Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 49979 [2019-20581]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 49979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20581]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 18, 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 October 
24, 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 20503. 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-
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: Post-Decisional Administrative Review Process.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0231.
    Summary of Collection: Under 36 CFR part 214, the Forest Service 
(FS), at its own discretion, provides a process by which holders, 
operators, and solicited applicants may appeal certain written 
decisions issued by a Responsible Official involving a written 
instrument authorizing the occupancy or use of National Forest System 
(NFS) lands and resources.
    Need and use of the Information: Information is collected and 
submitted from individuals who are holders or operators of a valid 
written authorization to occupy or use NFS lands and resources. The 
appellant must provide name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, 
email address, signature, and statements of how appellant is adversely 
affected by decision being appealed; relevant facts underlying the 
decision; discussion of issues raised by the decision; attempts to 
resolve issues under appeal with the Responsible Official and a 
statement of the relief sought. The information is used to review an 
agency decision on a written authorization against the issues raised by 
the appellant and determine whether to affirm or reverse the decision.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 200.

    Title: The Role of Local Communities in the Development of 
Agreement or Contract Plans Through Stewardship Contracting.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0201.
    Summary of Collection: Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the 
Agricultural Act of 2014, requires the Forest Service (FS) to report to 
Congress annually on the role of local communities in the development 
of agreement or contract plans through stewardship contracting. To meet 
that requirement FS conducts an annual telephone survey to gather the 
necessary information for FS to develop its annual report to Congress.
    Need and use of the Information: The survey will collect 
information on the role of local communities in the development of 
agreement or contract plans through stewardship contracting. The survey 
will provide information regarding the nature of the local community 
involved in developing agreement or contract plans, the nature of roles 
played by the entities involved in developing agreement or contract 
plans, the benefits to the community and agency by being involved in 
planning and development of contract plans, and the usefulness of 
stewardship contracting in helping meet the needs of local communities. 
FS posts the report on its web page for viewing by the public. Congress 
also makes the agency reports available for use by organizations both 
inside and outside the government.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 56.

Kimble Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-20581 Filed 9-23-19; 8:45 am]
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