Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 10398-10399 [2020-03596]

Download as PDF 10398 Notices Federal Register Vol. 85, No. 36 Monday, February 24, 2020 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 [Doc. No. AMS–SC–20–0005; SC20–996–1] Peanut Standards Board; Request for Nominations Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for nominations. AGENCY: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) requires the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Board members for a term of office ending June 30, 2023. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before April 9, 2020. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Steven W. Kauffman of the Southeast Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1124 1st Street South, Winter Haven, FL 33880; Telephone: (863) 324–3375; Fax: (863) 291–8614; Email: Steven.Kauffman@ usda.gov. SUMMARY: Section 1308 of the 2002 Farm Bill requires the Secretary to establish and consult with the Board for the purpose of advising the Secretary regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for all domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States. The 2002 Farm Bill, as amended by § 12502 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, provides the Board’s makeup which will include three producers and three peanut industry representatives from States specified in each of the following producing regions: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Feb 21, 2020 Jkt 250001 Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, and Florida); Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico); and Virginia/Carolina (Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina). The Board consists of 18 members with representation equally divided between peanut producers and industry representatives. Each term of office is for a period of three years. The terms of office are staggered in order to replace one third of the Board members each year. The term ‘‘peanut industry representatives’’ includes, but is not limited to, representatives of shellers, manufacturers, buying points, marketing associations and marketing cooperatives. The 2002 Farm Bill exempted the appointment of the Board from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. USDA invites individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above to nominate individuals for membership on the Board. All qualified nominees are forwarded for consideration as the Farm Bill does not require any voting. Appointees sought by this action will fill two positions in the Southeast region, two positions in the Southwest region, and two positions in the Virginia/Carolina region. Nominees should complete an Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information form (AD–755) and submit it to Steven W. Kauffman at the address provided in the ADDRESSES section above. Copies of this form may be obtained at the internet site https://www.ams.usda.gov/ about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/ peanut-board, or from the Southeast Marketing Field Office. USDA seeks a diverse group of members representing the peanut industry. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the Board in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure the recommendations of the Board have considered the needs of the diverse groups within the peanut industry, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated abilities to represent minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource agriculture producers. (Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7958) PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: February 18, 2020. Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2020–03526 Filed 2–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 19, 2020. 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 March 25, 2020 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 E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2020 / Notices the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Rural Micro-Entrepreneur Assistance Program. OMB Control Number: 0570–0062. Summary of Collection: Section 6022 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) authorizes the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The Secretary makes direct loans to rural microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) that are participating in the program (who are referred to as ‘‘microlenders’’) for the purpose of capitalizing microloan revolving funds to provide fixed interest rate business loans of $50,000 or less to microentrepreneurs, as defined in the 2008 Farm Bill. Need and Use of the Information: The program provides rural microentrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish new rural microenterprises; to provide continuing technical and financial assistance related to the successful operation of rural microenterprises; and to assist with the cost of providing other activities and services related to the successful operation of MDOs and rural microenterprises. Microlenders seeking loans and/or grants will have to submit applications that include specified information, certifications, and agreements to the Agency. This information will be used to determine applicant eligibility and to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes. Failure to collect proper information could result in improper determinations of eligibility of improper use of funds. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 40. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually. Total Burden Hours: 1,907. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–03596 Filed 2–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 19, 2020. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Feb 21, 2020 Jkt 250001 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 March 25, 2020 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. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Domestic Quarantine Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0088. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701– 7772) the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, or movement of plants and plant pests to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. Plant Protection and Quarantine, a program within USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, (APHIS) is responsible for implementing this Act and does so through the enforcement of its domestic quarantine regulations PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10399 contained in Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR part 301. Administering these regulations often requires APHIS to collect information from a variety of individuals who are involved in growing, packing, handling, transporting, plants and plant products. The information collected from these individuals is vital to helping ensure that injurious plant diseases and insect pests do not spread within the United States. Information to be collected is necessary to determine compliance with domestic quarantines. Federal/State domestic quarantines are necessary to regulate the movement of articles from infested areas to noninfested area. Collecting information requires the use of a number of forms and documents. APHIS will collect information using various forms and documents. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information by interviewing growers and shippers at the time the inspections are being conducted and by having growers and shippers of exported plants and plant products complete an application for a transit permit. Information is collected from the growers, packers, shippers, and exporters of regulated articles to ensure that the articles, when moved from a quarantined area, do not harbor injurious plant diseases and insect pests. The information obtained will be used to determine compliance with regulations and for issuance of forms, permits, certificates, and other required documents. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Business or other for-profit; Farms; Individuals. Number of Respondents: 12,861. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 345,950. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–03592 Filed 2–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. Codex Office Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling U.S. Codex Office. Notice of public meeting and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on April 16, 2020. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10398-10399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03596]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 19, 2020.
    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 March 
25, 2020 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

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the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Rural Micro-Entrepreneur Assistance Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0062.
    Summary of Collection: Section 6022 of the Food, Conservation, and 
Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) authorizes the Rural 
Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The Secretary makes direct 
loans to rural microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) that 
are participating in the program (who are referred to as 
``microlenders'') for the purpose of capitalizing microloan revolving 
funds to provide fixed interest rate business loans of $50,000 or less 
to microentrepreneurs, as defined in the 2008 Farm Bill.
    Need and Use of the Information: The program provides rural 
microentrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish new rural 
microenterprises; to provide continuing technical and financial 
assistance related to the successful operation of rural 
microenterprises; and to assist with the cost of providing other 
activities and services related to the successful operation of MDOs and 
rural microenterprises. Microlenders seeking loans and/or grants will 
have to submit applications that include specified information, 
certifications, and agreements to the Agency. This information will be 
used to determine applicant eligibility and to ensure that funds are 
used for authorized purposes. Failure to collect proper information 
could result in improper determinations of eligibility of improper use 
of funds.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents: 40.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,907.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-03596 Filed 2-21-20; 8:45 am]
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