Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 19017-19018 [2017-08291]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 78 / Tuesday, April 25, 2017 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 May 25, 2017 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. Forest Service Title: Special Use Administration. OMB Control Number: 0596–0082. Summary of Collection: The Forest Service is authorized under Title 5 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, Pub. L. 94–579); the Organic Administration Act of 1897, (16 U.S.C. 551); the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act (16 U.S.C. 497b); section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185); the National Forest Roads and Trails Act (FRTA, 16 U.S.C. 532–538); section 7 of the Granger-Thye Act (16 U.S.C. 480d); the Act of May 20, 2000 (16 U.S.C. 460/ –6d); and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801–6814) to issue and administer authorizations for use and occupancy of National Forest System (NFS) lands and require the collection of information from the public for those purposes. Forest Service regulations implementing these authorities, are found under Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 251, Subpart B (36 CFR 251, Subpart B). Information collected include submission of applications, execution of forms, and imposition of terms and conditions that entail information VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Apr 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 19017 collection requirements, such as the requirement to submit annual financial information; to prepare and update an operating plan; to prepare and update a maintenance plan; and to submit compliance reports and information updates. Authorized under their own various statutes, The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Reclamation along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also use the SF–299 to collect information. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is evaluated by the FS and DOI to ensure that authorized uses of NFS lands are in the public interest and are compatible with each Department’s agency missions. The information helps each agency identify environmental and social impacts of special uses for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and program administration. Information is collected under six categories: (1) Information required from proponents and applicants to evaluate proposals and applications to use or occupy NFS lands; (2) information required from applicants to complete special use authorizations; (3) annual financial information required from holders to determine land use fees; (4) information required from holders to prepare and update operating plans; (5) information required from holders to prepare and update maintenance plans; and (6) information required from holders to complete compliance reports and information updates. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 155,930. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 336,461. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. 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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. 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 May 25, 2017. 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. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Organic Handler Market Promotion Assessment Exemption. OMB Control Number: 0581–0216. Summary of Collection: Industries enter into a marketing order program under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act (AMAA) of 1937, as amended by U.S.C. 601–674. Marketing Order programs provide an opportunity for producers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and specialty crops, in specified production areas, to work together to solve marketing problems that cannot be solved individually. In 2002, section 501 of the FAIR Act was amended (7 [FR Doc. 2017–08359 Filed 4–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 20, 2017. The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 19018 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 78 / Tuesday, April 25, 2017 / Notices U.S.C. 7401) to exempt any person that produces and markets solely 100 percent organic products, and that does not produce any conventional or nonorganic products, from paying assessments under a commodity promotion law with respect to any agricultural commodity that is produced on a certified organic farm as defined in section 2103 of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. Section 10004 of the 2014 Farm Bill expanded the organic assessment exemption originally established by the FAIR Act. The 2014 Farm Bill allows all organic handlers to apply for an exemption from assessments on products certified as ‘‘organic’’ or ‘‘100 percent organic,’’ regardless of whether the handler also markets conventional or non-organic products. At the same time, the 2014 Farm bill reduced the per response time to complete the form from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. Need and Use of the Information: Handlers submit the completed SC–649 form to the appropriate committee, board or council once a year to apply for an assessment exemption to a certain percentage. The information gathered on this form is necessary to assist the committees, boards and councils to determine an applicant’s eligibility assessment exemption and to verify compliance. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 190. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 48. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–08291 Filed 4–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA ACTION: Notice and request for comments. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a revision to a currently approved information SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Apr 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 collection for the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 26, 2017 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Lisa Noty, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 511 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022, email: lisa.noty@ wdc.usda.gov, phone (712) 243–2107 x116, fax (855)–251–2238. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Advanced Biofuel Payment Program. OMB Number: OMB No. 0570–0063. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2017. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Advanced Biofuel Payment Program was authorized under section 9005 of Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). It authorizes the Agency to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Entities eligible to receive payments under the Program are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.89 hours per response. Respondents: The respondents are the advanced biofuel producers and Agency staff who process applications and quarterly payment requests. Estimated Number of Respondents: 275 advanced biofuel producers. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 7.2. Estimate Number of Responses: 1,986. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,761 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the proposed 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 those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Stop 0742, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250. All comments received 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 become a matter of public record. Dated: April 18, 2017. Chad Parker, Acting Administrator, Rural BusinessCooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2017–08323 Filed 4–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 199, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 26, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas P. Dickson, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., STOP 1522, Room 5164, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–4492, FAX: (202) 720–8435 or email Thomas.Dickson@ wdc.usda.gov. SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB for reinstatement. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19017-19018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08291]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 20, 2017.
    The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information 
collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date 
of publication of this notice. 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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 
Washington, DC; New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20503. 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 May 25, 2017. 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.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Organic Handler Market Promotion Assessment Exemption.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0216.
    Summary of Collection: Industries enter into a marketing order 
program under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act (AMAA) of 1937, 
as amended by U.S.C. 601-674. Marketing Order programs provide an 
opportunity for producers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and specialty 
crops, in specified production areas, to work together to solve 
marketing problems that cannot be solved individually. In 2002, section 
501 of the FAIR Act was amended (7

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U.S.C. 7401) to exempt any person that produces and markets solely 100 
percent organic products, and that does not produce any conventional or 
non-organic products, from paying assessments under a commodity 
promotion law with respect to any agricultural commodity that is 
produced on a certified organic farm as defined in section 2103 of the 
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.
    Section 10004 of the 2014 Farm Bill expanded the organic assessment 
exemption originally established by the FAIR Act. The 2014 Farm Bill 
allows all organic handlers to apply for an exemption from assessments 
on products certified as ``organic'' or ``100 percent organic,'' 
regardless of whether the handler also markets conventional or non-
organic products. At the same time, the 2014 Farm bill reduced the per 
response time to complete the form from 30 minutes to 15 minutes.
    Need and Use of the Information: Handlers submit the completed SC-
649 form to the appropriate committee, board or council once a year to 
apply for an assessment exemption to a certain percentage. The 
information gathered on this form is necessary to assist the 
committees, boards and councils to determine an applicant's eligibility 
assessment exemption and to verify compliance.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 190.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 48.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-08291 Filed 4-24-17; 8:45 am]
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