State and national level. Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 14,768. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Weekly; Monthly; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 8,128. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 8,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly during growing season. Total Burden Hours: 2,820. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–3318 Filed 2–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 8, 2012. Rural Business Service Title: 7 CFR 1951–R, Rural Development Loan Servicing. OMB Control Number: 0570–0015. Summary of Collection: The Rural Development (RD) Loan Servicing was legislated in 1985 under Section 1323 of E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1 8214 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 14, 2012 / Notices the Food and Security Act of 1985. This action is needed to implement the provision of Section 407 of the Health and Human Services Act of 1986, which amended Section 1323 of the Food and Security Act of 1985. 7 CFR part 1951, subpart R contains regulations for servicing and liquidating existing loans previously approved and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under 45 CFR part 1076 and transferred from HHS to the Department of Agriculture. This subpart contains regulations for servicing and liquidating loans made by RD, successor to the Farmers Home Administration under the Intermediary Relending Program to eligible intermediaries and applies to ultimate recipients and other involved parties. Need and Use of the Information: The Intermediary will provide RD information from, i.e. assets and liabilities, income statement and a summary of its lending and guarantee program. Form 1951–4 gathers information about jobs created or saved for the Intermediary Relending Program and Rural Development Loan Fund. The required financial information provided by the Intermediary is vital to RD for the Agency to make sound credit and financial analysis decisions and monitor the program. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 465. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 11,992. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–3316 Filed 2–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board USDA Forest Service. Notice of intent to re-establish the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board and call for nominations. AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service intends to re-establish the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board (Board). The purpose is to obtain advice and recommendations on a broad range of forest issues such as forest plan revisions or amendments, forest health SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:57 Feb 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 including fire management and mountain pine beetle infestations, travel management, forest monitoring and evaluation, recreation fees, and sitespecific projects having forest wide implications. The Forest Service is also 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 March 15, 2012. Instructions for submitting a nomination package may be found in the section below entitled, ‘‘Advisory Committee Organization’’. Send nominations and applications to Frances Reynolds, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, 720 Simms Street Golden, Colorado 80401. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Bobzien, Forest Supervisor, USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, telephone: 605–673–9201, fax: 605–673–9208, or email: cbobzien@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 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USDA 16565–Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board is a non-scientific program advisory Board established by the Secretary of Agriculture in 2003 to provide advice and counsel to the U. S. Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, in the wake of increasingly severe and intense wild fires and mountain pine beetle epidemics. The purpose of the Board is to provide advice and recommendations on a broad range of forest issues such as forest plan revisions or amendments, travel management, forest monitoring and evaluation, and site-specific projects having forest-wide implications. The Board also serves to meet the needs of the Recreation Enhancement Act of 2005 as a recreation resource advisory board (RRAC) for the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Board provides timely advice and recommendations to the Secretary through the forest supervisor regarding programmatic forest issues and project-level issues that have forestwide implications for the Black Hills National Forest. The Board meets approximately ten times a year, with one month being a field trip, held in August and focusing on both current issues and the educational value of seeing management PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 strategies and outcomes on the ground. This Board has been established as a truly credible entity and a trusted voice on forest management issues and is doing often astonishing work in helping to develop informed consent for forest management. For years, the demands made on the Black Hills National Forest have resulted in conflicts among interest groups resulting in both forest-wide and site-specific programs being delayed due to appeals and litigation. The Board provides a forum to resolve these issues to allow for the Black Hills National Forest to move forward in its management activities. The Board is believed to be one of the few groups with broad enough scope to address all of the issues and include all of the jurisdictional boundaries. Significant Contributions The Board’s most significant accomplishments include: 1. A 2004 report on the Black Hills Fuels Reduction Plan, a priority following the major fires including the 86,000 acre Jasper Fire in 2000; 2. A 2004 initial Off-Highway Vehicle Travel Management Subcommittee report; 3. A report on their findings regarding the thesis, direction, and assumptions of Phase II of our Forest Plan produced in 2005; 4. The Invasive Species Subcommittee Report in 2005 covering recommendations to better stop invasive species from infiltrating the Forest; 5. A final Travel Management Subcommittee Report in 2006 in which the Board made 11 recommendations regarding characteristics of a designated motor vehicle trail system, the basis for our initial work to prepare our Motor Vehicle Use Map in 2010–2011; 6. The Board’s annual work to attract funding through grants based on the Collaborative Landscape Forest Restoration Program (CFLRP), a program of the Secretary of Agriculture CFLR Program to encourage the collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration of priority forest landscapes; 7. A letter to the Secretary and the Chief of the Forest Service to work, restore and maintain open space for wildlife habitat and recreation needs like snowmobile trails; and 8. The annual reports to the Secretary detailing the Board’s activities, issues, and accomplishments. The Board is deemed to be among the most effective public involvement strategies in the Forest Service and continues to lead by example for Federal, State, and local government agencies working to coordinate and E:\FR\FM\14FEN1.SGM 14FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8213-8214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3316]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 8, 2012.
    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) 720-8681.
    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.

Rural Business Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1951-R, Rural Development Loan Servicing.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0015.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Development (RD) Loan Servicing 
was legislated in 1985 under Section 1323 of

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the Food and Security Act of 1985. This action is needed to implement 
the provision of Section 407 of the Health and Human Services Act of 
1986, which amended Section 1323 of the Food and Security Act of 1985. 
7 CFR part 1951, subpart R contains regulations for servicing and 
liquidating existing loans previously approved and administered by the 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under 45 CFR part 
1076 and transferred from HHS to the Department of Agriculture. This 
subpart contains regulations for servicing and liquidating loans made 
by RD, successor to the Farmers Home Administration under the 
Intermediary Relending Program to eligible intermediaries and applies 
to ultimate recipients and other involved parties.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Intermediary will provide RD 
information from, i.e. assets and liabilities, income statement and a 
summary of its lending and guarantee program. Form 1951-4 gathers 
information about jobs created or saved for the Intermediary Relending 
Program and Rural Development Loan Fund. The required financial 
information provided by the Intermediary is vital to RD for the Agency 
to make sound credit and financial analysis decisions and monitor the 
program.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 465.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly; Semi-
annually; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,992.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-3316 Filed 2-13-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XT-P
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