Information Collection Request; Assignment of Payment; Joint Payment Authorization; and Request for Waiver, 29233-29234 [2021-11412]

Download as PDF 29233 Notices Federal Register Vol. 86, No. 103 Tuesday, June 1, 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 Commodity Credit Corporation Farm Service Agency [Docket ID FSA–2021–0006] Information Collection Request; Assignment of Payment; Joint Payment Authorization; and Request for Waiver Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and Farm Service Agency (FSA) are requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a revision and an extension of a currently approved information collection. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by August 2, 2021. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may submit comments, identified by Docket ID: FSA–2021–0006, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Yanira Sanabria, Financial Specialist, USDA/FSA/FMD, STOP 0581, Patriot Plaza III, 355 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20024–0581. You may also send comments to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Copies of the information collection may be requested by contacting Yanira Sanabria at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 May 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 activities, Yanira Sanabria, (202) 772– 6032; email: yanira.sanabria@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative mean for communication should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720–2600 (Voice). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Assignment and Joint Payment Elections. Forms: CCC–36, ‘‘Assignment of Payment;’’ CCC–37, ‘‘Joint Payment Authorization;’’ CCC–251, ‘‘Notice of Assignment;’’ CCC–252, ‘‘Instrument of Assignment;’’ and CCC–40, ‘‘Request for FSA and NRCS Payments of Federal Benefits by Check (Request for Waiver).’’ OMB Control Number: 0560–0183. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2021. Type of Request: Revision and extension of a currently approved information collection request. Abstract: FSA and CCC are requesting an extension with a revision of the currently approved information. Section 8(g) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(g)) authorizes producers to assign FSA conservation program payments in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary. The Assignment of Payments regulation as specified in 7 CFR part 1404 requires that any such assignment be signed by both the assignor and the assignee. The Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, extends that authority to CCC programs, including rice, feed grains, cotton, and wheat. There are no regulations governing joint payments, but this service is offered as a result of public requests for the type of payment option. The Natural Conservation Service (NRCS) is also using the forms but most NRCS programs are exempt from the PRA. Customer (Assignors) may use form CCC–36—Assignment of Payment to assign payments under various CCC, FSA, or NRCS programs. Customers may submit a completed CCC–36 to any FSA and NRCS County Office to be entered into the Financial Services application or the NRCS ProTracts web application. County Office data entry requires a second user for verification. The second user may be located in the same County Office or another Office. When there is no second user available, an employee from another County Office may PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 perform this action by submitting a faxed copy of the form. Customers may use the form CCC–40, Request for FSA and NRCS Payments of Federal Benefits by Check to invoke a hardship waiver payment. In accordance with Treasury Regulation 31 CFR 208, Payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT) are not required for anyone over the age of 90 born prior to May 1, 1921. The hardship waiver request can currently be submitted either in person or by phone call to the local county FSA and NRCS office by entering the waiver request in the Financial Service application for the following reasons: Geographic Barrier or Mental Impairment. The differences in the forms are that FSA and NRCS use a tax identification number instead of a social security number. Most NRCS programs and some FSA programs are exempt from the Paperwork Reduction Act. The number of respondents increased by 573,949, and the burden hours also increased by 95,704 likely due to increased producers or farmers participating in several programs such as Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program and other FSA programs. For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the formula used to calculate the total burden hours is the estimated average time per response multiplied by the estimated total annual responses. Estimate of Respondent Burden: Public reporting burden for collecting information under this notice is estimated to average 0.1667 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collections of information. Type of Respondents: Producers participating in FSA, CCC, and NRCS programs. Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,491. Estimated Average Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 700,491. Estimated Average Time per Response: 0.1667. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 116,687 hours. E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1 29234 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 103 / Tuesday, June 1, 2021 / Notices We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help FSA: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden of the collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Evaluate the quality, ability and clarity of the information technology; and (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who respond through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be made a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office of Management and Budget approval. