Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 70413 [2012-28510]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 227 / Monday, November 26, 2012 / Notices Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the Agency charged with carrying out this disease prevention mission. An important approach for disease detection and control is provided to APHIS by the assistance of private veterinarians through the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP). This voluntary program, administered by APHIS, certifies private practitioners, to work cooperatively with Federal and State animal health authorities. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use VS form 1–36A to collect information to certify private practitioners to work cooperatively with Federal and State animal health authorities as accredited private veterinarians on various approaches for disease prevention and proactive disease surveillance as effective methods for maintaining a healthy animal population and for enhancing the United States’ ability to compete in the global market for animal and animal product trade. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 23,800. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 11,900. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–28506 Filed 11–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES November 19, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Nov 23, 2012 Jkt 229001 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: WIC Program RegulationsReporting and Recordkeeping Burden. OMB Control Number: 0584–0043. Summary of Collection: The WIC Program is authorized by the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, and is administered by State agencies in accordance with WIC program regulations at 7 CFR part 246. This submission incorporates the information collection burden associated with requirements contained in the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111–296). Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information that include participant certification information (e.g. income and nutrition risk); nutrition education documentation; local agency and vendor application and agreement information; vendor sales and shelf price data; data related to vendor monitoring and training; and, financial and food delivery system records. The information is needed for the general operation of the Program, including regulatory compliance, and for ongoing program integrity and costsaving efforts. The information collected is also used by FNS to manage, plan, evaluate, make decisions and report on WIC program operations. If the information were not collected the efficiency and effectiveness of the program would be jeopardized, the likelihood of misuse or improper use of Federal funds would increase, and FNS’ ability to detect violations or abusive behavior would diminish greatly. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70413 Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 9,023,066. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Report: Quarterly; semiannually; annually; biennially. Total Burden Hours: 4,024,697. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–28510 Filed 11–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Flathead and McKenzie Rivers and McKenzie National Recreational Trail Visitor Surveys Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension with no revisions of a currently approved information collection, Flathead Wild and Scenic River Visitor Survey and McKenzie River Visitor Survey. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 25, 2013 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Matt Peterson, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Willamette National Forest, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, Springfield, OR 97477. Comments also may be submitted via email to: mbpeterson@fs.fed.us The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, Springfield, OR, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 541–225–6421 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Flathead—Colter Pence, Flathead National Forests, 406–387–3949 and Willamette—Matt Peterson, Willamette National Forest, 541–225–6421. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 800–877– 8339, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 227 (Monday, November 26, 2012)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-28510]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 19, 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: WIC Program Regulations-Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0043.
    Summary of Collection: The WIC Program is authorized by the Child 
Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, and is administered by State 
agencies in accordance with WIC program regulations at 7 CFR part 246. 
This submission incorporates the information collection burden 
associated with requirements contained in the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids 
Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-296).
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) will collect information that include participant certification 
information (e.g. income and nutrition risk); nutrition education 
documentation; local agency and vendor application and agreement 
information; vendor sales and shelf price data; data related to vendor 
monitoring and training; and, financial and food delivery system 
records. The information is needed for the general operation of the 
Program, including regulatory compliance, and for ongoing program 
integrity and cost-saving efforts. The information collected is also 
used by FNS to manage, plan, evaluate, make decisions and report on WIC 
program operations. If the information were not collected the 
efficiency and effectiveness of the program would be jeopardized, the 
likelihood of misuse or improper use of Federal funds would increase, 
and FNS' ability to detect violations or abusive behavior would 
diminish greatly.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 9,023,066.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Report: Quarterly; semi-
annually; annually; biennially.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,024,697.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-28510 Filed 11-23-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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