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Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on a renewal of the
information collection, Environmental
Justice and the Urban Forest in Atlanta,
GA.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before December 11, 2017
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to Cassandra
Johnson Gaither, Forestry Sciences Lab,
320 Green St., Athens, GA 30602.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to (706) 559–4266 or by email
to: cjohnson09@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at Forestry Sciences Lab, 320
Green St., Athens, GA 30602 during
normal business hours. Visitors are
encouraged to call ahead to (706) 559–
4264 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cassandra Johnson Gaither, U.S. Forest
Service, Southern Research Station,
706–559–4270. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339
twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Environmental Justice and the
Urban Forest in Atlanta, GA.
OMB Number: 0596–0237.
Expiration Date of Approval:
Type of Request: Renewal.
Abstract: This information collection
will gather data on city of Atlanta
residents’ interest in and engagement
with the city’s urban forest. The urban
forest is defined as trees on both public
spaces (e.g., parks) and on private
residences. Engagement is defined as
people’s interest and awareness of city
trees, interest in tree maintenance at
both the household and community
level, and their participation in
decisions about whether trees should be
maintained. The information collection
also gathers data on social stressors such
as crime rates, affordable housing, and
stormwater management. The data is
intended to provide information on the
broader context from which people
make decisions about engaging with city
trees. If people lack basic needs such as
access to healthy foods and safe
neighborhoods, it’s unlikely that they
would demonstrate a high degree of
engagement with the city’s urban forest.
Taken together, these data on people’s
ability to engage with the urban forest
and constraints to doing so provide an
indication of environmental justice with
respect to Atlanta’s urban forest.
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Environmental justice, in its broader
sense, has to do with people’s physical
proximity to both environmental
burdens and the access to
environmental goods or amenities like
urban parks and forests, and tree-lined
streets.
This information collection addresses
environmental justice from the
perspective of urban trees and how this
resource may contribute to
environmental justice in a given
community or neighborhood.
The survey will be conducted face-toface at the household using electronic
devices. Neighborhood residents trained
in appropriate data collection
techniques will collect the information.
Data on city of Atlanta residents’
interest in and engagement with city
trees will be collected. This includes
information about engagement at both
the household and community level.
For instance, at the household level,
questions are asked about the ability
and knowledge that people may have
about city trees. And at the community
level, questions are asked about a
community’s political strength and how
this may affect that community’s ability
to command tree planting by the city.
Data will be collected from residents
in the city of Atlanta. If the information
proposed herein is not collected, efforts
to understand how urban dwellers in
large, southern cities like Atlanta are
connected to urban green spaces will be
diminished.
Type of Respondents: City of Atlanta
residents.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 1900.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1 minute.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 212 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
this collection of information is
necessary for the stated purposes and
the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical or
scientific 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 to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
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All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: September 27, 2017.
Felipe Sanchez,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, Research &
Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection: Federal and
Non-Federal Financial Assistance
Instruments
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the revision of a
currently approved information
collection, OMB 0596–0217, Federal
and Non-Federal Financial Assistance
Instruments.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before December 11, 2017
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to
Jacqueline Henry, USDA Forest Service,
Branch Chief for Grants and Agreements
Policy, 1400 Independence Ave. SW.,
Mailstop 1138, Washington, DC 20250.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 703–605–4776 or by email
to: Jacquelinehenry@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at USDA Forest Service, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20250, during normal business
hours. Visitors are encouraged to call
ahead to 703–605–4776 to facilitate
entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jacqueline Henry, Branch Chief, Grants
and Agreements Policy, telephone 703–
605–4776.
Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, including
holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Federal and Non-Federal
Financial Assistance Instruments.
SUMMARY:
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OMB Number: 0596–0217.
Expiration Date of Approval: 02/28/
2018.
Type of Request: Extension with
revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: In order to perform specific
Forest Service activities, Congress
created several authorities to assist the
Agency in carrying out its mission. The
Forest Service issues Federal Financial
Assistance (FFA) awards, which are
grants and cooperative agreements, as
authorized by the Federal Grants and
Cooperative Agreements Act (FGCAA).
This collection includes the following
forms:
(1) Federal Financial Assistance
Standard Forms,
(2) Pre-certification forms,
(3) Award and administrative related
correspondence, and
(4) A new questionnaire related to a
recipient’s accounting system and
financial management capabilities.
In addition to FFA, Congress created
specific authorizations for acts outside
the scope of the FGCAA. Appropriations
language was developed to convey
authority for the Forest Service to enter
into relationships that are outside the
scope of the FGCAA. The Forest Service
implements these authorizations using
instruments such as collection
agreements, FGCAA exempted
agreements, memorandums of
understanding, and other agreements
which mutually benefit participating
parties. These instruments fall outside
the scope of the Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) and often require
financial plans and statements of work.
Forest Service employees collect
information from cooperating parties
from the pre-award to the closeout stage
via telephone calls, emails, postal mail,
and person-to-person meetings to create,
develop, and administer these funded
and non-funded agreements. The
multiple means for respondents to
communicate their responses include
forms, non-forms, electronic documents,
face-to-face, telephone, and Internet.
The scope of information collected
varies; however, it typically includes
the project type, project scope, financial
plan, statement of work, and
cooperator’s business information.
