60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program; OMB Control No.: 0572-0152, 34126-34127 [2023-11310]

Download as PDF 34126 Notices Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 102 Friday, May 26, 2023 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Final Records of Decision for the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of approval of the revised land management plans for the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests. AGENCY: Teresa Benson, the Forest Supervisor for the Sequoia National Forest, Pacific Southwest Region, and Dean Gould, the Forest Supervisor for the Sierra National Forest, Pacific Southwest Region, signed final records of decision (RODs) for revised land management plans for the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests, respectively. The final RODs document the rationale for approving the revised land management plans and are consistent with the Reviewing Officer’s response to objections and instructions. DATES: The revised land management plans for the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests will become effective 30 days after the publication of this notice of approval in the Federal Register (36 CFR 219.17(a)(1)). ADDRESSES: To view the final records of decision, final environmental impact statement (FEIS), revised land management plans, and other related documents, please visit the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests Plan Revision project website at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3375. A legal notice of approval is also being published in the Sequoia National Forest’s newspaper of record, the Porterville Recorder, and the Sierra National Forest’s newspaper of record, the Fresno Bee. A copy of this legal notice will be posted on the website listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbie Miller, Plan Revision Team ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 May 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 Leader, Email: bobbie.miller@usda.gov or Phone: (530) 643–6226. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 800–877– 8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The revised land management plans were developed pursuant to the 2012 Forest Service Planning Rule (36 CFR 219) and will replace the 1988 Sequoia National Forest Land Management Plan and 1990 Mediated Settlement Agreement, and the 1992 Sierra National Forest Land Management Plan. The revised plans describe desired conditions, objectives, standards, and guidelines that will guide future projects and management activities on the forests and will become effective 30 days after the publication of this notice of approval in the Federal Register (36 CFR 219.17(a)(1)). The Forest Service initiated plan revision for these two national forests in 2013 and developed the revised plans through extensive collaboration and consultation with Tribes, interested public, and other stakeholders. The revised plans will help sustain forest and watershed health and productivity by addressing tree mortality, restoring forest conditions, facilitating use of fire to achieve desired conditions, and providing for sustainable recreation. The plans provide management direction that applies the best available science for conserving at-risk species like the Pacific fisher and California spotted owl. The revised land management plans, FEIS, and draft RODs were released in June 2022, initiating a 60day objection filing period. The Forest Service received 27 eligible objections. The Reviewing Officer, Deputy Regional Forester Jody Holzworth, reviewed each of the objections, met with objectors and interested parties at an objection resolution meeting, and issued a written response to the objections on December 16, 2022. In her written response, the Reviewing Officer included instructions for the Responsible Officials to implement prior to signing final decisions. The forests updated the FEIS, revised land management plans, RODs, and planning record as needed, consistent with instructions from the Objection Reviewing Officer. The final RODs to PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 approve the revised land management plans for the Sequoia and Sierra and National Forests have now been signed by the Responsible Officials and are available at the website listed above. Responsible Official: The Responsible Official for approving the Sequoia National Forest revised land management plan is Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson. The Responsible Official for approving the Sierra National Forest revised land management plan is Forest Supervisor Dean Gould. The Responsible Official approving the list of species of conservation concern is Jacqueline Emanuel, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. Dated: May 19, 2023. Jacqueline Emanuel, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2023–11347 Filed 5–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service [Docket No. RUS–23–Telecom–RUS–23– TELECOM–0010] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program; OMB Control No.: 0572–0152 Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announces its’ intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection and invites comments on this information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 25, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and, in the ‘‘Search Field’’ box, labeled ‘‘Search for dockets and documents on agency actions,’’ enter the following docket number: ‘‘0572–0152’’ then click search. To submit or view public comments, select the following document title: (60Day Notice of Proposed Information SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 102 / Friday, May 26, 2023 / Notices Collection: Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program; OMB Control No.: 0572–0152) from the ‘‘Search Results,’’ and select the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Before inputting your comments, you may also review the ‘‘Commenter’s Checklist’’ (optional). Insert your comments under the ‘‘Comment’’ title, click ‘‘Browse’’ to attach files (if available). Input your email address and select ‘‘Submit Comment.’’ Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site’s ‘‘FAQ’’ link. Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development and its programs is available on the internet at https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ index.html. All comments will be available for public inspection online at the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https:// www.regulations.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Pemberton, Management Analyst, Branch 1, Rural Development Innovation Center—Regulations Management Division, United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 260–8621. Email: Crystal.Pemberton@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see, 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies the following information collection that RUS is submitting to OMB as extension to an existing collection with Agency adjustment. Title: Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program. OMB Control Number: 0572–0152. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2023. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 325 hours per response. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions and other businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 480. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 59. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 May 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 156,090 hours. Abstract: The ReConnect Program was authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115– 141), which directed the program to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901, et seq.). The program has received successive appropriations by Congress and has matured due to Agency experience, feedback, and comments provided by stakeholders. The ReConnect Program provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. Loans and grants are furnished to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. In facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, the program fuels long-term rural economic development and opportunities across rural America. The eligibility requirements, application process, and criteria that RUS uses to assess applicants’ creditworthiness for the ReConnect Program are published at 7 CFR 1740 subpart B. For a proposed funded service area to be eligible for funding, at least 90 percent of the households in the proposed funded service area must lack sufficient access to broadband. Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Crystal Pemberton, Rural Development Innovation Center— Regulations Management Division, at (202) 260–8621. Email: Crystal.Pemberton@usda.gov. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34127 for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Andrew Berke, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2023–11310 Filed 5–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–33–2023] Foreign-Trade Zone 98; Application for Expansion of Subzone 98A; MercedesBenz U.S. International, Inc.; Moundville, Vance and Woodstock, Alabama An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board by the City of Birmingham, grantee of FTZ 98, requesting expanded subzone status for the facilities of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., located in Moundville, Vance and Woodstock, Alabama. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), and the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally docketed on May 22, 2023. The application requests authority to expand Subzone 98A to include the following new sites: Site 4 (89 acres) 12068 Upper Hull Road, Moundville; Site 5 (55 acres) 11549 Will Walker Road, Vance; Site 6 (296 acres) 933 Scott G. Davis Parkway, Woodstock; Site 7 (185 acres) 17710 Vance Municipal Drive, Vance; and, Site 8 (5 acres) 10077 Brose Drive, Vance. No authorization for additional production activity has been requested at this time. In accordance with the FTZ Board’s regulations, Christopher Kemp of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to review the application and make recommendations to the FTZ Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is July 5, 2023. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to July 20, 2023. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Online FTZ Information Section’’ section of the FTZ Board’s website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ ftz. E:\FR\FM\26MYN1.SGM 26MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 102 (Friday, May 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34126-34127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11310]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

