Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers; Intent To Renew and Request for Nominations, 75105-75106 [2012-30471]

Download as PDF 75105 Notices Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 244 Wednesday, December 19, 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. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 19, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia Joyner, Bureau for Management, Office of Management Services, Information and Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07C, RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712–5007 or via email sjoyner@usaid.gov. 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A National Agency Check and written inquiries are the minimum investigation required for employment in any department or agency of the Government as prescribed in Section 3(a) of the Executive Order 10450. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 8976. Total annual responses: 6552. Total annual hours requested: 46 hours. Dated December 11, 2012. Lynn Winston, Division Chief Bureau for Management, Office of Management Services, Information and Records Division. [FR Doc. 2012–30612 Filed 12–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers; Intent To Renew and Request for Nominations Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent and request for nominations. AGENCY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the charter of the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (the ‘‘Committee’’) for an additional term of 2 years through December 14, 2014. We are also giving notice that the Secretary is soliciting nominations for membership for this Committee. SUMMARY: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before December 31, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. R. J. Cabrera, Designated Federal DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520–A, Washington, DC 20250–0170; Telephone (202) 720–6350; Fax (202) 720–7704; Email: rj.cabrera@osec.usda.gov. ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial delivery to: Mrs. R.J. Cabrera, Designated Federal Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520–A, Washington, DC 20250– 0170. Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720–7704. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, 5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers for 2 years. Members of the current Committee may be appointed for an additional term of 1 or 2 years; new members will serve for 2 years in remaining roles adhering to the statutory guidelines of representation required. The Committee advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters broadly affecting new farmers and ranchers including strategies, policies, and programs that will enhance opportunities and create new farming and ranching operations. The Committee will consider Department goals and objectives necessary to implement prior recommendations. The Committee will develop and recommend an overall framework and strategies to encompass principles that leverage and maximize existing programs, and create and test new program opportunities. In this notice, we are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and individuals from among ranching and farming producers (industry), related government, State, and Tribal agricultural agencies, academic institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and related nonprofit enterprises. An organization may nominate individuals from within or outside its membership; alternatively, an individual may nominate herself or himself. Nomination packages should include a nomination form along with a cover letter or resume that documents the nominee’s background and experience. Nomination forms are available on the Internet at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/ E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1 75106 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 19, 2012 / Notices forms/doc/AD–755.pdf or may be obtained from Mrs. R. J. Cabrera at the address or telephone number noted above. The Secretary will select up to 20 members from among those organizations and individuals solicited, in order to obtain the broadest possible representation on the Committee, in accordance with the FACA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulation 1041–001. Equal opportunity practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Dexter L. Pearson, Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach. [FR Doc. 2012–30471 Filed 12–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Summer Food Service Program Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on the Agency’s proposed information collection for the Summer Food Service Program. This collection is a revision of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 19, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of SUMMARY: information is necessary for the proper performance of the Agency’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the proposed information collection burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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 Jon Garcia, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, Child Nutrition Division, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Jon Garcia, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, Child Nutrition Division, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Title: Information Collection for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). OMB Number: 0584–0280. Form Number: FNS–418. Expiration Date: February 28, 2013. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: SFSP is authorized under section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (42 U.S.C. 1761). The SFSP is directed toward children in low-income areas when school is not in session and is operated locally by approved sponsors. Local sponsors may include public or Estimated number of respondents Affected public Number of responses per respondent private non-profit school food authorities (SFAs), public or private non-profit residential summer camps, units of local, municipal, county or State governments, or other private nonprofit organizations that develop a special summer program and provide meal service similar to that available to children during the school year under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Program operators submit monthly claims using FNS–418 to its administering agency to receive reimbursement. This is a revision of a currently approved collection. It revises reporting burden as a result of program changes and corrections to the recordkeeping burden hours. Current OMB inventory for this collection includes only reporting burden and that consists of 182,683 hours. As a result of program changes and reevaluation of existing program tasks, the reporting burden was significantly reduced by 42,693 hours since last renewal. However, as a result of reinstating the recordkeeping burden, this reduction is estimated at 7,291 hours. No substantive revisions have occurred to the form (FNS–418). The average burden per response and the annual burden hours for reporting and recordkeeping are explained below and summarized in the charts which follow. Affected Public: State agencies, camps and other sites and households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 106,187. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 6.417593. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 681,465. Estimate Time per Response: 0.257373. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 175,392. Current OMB Inventory: 182,683 (Reporting burden only). Difference (Burden Revisions Requested): ¥7,291. Refer to the table below for estimated total annual burden for each type of respondent. Total annual responses Estimated total hours per response Estimated total burden sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with Reporting State Agencies ..................................................................... Sponsors .............................................................................. Camps and Other Sites ....................................................... Households .......................................................................... 53 4,754 791 100,589 381 2.80963 1 2 20,193 13,357 791 201,178 0.722441 3.725527 .25 .375 14,588 49,762 198 75,442 Total Estimated Reporting Burden ............................... 106,187 ........................ 235,519 ........................ 139,990 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Dec 18, 2012 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75105-75106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30471]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers; Intent To 
Renew and Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent and request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture intends 
to renew the charter of the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and 
Ranchers (the ``Committee'') for an additional term of 2 years through 
December 14, 2014. We are also giving notice that the Secretary is 
soliciting nominations for membership for this Committee.

DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before 
December 31, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. R. J. Cabrera, Designated Federal 
Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520-A, Washington, 
DC 20250-0170; Telephone (202) 720-6350; Fax (202) 720-7704; Email: 
rj.cabrera@osec.usda.gov.

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial 
delivery to: Mrs. R.J. Cabrera, Designated Federal Official, USDA OAO, 
1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520-A, Washington, DC 20250-0170. 
Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720-7704.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA, 5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of 
Agriculture intends to renew the Advisory Committee on Beginning 
Farmers and Ranchers for 2 years. Members of the current Committee may 
be appointed for an additional term of 1 or 2 years; new members will 
serve for 2 years in remaining roles adhering to the statutory 
guidelines of representation required.
    The Committee advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters 
broadly affecting new farmers and ranchers including strategies, 
policies, and programs that will enhance opportunities and create new 
farming and ranching operations. The Committee will consider Department 
goals and objectives necessary to implement prior recommendations. The 
Committee will develop and recommend an overall framework and 
strategies to encompass principles that leverage and maximize existing 
programs, and create and test new program opportunities.
    In this notice, we are soliciting nominations from interested 
organizations and individuals from among ranching and farming producers 
(industry), related government, State, and Tribal agricultural 
agencies, academic institutions, commercial banking entities, trade 
associations, and related nonprofit enterprises. An organization may 
nominate individuals from within or outside its membership; 
alternatively, an individual may nominate herself or himself. 
Nomination packages should include a nomination form along with a cover 
letter or resume that documents the nominee's background and 
experience. Nomination forms are available on the Internet at https://
www.ocio.usda.gov/

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forms/doc/AD-755.pdf or may be obtained from Mrs. R. J. Cabrera at the 
address or telephone number noted above.
    The Secretary will select up to 20 members from among those 
organizations and individuals solicited, in order to obtain the 
broadest possible representation on the Committee, in accordance with 
the FACA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulation 1041-001. 
Equal opportunity practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be 
followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of 
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership should include, 
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to 
represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Dexter L. Pearson,
Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2012-30471 Filed 12-18-12; 8:45 am]
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