Notice of Request for Revision of Currently Approved Information Collections, 31043-31044 [2017-14045]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 127 / Wednesday, July 5, 2017 / Notices Total Burden Hours: 1,350. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Office of Procurement and Property Management Title: Voluntary Labeling Program for Biobased Products. OMB Control Number: 0503–0020. Summary of Collection: Section 9002(h) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRIA) of 2002, as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008 and the Agricultural Act of 2014, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a voluntary labeling program that would enable qualifying biobased products to be certified with a ‘‘USDA Certified Biobased Product’’ label. The voluntary labeling program is required to be consistent, where possible, with the guidelines implementing the preferred procurement of biobased products by Federal agencies (referred to hereafter as the preferred procurement program), which is also authorized under section 9002 of FSRIA. Under the preferred procurement program, Federal agencies are required to purchase with certain exceptions, biobased products that are identified, by rulemaking, for preferred procurement. The BioPreferred Program is implemented by USDA’s Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM). Need and Use of the Information: Under the voluntary labeling program, manufacturers and vendors must complete an application for each standalone biobased product or biobased product family for which they wish to use the label. The application process is electronic and is accessible through the voluntary labeling program Web site. In addition manufacturers and vendors whose applications have been conditionally approved must provide to OPPM certain information for posting by OPPM on the voluntary labeling program Web site. For each product approved by the Agency for use of the label, the manufacturer or vendor must keep that information for each certified product up-to-date. The information requested for inclusion in the application are: (1) Contact information (of the manufacturer or vendor and preparer of application) and (2) product identification information, including brand name(s), the applicable designated item category or categories or equivalent, and the biobased content of the product. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 150. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Other (once). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jul 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–14031 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–TX–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of Request for Revision of Currently Approved Information Collections Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service’s (FAS) intention to request a revision for currently approved information collections in support of the foreign donation of agricultural commodities under the section 416(b) program, the Food for Progress Program, and the McGovernDole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 5, 2017. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments as requested in this document. In your comment, include the volume, date, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail, hand delivery, or courier: Benjamin Muskovitz, Director, Food Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250–1034; • Email: Benjamin.Muskovitz@ fas.usda.gov; or • Telephone: (202) 720–0886. Comments will be available for inspection online at https:// www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Muskovitz, Director, Food SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31043 Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250–1034; or by email at Benjamin.Muskovitz@fas.usda.gov; or by telephone at (202) 720–0886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities (section 416(b) and Food for Progress programs) and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. OMB Number: 0551–0035. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2017. Type of Request: Revision of currently approved information collections. Abstract: Under the section 416(b) and Food for Progress programs (the ‘‘Foreign Donation Programs’’) and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (‘‘McGovern-Dole’’) Program, information will be gathered from applicants desiring to receive federal awards under the programs to determine the viability of requests for resources to implement activities in foreign countries. Recipients of awards under the programs must submit compliance reports until activities carried out with donated commodities or funds, or local currencies generated from the sale of donated commodities, are completed. Recipients that use the services of freight forwarders must submit certifications from the freight forwarders regarding their activities and affiliations. Documents are used to develop effective grant and cooperative agreements for awards under the programs and assure that statutory requirements and objectives are met. Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent resulting from information collections under the Foreign Donation Programs or the McGovern-Dole Program varies in direct relation to the number and type of agreements entered into by such respondent. The estimated average reporting burden for the Foreign Donation Programs is 45.24 hours per response and for the McGovern-Dole Program is 45.24 hours per response. Respondents: Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, freight forwarders, ship owners and brokers, and survey companies. Estimated Number of Respondents: 61 per annum. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 32 per annum. Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 88,308.5 hours. E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 31044 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 127 / Wednesday, July 5, 2017 / Notices Request for comments: Send comments regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Connie Ehrhart, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 690–1578 or email at Connie.Ehrhart@fas.usda.gov. 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. Dated: June 15, 2017. Holly Higgins, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2017–14045 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–15–2017] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 265— Conroe, Texas; Authorization of Production Activity; Bauer Manufacturing LLC dba NEORig; (Stationary Oil/Gas Drilling Rigs); Conroe, Texas On February 24, 2017, the City of Conroe, Texas, grantee of FTZ 265, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Bauer Manufacturing LLC dba NEORig, within Site 1, in Conroe, Texas. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (82 FR 12788–12789, March 7, 2017). On June 26, 2017, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jul 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: June 29, 2017. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–14051 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S–101–2017] ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the FTZ Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at Elizabeth.Whiteman@trade.gov or (202) 482–0473. Dated: June 29, 2017. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–14052 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] Foreign-Trade Zone 29—Louisville, Kentucky; Application for Subzone Expansion; Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Berea, Kentucky BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board by the Louisville & Jefferson County Riverport Authority, grantee of FTZ 29, requesting an expansion of Subzone 29F on behalf of Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., in Berea, Kentucky. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), and the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally docketed on June 29, 2017. The subzone currently consists of the following sites in Harrodsburg, Kentucky: Site 1 (50 acres) 955 Warwick Road; Site 2 (1.56 acres) 601 Robinson Road; and, Site 3 (1.4 acres) 110 Morgan Soaper Road. The applicant is now requesting authority to include an additional site: Proposed Site 4 (20 acres), 1150 Mayde Road, Berea. No additional production authority is being requested at this time. As requested, the entire subzone would be subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 29. In accordance with the FTZ Board’s regulations, Elizabeth Whiteman of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to review the application and make recommendations to the Executive Secretary. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is August 14, 2017. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to August 29, 2017. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the [S–99–2017] PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board Foreign-Trade Zone 283—West Tennessee Area Application for Subzone, MTD Consumer Group Inc., Martin, Tennessee An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Northwest Tennessee Regional Port Authority, grantee of FTZ 283, requesting subzone status for the facility of MTD Consumer Group Inc. (MTD), located in Martin, Tennessee. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a– 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally docketed on June 29, 2017. The proposed subzone (89 acres) is located at 116, 136 and 181 Industrial Park Drive, Martin, Tennessee. A notification of proposed production activity has been submitted and is being processed under 15 CFR 400.37 (Doc. B– 41–2017). The proposed subzone would be subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 283. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Kathleen Boyce of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to review the application and make recommendations to the Executive Secretary. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is August 14, 2017. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to August 29, 2017. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 5, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31043-31044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14045]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Notice of Request for Revision of Currently Approved Information 
Collections

