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operating EA on a more frequent basis
than would be reported normally.
Generally, States report disaster-related
SNAP participation and issuance data to
FNS on the FNS–292B, Report of
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Benefit Issuance, within 45
days of terminating disaster assistance.
Respondent
category
State Agencies.
Total .......
Frequency of
response
Total annual
responses
Responses
per
respondent
Hours per
response
Annual burden
(hours)
Form
Bi-weekly EA Reporting to
FNS.
Initial Waiver Request—
Emergency Allotment.
Monthly EA Attestation ........
FNS–292B ....
53
26
1,378
26
0.4
551.20
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53
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53
1
1
53
N/A ...............
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12
636
12
0.25
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53
39
2,067
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Pamilyn Miller,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–18859 Filed 8–26–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–30–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Advertised
Timber for Sale
Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the revision with
changes of the currently approved
information collection 0596–0066,
Advertised Timber for Sale.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before October 26, 2020 to
be assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to Director,
Forest Management, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Mail Stop 1103,
Washington DC 20250–0003.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to (202) 205–1045 or by email
to: SM.FS.bidform_comment@usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
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Number of
respondents
OMB Control Number 0584–0594
(expiration date 7/31/2023). However,
FNS is including the burden for
submitting this form more frequently
under this information collection.
• FNS–292B—.4 hours per response ×
53 State Agencies × 26 weeks = 551
hours.
Instruments
Affected Public: State, Local and
Tribal Governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
53.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 39.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
2,067.
Estimated Time per Response: .37
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 763.
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While a State is operating under an
EA waiver, FNS requires the State to
submit bi-weekly FNS–292B reports.
The burden for a State agency to submit
FNS–292B reports during normal
operations is currently captured under
the information collection for the Food
Programs Reporting System (FPRS),
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All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. The public may
view comments received on the World
Wide Web/internet site at: https://
www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl
Maass, Forest Management Staff, at
(970) 295–5961, or email, carl.maass@
usda.gov. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24
hours a day, every day of the year,
including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Advertised Timber for Sale.
OMB Number: 0596–0066.
Expiration Date of Approval:
December 31, 2020.
Type of Request: Extension with
Revision.
Abstract: Pursuant to statutory
requirements at 16 U.S.C. 472a, unless
extraordinary conditions exist as
defined by regulation, the Secretary of
Agriculture must: (1) Advertise sales of
all National Forest System timber or
forest products exceeding $10,000 in
appraised value; (2) select bidding
methods that ensure open and fair
competition; (3) select bidding methods
that ensure that the Federal Government
receives not less than appraised value of
the timber or forest product; and (4)
monitor bidding patterns for evidence of
unlawful bidding practices.
Pursuant to the Forest Service Small
Business Timber Sale Set-Aside
Program, developed in cooperation with
the Small Business Administration,
Forest Service regulations at Title 36 of
the Code of Federal Regulations,
§ 223.84 require that the Forest Service
bid form used by potential timber sale
bidders include provisions for small
business concerns. The data collected
will be used by the agency to ensure
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that National Forest System timber will
be sold at not less than appraised value,
that bidders will meet specific criteria
when submitting a bid, and that antitrust violations will not occur during
the bidding process.
The tax identification number of each
bidder is entered into an automated bid
monitoring system, which is used to
determine if speculative bidding or
unlawful bidding practices are
occurring and is required to process
electronic payments to the purchaser.
Respondents will be bidders on
National Forest System timber sales.
Forest Service sale officers will mail bid
forms to potential bidders, and bidders
will return the completed forms, dated
and signed, to the Forest Service sale
officer.
The data gathered in this information
collection are not available from other
sources.
Forms Associated With This
Information Collection
FS–2400–42a—National Forest
Timber and Forest Products for Sale
(Advertisement and Short-Form Bid):
This form will be used for soliciting and
receiving bids on short-notice timber
sales advertised for less than 30 days for
less than $10,000 in advertised value.
Respondents are bidders on National
Forest System timber sales.
