Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 30399-30400 [2018-13910]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 125 / Thursday, June 28, 2018 / Notices amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 cane sugar exempt from the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for the raw cane sugar imports and related requirements on the condition that an equivalent quantity of refined sugar be: (1) Exported as refined sugar; (2) exported as an ingredient in sugar containing products; or (3) used in production of certain polyhydric alcohols. The information requirements set forth in the regulation are necessary to enable FAS to administer the licensing program in full compliance with the regulation and to ensure that licensed imports do not enter the commercial sugar market in circumvention of the TRQ for raw cane sugar. Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information to verify that the world-priced sugar is actually exported and not diverted onto the domestic market, thereby undermining the objectives of politically sensitive U.S. sugar policies. This collection enables USDA to monitor participants in an effort to ensure compliance with program parameters. Without the collection, there would be increased opportunity to divert sugar onto the domestic market. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 325. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 414. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Specialty Sugar Certificate Application. OMB Control Number: 0551–0025. Summary of Collection: The collect of information is necessary to fulfill the legal obligations of the regulation at 15 CFR 2011 subpart B to issue specialty sugar certificates, letters to importers signed by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Certifying Authority, and ensuring that U.S. importers comply with the program’s requirements. The regulation sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Certifying Authority in FAS issues certificates to importers allowing them to enter specialty sugars under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for refined sugar. Need and Use of the Information: The collected information will be used to: (1) Determine whether applicants for the program meet the regulation’s eligibility criteria; (2) ensure that sugar to be imported is specialty sugar and meets the requirements of the regulation; (3) audit participants’ compliance with the regulation; and (4) prevent entry of world-priced program sugar from entering the domestic commercial market instead of domestic specialty sugar market. The Certifying Authority VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Jun 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 needs the information to manage, plan, evaluate, and account for program activities. Less frequent collection or no collection would impede administration of the specialty sugar certificate program and reduce or eliminate imports essential to U.S. organic food and beverages processors. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 60. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 66. 30399 [FR Doc. 2018–13889 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am] Instructions: All submissions submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and OMB Control Number. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to https:// www.regulations.gov. 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: Peter W. Burr, (202) 720–8877, iperd@ fas.usda.gov. BILLING CODE 3410–10–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Foreign Agricultural Service. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service to request a revision of a currently approved information collection for the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by August 27, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: FAS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. 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. This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail, hand delivery, or courier: Peter W. Burr, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 5531, Mailstop 1021, Washington, DC 20250. • Email: iperd@fas.usda.gov. Include Agency Name and the OMB Control Number in the subject line of the message. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. OMB Control Number: 0551–0045. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2018. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: This information collection is required for affidavits submitted to FAS for claims against the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. Claimants of the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund will be required to submit electronically a notarized affidavit and information pertaining to the production of worsted wool suits, suittype jackets, or trousers for boys and men; or the weaving of wool yarn, wool fiber, or wool top. This electronic filing would be in lieu of the current paper document submission. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average approximately 2 hours per response for affidavits related to the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. Type of Respondents: Under the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund there are four groups of potential respondents, as authorized by Section 12315 of Act (Pub. L. 113–79): (1) Persons in the United States who produced worsted wool suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers for men and boys in the year prior to the application using worsted wool fabric of the kind described in headings 9902.51.11, 9902.51.15, or who wove worsted wool fabrics suitable for use in making men and boys suits under heading 9902.51.16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; (2) Persons in the United States who processed wool yarn, wool fiber, or wool top of the kind described in headings 9902.51.13 or 9902.51.14 of E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1 30400 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 125 / Thursday, June 28, 2018 / Notices amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in the year prior to the application; (3) Persons in the United States who wove worsted wool fabrics of the kind described in headings 9902.51.11 and or 9902.51.15 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in the year prior to the application and in the years 1999, 2000, and 2001; (4) Persons in the United States who manufactured certain wool articles made with certain imported wool products during calendar years 2000, 2001, and 2002; received a 2005 payment under section 505 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000; and who continue to be a manufacturer in the United States as provided for in Section 505(a) of the Trade and Development Act of 2000. Estimated Number of Respondents: 95. Estimated Number of Responses: 95. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 190 hours. Request for Comments: We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us to: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FAS’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of FAS’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. 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 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 the Office of Management and Budget’s approval. E-Government Act Compliance FAS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Jun 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 Dated: June 18, 2018. Ken Isley, Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2018–13910 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Vermont Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a planning meeting of the Vermont Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Community College of Vermont, 660 Elm St., Montpelier, 05602. The purpose of the meeting is to review potential civil rights topics for future study in the state. DATES: Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: Community College of Vermont, 660 Elm St., Montpelier, 05602. