Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 48736-48737 [2016-17702]

Download as PDF 48736 Notices Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 143 Tuesday, July 26, 2016 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 Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–SC–16–0020; SC16–930–2] Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intent to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection for Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, pursuant to Marketing Order No. 930. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 26, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this notice. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or Internet: www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be available for public inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business hours, or can be viewed at: www.regulations.gov. All comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public on the internet at the address provided above. srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:28 Jul 25, 2016 Jkt 238001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Hatch, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250– 0237; Telephone: (202) 720–6862, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: andrew.hatch@ams.usda.gov. Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: Antoinette.Carter@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR part 930). OMB Number: 0581–0177. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2016. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Marketing order programs provide an opportunity for producers of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops, in a specified production area, to work together to solve marketing problems that cannot be solved individually. Marketing order regulations help ensure adequate supplies of high quality product and adequate returns to producers. Marketing orders are authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674). The Secretary of Agriculture oversees these operations and issues regulations recommended by a committee of representatives from the respective commodity industry. The information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent of the AMAA and to administer the program, which has operated since 1996. The Federal marketing order for tart cherries (7 CFR part 930) regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The marketing order authorizes volume regulations that provide for a reserve pool in times of PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 heavy cherry supplies. The marketing order also provides for minimum grade and size regulations, and market research and development projects, including paid advertising. These provisions are not currently in use. The marketing order, and rules and regulations issued thereunder, authorizes the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board), the agency responsible for local administration of the order, to require handlers and growers to submit certain information. Much of this information is compiled in aggregate and provided to the Board to assist in carrying out marketing decisions. The Board has developed 11 forms as a means for persons to file the required and minimum necessary reports with the Board, such as tart cherry inventories, shipments, diversions, and background data. All the information provided is needed to effectively carry out the requirements of the marketing order and fulfill the intent of the AMAA as expressed in the marketing order. Since this order regulates canned and frozen forms of tart cherries, reporting requirements will be in effect all year. Nine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forms are also included in this request. Tart cherry growers and handlers nominated by their peers to serve as representatives on the Board must submit nomination forms to the USDA. Formal rulemaking amendments to the marketing order must be approved in grower referenda authorized and conducted by the USDA. In addition, USDA may conduct a referendum to determine industry support for continuation of the marketing order. Finally, handlers are asked to sign an agreement to indicate their willingness to comply with the provisions of the marketing order if the order is amended. The information collected is used only by authorized representatives of the USDA, including AMS, Specialty Crops Programs’ regional and headquarters staff, and authorized Board employees. Authorized Board employees and the industry are the primary users of the information, and AMS is the secondary user. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .227 hours per response. Respondents: Tart cherry growers and for-profit businesses handling fresh and E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2016 / Notices srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES processed tart cherries produced in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Estimated Number of Respondents: 642. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,270. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 5.09. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 741 hours. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical 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 collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments should reference this docket number and the appropriate marketing order and be sent to the USDA in care of the Docket Clerk at the address above. All comments received within the provided comment period will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. AMS is committed to compliance with the E-Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. A 60-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to the notice. Dated: July 21, 2016. Elanor Starmer, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2016–17702 Filed 7–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:28 Jul 25, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2016–0021] 48737 Done in Washington, DC, this 20th day of July 2016. Michael C. Gregoire, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2016–17627 Filed 7–25–16; 8:45 am] National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Meeting BILLING CODE 3410–34–P Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE We are giving notice of a meeting of the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. DATES: The meeting will be held on August 2, 3, and 4, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. On August 2, 2016, the Committee will participate in an off-site activity to observe local Wildlife Services field projects. The Committee’s business meeting will take place August 3 and 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Express located at 2102 South C Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carrie Joyce, Designated Federal Officer, Wildlife Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 87, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3999. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (the Committee) advises the Secretary of Agriculture concerning policies, program issues, and research needed to conduct the Wildlife Services (WS) program. The Committee also serves as a public forum enabling those affected by the WS program to have a voice in the program’s policies. The meeting will focus on operational and research activities. The Committee will discuss WS efforts to increase operational capacity through prioritizing research objectives. Additionally, the Committee will discuss pertinent national programs and how to increase their effectiveness, as well as ensuring WS remains an active participant in the goal of agricultural protection. The meeting will be open to the public. However, due to time constraints, the public will not be allowed to participate in the discussions during the meeting. Written statements on meeting topics may be filed with the Committee before or after the meeting by sending them to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written statements may also be filed at the meeting. Please refer to Docket No. APHIS–2016–0021 when submitting your statements. This notice of meeting is given pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest Service July 21, 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 and other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by August 25, 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 20503. Commentors 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) 720–8681. 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 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. E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2016-17702]


