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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Request Revision
and Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
National Agricultural Statistics
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 this
notice announces the intention of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS) to request revision and
extension of a currently approved
information collection, the Agricultural
Labor Survey. Revision to burden hours
will be needed due to changes in the
size of the target population, sampling
design, and/or questionnaire length.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by December 5, 2017 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number 0535–0109,
by any of the following methods:
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SUMMARY:
• Email: OMBofficer@nass.usda.gov.
Include docket number above in the subject
line of the message.
• eFax: (855) 838–6382.
• Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions to: David Hancock, NASS
Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–2024.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to:
David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336
South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20250–2024.
R.
Renee Picanso, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202)
720–4333. Copies of this information
collection and related instructions can
be obtained without charge from David
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Hancock, NASS—OMB Clearance
Officer, at (202) 690–2388 or at
ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Agricultural Labor Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0535–0109.
Expiration Date of Approval: March
31, 2018.
Type of Request: Intent to Seek
Approval to Revise and Extend an
Information Collection for 3 years.
Abstract: The primary objective of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
is to prepare and issue State and
national estimates of crop and livestock
production, disposition, and prices. The
Agricultural Labor Survey provides
quarterly statistics on the number of
agricultural workers, hours worked, and
wage rates. Number of workers and
hours worked are used to estimate
agricultural productivity; wage rates are
used in the administration of the H–2A
Program and for setting Adverse Effect
Wage Rates. Survey data are also used
to carry out provisions of the
Agricultural Adjustment Act. NASS
intends to request that the survey be
approved for another 3 years.
Authority: These data will be
collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C.
2204(a). Individually identifiable data
collected under this authority are
governed by Section 1770 of the Food
Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7
U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to
afford strict confidentiality to nonaggregated data provided by
respondents. This Notice is submitted in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–
13 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and Office
of Management and Budget regulations
at 5 CFR part 1320.
NASS also complies with OMB
Implementation Guidance,
‘‘Implementation Guidance for Title V
of the E-Government Act, Confidential
Information Protection and Statistical
Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA),’’
Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June
15, 2007, p. 33362.
Estimate of Burden: This information
collection consists of three individual
surveys. In April, NASS will collect
data for the January and April quarters
and in October, NASS will collect data
for both the July and October quarters.
Following these two surveys NASS will
re-contact approximately 500 operators
to conduct quality control surveys to
help insure the quality of the data
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collected. NASS also plans to conduct
some cognitive testing during this
renewal period. The public reporting
burden for this information collection is
estimated to average 5 minutes for the
quality control surveys and 30 minutes
per response in April and October.
Respondents: Farms and businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
15,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 15,000 hours.
Copies of this information collection
and related instructions can be obtained
without charge from David Hancock,
NASS Clearance Officer, at (202) 690–
2388.
Comments: 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 have practical utility;
(b) 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;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; specifically, on the benefits of
collection of hourly base rate of pay,
piece rate of pay, and experience level
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, technological or other
forms of information technology
collection methods.
All responses to this notice will
become a matter of public record and be
summarized in the request for OMB
approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, September 21,
2017.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Notice of Request for Revision of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection
Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, USDA.
AGENCY:
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Proposed collection; comments
requested.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to
request an extension for a currently
approved information collection in
support of the Rural Energy for America
Program (REAP).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by December 5, 2017 to be
assured of consideration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tony Crooks, Rural BusinessCooperative Service, USDA, STOP 3225,
1400 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–3225,
Telephone (202) 205–9322.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Rural Energy for America
Program.
OMB Number: 0570–0067.
Expiration Date of Approval: February
28, 2018.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: REAP provides grants and
loan guarantees to eligible agricultural
producers and rural small businesses for
the purchase of renewable energy
systems and the implementation of
energy efficiency improvements. REAP
also provides grants for eligible entities
to conduct energy audits and provide
and renewable energy development
assistance. This notice is specific to the
information collection required for
REAP.
