Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance, 48388-48389 [2021-18602]

Download as PDF 48388 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 165 / Monday, August 30, 2021 / Notices mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.011 hours per response. Respondents: Facilities; growers; producers; production, processing, and packing sites; importers; individuals; businesses; brokers; shippers; NPPOs; and foreign plant protection authorities. Estimated annual number of respondents: 22,315. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2,803. Estimated annual number of responses: 62,552,921. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 712,982 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 25th day of August 2021. Mark Davidson, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2021–18645 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2021–0051] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS’) intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the use of contract pilots and aircraft in APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine domestic, emergency, and biological control programs. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 29, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:40 Aug 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS– 2021–0051 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2021–0051, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at www.regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on contract pilot and aircraft acceptance, contact Dr. Richard Johnson, National Policy Manager, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 26, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–2109. For more detailed information on the information collection reporting process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483; joseph.moxey@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance. OMB Control Number: 0579–0298. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, either independently or in cooperation with States, to carry out operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control, prevent, or retard the spread of plant pests and noxious weeds that are new to or not widely distributed within the United States. This authority has been delegated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). As part of this mission, APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program responds to introductions of plant pests with eradication, suppression, or containment through various programs in cooperation with State departments of agriculture and other government agencies. These programs may include the aerial application of treatments to control plant pests. APHIS contracts for these services, and prior to any aerial applications, requests certain information from the PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 contractors and/or contract pilots to ensure that the work will be done according to specifications. Among other things, APHIS asks to see the aircraft registration, the aircraft’s airworthiness certificate, the pilot’s license, the pilot’s medical certification, the pilot’s proof of flight review, the pilot’s pesticide applicator’s license, and the aircraft logbook. Information from these documents and aircraft inspection results are consolidated by APHIS for signature by the APHIS official and the contractor or contract pilot, indicating acceptance of the pilot and aircraft for the job. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.27 hours per response. Respondents: Contractors and/or contract pilots of aircraft. Estimated annual number of respondents: 30. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 30. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 8 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 165 / Monday, August 30, 2021 / Notices Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of August 2021. Mark Davidson, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2021–18602 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meetings of the Delaware Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of public meetings. 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 (FACA), that the Delaware State Advisory Committee to the Commission will hold two, two-hour virtual briefings to discuss racial disparities in COVID– 19 testing, infections, treatment, vaccinations and other factors, in Delaware. The first virtual panel presentation titled, COVID–19 Health Disparities, is scheduled on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. (ET). The second virtual panel presentation titled, COVID–19 Social Disparities, is scheduled on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. (ET). DATES: —Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) • To join by web conference: https:// bit.ly/3wV2fIv • To join by phone only, dial 1–800– 360–9505; Access code: 199 221 3041# —Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. (ET) • To join by web conference: https:// bit.ly/3Aq6xtq • To join by phone only, dial 1–800– 360–9505; Access code: 199 202 7111# SUMMARY: Ivy Davis at ero@usccr.gov or by phone at (202) 530–8468. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Each meeting is available to the public through the WebEx links above and all participants will be asked to register before being admitted into the meeting. Registration is requested so that agency staff can keep registrants informed about the Committee’s activities, including its planned report. If joining only via phone, callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:40 Aug 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing. may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the call-in number found through registering at the web link provided for this meeting. Members of the public are entitled to make brief comments during the Public Comment portion of the agenda— following the conclusion of each Virtual Panel Presentation. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the written comments must be emailed to the Eastern Regional Office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to: Ivy Davis at ero@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (202) 539–8468. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing as they become available at www.facadatabase.gov. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email address or phone number. Agenda Briefings Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1 p.m. (ET) and Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 2 p.m. (ET) I. Roll Call II. Welcome III. Virtual Panel Presentation IV. Public Comment V. Closing Remarks VI. Adjourn Dated: August 24, 2021. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2021–18577 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the North Dakota Advisory Committee; Cancellation Commission on Civil Rights. Notice; cancellation of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission on Civil Rights published a notice in the Federal Register concerning a meeting of the North Dakota Advisory Committee. The meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (CT) is cancelled. The notice is in the Federal Register of Monday, August 16, 2021, in FR Doc. 2021–17423, in the second and third columns of page 45702. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48389 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Bohor, (202) 921–2212, ebohor@ usccr.gov. Dated: August 24, 2021. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2021–18576 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of a Public Meeting of the Maine Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of a public 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 (FACA), that the Maine State Advisory Committee to the Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. (ET) for the purpose of reviewing, editing, and voting on its digital equity project. DATES: September 16, 2021, Thursday at 12:00 p.m. (ET): • To join by web conference: https:// bit.ly/3z056BL • To join by phone only, dial 1–800– 360–9505; Access code: 199 912 1478# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara de La Viez at bdelaviez@ usccr.gov or by phone at (202) 539– 8246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These meetings are available to the public through the WebEx link above. If joining only via phone, callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing. may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the call-in number found through registering at the web link provided for these meetings. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meetings. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Barbara de La Viez at bdelaviez@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (202) 539– SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 165 (Monday, August 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48388-48389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18602]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2021-0051]


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information 
Collection; Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
(APHIS') intention to request an extension of approval of an 
information collection associated with the use of contract pilots and 
aircraft in APHIS' Plant Protection and Quarantine domestic, emergency, 
and biological control programs.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
October 29, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. 
Enter APHIS-2021-0051 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, 
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2021-0051, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, 
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may 
be viewed at www.regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is 
located in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure 
someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on contract pilot and 
aircraft acceptance, contact Dr. Richard Johnson, National Policy 
Manager, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 26, Riverdale, MD 20737; 
(301) 851-2109. For more detailed information on the information 
collection reporting process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS' 
Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851-2483; 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0298.
    Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information 
collection.
    Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) 
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, either independently or in 
cooperation with States, to carry out operations or measures to detect, 
eradicate, suppress, control, prevent, or retard the spread of plant 
pests and noxious weeds that are new to or not widely distributed 
within the United States. This authority has been delegated to the 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
    As part of this mission, APHIS' Plant Protection and Quarantine 
(PPQ) program responds to introductions of plant pests with 
eradication, suppression, or containment through various programs in 
cooperation with State departments of agriculture and other government 
agencies. These programs may include the aerial application of 
treatments to control plant pests.
    APHIS contracts for these services, and prior to any aerial 
applications, requests certain information from the contractors and/or 
contract pilots to ensure that the work will be done according to 
specifications. Among other things, APHIS asks to see the aircraft 
registration, the aircraft's airworthiness certificate, the pilot's 
license, the pilot's medical certification, the pilot's proof of flight 
review, the pilot's pesticide applicator's license, and the aircraft 
logbook. Information from these documents and aircraft inspection 
results are consolidated by APHIS for signature by the APHIS official 
and the contractor or contract pilot, indicating acceptance of the 
pilot and aircraft for the job.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 
years.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public 
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 
These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, 
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 0.27 hours per response.
    Respondents: Contractors and/or contract pilots of aircraft.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 30.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 30.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 8 hours. (Due to 
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of 
the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per 
response.)
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.


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    Done in Washington, DC, this 24th day of August 2021.
Mark Davidson,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-18602 Filed 8-27-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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