Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 34715-34716 [2014-14191]

Download as PDF 34715 Notices Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 117 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES June 12, 2014. 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), New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: 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 by July 18, 2014. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 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. Total Burden Hours: 1,492. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–14189 Filed 6–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P Rural Housing Service Title: 7 CFR Part 3565, ‘‘Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program’’ and Its’ Supporting Handbook. OMB Control Number: 0575–0174. Summary of Collection: On March 26, 1996, the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 was signed. One of the provisions of the Act was the authorization of the section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP), adding the program to the Housing Act of 1949. The purpose of the GRRHP is to increase the supply of affordable rural rental housing through the use of loan guarantees that encourage partnerships between the Rural Housing Service (RHS), private lenders and public agencies. RUS will approve qualified lenders to participate and monitor lender performance to ensure program requirements are met. RHS will collect information from lenders on the eligibility cost, benefits, feasibility, and financial performance of the proposed project. Need and Use of the Information: RHS will collect information from lenders to manage, plan, evaluate, and account for Government resources and from time to time, propose demonstration programs that use loan guarantees or interest credit. The GRRHP regulation and handbook will provide lenders and agency staff with guidance on the origination, and servicing of GRRHP loans and the approval of qualified lenders. RHS will use the information to evaluate a lender’s request and make determination that the interests of the government are protected. Failure to collect information could have an adverse impact on the agency ability to monitor lenders and assess program effectiveness and effectively guarantee loans. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit Institutions. Number of Respondents: 150. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Monthly; Annually. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 12, 2014. 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. Comments regarding this information collection received by July 18, 2014 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. 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 E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 34716 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 117 / Wednesday, June 18, 2014 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. June 12, 2014. Title: Bees and Related Articles. OMB Control Number: 0579–0207. Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (APA) (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq), authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, or interstate movement of plants, plant products, and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. Under the Honeybee Act (7 U.S.C. 281–286), the Secretary is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation of honeybee semen to prevent the introduction into the United States of diseases and parasites harmful to honeybees and of undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), is responsible for implementing the intent of these Acts, and does so through the enforcement of its pollinator regulations and honeybee regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from a variety of individuals who are involved in breeding, exporting, importing, and containing bees and related articles. The information APHIS collects serves as the supporting documentation needed to issue required PPQ forms and documents that allow importation of bees and related articles or authorizes the release of bees. This documentation is vital to helping APHIS ensure that exotic bee diseases and parasites, and undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees, do not spread into or within the United States. Without the information APHIS could not verify that imported bees and related articles do not present a significant risk of introducing exotic bee disease, parasites, and undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees. Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 199. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 56. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–14191 Filed 6–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Food Donation Programs (Food for Progress & Section 416(b) and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program). OMB control number: 0551–0035. Summary of Collection: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) provides U.S. agricultural commodities to feed millions of hungry people in needy countries through direct donations and PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 concessional programs. USDA Food aid may be provided through two program authorities: Food for Progress authorized by the Food for Progress Act of 1985, Section 416(b); and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program is authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information from applicants desiring to receive grants under the programs to determine its ability to carry out a food aid program, to establish the terms under which the commodities will be provided, to monitor the progress of commodity distribution (including how transportation is procured), to monitor the progress of expenditure of monetization funds, and to evaluate both the program’s success and the participant’s effectiveness in meeting the agreed upon goals. Information is also collected from ship owners/brokers shipping the commodity to its destination. Description of Respondents: Not forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 68. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Semiannually; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 112,763. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–14190 Filed 6–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request June 12, 2014. 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\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 12, 2014.
    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.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by July 18, 
2014 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to 
submit their comments to OMB via email to: OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV 
or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. 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

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persons are not required to respond to the collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Bees and Related Articles.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0207.
    Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (APA) (7 U.S.C. 
7701 et seq), authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or 
restrict the importation, entry, or interstate movement of plants, 
plant products, and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant 
pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United 
States. Under the Honeybee Act (7 U.S.C. 281-286), the Secretary is 
authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation of honeybee semen to 
prevent the introduction into the United States of diseases and 
parasites harmful to honeybees and of undesirable species and 
subspecies of honeybees. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), is responsible for 
implementing the intent of these Acts, and does so through the 
enforcement of its pollinator regulations and honeybee regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from a 
variety of individuals who are involved in breeding, exporting, 
importing, and containing bees and related articles. The information 
APHIS collects serves as the supporting documentation needed to issue 
required PPQ forms and documents that allow importation of bees and 
related articles or authorizes the release of bees. This documentation 
is vital to helping APHIS ensure that exotic bee diseases and 
parasites, and undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees, do not 
spread into or within the United States. Without the information APHIS 
could not verify that imported bees and related articles do not present 
a significant risk of introducing exotic bee disease, parasites, and 
undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit; Federal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 199.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 56.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-14191 Filed 6-17-14; 8:45 am]
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