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. Robert Stephenson, Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation. [FR Doc. 2021–11412 Filed 5–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Application for Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order Forest Service, Agriculture (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 renewal of an existing information collection, Application for Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order. DATES: Comments must be received in writing by August 2, 2021 to be considered. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Commenters are encouraged to submit comments by email, if ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 May 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 possible. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Email: david.b.payne@usda.gov. • Mail: USDA Forest Service, Director, Engineering Staff, RPC5, 201 14th Street SW, Mail Stop 1101, Washington, DC 20024–1101. • Facsimile: 703–605–1542. The public may request an electronic copy of the draft supporting statement and/or any comments received be sent via return email. Requests should be emailed to david.b.payne@usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Payne, Engineering Staff, 202– 205–0963. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339 twenty four hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order. OMB Number: 0596–0016. Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2022. Type of Request: Renewal with revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Authority for permits for use of National Forest System (NFS) roads, NFS trails, and areas on NFS lands restricted by order or regulation derives from the National Forest Roads and Trails Act (16 U.S.C. 532–538). This statute authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations regarding use of NFS roads, NFS trails, and areas on NFS lands; establish procedures for sharing investments in NFS roads; and require commercial users to perform road maintenance commensurate with their use of NFS roads. Forest Service regulations implementing this authority are found in 36 CFR 212.5, 212.9, 212.51, 261.10, 261.12, 261.13, 261.54, and 261.55. In particular, 36 CFR 212.5 and 212.9 authorize the Chief of the Forest Service to establish procedures for investment sharing and to require commercial users to perform maintenance commensurate with their road use. Section 261.10 contains a national prohibition against constructing or maintaining an NFS road or NFS trail without a written authorization. Section 212.12 contains a national prohibition against violating the load, weight, height, length, or width limitations of State law when using NFS roads without a written authorization. Section 212.13 contains a national prohibition against possessing or operating a motor vehicle on NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on NFS lands that are not designated for motor vehicle PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 use on a motor vehicle use map, unless the use is authorized by a written authorization. Section 261.54 authorizes issuance of an order prohibiting use of an NFS road in a manner prohibited by the order without a written authorization, including commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization when required by order. Section 261.55 authorizes issuance of an order prohibiting use of an NFS trail in a manner prohibited by the order without a written authorization. Forest Service directives implementing the regulations are found in Forest Service Manual 2350, 7710, and 7730 and Forest Service Handbook 7709.59, chapter 20. These directives provide for the size and weight limits under State traffic law to apply on NFS roads and require the responsible official to designate NFS roads, NFS trails, and areas on NFS lands for motor vehicle use; enter into appropriate investment sharing arrangements, require commercial users of NFS roads to perform maintenance commensurate with their road use; and issue orders that implement the authority in 36 CFR 261.54. The permits road users obtain contain appropriate requirements for implementation of applicable regulations and directives. • Form FS–7700–40, Application for Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order. This form will be used by individuals and entities that apply for a permit to use NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on NFS lands that are subject to a restriction established by regulation or order. Examples of restrictions requiring permits are motor vehicle use on NFS roads and NFS trails that are not designated for that purpose; operating trucks that exceed size limits established by State traffic law on NFS roads; area closures during periods of high fire danger; and non-Federal commercial use of NFS roads. The following information is collected: (1) The applicant’s name, address, and telephone number; (2) identification of the NFS roads, NFS trails, and areas on NFS lands proposed for use (NFS roads and NFS trails are identified by Forest Service route number, and areas on NFS lands are identified using a map); (3) purpose of use; and (4) the proposed use schedule. The applicant is asked to provide explanatory information specific to the proposed use, including information on the types and size of vehicles, through attachments and remarks. There are standard attachments available for use when the application requests oversize vehicle use or commercial use of roads. The application is submitted to the E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 103 / Tuesday, June 1, 2021 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Commodity Credit Corporation