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Bohor at ero@usccr.gov, or 202– 376–7533. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Persons who plan to attend the meeting and who require other accommodations, please contact Evelyn Bohor at ebohor@ usccr.gov at the Rocky Mountain Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by Monday, August 13, 2018. Written comments may be mailed to the Eastern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425, faxed to (202) 376–7548, or emailed to Evelyn Bohor at ero@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Eastern Regional Office at (202) 376– 7533. The activities of this advisory committee, including records and documents discussed during the meeting, will be available for public viewing, as they become available at: https://database.faca.gov/committee/ meetings.aspx?cid=239. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above phone number, email or street address. Agenda Discussion of Potential Civil Rights Topics Discussion of Potential Topics of Study Open Comment Adjourn Dated: June 25, 2018. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2018–13950 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Census Employment Inquiry. OMB Control Number: 0607–0139. Form Number(s): BC–170, BC– 170(SP), BC–171, and BC–171(SP). Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Number of Respondents: 3,000,000 respondents for the 3-year period. (1,000,000 respondents annually). Average Hours per Response: 20 min between both forms—15 minutes for completing the BC–170 and 5 minutes for completing the BC–171. Burden Hours: 1,000,000 burden hours for the 3-year period (333,334 burden hours annually). Needs and Uses: Application for benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: One time. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Legal Authority: Title 13 U.S.C., Chapter 1, Subchapter II, Section 23 a and c.; Title 5 U.S.C., Part II, Chapter 13; Title 5 U.S.C. Part III, Chapter 33, Subchapter 1, Section 1 and 20. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30399-30400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13910]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service 
to request a revision of a currently approved information collection 
for the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by August 27, 2018 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: FAS invites interested persons to submit comments on this 
notice. 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. This website provides the ability to type short 
comments directly into the comment field on this web page or attach a 
file for lengthier comments. Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
     Mail, hand delivery, or courier: Peter W. Burr, Foreign 
Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, Room 5531, Mailstop 1021, Washington, DC 20250.
     Email: [email protected]. Include Agency Name and the OMB 
Control Number in the subject line of the message.
    Instructions: All submissions submitted by mail or electronic mail 
must include the Agency name and OMB Control Number. Comments received 
in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection 
and posted without change, including any personal information, to 
https://www.regulations.gov.
    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: Peter W. Burr, (202) 720-8877, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund.
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0045.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2018.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: This information collection is required for affidavits 
submitted to FAS for claims against the Agriculture Wool Apparel 
Manufacturers Trust Fund. Claimants of the Agriculture Wool Apparel 
Manufacturers Trust Fund will be required to submit electronically a 
notarized affidavit and information pertaining to the production of 
worsted wool suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers for boys and men; or 
the weaving of wool yarn, wool fiber, or wool top. This electronic 
filing would be in lieu of the current paper document submission.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average approximately 2 hours per response 
for affidavits related to the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers 
Trust Fund.
    Type of Respondents: Under the Agriculture Wool Apparel 
Manufacturers Trust Fund there are four groups of potential 
respondents, as authorized by Section 12315 of Act (Pub. L. 113-79): 
(1) Persons in the United States who produced worsted wool suits, suit-
type jackets, or trousers for men and boys in the year prior to the 
application using worsted wool fabric of the kind described in headings 
9902.51.11, 9902.51.15, or who wove worsted wool fabrics suitable for 
use in making men and boys suits under heading 9902.51.16 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; (2) Persons in the 
United States who processed wool yarn, wool fiber, or wool top of the 
kind described in headings 9902.51.13 or 9902.51.14 of

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the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in the year prior 
to the application; (3) Persons in the United States who wove worsted 
wool fabrics of the kind described in headings 9902.51.11 and or 
9902.51.15 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in 
the year prior to the application and in the years 1999, 2000, and 
2001; (4) Persons in the United States who manufactured certain wool 
articles made with certain imported wool products during calendar years 
2000, 2001, and 2002; received a 2005 payment under section 505 of the 
Trade and Development Act of 2000; and who continue to be a 
manufacturer in the United States as provided for in Section 505(a) of 
the Trade and Development Act of 2000.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 95.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 95.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 190 hours.
    Request for Comments: We are requesting comments on all aspects of 
this information collection to help us to: (1) Evaluate whether the 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
FAS's functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of FAS's estimate of burden 
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) 
Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) 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. Copies of this 
information collection can be obtained from Connie Ehrhart, the Agency 
Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 690-1578 or email at 
[email protected].
    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 the 
Office of Management and Budget's approval.

E-Government Act Compliance

    FAS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote 
the use of the internet and other information technologies to provide 
increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information 
and services, and for other purposes.

    Dated: June 18, 2018.
Ken Isley,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-13910 Filed 6-27-18; 8:45 am]
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