Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 37505-37506 [2023-12268]

Download as PDF 37505 Notices Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 110 Thursday, June 8, 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 Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–NOP–23–0026] Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB assists the USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). DATES: An in-person meeting will be held October 24–26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) each day and we plan to include a broadcast meeting virtually. The NOSB will hear oral public comments via webinars on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. ET. The deadline to submit written comments and/or sign up for oral comment at either the webinar or in-person is 11:59 p.m. ET, September 28, 2023. Public Comments: Comments should address specific topics noted on the meeting agenda. Written Comments: Written public comments will be accepted on or before 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28, 2023, via https://www.regulations.gov (Doc. No. AMS–NOP–23–0026). Comments submitted after this date will be added to the public comment docket, but Board members may not have adequate time to consider those comments prior to making recommendations. NOP ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Jun 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 strongly prefers comments be submitted electronically. However, written comments may also be submitted (i.e., postmarked) via mail to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by or before the deadline. Oral Comments: The NOSB will hear oral public comments via webinars on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. ET. Each commenter wishing to address the Board must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28, 2023, and can register for only one speaking slot. Instructions for registering and participating in the webinars can be found at https://www.ams.usda.gov/ event/national-organic-standardsboard-nosb-meeting-providence-ri. ADDRESSES: The in-person meeting will take place at Marriott Providence Downtown, One Orms Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United States and will be broadcast virtually. Virtual webinars may be accessed via the internet and/or phone. Detailed information pertaining to the webinar and in-person meeting, including virtual viewing options, can be found at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/event/nationalorganic-standards-board-nosb-meetingprovidence-ri. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Arsenault, Advisory Committee Specialist, National Organic Standards Board, USDA–AMS–NOP, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2642–S, STOP 0268, Washington, DC 20250–0268; Phone: (202) 997–0115; Email: nosb@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 10 and 7 U.S.C. 6518(e), as amended, AMS is announcing a meeting of the NOSB. The NOSB makes recommendations to USDA about whether substances should be allowed or prohibited in organic production and/or handling, assists in the development of standards for organic production, and advises the Secretary on other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act, 7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq. NOSB is holding a public meeting to discuss and vote on proposed recommendations to USDA, to obtain updates from the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) on issues pertaining to organic agriculture, and to receive comments from the organic PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 community. The meeting is open to the public. Registration is only required to sign up for oral comments. All meeting documents and instructions for participating will be available on the AMS website at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/event/nationalorganic-standards-board-nosb-meetingprovidence-ri. Please check the website periodically for updates. Meeting topics will encompass a wide range of issues, including substances petitioned for addition to, or removal from, the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List), substances on the National List that are under sunset review, and guidance on organic policies. Meeting Accommodations: The meeting hotel is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the USDA provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please make requests in advance for sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a caseby-case basis. Dated: June 2, 2023. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–12232 Filed 6–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–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 required 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 E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 37506 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 110 / Thursday, June 8, 2023 / Notices 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 July 10, 2023 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Farm Service Agency Title: Farm Loan Program—Inventory Property Management. OMB Control Number: 0560–0234. Summary of Collection: The Farm Loan Program (FLP) provides supervised credit in the form of loans to family farmers to purchase inventory property (real estate and equipment) and finance the lease or purchase amount. Need and Use of the Information: Information collections are submitted by applicants to the local agency office where their business is headquartered. The information is necessary to thoroughly evaluate an applicant’s request to purchase inventory property and is used by FLP to determine an applicant’s eligibility to lease or purchase inventory property and to ensure payment of the lease or purchase amount. Failure to collect the information would result not complying with congressional mandates. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 160. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Jun 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 Total Burden Hours: 90. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–12268 Filed 6–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–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 July 10, 2023 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: EmpowHR/Person Model NonEmployee Data Sheet—FNS Form-775. OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Human Resources PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Division FNS 775 EmpowHR/Person Model collects the required biographic data personal identifiable information (PII) such as full legal name, address, phone, social security number, birthdate, place of birth, country of citizenship is required to input into the USDA system of record, Empower Human Resources (EmpowHR), so that upon submission, it conforms to the data requirements set forth by USAccess. Legal authority for gathering of data fields mentioned above comes from the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. Need and Use of the Information: The data collected on the FNS 775 EmpowHR/Person Model sheet is used to input data for individuals who are employees’ contractors, interns, or volunteers. The data collected (full legal name, address, phone, social security number, birthdate, place of birth, country of citizenship) is than input to the System of Record, EmpowHR. The personal identifiable information (PII) data collected is for the specific purpose of sponsorship for the agency’s PIV (Personal Identity Verification) credential and will be used during background investigation as required for access to agency facilities, systems, and information. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households and Business (Contractors, Interns, Volunteers, recently hired employees). Number of Respondents: 750. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (as desired). Total Burden Hours: 375. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37505-37506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12268]


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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 required 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

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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 July 10, 
2023 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.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Farm Loan Program--Inventory Property Management.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0234.
    Summary of Collection: The Farm Loan Program (FLP) provides 
supervised credit in the form of loans to family farmers to purchase 
inventory property (real estate and equipment) and finance the lease or 
purchase amount.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information collections are 
submitted by applicants to the local agency office where their business 
is headquartered. The information is necessary to thoroughly evaluate 
an applicant's request to purchase inventory property and is used by 
FLP to determine an applicant's eligibility to lease or purchase 
inventory property and to ensure payment of the lease or purchase 
amount. Failure to collect the information would result not complying 
with congressional mandates.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 160.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 90.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-12268 Filed 6-7-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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