Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 22010-22011 [2021-08579]

Download as PDF 22010 Notices Federal Register Vol. 86, No. 78 Monday, April 26, 2021 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 Research Service U.S. National Arboretum Notice of Intent To Renew Information Collection Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks comments on the intent of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) to renew an information collection that expires October 31, 2021. The collection is conducted to obtain information about uses of the facilities, grounds, programs, and services, including information pertaining to the collection of fees for educational programs and workshops, use of the grounds and facilities, and commercial photography and cinematography. Fees generated are used to defray USNA expenses or to promote the USNA mission. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 21, 2021, to be considered. Comments can be sent to the following: Email: richard.olsen@ usda.gov, Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Director, U.S. National Arboretum, Agricultural Research Service, Northeast Area, 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Use of the USNA Grounds and Facilities, Including as well as Commercial Photography and Cinematography. OMB Number: 0518–0024. Expiration Date: 3 years from date of approval. Type of Request: Renewal of approved information collection. Abstract: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) is to serve the public need for scientific research, education, and gardens that conserve and showcase plants to enhance the environment. USNA is a 446-acre SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Apr 23, 2021 Jkt 253001 facility that is open to the public for education and passive recreation and is a national center for public education that welcomes visitors in a stimulating and aesthetically pleasing environment. It receives approximately 610,000 visitors each year, and many garden clubs and societies use USNA grounds to showcase their activities. Section 890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Public Law 104–127 (1996 Act), expanded the authorities of the Secretary of Agriculture to charge reasonable fees for the use of USNA facilities and grounds. These authorities include the ability to further the mission of USNA by charging fees for the temporary use of USNA facilities and grounds. Authority was also provided to charge fees for tram tours and for the use of USNA for commercial photography and cinematography. All rules and regulations noted in 7 CFR part 500, subpart 2A, conducted on USNA property will apply to individuals or groups granted approval to use the facilities and grounds. To properly administer the use of USNA facilities, USNA must obtain information from the requestor(s) to determine if the requested use is consistent with the USNA mission. Each request will require the completion of an application and submission of an application fee. The application is simple and requires only information readily available to the requestor(s), including who is requesting to use USNA and how the USNA facilities will be used. Applications are available in hard copy format and in an electronic format on the USNA website www.usna.usda.gov. Completed permit requests can be submitted in person, by facsimile, or electronically. Paperwork Reduction Act: In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320) implementing the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the information collection and recordkeeping requirements that will be imposed will be submitted to OMB for approval. These requirements will not become effective prior to OMB approval. Estimate of Burden: 150 hours. Estimated Number of Responses: The USNA estimates the annual receipt of 200 requests for the use of facilities, 100 requests for photography and PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 cinematography, and 1,800 requests for educational programs and workshops. Estimate of Total Annual Burden on Respondents: The total cost for responding is $5,386.50 for 150 hours of time at $35.91 per hour. Obtaining Permit Requests: In addition to the current process of transmitting permit requests and approvals in person, by mail, and by facsimile, photography and cinematography applications are available on the USNA website and can be completed and submitted electronically: https://www.usna. usda.gov/Information/facilities/ photographyapp.pdf. The PDF fillable application for the use of facilities is available on the website and can be submitted electronically to USNA. Completed hard copies of permit requests can be submitted to: Administrative Office, USDA, ARS, NEA, U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002. Comments: Comments are invited on the following: • If the proposed collection 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information, 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 collection on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Simon Y. Liu, Acting Administrator, ARS. [FR Doc. 2021–08627 Filed 4–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 21, 2021. 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, E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 78 / Monday, April 26, 2021 / Notices 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 May 26, 2021 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of informaCtion 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. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement. OMB Control Number: 0570–0073. Summary of Collection: The USDA BioPreferred Program provides that qualifying biobased products that fall under product categories (generic groups of biobased products) that have been designated for preferred procurement by rule making are required to be purchased by Federal agencies in lieu of their fossil energybased counterparts, with certain limited exceptions. Further, USDA is required by section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and the Agricultural Act of 2014, and the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, to provide certain information on qualified biobased products to Federal agencies. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Apr 23, 2021 Jkt 253001 Need and Use of the Information: To meet these statutory requirements, USDA will gather that information from manufacturers and vendors of biobased products. The information sought by USDA can be transmitted electronically using the website https:// www.biopreferred.gov. If for any reason the requested information cannot be electronically transmitted, USDA will provide technical assistance to support the transmission of information to USDA. The information collected will enable USDA to meet statutory information requirements that will then permit USDA to designate product categories for preferred procurement under the BioPreferred Program. Once product categories are designated, manufacturers and vendors of qualifying biobased products that fall under these designated product categories will benefit from preferred procurement by Federal agencies. This collection was previously approved under 0503–0011, and on February 4, 2021, was transferred to Rural Development and assigned OMB Control No. 0570–0073. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 220. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Other (once). Total Burden Hours: 8,800. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–08579 Filed 4–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 21, 2021. 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 (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden 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 those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22011 technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by May 26, 2021 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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. Office of Procurement and Property Management Title: Guidelines for the Transfer of Excess Computer or Other Technical Equipment Pursuant to Section 14220 of the 2008 Farm Bill. OMB Control Number: 0505–0023. Summary of Collection: In accordance with procedures in the Federal Management Regulation, Subpart 102– 36.295, each agency is responsible for submitting an annual report of all personal property furnished to nonFederal recipients to the General Services Administration. Section 923 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act (FAIR), Public Law 104–127 of 1996, also known as the Farm Bill, gives the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to acquire and transfer title of Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) to certain eligible Institutions. Respondents will be authorized representatives of a city, town, or local government entity located in a rural area as defined in 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A). Need and Use of the Information: USDA requires information to: Verify eligibility of requestors; determine availability of excess property; have contact information of the requestor available; and to ensure an organization is designated to receive property on behalf of an eligible recipient. Information is collected via letters from requestors. The request must include: (1) Type of excess computers or other technical equipment requested; (2) Justification for eligibility; (3) Contact information of the requestor; (4) Logistical information such as when and E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 78 (Monday, April 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22010-22011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08579]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 21, 2021.
    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,

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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 May 26, 
2021 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the 
proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of 
the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of informaCtion 
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.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal 
Procurement.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0073.
    Summary of Collection: The USDA BioPreferred Program provides that 
qualifying biobased products that fall under product categories 
(generic groups of biobased products) that have been designated for 
preferred procurement by rule making are required to be purchased by 
Federal agencies in lieu of their fossil energy-based counterparts, 
with certain limited exceptions. Further, USDA is required by section 
9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended 
by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and the Agricultural 
Act of 2014, and the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, to provide 
certain information on qualified biobased products to Federal agencies.
    Need and Use of the Information: To meet these statutory 
requirements, USDA will gather that information from manufacturers and 
vendors of biobased products. The information sought by USDA can be 
transmitted electronically using the website https://www.biopreferred.gov. If for any reason the requested information 
cannot be electronically transmitted, USDA will provide technical 
assistance to support the transmission of information to USDA. The 
information collected will enable USDA to meet statutory information 
requirements that will then permit USDA to designate product categories 
for preferred procurement under the BioPreferred Program. Once product 
categories are designated, manufacturers and vendors of qualifying 
biobased products that fall under these designated product categories 
will benefit from preferred procurement by Federal agencies. This 
collection was previously approved under 0503-0011, and on February 4, 
2021, was transferred to Rural Development and assigned OMB Control No. 
0570-0073.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 220.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Other (once).
    Total Burden Hours: 8,800.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-08579 Filed 4-23-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
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