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Download as PDF jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES 58476 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2022 / Notices National Agricultural Statistics Service Title: Organic Survey. OMB Control Number: 0535–0249. Summary of Collection: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, prices, and disposition as well as economic statistics, farm numbers, land values, on-farm pesticide usage, pest crop management practices, as well as the Census of Agriculture. Originally, the Organic Survey was designed to be conducted once every five years as a mandatory, follow-on-survey to the 2007 Census of Agriculture and then every five years after that. In 2011, the docket was renewed to include that the survey was changed to accommodate a cooperative agreement between NASS and the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA). Specifically, the survey was changed to a voluntary survey that was to be conducted annually if funding permitted, and it would allow for a rotation of target crops each year. With the completion of the 2012 Census of Agriculture, NASS renewed the Organic Survey again and returned it to its’ original scope of questions and the mandatory reporting requirement. After the completion of the 2014 Organic Survey, NASS renewed its’ cooperative agreement with RMA to conduct the shorter questionnaire on an annual basis. Need and Use of the Information: This collection of data will support requirements within the Agricultural Act of 2014. Under Section 11023 some of the duties of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) are defined as ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL—As soon as possible, but not later than the 2015 reinsurance year, the Corporation shall offer producers of organic crops price elections for all organic crops produced in compliance with standards issued by the Department of Agriculture under the national organic program established under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.) that reflect the actual retail or wholesale prices, as appropriate, received by producers for organic crops, as determined by the Secretary using all relevant sources of information. ‘‘(ii) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate an annual report on progress made in developing and improving Federal crop insurance for organic crops, including—‘‘(I) the numbers and varieties of organic crops insured; ‘‘(II) VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Sep 26, 2022 Jkt 256001 the progress of implementing the price elections required under this subparagraph, including the rate at which additional price elections are adopted for organic crops; ‘‘(III) the development of new insurance approaches relevant to organic producers; and ‘‘(IV) any recommendations the Corporation considers appropriate to improve Federal crop insurance coverage for organic crops’’. Description of Respondents: Farmers and Ranchers. Number of Respondents: 27,550. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time. Total Burden Hours: 18,684. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–20880 Filed 9–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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 October 27, 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: FNS Generic Clearance for the FNS Fast Track Clearance for the Collection of Routine. OMB Control Number: 0584–0611. Summary of Collection: Executive Order 12862 directs Federal agencies to provide service to the public that matches or exceeds the best service available in the private sector. Executive Order 14058 (12/13/21) discusses that government must work to deliver services more equitably and effectively, especially for those who have been historically underserved. It addresses transforming federal customer experience and service delivery to rebuild trust in government. In order to work continuously to ensure that our programs are effective and meet our customers’ needs, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) (hereafter ‘‘the Agency’’) seeks to obtain OMB approval for the extension of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on our service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. Need and Use of the Information: This feedback will continue to: (1) provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, (2) provide an early warning of issues with service and, (3) focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. This collection allows for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It also allows feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. The solicitation of feedback targets areas such as: timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses are assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2022 / Notices stakeholders on the Agency’s services will be unavailable. Description of Respondents: Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, Local and/or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 335,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 670,000. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–20812 Filed 9–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2021–0034] Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizome From Samoa Into the United States (Including Territories) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the importation into the United States (including territories) of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa. DATES: Imports may be authorized beginning September 27, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Marc Phillips, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1231; (301) 851–2114; email: Marc.Phillips@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES Background Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart LFruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 1 through 319.56–12, referred to below as the regulations), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits or restricts the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Sep 26, 2022 Jkt 256001 States from certain parts of the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into and spread within the United States. Section 319.56–4 of the regulations contains a performance-based process for approving the importation of commodities that, based on the findings of a pest risk analysis (PRA), can be safely imported subject to one or more of the designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that section. Under that process, APHIS proposes to authorize the importation of a fruit or vegetable into the United States if, based on findings of a PRA, we determine that the measures can mitigate the plant pest risk associated with the importation of that fruit or vegetable. APHIS then publishes a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the PRA that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of a particular fruit or vegetable. Following the close of the 60day comment period, APHIS will issue a subsequent Federal Register notice announcing whether or not we will authorize the importation of the fruit or vegetable subject to the phytosanitary measures specified in the notice. In accordance with that process, we published a notice 1 in the Federal Register on October 27, 2021 (86 FR 59360–59361, Docket No. APHIS–2021– 0034), in which we announced the availability, for review and comment, of a PRA that evaluated the risks associated with the importation of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa into the United States (including territories). The PRA consisted of a risk assessment identifying pests of quarantine significance that could follow the pathway of importation of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa into the United States (including territories) and a risk management document (RMD) identifying phytosanitary measures to be applied to that commodity to mitigate the pest risk. We solicited comments on the notice for 60 days ending on December 27, 2021. We received no comments by that date. Therefore, in accordance with the regulations in § 319.56–4(c)(3)(iii), we are announcing our decision to authorize the importation into the United States (including territories) of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa subject to the phytosanitary measures identified in the RMD that accompanied the initial notice. 1 To view the notice and the supporting documents, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS–2021–0034 in the Search field. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 58477 These conditions will be listed in the Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements database (FAVIR) (https:// epermits.aphis.usda.gov/manual).2 In addition to these specific measures, each shipment must be subject to the general requirements listed in § 319.56– 3 that are applicable to the importation of all fruits and vegetables. Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the recordkeeping and burden requirements associated with this action are included under the Office of Management and Budget control number 0579–0049. E-Government Act Compliance The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is committed to compliance with the E- Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. For information pertinent to E-Government Act compliance related to this notice, please contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. Congressional Review Act Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this action as not a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1633, 7701–7772, and 7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of September 2022. Anthony Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2022–20875 Filed 9–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 2 On September 30, 2022, the FAVIR database will be replaced by the APHIS Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database. The database can be accessed at https:// acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/. E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58476-58477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20812]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    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 October 
27, 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 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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: FNS Generic Clearance for the FNS Fast Track Clearance for 
the Collection of Routine.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0611.
    Summary of Collection: Executive Order 12862 directs Federal 
agencies to provide service to the public that matches or exceeds the 
best service available in the private sector. Executive Order 14058 
(12/13/21) discusses that government must work to deliver services more 
equitably and effectively, especially for those who have been 
historically underserved. It addresses transforming federal customer 
experience and service delivery to rebuild trust in government. In 
order to work continuously to ensure that our programs are effective 
and meet our customers' needs, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) 
(hereafter ``the Agency'') seeks to obtain OMB approval for the 
extension of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on our 
service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that 
provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not 
statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be 
generalized to the population of study.
    Need and Use of the Information: This feedback will continue to: 
(1) provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, 
experiences and expectations, (2) provide an early warning of issues 
with service and, (3) focus attention on areas where communication, 
training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or 
services. This collection allows for ongoing, collaborative and 
actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and 
stakeholders. It also allows feedback to contribute directly to the 
improvement of program management.
    The solicitation of feedback targets areas such as: timeliness, 
appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of 
service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. 
Responses are assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or 
maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this 
information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and

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stakeholders on the Agency's services will be unavailable.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals and Households, Businesses 
and Organizations, State, Local and/or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 335,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 670,000.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-20812 Filed 9-26-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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