Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 71569-71571 [2022-25503]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71569-71571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25503]


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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 
and other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by December 
23, 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.

Forest Service

    Title: Commercial Use of Woodsy Owl Symbol--36 CFR part 272.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0087.
    Summary of Collection: The Woodsy Owl-Smoky Bear Act of 1974 
established the Woodsy Owl symbol and slogan, authorizes the Secretary 
of Agriculture to manage the use of the slogan and symbol, authorizes 
the licensing of the symbol for commercial use, and provides for 
continued protection of the symbol. Part 272 of Title 36 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to 
approve commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol and to collect royalty 
fees. Commercial use includes replicating Woodsy Owl symbol or logo on 
items, such as tee shirts, mugs, pins, figurines, ornaments, stickers, 
and toys and using the image and or slogan of the icon in motion 
pictures, documentaries, TV, magazine stories, and books, magazines, 
and other for-profit paper products.
    Woodsy Owl is America's symbol for the conservation of the 
environment. The public service campaign slogans associated with Woodsy 
Owl are ``Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute'' and ``Lend a Hand, Care for the 
Land.'' The mission statement of the Woodsy Owl's conservation campaign 
is to help young children discover the natural world and join in life-
long actions to care for that world.
    Need and Use of the Information: The USDA Forest Service 
Conservation Education Program Director will use the collected 
information to determine if the applicant will receive a license or 
renewal of an existing license and the associated royalty fees. 
Information collected includes, but is not limited to, tenure of 
business or non-profit organization, current or planned products, 
physical location, projected sales volume, and marketing plans.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 35.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 52.

Forest Service

    Title: Land Exchanges.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0105.
    Summary of Collection: Land exchanges are discretionary, voluntary 
real estate transactions between the Secretary of Agriculture (acting 
by and through the Forest Service) and a non-Federal exchange party (or 
parties). Land exchanges can be initiated by a non-Federal party (or 
parties), an agent of a landowner, a broker, a third party, or a non-
Federal public agency.
    Each land exchange requires preparation of an Agreement to Initiate 
as required by title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 254, 
subpart A--section 254.4--Agreement to Initiate. The Agreement to 
Initiate document specifies the preliminary and non-binding intentions 
of the non-Federal land exchange party and the Forest Service in 
pursuing a land exchange. The Agreement to Initiate can contain such 
information as the description of properties being considered in the 
land exchange, an implementation schedule of action items, 
identification of the party responsible for each action item, as well 
as target dates for completion of each action item.
    As the exchange proposal develops, the Forest Service and the non-
Federal land exchange party may enter into a binding Exchange 
Agreement, pursuant to Title 36 CFR part 254, subpart A, section 
254.14--Exchange Agreement. The Exchange Agreement documents the 
conditions that must be met to complete the exchange. The Exchange 
Agreement can contain information such as identification of parties, 
description of lands and interests to be exchanged, identification of 
all reserved and outstanding interest, and all other terms and 
conditions necessary to complete the exchange.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Forest Service collects the 
information from the non-Federal party (or parties) necessary to 
complete the Agreement to Initiate and the Exchange Agreement. The 
information is collected by Forest Service personnel from parties 
involved in the exchange via telephone, email or in person. Data from 
this information collection is unique to each land exchange and is not 
available from other sources. No standardized forms are associated with 
this information collection.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms; 
Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 3.

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    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once.
    Total Burden Hours: 20.

Forest Service

    Title: Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program 
Administration.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0106.
    Summary of Collection: The Federal Lands Recreation and Enhancement 
Act (16 U.S.C. 6801-6814) authorizes the Forest Service (FS) to collect 
recreation fees for use of government facilities and services. The 
Organic Administration Act (16 U.S.C. 473), the Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1131), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271) authorize 
FS to collect information from National Forest System visitors who are 
asked to describe the location of their visit and estimated duration of 
stay. Every year millions of people visit National Forest System 
recreations sites. At some of these sites, the public is required to 
pay a fee to use the site. Fees are charged to help cover the costs of 
operating and maintaining fee sites, areas, and facilities such as 
campgrounds. FS will collect information from the forms to document 
when visitors pay a required recreation fee and to schedule requests 
for use and occupancy of government owned facilities.
    Need and Use of the Information: Forms used to collection 
information and fees from visitors: (1) Visitor Permit (FS-2300-30); 
(2) Visitor Registration Card (FS-2300-32). The information collected 
by them assists Forest Service personnel in improving facilities and 
services, managing recreation areas and activities, preventing resource 
damage, preserving high quality outdoor experiences, and providing 
visitor safety. These forms have and will continue to help the Agency 
meet resource objectives and visitor needs.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 552,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 27,600.

