Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 54555-54556 [2012-21791]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2012 / Notices School) and additional input received at a September 10, 2012 workshop on agencies’’ use of science on which the Conference is collaborating with the National Academies. Reeve T. Bull is the Designated Federal Officer for this committee. More information can be found in the ‘‘Research’’ section of the Conference’s Web site, at https:// www.acus.gov. Click on ‘‘Research,’’ then on ‘‘Conference Projects,’’ and then on ‘‘Science in the Administrative Process.’’ Dated: August 31, 2012. Shawne C. McGibbon, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2012–21965 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6110–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES August 29, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:14 Sep 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 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: Renewable Energy System Feasibility Study Grant Assistance under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). OMB Control Number: 0570–0061. Summary of Collection: This grant program, authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 110–246, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008), makes grants to eligible entities to conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy development systems that are eligible for financial assistance under the REAP. Agricultural producers and rural small businesses would be required to pay at least 75 percent of the cost of the feasibility study. Need and Use of the Information: The agency will collect the information from applicants using a variety of forms and an application package that includes specific information about the applicant and the proposed feasibility study (e.g., the renewable energy project for which the study will be conducted; matching funds), statements of intent to seek REAP funds for the renewable energy system, and the experience of the entity that will be conducting the feasibility study. The Agency will use this information to determine applicant and project eligibility to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes and to help ensure that an acceptable feasibility study is conducted under the grant. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms. Number of Respondents: 354. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually and on occasion. Total Burden Hours: 4,811. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–21788 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request August 29, 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, PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54555 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) 720–8958. 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Victims of Disasters. OMB Control Number: 0584–0336. Summary of Collection: The authority to operate the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D–SNAP) is found in section 5(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, formerly the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act of 1988 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish temporary emergency standards of eligibility for victims of a disaster if the commercial channels of food distribution have been disrupted, and subsequently restored. D–SNAP is a program that is separate from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and is conducted for a E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1 54556 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2012 / Notices specific period of time. In order for a State to request to operate a D–SNAP, an affected area in the State must have received a Presidential Declaration of ‘‘Major Disaster’’ with Individual Assistance. Need and Use of the Information: This information collection concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to operate D–SNAP. A State agency request to operate a D– SNAP must contain the following information: Description of incident; geographic area; application period; benefit period; eligibility criteria; ongoing household eligibility; affected population; electronic benefit card issuance process; logistical plans for Disaster SNAP rollout; staffing; public information outreach; duplicate participation check process; fraud prevention strategies; and employee application procedures. The Food and Nutrition Service reviews the request to ensure that all the necessary requirements to conduct a D–SNAP are met. If this collection is not conducted, D–SNAP would not be available to help meet the nutritional needs of disaster victims. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 14. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 140. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–21791 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Susanville, CA. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 112–141) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting is to review and recommend projects authorized under Title II of the Act. DATES: The meeting will be held September 27, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: The meeting will be held at the Lassen National Forest Supervisor’s ADDRESSES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:14 Sep 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 Office in the Caribou Conference Room at 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi Perry, Public Affairs Officer for the Lassen National Forest at 530–252– 6604 or hperry@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: The meeting is open to the public. Dated: August 28, 2012. Jerry Bird, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2012–21813 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Dixie Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting date and location change. AGENCY: ACTION: The Dixie Resource Advisory Committee will now meet in Cedar City, Utah. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 112–141) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend projects authorized under title II of the Act. DATES: Friday, September 28, 2012, 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Dixie National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1789 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, Utah. Written comments may be submitted as described under Supplementary Information. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at 1789 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, Utah. Please call ahead to (435) 865–3700 to facilitate entry into the building to view comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice Minarik, RAC Coordinator, Dixie SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Forest, (435) 865–3794; email: jminarik@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: The following business will be conducted: (1) Welcome and committee introductions; (2) Review the purpose of the Act and re-authorization; (3) RAC project presentations and general discussion; and (4) Caucus discussions and final vote. The full agenda and additional information may be previewed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ dixie/. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments must be sent to the RAC Coordinator, 1789 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, Utah 84721, or by email to jminarik@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (435) 865–3791. A summary of the meeting will be posted at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/dixie/ within 21 days of the meeting. Meeting Accommodations: If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices or other reasonable accommodation for access to the facility for proceedings by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. All reasonable accommodation requests are managed on a case-by-case basis. Dated: August 29, 2012. Kevin R. Schulkoski, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2012–21819 Filed 9–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Central Montana Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Central Montana Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Stanford, MT. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L. 112–141) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21791]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 29, 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) 720-8958.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance for Victims of Disasters.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0336.
    Summary of Collection: The authority to operate the Disaster 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is found in section 
5(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, formerly the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977, as amended and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act of 1988 
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish temporary 
emergency standards of eligibility for victims of a disaster if the 
commercial channels of food distribution have been disrupted, and 
subsequently restored. D-SNAP is a program that is separate from the 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and is conducted for a

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specific period of time. In order for a State to request to operate a 
D-SNAP, an affected area in the State must have received a Presidential 
Declaration of ``Major Disaster'' with Individual Assistance.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information collection 
concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to 
operate D-SNAP. A State agency request to operate a D-SNAP must contain 
the following information: Description of incident; geographic area; 
application period; benefit period; eligibility criteria; ongoing 
household eligibility; affected population; electronic benefit card 
issuance process; logistical plans for Disaster SNAP rollout; staffing; 
public information outreach; duplicate participation check process; 
fraud prevention strategies; and employee application procedures. The 
Food and Nutrition Service reviews the request to ensure that all the 
necessary requirements to conduct a D-SNAP are met. If this collection 
is not conducted, D-SNAP would not be available to help meet the 
nutritional needs of disaster victims.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 14.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 140.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-21791 Filed 9-4-12; 8:45 am]
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