Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 33394 [2012-13730]

Download as PDF 33394 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2012 / Notices All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request to OMB for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Obtaining a Copy of the Information Collection: A copy of the information collection and related instructions may be obtained free of charge by contacting Gidel Mendez as directed above. Done in Washington, DC this 29th day of May, 2012. Catherine E. Woteki, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 2012–13733 Filed 6–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Institute of Food and Agriculture Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320) which implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) intention to request approval to extend the currently approved information collection in support of authorizations to use the 4– H Club Name and/or Emblem. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 6, 2012 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Email: gmendez@nifa.usda.gov; Fax: 202–720– 0857; Mail: Office of Information Technology (OIT), NIFA, USDA, STOP 2216, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–2216. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gidel Mendez, eGovernment Program Leader; Email: gmendez@nifa.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Authorization to Use the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem. OMB Number: 0524–0034. Expiration Date of Current Approval: August 31, 2012. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:24 Jun 05, 2012 Jkt 226001 Type of Request: Intent to seek approval for the extension of a currently approved information collection for three years. Abstract: Use of the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem is authorized by an Act of Congress (18 U.S.C. 707). Use of the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem by anyone other than 4–H Clubs and those duly authorized by them, representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture, the land grant colleges and universities, and persons authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture is prohibited by the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 707. The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated authority to the Director of NIFA to authorize others to use the 4–H Club Name and Emblem. The Director has promulgated regulations at 7 CFR Part 8 that govern such use. The regulatory requirements for use of the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem reflect the high standards of 4–H and its educational goals and objectives. Pursuant to provisions of 7 CFR Part 8 anyone requesting authorization from the Director to use the 4–H Club Name and/ or Emblem is asked to describe the proposed use in a formal application. The collection of this information is used to determine whether the applicant’s proposed use will meet the regulatory requirements in 7 CFR Part 8 and whether an authorization for use should be granted. Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information on the name of the individual, partnership, corporation, or association; the organizational address; the name of an authorized representative; the telephone number, facsimile number, and email address; the proposed use of the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem; and the plan for sale or distribution of the product bearing the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem. The information collected by NIFA will be used to determine if those applying to use the 4–H Name and/or Emblem meet the regulatory requirements. If the information is not collected, it would not be possible to ensure that the products, services, and materials meet the regulatory requirements as well as 4–H educational goals and objectives. Estimate of Burden: No changes have been proposed to this collection, and the public reporting burden remains at the estimated average .5 hours per response. Respondents: Individuals, households, businesses or other forprofit or not-for-profit institutions. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments: 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; (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. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request to OMB for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Obtaining a Copy of the Information Collection: A copy of the information collection and related instructions may be obtained free of charge by contacting Gidel Mendez as directed above. Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of May, 2012. Catherine E. Woteki, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 2012–13730 Filed 6–5–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment. AGENCY: Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade Act 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) from the firms listed below. Accordingly, EDA has initiated investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each of these firms contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm’s workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm. E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 6, 2012)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-13730]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Institute of Food and Agriculture


Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320) 
which implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 
35), this notice announces the National Institute of Food and 
Agriculture's (NIFA) intention to request approval to extend the 
currently approved information collection in support of authorizations 
to use the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 6, 
2012 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted by any of the following 
methods: Email: gmendez@nifa.usda.gov; Fax: 202-720-0857; Mail: Office 
of Information Technology (OIT), NIFA, USDA, STOP 2216, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-2216.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gidel Mendez, eGovernment Program 
Leader; Email: gmendez@nifa.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Authorization to Use 
the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem.
    OMB Number: 0524-0034.
    Expiration Date of Current Approval: August 31, 2012.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval for the extension of a 
currently approved information collection for three years.
    Abstract: Use of the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem is authorized by 
an Act of Congress (18 U.S.C. 707). Use of the 4-H Club Name and/or 
Emblem by anyone other than 4-H Clubs and those duly authorized by 
them, representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture, 
the land grant colleges and universities, and persons authorized by the 
Secretary of Agriculture is prohibited by the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 
707. The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated authority to the 
Director of NIFA to authorize others to use the 4-H Club Name and 
Emblem. The Director has promulgated regulations at 7 CFR Part 8 that 
govern such use. The regulatory requirements for use of the 4-H Club 
Name and/or Emblem reflect the high standards of 4-H and its 
educational goals and objectives. Pursuant to provisions of 7 CFR Part 
8 anyone requesting authorization from the Director to use the 4-H Club 
Name and/or Emblem is asked to describe the proposed use in a formal 
application. The collection of this information is used to determine 
whether the applicant's proposed use will meet the regulatory 
requirements in 7 CFR Part 8 and whether an authorization for use 
should be granted.
    Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information on 
the name of the individual, partnership, corporation, or association; 
the organizational address; the name of an authorized representative; 
the telephone number, facsimile number, and email address; the proposed 
use of the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem; and the plan for sale or 
distribution of the product bearing the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem. 
The information collected by NIFA will be used to determine if those 
applying to use the 4-H Name and/or Emblem meet the regulatory 
requirements. If the information is not collected, it would not be 
possible to ensure that the products, services, and materials meet the 
regulatory requirements as well as 4-H educational goals and 
objectives.
    Estimate of Burden: No changes have been proposed to this 
collection, and the public reporting burden remains at the estimated 
average .5 hours per response.
    Respondents: Individuals, households, businesses or other for-
profit or not-for-profit institutions.
    Comments: 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; (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.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request to OMB for approval. All comments will become a matter of 
public record.
    Obtaining a Copy of the Information Collection: A copy of the 
information collection and related instructions may be obtained free of 
charge by contacting Gidel Mendez as directed above.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of May, 2012.
Catherine E. Woteki,
Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
[FR Doc. 2012-13730 Filed 6-5-12; 8:45 am]
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