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural 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 Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) intention to 
request a revision for currently approved information collections in 
support of the foreign donation of agricultural commodities under the 
section 416(b) program, the Food for Progress Program, and the 
McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition 
Program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 5, 2017.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments as requested in this 
document. In your comment, include the volume, date, and page number of 
this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of 
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail, hand delivery, or courier: Benjamin Muskovitz, 
Director, Food Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250-1034;
     Email: Benjamin.Muskovitz@fas.usda.gov; or
     Telephone: (202) 720-0886.
    Comments will be available for inspection online at https://www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
    Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for 
communication of information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, 
etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and 
TDD).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Muskovitz, Director, Food 
Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250-1034; or by email at 
Benjamin.Muskovitz@fas.usda.gov; or by telephone at (202) 720-0886.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities (section 416(b) 
and Food for Progress programs) and McGovern-Dole International Food 
for Education and Child Nutrition Program.
    OMB Number: 0551-0035.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2017.
    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved information 
collections.
    Abstract: Under the section 416(b) and Food for Progress programs 
(the ``Foreign Donation Programs'') and the McGovern-Dole International 
Food for Education and Child Nutrition (``McGovern-Dole'') Program, 
information will be gathered from applicants desiring to receive 
federal awards under the programs to determine the viability of 
requests for resources to implement activities in foreign countries. 
Recipients of awards under the programs must submit compliance reports 
until activities carried out with donated commodities or funds, or 
local currencies generated from the sale of donated commodities, are 
completed. Recipients that use the services of freight forwarders must 
submit certifications from the freight forwarders regarding their 
activities and affiliations. Documents are used to develop effective 
grant and cooperative agreements for awards under the programs and 
assure that statutory requirements and objectives are met.
    Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent 
resulting from information collections under the Foreign Donation 
Programs or the McGovern-Dole Program varies in direct relation to the 
number and type of agreements entered into by such respondent. The 
estimated average reporting burden for the Foreign Donation Programs is 
45.24 hours per response and for the McGovern-Dole Program is 45.24 
hours per response.
    Respondents: Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, foreign 
governments, intergovernmental organizations, freight forwarders, ship 
owners and brokers, and survey companies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 61 per annum.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 32 per annum.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 88,308.5 hours.

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    Request for comments: Send comments regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from 
Connie Ehrhart, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 
690-1578 or email at Connie.Ehrhart@fas.usda.gov.
    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.

    Dated: June 15, 2017.
Holly Higgins,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-14045 Filed 7-3-17; 8:45 am]
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