Farm Service Agency

[Docket ID FSA-2021-0006]


Information Collection Request; Assignment of Payment; Joint 
Payment Authorization; and Request for Waiver

AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
are requesting comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on a revision and an extension of a currently approved 
information collection.

DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by August 2, 2021.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may 
submit comments, identified by Docket ID: FSA-2021-0006, by any of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Yanira Sanabria, 
Financial Specialist, USDA/FSA/FMD, STOP 0581, Patriot Plaza III, 355 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20024-0581.
    You may also send comments to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
    Copies of the information collection may be requested by contacting 
Yanira Sanabria at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, Yanira Sanabria, (202) 772-6032; email: 
[email protected]. Persons with disabilities who require 
alternative mean for communication should contact the USDA's TARGET 
Center at (202)720-2600 (Voice).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Assignment and Joint Payment Elections.
    Forms: CCC-36, ``Assignment of Payment;'' CCC-37, ``Joint Payment 
Authorization;'' CCC-251, ``Notice of Assignment;'' CCC-252, 
``Instrument of Assignment;'' and CCC-40, ``Request for FSA and NRCS 
Payments of Federal Benefits by Check (Request for Waiver).''
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0183.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2021.
    Type of Request: Revision and extension of a currently approved 
information collection request.
    Abstract: FSA and CCC are requesting an extension with a revision 
of the currently approved information. Section 8(g) of the Soil 
Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(g)) authorizes 
producers to assign FSA conservation program payments in accordance 
with regulations issued by the Secretary. The Assignment of Payments 
regulation as specified in 7 CFR part 1404 requires that any such 
assignment be signed by both the assignor and the assignee. The 
Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, extends that authority to CCC 
programs, including rice, feed grains, cotton, and wheat. There are no 
regulations governing joint payments, but this service is offered as a 
result of public requests for the type of payment option. The Natural 
Conservation Service (NRCS) is also using the forms but most NRCS 
programs are exempt from the PRA.
    Customer (Assignors) may use form CCC-36--Assignment of Payment to 
assign payments under various CCC, FSA, or NRCS programs. Customers may 
submit a completed CCC-36 to any FSA and NRCS County Office to be 
entered into the Financial Services application or the NRCS ProTracts 
web application. County Office data entry requires a second user for 
verification. The second user may be located in the same County Office 
or another Office. When there is no second user available, an employee 
from another County Office may perform this action by submitting a 
faxed copy of the form.
    Customers may use the form CCC-40, Request for FSA and NRCS 
Payments of Federal Benefits by Check to invoke a hardship waiver 
payment. In accordance with Treasury Regulation 31 CFR 208, Payments by 
electronic funds transfer (EFT) are not required for anyone over the 
age of 90 born prior to May 1, 1921. The hardship waiver request can 
currently be submitted either in person or by phone call to the local 
county FSA and NRCS office by entering the waiver request in the 
Financial Service application for the following reasons: Geographic 
Barrier or Mental Impairment.
    The differences in the forms are that FSA and NRCS use a tax 
identification number instead of a social security number. Most NRCS 
programs and some FSA programs are exempt from the Paperwork Reduction 
Act.
    The number of respondents increased by 573,949, and the burden 
hours also increased by 95,704 likely due to increased producers or 
farmers participating in several programs such as Coronavirus Food 
Assistance Program (CFAP), Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program 
and other FSA programs.
    For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the 
formula used to calculate the total burden hours is the estimated 
average time per response multiplied by the estimated total annual 
responses.
    Estimate of Respondent Burden: Public reporting burden for 
collecting information under this notice is estimated to average 0.1667 
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data 
needed, and completing and reviewing the collections of information.
    Type of Respondents: Producers participating in FSA, CCC, and NRCS 
programs.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,491.
    Estimated Average Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 700,491.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 0.1667.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 116,687 hours.

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    We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information 
collection to help FSA:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the 
collection of information including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Evaluate the quality, ability and clarity of the information 
technology; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who 
respond through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be made a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office 
of Management and Budget approval.

Zach Ducheneaux,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
Robert Stephenson,
Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation.

[FR Doc. 2021-11412 Filed 5-28-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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