Forest Service

    Title: Health Screening Questionnaire.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0164.
    Summary of Collection: The Protection Act of 1922 (16 U.S.C. 594) 
authorizes the Forest Service (FS) to fight fires on National Forest 
System lands. Title 5 CFR, part 339, authorizes the FS to establish 
medical qualification standards and require pre-appointment medical 
examinations, regular recurring periodic examinations after 
appointment, and whenever there is a direct question about a 
firefighter's continued ability to meet the medical qualification 
standards. The information collected pertains to an individual's health 
status and health history. The collection of this information and use 
thereof are consistent with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (Privacy 
Act of 1974).
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used by the 
Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Medical Officers to 
determine the stability of an employee's medical condition as to 
whether they are medical qualified to participate in the Work Capacity 
Test and for arduous duty positions, medically qualified to perform 
their job in order to try to prevent catastrophic outcomes from medical 
incidents. This is an ongoing process throughout the year for fire 
personnel across the nation.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 61,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 20,587.

Forest Service

    Title: Forest Service Ride-Along Program Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0170.
    Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) Law Enforcement and 
Investigations (LE&I) Ride-Along Program allows the general public or 
other interested persons to accompany Agency law enforcement personnel 
as they conduct their normal field duties, including access to and 
discussions about Agency law enforcement vehicles, procedures, and 
facilities. This program provides an opportunity for officers to 
enhance the public's understanding and support of the Forest Service's 
law enforcement program while the officers learn about public and 
community issues and concerns.
    The program offers the additional benefit of aiding the Agency's 
recruitment program by allowing interested persons to observe and 
participate in innovative intern-type programs. This access also 
provides the Agency with an opportunity to showcase the quality of the 
law enforcement program and services.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected from 
any person who voluntarily approaches the FS and wishes to participate 
in the program. The FS 5300-33 program application form will be used to 
conduct a minimal background check and the FS 5300-34 is a liability 
waiver form that requires the applicant's signature and their written 
assurance that they have read and understood the form. The information 
collected from the forms will be used by FS and, in appropriate part, 
by any person or entity needed and authorized by the FS to provide the 
needed background information (primarily applicable local law 
enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies maintaining state 
justice records, and by the FBI). If the information is not collected, 
the program could not operate.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 182.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 91.

Forest Service

    Title: Post-Decisional Administrative Review Process.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0231.
    Summary of Collection: The Forest Service has had some form of 
appeals process for almost 100 years. The Department adopted an 
administrative appeal rule at 36 CFR part 251, subpart C (251 Appeal 
Rule) on January 23, 1989. In this case for the 251 Appeal Rule, the 
Agency, at its own discretion, provides a process by which holders, 
operators, and solicited applicants may appeal certain written 
decisions issued by a Responsible Official involving a written 
instrument authorizing the occupancy or use of National Forest System 
(NFS) lands and resources.
    On June 5, 2013, the Department issued a final rule to update, 
rename, and relocate the administrative appeal regulations governing 
occupancy or use of NFS lands and resources to a new part 214 entitled 
``Post-decisional Administrative Review Process for Occupancy or Use of 
National Forest System Lands and Resources'' (78 FR 33705). The new 
part 214 shortens the appeal process, the appeal period, and reduces 
the cost to the appellant and government of processing the appeal.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information is collected and 
submitted from individuals who are holders or operators of a valid 
written authorization to occupy or use NFS lands and resources. The 
appellant must provide name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, 
email address, signature, and statements of how appellant is adversely 
affected by decision being appealed; relevant facts underlying the 
decision; discussion of issues raised by the decision; attempts to 
resolve issues under appeal with the Responsible Official and a 
statement of the relief sought. The information is used to review an 
agency decision on a written authorization against the issues raised by 
the appellant and determine

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whether to affirm or reverse the decision.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once.
    Total Burden Hours: 200.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-25503 Filed 11-22-22; 8:45 am]
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