The Forest Service would not be able
to create, develop, and administer these
funded and non-funded agreements
without the collected information. The
Agency would also be unable to develop
or monitor projects, make or receive
payments, or identify financial and
accounting errors.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 to 4
hours annually per person.
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Type of Respondents: Non-profit and
for profit institutions; institutions of
higher education; State, local, and
Native American tribal governments,
individuals; foreign governments; and
organizations.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 15,000.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1 to 4.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 28,000 hours.
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
this collection of information is
necessary for the stated purposes and
the proper performance of the functions
of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical or
scientific 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 to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
submission for Office of Management
and Budget approval.
Dated: September 25, 2017.
Andria Weeks,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, Business
Operations.
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CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD
INVESTIGATION BOARD
Sunshine Act Meeting
October 16, 2017, 1:00
p.m. e.d.t.
PLACE: U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard
Investigation Board, 1750 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC
20006.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The
Chemical Safety and Hazard
Investigation Board (CSB) will convene
a public meeting on October 16, 2017,
starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT in Washington,
DC, at the CSB offices located at 1750
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 910.
The Board will discuss open
investigations, an update on
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recommendations, the status of audits
from the Office of the Inspector General,
and financial and organizational
updates. An opportunity for public
comment will be provided.
Additional Information
The meeting is free and open to the
public. If you require a translator or
interpreter, please notify the individual
listed below as the CONTACT PERSON FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION, at least three
business days prior to the meeting.
A conference call line will be
provided for those who cannot attend in
person. Please use the following dial-in
number to join the conference: Dial in
Number: 888–862–6557 Confirmation
Number: 45765401.
The CSB is an independent federal
agency charged with investigating
accidents and hazards that result, or
may result, in the catastrophic release of
extremely hazardous substances. The
agency’s Board Members are appointed
by the President and confirmed by the
Senate. CSB investigations look into all
aspects of chemical accidents and
hazards, including physical causes such
as equipment failure as well as
inadequacies in regulations, industry
standards, and safety management
systems.
Public Comment
The time provided for public
statements will depend upon the
number of people who wish to speak.
Speakers should assume that their
presentations will be limited to three
minutes or less, but commenters may
submit written statements for the
record.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hillary Cohen, Communications
Manager, at public@csb.gov or (202)
446–8094. Further information about
this public meeting can be found on the
CSB Web site at: www.csb.gov.
Dated: October 4, 2017.
Raymond C. Porfiri,
Deputy General Counsel.
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Notice of Public Meeting of the
Louisiana Advisory Committee To
Discuss Hearing Preparations for
Barriers to Voting Report
U.S. Commission on Civil
Rights.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given,
pursuant to the provisions of the rules
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection: Federal and Non-Federal Financial
Assistance Instruments
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the revision of a currently approved information
collection, OMB 0596-0217, Federal and Non-Federal Financial Assistance
Instruments.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before December 11,
2017 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to
Jacqueline Henry, USDA Forest Service, Branch Chief for Grants and
Agreements Policy, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Mailstop 1138,
Washington, DC 20250.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 703-605-4776 or by
email to: Jacquelinehenry@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service,
1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20250, during normal
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 703-605-4776
to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Henry, Branch Chief, Grants
and Agreements Policy, telephone 703-605-4776.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Federal and Non-Federal Financial Assistance Instruments.
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OMB Number: 0596-0217.
Expiration Date of Approval: 02/28/2018.
Type of Request: Extension with revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: In order to perform specific Forest Service activities,
Congress created several authorities to assist the Agency in carrying
out its mission. The Forest Service issues Federal Financial Assistance
(FFA) awards, which are grants and cooperative agreements, as
authorized by the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements Act
(FGCAA). This collection includes the following forms:
(1) Federal Financial Assistance Standard Forms,
(2) Pre-certification forms,
(3) Award and administrative related correspondence, and
(4) A new questionnaire related to a recipient's accounting system
and financial management capabilities.
In addition to FFA, Congress created specific authorizations for
acts outside the scope of the FGCAA. Appropriations language was
developed to convey authority for the Forest Service to enter into
relationships that are outside the scope of the FGCAA. The Forest
Service implements these authorizations using instruments such as
collection agreements, FGCAA exempted agreements, memorandums of
understanding, and other agreements which mutually benefit
participating parties. These instruments fall outside the scope of the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and often require financial plans
and statements of work. Forest Service employees collect information
from cooperating parties from the pre-award to the closeout stage via
telephone calls, emails, postal mail, and person-to-person meetings to
create, develop, and administer these funded and non-funded agreements.
The multiple means for respondents to communicate their responses
include forms, non-forms, electronic documents, face-to-face,
telephone, and Internet. The scope of information collected varies;
however, it typically includes the project type, project scope,
financial plan, statement of work, and cooperator's business
information.
The Forest Service would not be able to create, develop, and
administer these funded and non-funded agreements without the collected
information. The Agency would also be unable to develop or monitor
projects, make or receive payments, or identify financial and
accounting errors.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 1 to 4 hours annually per person.
Type of Respondents: Non-profit and for profit institutions;
institutions of higher education; State, local, and Native American
tribal governments, individuals; foreign governments; and
organizations.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 15,000.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 to 4.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 28,000 hours.
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific 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 to be collected;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office
of Management and Budget approval.
Dated: September 25, 2017.
Andria Weeks,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, Business Operations.
[FR Doc. 2017-21680 Filed 10-6-17; 8:45 am]
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