Information Collection: Annual Wildfire Summary Report, 42308-42309 [2016-15335]

Download as PDF 42308 Notices Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 125 Wednesday, June 29, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES June 23, 2016. 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 are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of 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 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 29, 2016 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Jun 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 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. SUMMARY: Title: Horse Protection Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0056. Summary of Collection: 9 CFR part 11, Regulations, implement the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–540), as amended July 13, 1976 (Pub. L. 94– 360), and are authorized under section 9 of the Act. The Horse Protection Legislation was enacted to prevent showing, exhibiting, selling, or auctioning of ‘‘sore’’ horses, and certain transportation of sore horses in connection therewith at horse shows, horse exhibitions, horse sales, and horse auctions. A sore horse is a horse that has received pain-provoking practices that cause the horse to have an accentuated, high stepping gait. Sored horses cannot be entered in an event by any person, including trainers, riders, or owners. Management of shows, sales, exhibitions, or auctions must identify sored horses to prevent their participation under the Horse Protection Act. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information at specified intervals from Horse Industry Organizations (HIO) and show management. HIOs must maintain an acceptable Designated Qualified Person (DQP) program and recordkeeping system as outlined in the regulations. Information provided by the HIOs through DQPs allows APHIS to monitor and enforce the Horse Protection Act, its regulations, and certifying programs. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 1,510. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly; Monthly; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 2,268. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–15271 Filed 6–28–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest Service Information Collection: Annual Wildfire Summary Report 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 the extension of a currently approved information collection; Annual Wildfire Summary Report. Comments must be received in writing on or before August 29, 2016 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 Tim Melchert, Fire and Aviation Management, National Interagency Fire Center, USDA Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 208–387–5375 or by email to: tmelchert@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705 during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 208–387–5604 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Melchert, Fire and Aviation Manager, National Interagency Fire Center, 208– 387–5887. Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Annual Wildfire Summary Report. OMB Number: 0596–0025. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2016. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2101 (note) Sec. 10) requires the Forest Service to collect information about wildfire suppression efforts by State and local firefighting agencies in support of congressional funding requests for the DATES: E:\FR\FM\29JNN1.SGM 29JNN1 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 125 / Wednesday, June 29, 2016 / Notices Forest Service State and Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Program. The program provides supplemental funding for State and local firefighting agencies. The Forest Service works cooperatively with State and local firefighting agencies to support their fire suppression efforts. State fire marshals and State forestry officials use form FS–3100–8 (Annual Wildfire Summary Report) to report information to the Forest Service regarding State and local wildfire suppression efforts. The Forest Service is unable to assess the effectiveness of the State and Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Program without this information. Forest Service managers evaluate the information to determine if the Cooperative Fire Program funds used by State and local fire agencies have improved fire suppression capabilities. The Forest Service shares the information with Congress as part of the annual request for funding for this program. The information collected includes the number of fires responded to by State or local firefighting agencies within a fiscal year, as well as the following information pertaining to such fires: • Fire type (timber, structural, or grassland); • Size (in acres) of the fires; • Cause of fires (lightning, campfires, arson, etc.); and • Suppression costs associated with the fires. The data gathered is not available from any other sources. Estimate of Burden per Response: 30 minutes. Type of Respondents: State fire marshals or State forestry officials. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 28 hours. Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, 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 respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Jun 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: June 21, 2016. James E. Hubbard, Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry. [FR Doc. 2016–15335 Filed 6–28–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Shoshone National Forest Travel Management; Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming Forest Service, USDA. Notice of extension of public scoping period for the Shoshone National Forest Travel Management environmental impact statement. AGENCY: ACTION: The Shoshone National Forest (SNF) is extending the public scoping period for the SNF Travel Management environmental impact statement (EIS). The SNF previously published a notice of intent to prepare an EIS as well as notice of public scoping in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016 [81 FR 33655]. The previous notice provided for public scoping through June 27, 2016. DATES: Several individuals and organizations requested an extension of the public scoping period. The SNF Forest Supervisor has decided to accommodate these requests by extending the public scoping period through July 27, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Rob Robertson, 333 East Main Street, Lander, Wyoming 82520. Comments may also be sent via email to travel_ management_comments@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 307–332–0264. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob Robertson at 307–335–2156 or rrobertson@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 Time, Monday through Friday. SUMMARY: Written comments should be submitted to Shoshone National Forest, Attn: Rob Robertson, 333 E. Main St., Lander, WY 82520, or fax: 307–332–0264; or email at travel-comments-rocky-mountain- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42309 shoshone@fs.fed.us . Hand-delivered comments must be provided at the Supervisors’ office or any of the Ranger District offices during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). Electronic comments must be submitted to travel-comments-rockymountain-shoshone@fs.fed.us in an email message, or attached in portable document format (.pdf) or Word (.docx) format. It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the agency’s preparation of the environmental impact statement. Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer’s concerns and contentions. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered, however. Dated: June 22, 2016. Rick Metzger, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 2016–15394 Filed 6–28–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Rural Development Voucher Program Rural Housing Service, USDA. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in fiscal year (FY) 2006 established the demonstration Rural Development Voucher Program (RDVP), as authorized under Section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949 as amended (42 U.S.C. 1490R) (without regard to Section 542(b)). This Notice informs the public of the general policies and procedures for the RDVP for FY 2016. Rural Development Vouchers are only available to lowincome tenants of Rural Development (RD)-financed multi-family properties where the Rural Rental Housing loan (Section 515) has been prepaid (either through prepayment or foreclosure action); prior to the loan’s maturity date. DATES: In order for eligible tenants to participate, a voucher obligation form must be submitted within 10 months of the foreclosure or pre-payment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie B.M. White, Director, MultiSUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29JNN1.SGM 29JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 125 (Wednesday, June 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42308-42309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15335]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection: Annual Wildfire Summary Report