The collection of information is vital
for Rural Development to make
informed decisions regarding the
eligibility of applicants and borrowers,
establish selection priorities among
competing applicants ensure
compliance with applicable Rural
Development regulations, and
effectively monitor the grantees and
borrowers activities to protect the
Government’s financial interest and
ensure that funds obtained from the
Government are used appropriately.
This information will be used to
determine applicant eligibility, to
determine project eligibility and
feasibility, and to ensure that grantees/
borrowers operate on a sound basis and
use funds for authorized purposes.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 2.6 hours per
response.
Respondents: Agricultural Producers
and Rural Small Businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,997.
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Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 25.
Estimated Number of Responses:
49,925.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 129,805.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Jeanne Jacobs,
Regulations and Paperwork
Management Branch, Support Services
Division at (202) 692–0040.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of USDA,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of
USDA’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (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 appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology. Comments may be sent to
Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and
Paperwork Management Branch,
Support Services Division, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Rural
Development, STOP 0742, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20250–0742. 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: September 28, 2017.
Chad Parker,
Acting Administrator, Rural BusinessCooperative Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[B–44–2017]
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 265—
Conroe, Texas; Authorization of
Production Activity; Bauer
Manufacturing LLC dba NEORig;
(Stationary Oil/Gas Drilling Rigs);
Conroe, Texas
On June 5, 2017, the City of Conroe,
grantee of FTZ 265, submitted a
notification of proposed production
activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of
Bauer Manufacturing LLC dba NEORig,
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within Site 1 of FTZ 265, 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 30821–30822,
July 3, 2017). On October 3, 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.
Dated: October 3, 2017.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017–21595 Filed 10–5–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C–570–913]
Certain New Pneumatic Off-The-Road
Tires From the People’s Republic of
China: Preliminary Results of
Countervailing Duty Administrative
Review; 2015
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(the Department) preliminarily
determines that countervailable
subsidies are being provided to
producers and exporters of new
pneumatic off-the-road tires (OTR Tires)
from the People’s Republic of China
(PRC). The period of review (POR) is
January 1, 2015, through December 31,
2015. Interested parties are invited to
comment on these preliminary results.
DATES: Applicable October 6, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chien-Min Yang or Jack Zhao, AD/CVD
Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and
Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202) 482–5484 or (202) 482–1396
respectively.
AGENCY:
Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order are
new pneumatic tires designed for offthe-road (OTR) and off-highway use. For
a full description of the scope of this
order, see the Preliminary Decision
Memorandum.1
1 See ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary
Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.
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ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS)
intention to request an extension for a currently approved information
collection in support of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 5, 2017 to
be assured of consideration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tony Crooks, Rural Business-
Cooperative Service, USDA, STOP 3225, 1400 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20250-3225, Telephone (202) 205-9322.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Rural Energy for America Program.
OMB Number: 0570-0067.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2018.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: REAP provides grants and loan guarantees to eligible
agricultural producers and rural small businesses for the purchase of
renewable energy systems and the implementation of energy efficiency
improvements. REAP also provides grants for eligible entities to
conduct energy audits and provide and renewable energy development
assistance. This notice is specific to the information collection
required for REAP.
The collection of information is vital for Rural Development to
make informed decisions regarding the eligibility of applicants and
borrowers, establish selection priorities among competing applicants
ensure compliance with applicable Rural Development regulations, and
effectively monitor the grantees and borrowers activities to protect
the Government's financial interest and ensure that funds obtained from
the Government are used appropriately. This information will be used to
determine applicant eligibility, to determine project eligibility and
feasibility, and to ensure that grantees/borrowers operate on a sound
basis and use funds for authorized purposes.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 2.6 hours per response.
Respondents: Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,997.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 25.
Estimated Number of Responses: 49,925.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 129,805.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne
Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services
Division at (202) 692-0040.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of USDA, including whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of USDA's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (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 appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne
Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services
Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742,
1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250-0742. 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: September 28, 2017.
Chad Parker,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-21568 Filed 10-5-17; 8:45 am]
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