FS–2400–14—Bid for Advertised
Timber (3 form versions: FS–2400–
14UR—Unit Rate Bidding; FS–2400–
14WA—Weighted Average Bidding; FS–
2400–14TV—Total Value Bidding):
These forms implement the same
statutes, policies, and regulations and
collect similar information from the
same applicants. Respondents are
bidders on National Forest System
timber and forest product sales.
FS–2400–14BV—Bid For Integrated
Resource Timber Contract (2 form
versions: FS–2400–14BV—Best Value,
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Total Value Bidding; FS–2400–14BVU—
Best Value, Unit Rate Bidding): These
forms will be used for soliciting and
receiving bids on contracts advertised
for 30 days or longer and on contracts
greater than $10,000 in advertised value.
Forms showing changes to the
October 2018 versions currently in use
Item
FS–2400–42a
FS 2400–14
Estimate of Annual Burden per Respondent ..................
3.0 hours ...........................
14.4 hours .........................
Type of Respondents ......................................................
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents ....................
Average Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents ...........
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes or
the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical or
scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including name and address
when provided, will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval. All
comments also will become a matter of
public record.
Allen Rowley,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
[FR Doc. 2020–18835 Filed 8–26–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD
INVESTIGATION BOARD
TIME AND DATE:
September 2, 2020, 11:00
a.m. EDT.
Conference Call.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
The Chemical Safety and Hazard
Investigation Board (CSB) will convene
a public meeting on Wednesday,
September 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
The Board will discuss open
PLACE:
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34.4 hours.
Individuals, large and small businesses, and corporations bidding on National Forest
timber sales and Integrated Resource Timber Contracts.
316 .....................................
1.8 ......................................
1,712 ..................................
3.9 ......................................
244.
1.2.
1,706 hours .......................
96,146 hours .....................
10,072 hours.
investigations, the status of audits from
the Office of the Inspector General, and
financial and organizational updates via
conference call. The ‘‘new business’’
portion of the meeting will include a
discussion led by the Chairman on
future plans of the board and how it will
be moving forward with a ‘‘quorum of
one.’’
this public meeting can be found on the
CSB website at: www.csb.gov.
Dated: August 25, 2020.
Raymond Porfiri,
Deputy General Counsel, Chemical Safety and
Hazard Investigation Board.
[FR Doc. 2020–19035 Filed 8–25–20; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 6350–01–P
Additional Information
This meeting will only be available
via the dial in number below.
If you require a translator or
interpreter, please notify the individual
listed below as the ‘‘Contact Person for
Further Information,’’ at least three
business days prior to the meeting.
Audience members should use the
following dial-in number and Pin to join
the conference:
Toll Free: 866.831.8711
Automated ID: 22735
The CSB is an independent federal
agency charged with investigating
incidents and hazards that result, or
may result, in the catastrophic release of
extremely hazardous substances. The
agency’s Board Members are appointed
by the President and confirmed by the
Senate. CSB investigations look into all
aspects of chemical accidents and
hazards, including physical causes such
as equipment failure as well as
inadequacies in regulations, industry
standards, and safety management
systems.
Public Comment
Sunshine Act Meeting
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can be viewed on the World Wide Web/
internet site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/
forestmanagement.
The time provided for public
statements will depend upon the
number of people who wish to speak.
Speakers should assume that their
presentations will be limited to three
minutes or less, but commenters may
submit written statements for the
record.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hillary Cohen, Communications
Manager, at public@csb.gov or (202)
446–8094. Further information about
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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Notice of Public Meeting of the New
York Advisory Committee
Commission on Civil Rights.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given,
pursuant to the provisions of the rules
and regulations of the U.S. Commission
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act that
the New York Advisory Committee
(Committee) will hold a meeting on
Friday, September 18, 2020, from 1:00–
2:00 p.m. EST for the purpose of
discussing a topic for the Committee’s
civil rights project.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Friday, September 18, 2020, from 1:00–
2:00 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: Public Call Information:
Dial: (800) 367–2403; Conference ID:
7109728.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mallory Trachtenberg, DFO, at
mtrachtenberg@usccr.gov or 202–809–
9618.