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the extension of a currently approved information 
collection; Annual Wildfire Summary Report.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before August 29, 
2016 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 Tim 
Melchert, Fire and Aviation Management, National Interagency Fire 
Center, USDA Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 
83705.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 208-387-5375 or by 
email to: tmelchert@fs.fed.us.
    The public may inspect comments received at National Interagency 
Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705 during normal 
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 208-387-5604 
to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Melchert, Fire and Aviation 
Manager, National Interagency Fire Center, 208-387-5887.
    Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 
1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Annual Wildfire Summary Report.
    OMB Number: 0596-0025.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2016.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 
U.S.C. 2101 (note) Sec. 10) requires the Forest Service to collect 
information about wildfire suppression efforts by State and local 
firefighting agencies in support of congressional funding requests for 
the

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Forest Service State and Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Program. The 
program provides supplemental funding for State and local firefighting 
agencies. The Forest Service works cooperatively with State and local 
firefighting agencies to support their fire suppression efforts.
    State fire marshals and State forestry officials use form FS-3100-8 
(Annual Wildfire Summary Report) to report information to the Forest 
Service regarding State and local wildfire suppression efforts. The 
Forest Service is unable to assess the effectiveness of the State and 
Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Program without this information. 
Forest Service managers evaluate the information to determine if the 
Cooperative Fire Program funds used by State and local fire agencies 
have improved fire suppression capabilities. The Forest Service shares 
the information with Congress as part of the annual request for funding 
for this program.
    The information collected includes the number of fires responded to 
by State or local firefighting agencies within a fiscal year, as well 
as the following information pertaining to such fires:
     Fire type (timber, structural, or grassland);
     Size (in acres) of the fires;
     Cause of fires (lightning, campfires, arson, etc.); and
     Suppression costs associated with the fires.
    The data gathered is not available from any other sources.
    Estimate of Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: State fire marshals or State forestry 
officials.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 56.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 28 hours.
    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information 
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the 
functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have 
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's 
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, 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 
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of 
Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: June 21, 2016.
James E. Hubbard,
 Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. 2016-15335 Filed 6-28-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P

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