Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 22011-22012 [2021-08589]

Download as PDF 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 22012 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 78 / Monday, April 26, 2021 / Notices how the property will be picked up; and (5) Information on the recipient’s designated organization that will receive and refurbish the property for the recipient. Information will be used to coordinate the transfer of excess property to eligible recipients and as input for the required annual report, of all personal property furnished to nonFederal recipients, to the General Service Administration. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 10. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 2. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–08589 Filed 4–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3412–BA–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2020–0048] J.R. Simplot Co.: Determination of Nonregulated Status for Z6 Potatoes With Late Blight Protection, Low Acrylamide Potential, Lowered Reducing Sugars, and Reduced Black Spot Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We are notifying the public that we have extended our determination of nonregulated status of J.R. Simplot Company’s (Simplot’s) W8 potato to event Z6 (hereafter Z6 potato). Z6 potato has been developed using genetic engineering for late blight protection, low acrylamide potential, lowered reducing sugars, and reduced black spot using the same construct and method of transformation as W8 potato. Our decision was based on our evaluation of data submitted by Simplot in its request for an extension of a determination of nonregulated status, an analysis of other scientific data, and comments received from the public in response to a previous notice announcing our preliminary determination. SUMMARY: This determination was effective on August 28, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cindy Eck, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 147, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Apr 23, 2021 Jkt 253001 851–3892, email: cynthia.a.eck@ usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under the authority of the plant pest provisions of the Plant Protection Act (PPA) (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), the regulations in 7 CFR part 340, ‘‘Movement of Organisms Modified or Produced Through Genetic Engineering,’’ regulate, among other things, the importation, interstate movement, or release into the environment of organisms modified or produced through genetic engineering that are plant pests or pose a plausible plant pest risk. The extension for nonregulated status described in this notice was evaluated under the version of the regulations effective at the time that it was received. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a final rule, published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2020 (85 FR 29790–29838, Docket No. APHIS–2018–0034),1 revising 7 CFR part 340; however, the final rule is being implemented in phases. This extension of a determination of nonregulated status was evaluated in accordance with the regulations at 7 CFR 340.6 (2020). In a notice published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2020 (85 FR 38110– 38111, Docket No. APHIS–2020–0048),2 we notified the public that we had received a request to extend our determination of nonregulated status of J.R. Simplot Company’s (Simplot’s) W8 potato to event Z6 (hereafter Z6 potato). Like W8 potato, Z6 potato has been developed using genetic engineering for late blight protection, low acrylamide potential, lowered reducing sugars, and reduced black spot, and had been developed using the same construct and method of transformation as W8 potato. This notice also made available the extension request, our plant pest risk similarity assessment (PPRSA), and our preliminary determination to extend nonregulated status to Z6 potato. Comments on the notice were due by July 27, 2020. APHIS received 27 comments by the close of the comment period. While several commenters expressed general disapproval regarding organisms developed using genetic engineering, the comments received did not call into question the conclusions of the PPRSA 1 To view the final rule, go to www.regulations.gov and enter APHIS–2018–0034 in the Search field. 2 To view the notice, its supporting documents, or the comments that we received, go to www.regulations.gov and enter APHIS–2020–0048 in the Search field. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 or our preliminary determination. Accordingly, on August 28, 2020, APHIS determined that extension of nonregulated status should be granted to Z6 potato. This notice serves as an official notice and public record of that action. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781– 7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 21st day of April 2021. Michael Watson, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2021–08625 Filed 4–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the Illinois Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: 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 Illinois Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting via the online platform WebEx on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to start preparing for their upcoming WebEx briefing on Education and Civil Rights concerns in the state. DATES: The meeting will be held on: • Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time Web link: https://civilrights.webex.com/ civilrights/j.php?MTID=md4d564c28 cf610f9e94e7291a3d9bf0d Join by phone: 800–360–9505 USA Toll Free Access code: 199 496 5009 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Barreras, Designated Federal Officer, at dbarreras@usccr.gov or (202) 499–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may listen to this discussion through the above call-in number. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individual who is deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 78 (Monday, April 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22011-22012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08589]


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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, 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 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 
non-Federal 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

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how the property will be picked up; and (5) Information on the 
recipient's designated organization that will receive and refurbish the 
property for the recipient. Information will be used to coordinate the 
transfer of excess property to eligible recipients and as input for the 
required annual report, of all personal property furnished to non-
Federal recipients, to the General Service Administration.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-08589 Filed 4-23-21; 8:45 am]
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