Members
of the public can listen to the
discussion. This meeting is available to
the public through the following tollfree call-in number. An open comment
period will be provided to allow
members of the public to make a
statement as time allows. The
conference operator will ask callers to
identify themselves, the organizations
they are affiliated with (if any), and an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Advertised Timber for Sale
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the revision with changes of the currently approved
information collection 0596-0066, Advertised Timber for Sale.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before October 26,
2020 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to
Director, Forest Management, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop
1103, Washington DC 20250-0003.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 205-1045 or
by email to: [email protected].
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and
copying. The public may view comments received on the World Wide Web/
internet site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Maass, Forest Management Staff,
at (970) 295-5961, or email, [email protected]. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year,
including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Advertised Timber for Sale.
OMB Number: 0596-0066.
Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2020.
Type of Request: Extension with Revision.
Abstract: Pursuant to statutory requirements at 16 U.S.C. 472a,
unless extraordinary conditions exist as defined by regulation, the
Secretary of Agriculture must: (1) Advertise sales of all National
Forest System timber or forest products exceeding $10,000 in appraised
value; (2) select bidding methods that ensure open and fair
competition; (3) select bidding methods that ensure that the Federal
Government receives not less than appraised value of the timber or
forest product; and (4) monitor bidding patterns for evidence of
unlawful bidding practices.
Pursuant to the Forest Service Small Business Timber Sale Set-Aside
Program, developed in cooperation with the Small Business
Administration, Forest Service regulations at Title 36 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Sec. 223.84 require that the Forest Service bid
form used by potential timber sale bidders include provisions for small
business concerns. The data collected will be used by the agency to
ensure that National Forest System timber will be sold at not less than
appraised value, that bidders will meet specific criteria when
submitting a bid, and that anti-trust violations will not occur during
the bidding process.
The tax identification number of each bidder is entered into an
automated bid monitoring system, which is used to determine if
speculative bidding or unlawful bidding practices are occurring and is
required to process electronic payments to the purchaser.
Respondents will be bidders on National Forest System timber sales.
Forest Service sale officers will mail bid forms to potential bidders,
and bidders will return the completed forms, dated and signed, to the
Forest Service sale officer.
The data gathered in this information collection are not available
from other sources.
Forms Associated With This Information Collection
FS-2400-42a--National Forest Timber and Forest Products for Sale
(Advertisement and Short-Form Bid): This form will be used for
soliciting and receiving bids on short-notice timber sales advertised
for less than 30 days for less than $10,000 in advertised value.
Respondents are bidders on National Forest System timber sales.
FS-2400-14--Bid for Advertised Timber (3 form versions: FS-2400-
14UR--Unit Rate Bidding; FS-2400-14WA--Weighted Average Bidding; FS-
2400-14TV--Total Value Bidding): These forms implement the same
statutes, policies, and regulations and collect similar information
from the same applicants. Respondents are bidders on National Forest
System timber and forest product sales.
FS-2400-14BV--Bid For Integrated Resource Timber Contract (2 form
versions: FS-2400-14BV--Best Value,
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Total Value Bidding; FS-2400-14BVU--Best Value, Unit Rate Bidding):
These forms will be used for soliciting and receiving bids on contracts
advertised for 30 days or longer and on contracts greater than $10,000
in advertised value.
Forms showing changes to the October 2018 versions currently in use
can be viewed on the World Wide Web/internet site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/forestmanagement.
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Item FS-2400-42a FS 2400-14 FS-2400-14BV
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Estimate of Annual Burden per 3.0 hours.............. 14.4 hours............. 34.4 hours.
Respondent.
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Type of Respondents.................. Individuals, large and small businesses, and corporations bidding on
National Forest timber sales and Integrated Resource Timber Contracts.
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Estimated Annual Number of 316.................... 1,712.................. 244.
Respondents.
Average Estimated Number of Responses 1.8.................... 3.9.................... 1.2.
per Respondent.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on 1,706 hours............ 96,146 hours........... 10,072 hours.
Respondents.
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Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the stated purposes or the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical or scientific utility; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including name
and address when provided, will be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments also
will become a matter of public record.
Allen Rowley,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2020-18835 Filed 8-26-20; 8:45 am]
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