Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 42641 [2017-19182]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 174 / Monday, September 11, 2017 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request September 6, 2017. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 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 October 11, 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 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 persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Advanced Biofuel Payment Program. OMB Control Number: 0570–0063. Summary of Collection: Section 9005 of Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) authorizes Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Sep 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 42641 support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. To receive payments under the Program, eligible entities are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. Eligible entities can be an individual or legal entity, including a corporation, company, foundation, association, labor organization, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, group of organizations, or non-profit that produces an advanced biofuel and that sells the advanced biofuel on the commercial market. Need and Use of the Information: To participate in the program, advanced biofuel producers must enroll by submitting an application (Form RD– 4288–1) which includes specific information about the producer and the producer’s advanced biofuel biorefineries. This information will be used to determine applicant eligibility and if the advanced biofuel being produced is eligible for payments under the Program. Once the producer is approved for participation in the Program, the producer and Agency will enter into a contract (Form RD 4288–2). After the contract is signed the producer will submit payment requests using (Form RD 4288–3) preferably on a quarterly basis. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Individuals. Number of Respondents: 288. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually. Total Burden Hours: 1,846. 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 October 11, 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: Child Nutrition Labeling Program. OMB Control Number: 0581–0261 Summary of Collection: The Child Nutrition Labeling Program is a voluntary technical assistance program administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The program is designed to aid schools and institutions participating in the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program by, determining the contribution a commercial product makes towards the meal pattern requirements. Legislative authority for the programs is covered under The National School Lunch Act (NSLA); Public Law 90–302 enacted in 1968 amended the NSLA establishing the Special Food Service Program for Children. In 1975 Congress separated the Child Care Food Program and Summer Food Service components of the SFAPFC and provided each with legislative authorization. [FR Doc. 2017–19182 Filed 9–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request September 6, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 6, 2017.
    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 October 
11, 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 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 persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Advanced Biofuel Payment Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0063.
    Summary of Collection: Section 9005 of Title IX of the Food, 
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) authorizes Rural 
Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) to enter into contracts to make 
payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding 
production of advanced biofuels. To receive payments under the Program, 
eligible entities are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of 
the requirements of the Program. Eligible entities can be an individual 
or legal entity, including a corporation, company, foundation, 
association, labor organization, firm, partnership, society, joint 
stock company, group of organizations, or non-profit that produces an 
advanced biofuel and that sells the advanced biofuel on the commercial 
market.
    Need and Use of the Information: To participate in the program, 
advanced biofuel producers must enroll by submitting an application 
(Form RD-4288-1) which includes specific information about the producer 
and the producer's advanced biofuel bio-refineries. This information 
will be used to determine applicant eligibility and if the advanced 
biofuel being produced is eligible for payments under the Program. Once 
the producer is approved for participation in the Program, the producer 
and Agency will enter into a contract (Form RD 4288-2). After the 
contract is signed the producer will submit payment requests using 
(Form RD 4288-3) preferably on a quarterly basis.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals.
    Number of Respondents: 288.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,846.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-19182 Filed 9-8-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
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