Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 9452-9453 [2020-03162]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 9452 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 33 / Wednesday, February 19, 2020 / Notices alternative means of communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice). ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this rule. In your comments, include the date, volume, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register, and the title of rule. You may submit comments by any of the following methods, although FCIC prefers that you submit comments electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID FCIC–20–0001. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Director, Product Administration and Standards Division, Risk Management Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64133–6205. All comments received, including those received by mail, will be posted without change and publicly available on https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francie Tolle; telephone (816) 926– 7829; email francie.tolle@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Area Risk Protection Insurance. OMB Number: 0563–0083. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2020. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The information collection requirements for this renewal package are necessary to administer the Area Risk Protection Insurance (ARPI) Basic Provisions and affected Crop Provisions to determine insurance coverage, premiums, subsidies, payments and indemnities. ARPI is an insurance plan that provides coverage based on the experience of an entire county. Producers are required to report specific data when they apply for ARPI such as acreage and yields. Insurance companies accept applications; issue policies; establish and provide insurance coverage; compute liability, premium, subsidies, and losses; indemnify producers; and report specific data to FCIC as required in Appendix III/M13 Handbook. Commodities for which ARPI is available are included in this information collection package. FCIC is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the approval of this information collection for an additional 3 years. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public concerning this information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (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 (such as through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.67 of an hour per response. Respondents/Affected Entities: Producers and insurance providers reinsured by FCIC. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 18,634. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 7.5. Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 139,671. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 94,261. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Martin R. Barbre, Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. [FR Doc. 2020–03161 Filed 2–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Federal Crop Insurance Corporation [Docket No. FCIC–20–0002] Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. AGENCY: This notice announces a public comment period on the information collection requests (ICRs) associated with the Subpart U— SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Ineligibility for Programs under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. DATES: Comments that we receive on this notice will be accepted until close of business April 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this information collection request (ICR). In your comments, include the date, volume, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and the title of ICR. You may submit comments by any of the following methods, although FCIC prefers that you submit comments electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID FCIC–20–0002. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Director, Product Administration and Standards Division, Risk Management Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64133–6205. All comments received, including those received by mail, will be posted without change and publicly available on https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francie Tolle; telephone (816) 926– 7829; email francie.tolle@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR, part 400, subpart U— Ineligibility for Programs under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. OMB Control Number: 0563–0085. Type of Request: Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: The following mandates require FCIC to identify persons who are ineligible to participate in the Federal crop insurance program administered under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. (1) Section 1764 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (Pub. L. 99–198); (2) 21 U.S.C., Chapter 13; (3) Section 14211 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246); (4) Executive Order 12549; and (5) 7 U.S.C. 1515. The FCIC and Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) use the information collected to determine whether persons seeking to obtain Federal crop insurance coverage are ineligible for such coverage according to the aforementioned mandates. The purpose of collecting the information is to ensure persons that are ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program are accurately E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 33 / Wednesday, February 19, 2020 / Notices identified as such and do not obtain benefits to which they are not eligible. FCIC and RMA do not obtain information used to identify a person as ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program directly from the ineligible person. AIPs notify RMA of persons with a delinquent debt electronically through a secure automated system. RMA (1) sends written notification to the person informing them they are ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program; and (2) places that person on the RMA Ineligible Tracking System until the person regains eligibility for such benefits. RMA’s Office of General Counsel notifies RMA in writing of persons convicted of controlled substance violations. RMA (1) sends written notification to the person informing them they are ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program; and (2) places that person on RMA’s Ineligible Tracking System until the person regains eligibility for such benefits. Persons debarred, suspended or disqualified by RMA are (1) notified, in writing, they are ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program; and (2) placed on RMA’s Ineligible Tracking System until the person regains eligibility for such benefits. Information identifying persons who are ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program is made available to all AIPs through RMA’s Ineligible Tracking System. The Ineligible Tracking System is an electronic system, maintained by RMA, which identifies persons who are ineligible to participate in the Federal crop insurance program. The information must be made available to all AIPs to ensure ineligible persons cannot circumvent the mandates by switching from one AIP to another. In addition, information identifying persons who are debarred, suspended or disqualified by RMA is provided to the General Services Administration to be included in the Excluded Parties List System, an electronic system maintained by the General Services Administration that provides current information about persons who are excluded or disqualified from covered transactions. Estimate of burden: Reporting burden for the collection and transmission of information by AIPs, including reporting for late payment of debt for AIP reinstatement and Administrator reinstatement, is estimated to average 19 minutes per response. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 Respondents: Approved Insurance Providers. Estimated number of respondents: 14 AIPs. Estimated number of forms per respondent: All information is obtained electronically from AIPs. Estimated total annual responses: 8,428 from all respondents. Estimated total annual respondent burden: 2,647 from all respondents. 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 the functions of the agencies, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’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. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Martin R. Barbre, Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. [FR Doc. 2020–03162 Filed 2–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Regulations—Reporting and RecordKeeping Burden Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision of a currently approved information collection in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for the reporting and record-keeping burdens associated with the WIC Program regulations. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before April 20, 2020. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9453 Comments may be sent to: Lisa Southworth, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Braddock Metro Center II, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 328, Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may also be submitted via email to Lisa.Southworth@usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Lisa Southworth at 703–305–2086. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Regulations— Reporting and Record-keeping Burden. Form Number: N/A. OMB Number: 0584–0043. Expiration Date: August 31, 2020. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The purpose of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is to provide supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health care referrals to low income, nutritionally atrisk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Currently, WIC operates through State health departments in 50 States, 33 Indian Tribal Organizations, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9452-9453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03162]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

