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Download as PDF 54420 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 188 / Friday, October 1, 2021 / Notices and approval process, and grant administration procedures. These procedures will enable eligible entities to develop appropriate grant applications for the program so that AMS can adequately evaluate these new proposals and obligate the funds as required by the CAA. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. Overview of This Information Collection [FR Doc. 2021–21347 Filed 9–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Document No. AMS–CP–21–0063] Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of request for emergency approval of a new information collection. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection to administer the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). AMS is implementing this new cooperative agreement program under the American Rescue Plan Act, which directs the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, and tribal governments to purchase food from local and regional farmers/producers (within the state or within 400 miles) and from socially disadvantaged farmers/producers. DATES: Submit comments on or November 30, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning this notice by using the electronic process available at www.regulations.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the Commodity Procurement Program; AMS; USDA; 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2517–South Building, Stop 0239; Washington, DC 20250–0239. All comments should reference the docket number AMS–CP– 21–0063, the date of publication, and the page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments received will be posted without change, SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 256001 including any personal information provided, at www.regulations.gov and will be included in the record and made available to the public. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Lober, Assistant to the Deputy Administrator, Commodity Procurement Program; (202) 313–1411 or email Elizabeth.Lober@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agency: USDA, AMS. Title: Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). OMB Number: 0581–NEW. Type of Request: Emergency Approval of a New Information Collection. Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.), as amended, directs and authorizes USDA to administer Federal cooperative agreements programs. AMS cooperative agreement programs are administered according to OMB Guidance for Cooperative Agreements, which is based on OMB’s regulations under the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR part 200) (85 FR 49506; December 13, 2020). Information collection requirements in this emergency request are needed for AMS to administer a new noncompetitive cooperative agreement program, in accordance with Section 1001(b)(4) of the American Rescue Plan Act (Pub. L. 117–2) (Act). USDA will collect information for this new program to award cooperative agreements and provide other assistance to maintain and improve food and agriculture supply chain resiliency. Since the LFPA is a voluntary program, respondents request or apply for this specific competitive cooperative agreement, and in doing so, they provide information. The information collected is used only by authorized representatives of USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program to certify that cooperative agreement participants are complying with applicable program regulations, and the data collected is the minimum information necessary to effectively carry out program requirements. Information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent of Act, to provide respondents the type of service they request and to administer the program. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 4 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Respondents: Cooperative Agreement applicants; or Cooperative Agreement recipients. Estimated Number of Respondents: 75. Estimated Total Annual Responses Including Recordkeeping: 975. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 5. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents and Recordkeepers: 4,731.25 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the new 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 those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Obtaining OMB’s approval of this new information collection enables AMS to publish a Request for Applications (RFA) to establish application requirements, the review and approval process, and cooperative agreement administration procedures. This will enable eligible entities to develop appropriate cooperative agreement applications for the program so that AMS can adequately evaluate these new proposals and obligate the funds as required by the American Act. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2021–21356 Filed 9–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request September 28, 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; 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 E:\FR\FM\01OCN1.SGM 01OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 188 / Friday, October 1, 2021 / Notices 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 November 1, 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. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Endangered Species Regulations and Forfeiture Procedures. OMB Control Number: 0579–0076. Summary of Collection: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1513 et seq.) directs Federal departments to utilize their authorities under the Act to conserve endangered and threatened species. Section 3 of the Act specifies that the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to enforce the Act. The regulations contained in 7 CFR 355 are intended to carry out the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program is responsible for implementing these regulations. To enforce the regulations, APHIS will collect information using several forms and activities. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use the following information activities to conserve endangered and threatened species of terrestrial plants: Applications for protected plant permit form PPQ 621, appeals of denial of general permit, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Sep 30, 2021 Jkt 256001 marking and notification requirements, notices of arrival form PPQ 368, notices of exportation, validation of documents, waivers of forfeiture procedures by owners of seized property form PPQ 623, claim form PPQ 625, requests for return of property, petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeiture, reports form PPQ 626, and reporting and recordkeeping. Without the collected information, APHIS would not be able to carry out its responsibilities under The Endangered Species Act, and the United States would not be able to fulfill its responsibilities as a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Treaty. The consequences of either would directly impact the protection of endangered plant species around the world. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 1,097. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 15.433. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–21440 Filed 9–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–24–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Connecticut Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement 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 (FACA), that the Connecticut Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a meeting via web conference or phone call on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to review an advisory memorandum on voting rights. DATES: October 4, 2021, Monday, at 12:30 p.m. (ET): ADDRESSES: • To join by web conference, use WebEx link: https://bit.ly/39f0zA3; password, if needed: USCCR–CT. • To join by phone only, dial 1–800– 360–9505; Access code: 2761 412 5147. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Delaviez at ero@usccr.gov or by phone at 202–539–8246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the WebEx link above. If joining SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54421 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 this meeting. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. 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 ero@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (202) 539–8246. 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 phone number or email address. Agenda: Monday, October 4, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. (ET) I. Welcome and Roll Call II. Review and Vote on Advisory Memo on Voting Rights III. Public Comment IV. Next Steps V. Adjournment Dated: September 27, 2021. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2021–21360 Filed 9–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–533–866] Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From India: Final Results of the Expedited Five-Year Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revoking the countervailing duty (CVD) order on cold-rolled steel flat products (coldrolled steel) from India would likely AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\01OCN1.SGM 01OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 188 (Friday, October 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54420-54421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21440]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 28, 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; 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

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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 November 
1, 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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Endangered Species Regulations and Forfeiture Procedures.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0076.
    Summary of Collection: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 
U.S.C. 1513 et seq.) directs Federal departments to utilize their 
authorities under the Act to conserve endangered and threatened 
species. Section 3 of the Act specifies that the Secretary of 
Agriculture is authorized to promulgate such regulations as may be 
appropriate to enforce the Act. The regulations contained in 7 CFR 355 
are intended to carry out the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. 
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant 
Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program is responsible for implementing 
these regulations. To enforce the regulations, APHIS will collect 
information using several forms and activities.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use the following 
information activities to conserve endangered and threatened species of 
terrestrial plants: Applications for protected plant permit form PPQ 
621, appeals of denial of general permit, marking and notification 
requirements, notices of arrival form PPQ 368, notices of exportation, 
validation of documents, waivers of forfeiture procedures by owners of 
seized property form PPQ 623, claim form PPQ 625, requests for return 
of property, petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeiture, 
reports form PPQ 626, and reporting and recordkeeping. Without the 
collected information, APHIS would not be able to carry out its 
responsibilities under The Endangered Species Act, and the United 
States would not be able to fulfill its responsibilities as a signatory 
to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) 
Treaty. The consequences of either would directly impact the protection 
of endangered plant species around the world.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,097.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 15.433.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21440 Filed 9-30-21; 8:45 am]
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