[Docket No. RUS-23-Telecom-RUS-23-TELECOM-0010]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Rural 
eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program; OMB Control No.: 0572-0152

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as 
amended, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural 
Utilities Service (RUS) announces its' intention to request an 
extension of a currently approved information collection and invites 
comments on this information collection.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 25, 2023 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the 
``Search Field'' box, labeled ``Search for dockets and documents on 
agency actions,'' enter the following docket number: ``0572-0152'' then 
click search. To submit or view public comments, select the following 
document title: (60-Day Notice of Proposed Information

[[Page 34127]]

Collection: Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program; OMB Control No.: 
0572-0152) from the ``Search Results,'' and select the ``Comment'' 
button. Before inputting your comments, you may also review the 
``Commenter's Checklist'' (optional). Insert your comments under the 
``Comment'' title, click ``Browse'' to attach files (if available). 
Input your email address and select ``Submit Comment.'' Information on 
using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, 
submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the 
comment period, is available through the site's ``FAQ'' link.
    Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development 
and its programs is available on the internet at https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/.
    All comments will be available for public inspection online at the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Crystal Pemberton, Management 
Analyst, Branch 1, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations 
Management Division, United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522. 
Telephone: (202) 260-8621. Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) 
regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members 
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on 
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see, 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies the following information collection 
that RUS is submitting to OMB as extension to an existing collection 
with Agency adjustment.
    Title: Rural eConnectivity (ReConnect) Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0152.
    Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2023.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 325 hours per response.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions and other businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 480.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 59.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 156,090 hours.
    Abstract: The ReConnect Program was authorized by the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141), which directed the program 
to be conducted under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 
901, et seq.). The program has received successive appropriations by 
Congress and has matured due to Agency experience, feedback, and 
comments provided by stakeholders.
    The ReConnect Program provides loans, grants, and loan/grant 
combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. Loans 
and grants are furnished to provide funds for the costs of 
construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment 
needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. In 
facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, 
the program fuels long-term rural economic development and 
opportunities across rural America. The eligibility requirements, 
application process, and criteria that RUS uses to assess applicants' 
creditworthiness for the ReConnect Program are published at 7 CFR 1740 
subpart B. For a proposed funded service area to be eligible for 
funding, at least 90 percent of the households in the proposed funded 
service area must lack sufficient access to broadband.
    Comments are invited on:
    (a) 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;
    (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice 
will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Crystal 
Pemberton, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management 
Division, at (202) 260-8621. Email: [email protected]. 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.

Andrew Berke,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-11310 Filed 5-25-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P

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