[Docket No. FCIC-20-0002]


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public comment period on the 
information collection requests (ICRs) associated with the Subpart U--
Ineligibility for Programs under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

DATES: Comments that we receive on this notice will be accepted until 
close of business April 20, 2020.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this information 
collection request (ICR). In your comments, include the date, volume, 
and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and the title of 
ICR. You may submit comments by any of the following methods, although 
FCIC prefers that you submit comments electronically through the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID FCIC-20-0002. Follow the 
online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Director, Product Administration and Standards 
Division, Risk Management Agency, United States Department of 
Agriculture, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64133-6205.
    All comments received, including those received by mail, will be 
posted without change and publicly available on https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francie Tolle; telephone (816) 926-
7829; email [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who 
require alternative means of communication should contact the USDA 
Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: 7 CFR, part 400, subpart U--Ineligibility for Programs under 
the Federal Crop Insurance Act.
    OMB Control Number: 0563-0085.
    Type of Request: Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently 
Approved Information Collection.
    Abstract: The following mandates require FCIC to identify persons 
who are ineligible to participate in the Federal crop insurance program 
administered under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.
    (1) Section 1764 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (Pub. L. 99-198);
    (2) 21 U.S.C., Chapter 13;
    (3) Section 14211 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 
(Pub. L. 110-246);
    (4) Executive Order 12549; and
    (5) 7 U.S.C. 1515.
    The FCIC and Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) use the 
information collected to determine whether persons seeking to obtain 
Federal crop insurance coverage are ineligible for such coverage 
according to the aforementioned mandates. The purpose of collecting the 
information is to ensure persons that are ineligible for benefits under 
the Federal crop insurance program are accurately

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identified as such and do not obtain benefits to which they are not 
eligible.
    FCIC and RMA do not obtain information used to identify a person as 
ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program 
directly from the ineligible person. AIPs notify RMA of persons with a 
delinquent debt electronically through a secure automated system. RMA 
(1) sends written notification to the person informing them they are 
ineligible for benefits under the Federal crop insurance program; and 
(2) places that person on the RMA Ineligible Tracking System until the 
person regains eligibility for such benefits.
    RMA's Office of General Counsel notifies RMA in writing of persons 
convicted of controlled substance violations. RMA (1) sends written 
notification to the person informing them they are ineligible for 
benefits under the Federal crop insurance program; and (2) places that 
person on RMA's Ineligible Tracking System until the person regains 
eligibility for such benefits.
    Persons debarred, suspended or disqualified by RMA are (1) 
notified, in writing, they are ineligible for benefits under the 
Federal crop insurance program; and (2) placed on RMA's Ineligible 
Tracking System until the person regains eligibility for such benefits.
    Information identifying persons who are ineligible for benefits 
under the Federal crop insurance program is made available to all AIPs 
through RMA's Ineligible Tracking System. The Ineligible Tracking 
System is an electronic system, maintained by RMA, which identifies 
persons who are ineligible to participate in the Federal crop insurance 
program. The information must be made available to all AIPs to ensure 
ineligible persons cannot circumvent the mandates by switching from one 
AIP to another.
    In addition, information identifying persons who are debarred, 
suspended or disqualified by RMA is provided to the General Services 
Administration to be included in the Excluded Parties List System, an 
electronic system maintained by the General Services Administration 
that provides current information about persons who are excluded or 
disqualified from covered transactions.
    Estimate of burden: Reporting burden for the collection and 
transmission of information by AIPs, including reporting for late 
payment of debt for AIP reinstatement and Administrator reinstatement, 
is estimated to average 19 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Approved Insurance Providers.
    Estimated number of respondents: 14 AIPs.
    Estimated number of forms per respondent: All information is 
obtained electronically from AIPs.
    Estimated total annual responses: 8,428 from all respondents.
    Estimated total annual respondent burden: 2,647 from all 
respondents.
    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 the functions of the agencies, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency'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.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

Martin R. Barbre,
Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2020-03162 Filed 2-18-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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