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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2016 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. AMS-SC-16-0020; SC16-930-2]


Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently 
Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intent to 
request an extension for and revision to a currently approved 
information collection for Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, 
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, pursuant to 
Marketing Order No. 930.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 26, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning this notice. Comments must be sent to the Docket Clerk, 
Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, 
USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-
0237; Fax: (202) 720-8938; or Internet: www.regulations.gov. Comments 
should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this 
issue of the Federal Register and will be available for public 
inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular business 
hours, or can be viewed at: www.regulations.gov. All comments submitted 
in response to this notice will be included in the record and will be 
made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of 
individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made public on 
the internet at the address provided above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Hatch, Marketing Order and 
Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Room 1406-S, Washington, DC 20250-
0237; Telephone: (202) 720-6862, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: 
andrew.hatch@ams.usda.gov.
    Small businesses may request information on complying with this 
regulation by contacting Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order and 
Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; 
Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: 
Antoinette.Carter@ams.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Tart Cherries Grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, 
Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR 
part 930).
    OMB Number: 0581-0177.
    Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2016.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: Marketing order programs provide an opportunity for 
producers of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops, in a 
specified production area, to work together to solve marketing problems 
that cannot be solved individually. Marketing order regulations help 
ensure adequate supplies of high quality product and adequate returns 
to producers. Marketing orders are authorized under the Agricultural 
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674). 
The Secretary of Agriculture oversees these operations and issues 
regulations recommended by a committee of representatives from the 
respective commodity industry.
    The information collection requirements in this request are 
essential to carry out the intent of the AMAA and to administer the 
program, which has operated since 1996.
    The Federal marketing order for tart cherries (7 CFR part 930) 
regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, 
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The marketing 
order authorizes volume regulations that provide for a reserve pool in 
times of heavy cherry supplies. The marketing order also provides for 
minimum grade and size regulations, and market research and development 
projects, including paid advertising. These provisions are not 
currently in use.
    The marketing order, and rules and regulations issued thereunder, 
authorizes the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board), the agency 
responsible for local administration of the order, to require handlers 
and growers to submit certain information. Much of this information is 
compiled in aggregate and provided to the Board to assist in carrying 
out marketing decisions.
    The Board has developed 11 forms as a means for persons to file the 
required and minimum necessary reports with the Board, such as tart 
cherry inventories, shipments, diversions, and background data. All the 
information provided is needed to effectively carry out the 
requirements of the marketing order and fulfill the intent of the AMAA 
as expressed in the marketing order. Since this order regulates canned 
and frozen forms of tart cherries, reporting requirements will be in 
effect all year.
    Nine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forms are also included 
in this request. Tart cherry growers and handlers nominated by their 
peers to serve as representatives on the Board must submit nomination 
forms to the USDA. Formal rulemaking amendments to the marketing order 
must be approved in grower referenda authorized and conducted by the 
USDA. In addition, USDA may conduct a referendum to determine industry 
support for continuation of the marketing order. Finally, handlers are 
asked to sign an agreement to indicate their willingness to comply with 
the provisions of the marketing order if the order is amended.
    The information collected is used only by authorized 
representatives of the USDA, including AMS, Specialty Crops Programs' 
regional and headquarters staff, and authorized Board employees. 
Authorized Board employees and the industry are the primary users of 
the information, and AMS is the secondary user.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average .227 hours per response.
    Respondents: Tart cherry growers and for-profit businesses handling 
fresh and

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processed tart cherries produced in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, 
Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 642.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 3,270.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 5.09.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 741 hours.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether this collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information has practical 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 collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on those who respond, including through 
the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments should reference this docket number and the appropriate 
marketing order and be sent to the USDA in care of the Docket Clerk at 
the address above. All comments received within the provided comment 
period will be available for public inspection during regular business 
hours at the same address.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.
    AMS is committed to compliance with the E-Government Act to promote 
the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide 
increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information 
and services, and for other purposes.
    A 60-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to 
respond to the notice.

    Dated: July 21, 2016.
Elanor Starmer,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-17702 Filed 7-25-16; 8:45 am]
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