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Download as PDF 44208 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 145 / Friday, July 27, 2012 / Notices within the CMP and CAR divisions. Phoenix is maintained by the US government, not contractors. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Records are retained using the appropriate, approved National Archives Records Administration -Schedules for the type of record being maintained. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: David Ostermeyer, United States Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of State Annex 44, 455, 301 4th Street SW., Washington, DC 20547. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Individuals requesting notification of the existence of records on them must send the request in writing to the Chief Privacy Officer, USAID, 2733 Crystal Drive, 11th Floor, Arlington, Va. 22202. The request must include the requestor’s full name, his/her current address and a return address for transmitting the information. The request shall be signed by either notarized signature or by signature under penalty of perjury and reasonably specify the record contents being sought. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Individuals wishing to request access to a record must submit the request in writing according to the ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. An individual wishing to request access to records in person must provide identity documents, such as government-issued photo identification, sufficient to satisfy the custodian of the records that the requester is entitled to access. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: An individual requesting amendment of a record maintained on himself or herself must identify the information to be changed and the corrective action sought. Requests must follow the ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The records contained in this system will be provided by and updated by the individual who is the subject of the record. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. Dated: July 13, 2012. Meredith Snee, Privacy Analyst. [FR Doc. 2012–17975 Filed 7–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:32 Jul 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 July 24, 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—Cooperative Service Title: Agriculture Innovation Centers. OMB Control Number: 0570–0045. Summary of Collection: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–171, signed May 13, 2002) authorized the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award grant funds for agriculture innovation centers, a demonstration program under which agricultural producers are to be provided with technical and business development PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 assistance enabling them to establish businesses producing and marketing value-added products. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 reauthorized the program through 2012. This program is administered by Cooperative Programs within USDA’s Rural Development. Need and Use of the Information: Information is collected by Rural Development State and Area office staff, as delegated, from applicants and grantees. Cooperative Programs uses the collected information to confirm that the applicant and use of funds meet the eligibility requirements for the program as well as to assess the quality of the proposed project. Grantees are required to submit financial status and performance reports to confirm that progress is being made toward achieving the stated goals of the project. A final report is submitted at the completion of the grant agreement. Centers may be non-profit corporations, for-profit corporations, institutions of higher learning, and consortia of the aforementioned entities. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit Institutions; Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 2. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Semi-annually. Total Burden Hours: 88. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–18357 Filed 7–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 24, 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 E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 145 / Friday, July 27, 2012 / Notices erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Restricted and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry Products (Milk and Eggs) Into the United States. OMB Control Number: 0579—New. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the origin and history of the items destined for importation into the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Jul 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 United States. Without the information, the United States would be at increase risk of an exotic disease incursion. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-profit institutions; Foreign Government. Number of Respondents: 227. Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 204,316. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Fresh (Frozen and Chilled) Pork or Pork Products into the United States. OMB Control Number: 0579—New. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the origin and history of the items destined for importation into the United States. Without the information, the United States would be at increase risk of an exotic disease incursion. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Foreign Government. Number of Respondents: 93. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 4,398. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Hams into the United States. OMB Control Number: 0579—New. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44209 Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of controlled materials, such as ham and ham products, and the prevention of foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 94 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the origin and history of the items destined for importation into the United States. Without the information, the United States would be at increase risk of an exotic disease incursion. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Foreign Government. Number of Respondents: 93. Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 49,220. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Restricted and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry Products and Byproducts, Into the United States. OMB Control Number: 0579–0015. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease incursions into E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 44210 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 145 / Friday, July 27, 2012 / Notices the United States. The regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the origin and history of the items destined for importation into the United States. Without the information, the United States would be at increase risk of an exotic disease incursion. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-profit institutions; Foreign Government. Number of Respondents: 3,334. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 3,279. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–18361 Filed 7–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES July 24, 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), Pamela_Beverly_ OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:32 Jul 26, 2012 Jkt 226001 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. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Title: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). OMB Control Number: 0524–0044. Summary of Collection: The Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a unique program that began in 1969 and is designed to reach limited resource audiences, especially youth and families with young children. EFNEP operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and in American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Extension professionals train and supervise paraprofessionals and volunteers who teach food and nutrition information and skills to limited resources families and youth. Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information using Nutrition Education Evaluation and Reporting System (NEERS), which is an integrated database system that stores information on: (1) Adult program participants, their family structure and dietary practices; (2) youth group participants; and (3) staff, NEERS consists of separate software subsystems for the County and the State levels (State also refers to U.S. Territories). Without the information it would be extremely difficult for the national office to compare, assess, and analyze the effectiveness and the impact of EFNEP without the annual collection of data. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 93,225. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–18362 Filed 7–26–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Uniform Grant Application Package for Discretionary Grant Programs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), 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 this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection. The purpose of the Uniform Grant Application Package for Discretionary Grant Programs is to provide a standardized format for the development of all Requests for Applications for discretionary grant programs released by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Agency and to allow for a more expeditious OMB clearance process. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 25, 2012. SUMMARY: 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 shall 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 that were 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 use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Lael Lubing, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 732, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Lael Lubing at ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 24, 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

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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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Restricted and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry 
Products (Milk and Eggs) Into the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--New.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease 
incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS 
conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, 
Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States. Without the information, the United States would be at 
increase risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-
profit institutions; Foreign Government.
    Number of Respondents: 227.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 204,316.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Fresh (Frozen and 
Chilled) Pork or Pork Products into the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--New.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease 
incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS 
conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, 
Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States.
    Without the information, the United States would be at increase 
risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Foreign 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 93.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; 
Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,398.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Hams into the 
United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--New.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials, such as ham and ham products, and the prevention 
of foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The 
regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention 
activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 94 
of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States.
    Without the information, the United States would be at increase 
risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Foreign 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 93.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 49,220.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Restricted and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry 
Products and Byproducts, Into the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0015.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete in the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease 
incursions into

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the United States. The regulations under which APHIS conducts these 
disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, 
Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States. Without the information, the United States would be at 
increase risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-
profit institutions; Foreign Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,334.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; 
Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,279.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-18361 Filed 7-26-12; 8:45 am]
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