Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 53398-53399 [2019-21771]

Download as PDF 53398 Notices Federal Register Vol. 84, No. 194 Monday, October 7, 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 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request October 2, 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 or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by November 6, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 250001 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. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Industry Response to Noncompliance Records. OMB Control Number: 0583–0146. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et. seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et. seq.), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031). These statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat and, poultry products are safe, wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. If FSIS in-plant personnel discover noncompliance with regulatory requirements they issue Noncompliance Records (NRs). The Noncompliance Record, FSIS Form 5400–4 and FSIS 5400–4 FISH, serves as FSIS’ official record of noncompliance with one or more regulatory requirements. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the form 5400–4 and 5400–4 FISH to document their findings and provided written notification of the establishment’s failure to comply with regulatory requirement(s). The establishment management receives a copy of the form and has the opportunity to respond in writing using the Noncompliance Record form. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 7,057. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 119,969. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–21806 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request October 2, 2019. The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. 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 or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. 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. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by November 6, 2019. 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. E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2019 / Notices National Agricultural Statistics Service Title: Fruits, Nut, and Specialty Crops. OMB Control Number: 0535–0039. Summary of Collection: The primary function of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is to prepare and issue current official state and national estimates of crop and livestock production. Estimates of fruit, tree nuts, and specialty crops are an integral part of this program. These estimates support the NASS strategic plan to cover all agricultural cash receipts. The authority to collect these data activities is granted under U.S. Code title 7, Section 2204(a). Information is collected on a voluntary basis from growers, processors, and handlers through surveys. Need and Use of the Information: Data reported on fruit, nut, specialty crops and Hawaii tropical crops are used by NASS to estimate acreage, yield, production, price, utilization, and value of citrus and non-citrus fruits and nuts and other specialty crops in States with significant commercial production. These estimates are essential to farmers, processors, and handlers in making production and marketing decisions. Estimates from these inquiries are used by market order administrators in their determination of expected supplies of crop under federal and state market orders as well as competitive fruits and nuts. Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 70,805. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Monthly. Total Burden Hours: 26,070. Kimble Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–21771 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P Forest Service Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Renewal of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council. AGENCY: ACTION: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to renew the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council (Council). In accordance with provisions of the National Trails System Act of 1968, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 250001 Background Pursuant with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary intends to renew the Council to continue providing advice and recommendations on matters related to the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (Trail). The Council consists of approximately 25 members (not more than 35) to represent interests as required by the National Trails System Act. The purpose of the Council is to provide advice on the nature and purposes of the Trail, objectives and practices for the Trail, standards for the erection and maintenance of markers along the Trail, and other matters related to the administration of the Trail. Advisory Committee Organization DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SUMMARY: (FACA), the Council is being renewed to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) during the development of the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (Trail) including the nature and purposes of the Trail, objectives and practices for the Trail, standards for the erection and maintenance of markers along the Trail, and other matters related to the administration of the Trail. Additional information concerning the Council can be found by visiting the Council’s website at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/pnt/workingtogether/advisory-committees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Becky Blanchard, Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Administrator, Pacific Northwest Region—USDA Forest Service, by phone at 503–808–2449 or by email at becky.blanchard@usda.gov. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council shall be comprised of 25 members, not more than 35 members and approved by the Secretary of Agriculture where each will serve a 2year term, although appointments shall have staggered terms. The Council membership will be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be performed. A designated Federal employee, in accordance with Sections 10(e) and (f) of the FACA regulations, will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Non-Federal members of the Council shall serve without pay, but will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred while performing duties on PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53399 behalf of the Council, subject to approval by the DFO. The Council shall include representation from experts in the following interest areas: (1) The head of each Federal department or independent agency administering lands through which the trail route passes, or his designee; (2) a member appointed to represent each State through which the trail passes, and such appointments shall be made from recommendations of the Governors of such States; (3) one or more members appointed to represent private organizations, including corporate and individual landowners and land users, which in the opinion of the Secretary, have an established and recognized interest in the trail. These members may represent social, environmental, or economic organizations; and (4) one or more members appointed to represent tribal interests. Of these members, one will become the Chairperson who is recognized for their ability to lead a group in a fair and focused manner and who has been briefed on the mission of this Council. The Council will meet on an annual basis or as needed. This will be determined by the Council. Meetings are open to the public and may include a ‘‘public forum’’ that may offer 5–10 minutes for participants to present comments to the Council. A meeting notice will be published in the Federal Register 15 to 45 days before a scheduled meeting date. Vacancies will filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. To ensure that the recommendations of the Council have taken into account the needs of diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall, to the extent practicable, include individuals with demonstrated ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons with disabilities. Dated: September 25, 2019. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2019–21819 Filed 10–4–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees Forest Service. 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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 2, 2019.
    The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information 
collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date 
of publication of this notice. 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 or other forms of information 
technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; 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.
    Comments regarding these information collections are best assured 
of having their full effect if received by November 6, 2019. 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.

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National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: Fruits, Nut, and Specialty Crops.
    OMB Control Number: 0535-0039.
    Summary of Collection: The primary function of the National 
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is to prepare and issue current 
official state and national estimates of crop and livestock production. 
Estimates of fruit, tree nuts, and specialty crops are an integral part 
of this program. These estimates support the NASS strategic plan to 
cover all agricultural cash receipts. The authority to collect these 
data activities is granted under U.S. Code title 7, Section 2204(a). 
Information is collected on a voluntary basis from growers, processors, 
and handlers through surveys.
    Need and Use of the Information: Data reported on fruit, nut, 
specialty crops and Hawaii tropical crops are used by NASS to estimate 
acreage, yield, production, price, utilization, and value of citrus and 
non-citrus fruits and nuts and other specialty crops in States with 
significant commercial production. These estimates are essential to 
farmers, processors, and handlers in making production and marketing 
decisions. Estimates from these inquiries are used by market order 
administrators in their determination of expected supplies of crop 
under federal and state market orders as well as competitive fruits and 
nuts.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 70,805.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually; 
Quarterly; Semi-annually; Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,070.

Kimble Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-21771 Filed 10-4-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-20-P
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