Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 70431-70432 [2021-26701]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 235 / Friday, December 10, 2021 / Notices diseases and for improving poultry breeding flocks and products through disease control techniques. It is authorized by the USDA Organic Act of 1944, as amended (7 U.S.C. 429) and the cooperative work is carried out through memoranda of understanding with the participating States. Specific NPIP provisions are contained in Title 9, Parts 56, 145, 146, and 147 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Veterinary Services (VS) unit of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) administers these regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information using several information collection activities to continually improve the health of the U.S. poultry population and the quality of U.S. poultry products. If the information were collected less frequently or not collected, APHIS could not affectively monitor the health of the nation’s poultry population. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 2,867. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 111,339. Dated: December 7, 2021. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–26823 Filed 12–9–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 December 7, 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 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Dec 09, 2021 Jkt 256001 Comments regarding this information collection received by January 10, 2022 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 Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Control and Eradication of African Swine Fever; Conditions for Payment of Indemnity Claims. OMB Control Number: 0579-New. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. The Secretary may also prohibit or restrict import or export of any animal or related material if required to prevent the spread of any livestock or poultry pest or disease. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401– 18 of Public Law 107–171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; 7 U.S.C. 8301, et seq. Part of the mission of the Veterinary Services (VS) business unit of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is preventing foreign animal disease outbreaks in the United States, and monitoring, controlling, and eliminating a disease outbreak should one occur. In the past several years, there have been significant worldwide outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and the USDA is committed to working with State and industry partners to keep the virus out of the United States and its territories. Need and Use of the Information: VS or State personnel, as part of incident management team operations, will collect from herd owners or growers of ASF presumptive positive or positive premises information needed to reimburse the owners or growers for the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 70431 value of any animals taken and develop a plan for virus elimination so the owner or grower can return to normal business operations. If the information were conducted less frequently or not at all, APHIS would not be able to develop disease mitigation plans or properly reimburse producers and herd owners for their lost inventory. Description of Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit; State, Local, and Tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 40,050. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 2,538,300. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–26830 Filed 12–9–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 6, 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 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 January 10, 2022 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 E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1 70432 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 235 / Friday, December 10, 2021 / Notices 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. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program (RISE). OMB Control Number: 0570–0075. Summary of Collection: Section 6424 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill), Public Law 115–334, amended Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (the ‘‘Act,’’ 7 U.S.C. 2009cc) by adding the ‘‘Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program’’ (‘‘RISE’’) to be established by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of the RISE program is to create and enhance jobs and support industry clusters in low-income rural areas. This is achieved through grants awarded to a rural jobs accelerator partnerships consisting of non-profit entities, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education and public bodies with expertise in delivering economic and job training programs. RISE grant funds can be used to build or support a business incubator facility, provide worker training to assist in either the creation of new jobs, upskilling the present work force to a high-wage job, or developing a base of skilled workers that will enhance the opportunities to enter a high-wage job within existing industry segments in the region. Need and Use of the Information: The information provided will be used to determine applicant and project eligibility and to ensure that projects meet program goals and that funds will be used for authorized purposes. Additionally, Partnerships that receive RISE grant funding are required to provide financial and program reports to ensure that the project is progressing, and that funds continue to be used for authorized purposes. Description of Respondents: State, Local, and Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 30. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 917. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency [Docket ID FSA–2021–0016] Information Collection Request; Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Payments to Producers Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2021–26701 Filed 12–9–21; 8:45 am] In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection request associated with Market Facilitation Program (MFP). FSA, on the behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, is making payments to domestic crop and commodity producers. FSA is authorized to assist in the disposition of surplus commodities and to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic markets or by developing or aiding in the development of new and additional markets, marketing facilities, and uses for such commodities. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by February 8, 2022. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to: www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID FSA–2021–0016. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail, Hand-Delivery, or Courier: Director, Safety Net Division, FSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0510, Washington, DC 20250– 0522. 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 Kelly Hereth. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activity, contact Kelly Hereth; telephone: (202) 720–0448; or email: kelly.hereth@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 or (844) 433–2774 (toll-free nationwide). BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Dec 09, 2021 Jkt 256001 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Payments to Producers. OMB Control Number: 0560–0292. OMB Expiration Date: 04/30/2022. Type of Request: Extension. Abstract: FSA, on the behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, is managing the MFP information collection activities, as specified in the 7 CFR part 1409, to provide eligible producers payments with respect to commodities that have been significantly impacted by actions of foreign governments resulting in the loss of traditional exports. The information collection is necessary to evaluate the application and other required paperwork for determining the producer’s eligibilities and assist in producer’s payment calculations. The information collection is being extended to continue the OMB approval for any additional information that may be needed until their payment process is fully completed. For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the formula used to calculate the total burden hour is the estimated average time per response multiplied by the estimated total annual responses. Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated 0.745 hours to include the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining data needed and completing and reviewing the collections of information. Type of Respondents: Producers or farmers. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 898,600. Estimated Number of Reponses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 898,600. Estimated Average Time per Response: 0.745 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 669,850. FSA is requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us to: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the FSA, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the FSA’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using E:\FR\FM\10DEN1.SGM 10DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 6, 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 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 January 
10, 2022 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

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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: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program (RISE).
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0075.
    Summary of Collection: Section 6424 of the Agriculture Improvement 
Act of 2018 (Farm Bill), Public Law 115-334, amended Subtitle D of the 
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (the ``Act,'' 7 U.S.C. 
2009cc) by adding the ``Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant 
Program'' (``RISE'') to be established by the Secretary of the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
    The purpose of the RISE program is to create and enhance jobs and 
support industry clusters in low-income rural areas. This is achieved 
through grants awarded to a rural jobs accelerator partnerships 
consisting of non-profit entities, Tribal entities, institutions of 
higher education and public bodies with expertise in delivering 
economic and job training programs. RISE grant funds can be used to 
build or support a business incubator facility, provide worker training 
to assist in either the creation of new jobs, upskilling the present 
work force to a high-wage job, or developing a base of skilled workers 
that will enhance the opportunities to enter a high-wage job within 
existing industry segments in the region.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information provided will be 
used to determine applicant and project eligibility and to ensure that 
projects meet program goals and that funds will be used for authorized 
purposes.
    Additionally, Partnerships that receive RISE grant funding are 
required to provide financial and program reports to ensure that the 
project is progressing, and that funds continue to be used for 
authorized purposes.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, and Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 30.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 917.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-26701 Filed 12-9-21; 8:45 am]
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