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Download as PDF 23522 Notices Federal Register Vol. 84, No. 99 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Document Number AMS–NOP–19–0038– NOP–18–06] Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists the USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). DATES: An in-person meeting will be held October 23–25, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Board will hear oral public comments via webinars on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 and Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and at the in-person meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 and Thursday, October 24, 2019. The deadline to submit written comments and/or sign up for oral comment at either the webinar or in-person meeting is 11:59 p.m. ET, October 3, 2019. ADDRESSES: The webinars are virtual and will be accessed via the internet and/or phone. Access information will be available on the AMS website prior to the webinars. The in-person meeting will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, One Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, United States. Detailed information pertaining jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 May 21, 2019 Jkt 247001 to the webinars and in-person meeting can be found at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/event/nationalorganic-standards-board-nosb-meetingpittsburgh-pa. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Arsenault, Advisory Committee Specialist, National Organic Standards Board, USDA–AMS–NOP, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2642–S, Mail Stop 0268, Washington, DC 20250–0268; Phone: (202) 720–3252; Email: nosb@ams.usda.gov. 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Meeting topics will encompass a wide range of issues, including substances petitioned for addition to or removal from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List), substances on the National List that are under sunset review, and guidance on organic policies. Participants and attendees may take photos and video at the meeting, but not in a manner that disturbs the proceedings. Public Comments: Comments should address specific topics noted on the meeting agenda. Written Comments: Written public comments will be accepted on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on October 3, 2019, via https://www.regulations.gov: Document #AMS–NOP–19–0038. Comments submitted after this date will be provided to the NOSB, but Board members may not have adequate time to PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consider those comments prior to making recommendations. The NOP strongly prefers comments be submitted electronically. However, written comments may also be submitted (i.e., postmarked) via mail to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by or before the deadline. Oral Comments: The NOSB is offering the public multiple dates and opportunities to provide oral comments and will accommodate as many individuals and organizations as time permits. Persons or organizations wishing to make oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 3, 2019, and can register for only one speaking slot: Either during the webinars scheduled for October 15 & 17, or at the in-person meeting, scheduled for October 23–25, 2019. Due to the limited time allotted for in-person public comments during the in-person meeting, commenters are strongly encouraged to comment during the webinar(s). Instructions for registering and participating in the webinar can be found at www.ams.usda.gov/ NOSBMeetings. 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Comments are E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 / Notices jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES requested regarding: 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; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 June 21, 2019 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. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Title: Application for Authorization to Use the 4–H Name and/or Emblem. OMB Control Number: 0524–0034. Summary of Collection: Use of the 4– H Club Name and/or Emblem is authorized by an Act of Congress, (Pub. L. 772, 80th Congress, 645, 2nd Session). Use of the 4–H Club Name and/or Emblem by anyone other than the 4–H Clubs and those duly authorized by them, representatives of the Department of Agriculture, the Land-Grant colleges and universities, and person authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture is prohibited by the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 707. The Secretary has delegated authority to the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to authorize others to use the 4–H Name VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 May 21, 2019 Jkt 247001 and Emblem. The Director has promulgated regulations at 7 CFR part 8 that govern such use. Therefore, anyone requesting, authorization from the Director to use the 4–H Name and Emblem is asked to describe the proposed use in a formal application. NIFA will collect information using form NIFA–01 ‘‘Application for Authorization to Use the 4–H Club Name or Emblem.’’ Need and Use of the Information: The information collected by NIFA will be used to determine if those applying to use the 4–H name and emblem are meeting the requirements and quality of materials, products and/or services provided to the public. If this information is not collected, it would not be possible to ensure that the products, services, and materials meet the high standards of 4–H, its educational goals and objectives. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 60. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (every 3 years). Total Burden Hours: 30. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–10658 Filed 5–21–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 16, 2019. 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: 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; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 and other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by June 21, 2019 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23523 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 20503. Commentors 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) 720–8681. 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. Forest Service Title: Commercial Use of Woodsy Owl Symbol—36 CFR part 272. OMB Control Number: 0596–0087. Summary of Collection: Part 272 of Title 36 CFR authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to approve commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol and to collect royalty fees for such use. An individual or corporation may apply for a Woodsy Owl license by contacting Forest Service personnel by telephone, fax, and email or by writing. The Forest Service National Symbols Coordinator will evaluate the data to determine if an individual corporation, or organization, requesting a license to use the Woodsy Owl symbol commercially should be granted a license or, if currently licensed, to determine the royalty fee the licensed entity must pay to the agency based on a percentage of the licensee’s total sales and whether the licensed entity has met its stated objectives. Need and Use of the Information: FS will collect information to determine how long the individual, corporation, or organization has been in business; the products the individual, corporation, or organization sells or plans to see; the geographical location from which the products will be sold; the projected sales volume; and how the individual, corporation, or organization plans to market the products. If information is not collected royalty fees would not be collected in keeping with federal cash management policies, and quantity of merchandise objectives would not be effectively monitored. E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23522-23523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10658]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 17, 2019.
    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

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requested regarding: 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; the accuracy of 
the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 June 21, 
2019 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: [email protected] 
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.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: Application for Authorization to Use the 4-H Name and/or 
Emblem.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0034.
    Summary of Collection: Use of the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem is 
authorized by an Act of Congress, (Pub. L. 772, 80th Congress, 645, 2nd 
Session). Use of the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem by anyone other than 
the 4-H Clubs and those duly authorized by them, representatives of the 
Department of Agriculture, the Land-Grant colleges and universities, 
and person authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture is prohibited by 
the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 707. The Secretary has delegated authority 
to the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture 
(NIFA) to authorize others to use the 4-H Name and Emblem. The Director 
has promulgated regulations at 7 CFR part 8 that govern such use. 
Therefore, anyone requesting, authorization from the Director to use 
the 4-H Name and Emblem is asked to describe the proposed use in a 
formal application. NIFA will collect information using form NIFA-01 
``Application for Authorization to Use the 4-H Club Name or Emblem.''
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected by NIFA 
will be used to determine if those applying to use the 4-H name and 
emblem are meeting the requirements and quality of materials, products 
and/or services provided to the public. If this information is not 
collected, it would not be possible to ensure that the products, 
services, and materials meet the high standards of 4-H, its educational 
goals and objectives.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 60.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (every 3 years).
    Total Burden Hours: 30.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-10658 Filed 5-21-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-09-P
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