Notice of Request for Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 50099-50100 [2023-16296]

Download as PDF 50099 Notices Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 146 Tuesday, August 1, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau USAID. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and USAID/ Ghana Mission are collaborating to conduct research regarding public perception of USAID programs in Ghana. The goal of this research is to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights into Ghanaian people’s awareness and perceptions of development and USAID assistance programs and activities. The research will also narrow preferred media channels. The research data in the report will be aggregated and not provide PII or other privacy-related information. USAID LPA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to 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. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please access the survey questionnaire at https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1l0zdb2aPbYGaG_ 9bAmsIC7jaKQrDQ4Ww/ view?usp=sharing, the interview guide at https://drive.google.com/file/d/ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jul 31, 2023 Jkt 259001 1GHCuNQGl3pExz7aDvRCVQvTVpZ78wu6/view?usp=sharing, and the focus group screening questionnaire at https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1m1uC4CgSrv8Pxi9_UwTYvpAGwxvmVys/view?usp=sharing. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal Register. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to Lauren Shaw, the Director of International Communications, at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 6.10A, Washington, DC 20523 or via email at staffdoc@ usaid.gov. Verbal requests for information or comments submitted can contact 202–712–4300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Information Collection: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Public Opinion Research. Type of Request: Notice for public comment; generic clearance. Originating Office: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA). Respondents: Members of the Ghanaian public: women, youths (ages 15–24), farmers, pelagic fishers, service providers, entrepreneurs, rural community leaders, and members of civil society organizations. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 2,266 Ghanaians total (2,200 survey respondents, 48 focus-group participants [eight participants across six sessions], and 18 interviewees). Average Time per Response: 30 minutes for survey respondents and interviews, 90 minutes for focus groups. Frequency of response: Approximately every two years. Total estimated burden: 596 hours. Total estimated cost: $59,624.55. We are soliciting public comments to permit USAID to: • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Lauren Shaw, Director, International Communications. [FR Doc. 2023–16248 Filed 7–31–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–SC–23–0011] Notice of Request for Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request for renewal a recordkeeping burden for the information collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and grapes. DATES: Comments on this notice are due by October 2, 2023 to be assured of consideration. SUMMARY: Contact Thomas Nalepa, Marketing Specialist, Rulemaking Services Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone (202) 720–6862 or Email: thomas.nalepa@usda.gov. Small businesses may request information on complying with the regulation and responding to this notice by contacting Richard Lower, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or Email: richard.lower@ usda.gov. Comments: Comments should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register, and be mailed to ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1 50100 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 146 / Tuesday, August 1, 2023 / Notices the Docket Clerk, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1406– S, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or submitted through the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Export Fruit Regulations— Export Apple Act (7 CFR part 33) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 CFR part 35). OMB Number: 0581–0143. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2023. Type of Request: Request for Renewal of a Recordkeeping Burden. Abstract: Fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States shipped to any foreign destination must meet minimum quality and other requirements established by regulations issued under the Export Apple Act (7 U.S.C. 581–590) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 U.S.C. 591–599) (Acts), which are found at 7 CFR parts 33 and 35, respectively. Both Acts were designed to promote foreign trade in the export of apples, grapes and plums grown in the United States; to protect the reputation of the American-grown commodities; and to prevent deception or misrepresentation of the quality of such products moving in foreign commerce. The Acts have been in effect since 1933 (apples) and 1960 (grapes). Currently, plums are not regulated under the Export Grape and Plum Act. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to oversee the implementation of the Acts and issue regulations regarding that activity. Regulations issued under the Acts cover exports of fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States and shipped to foreign destinations, except for grapes shipped to Canada or Mexico and apples in bulk bins shipped to Canada. Certain limited quantity provisions may exempt some shipments from this information collection. Regulations issued under the Acts (7 CFR 33.11 for apples and 35.12 for grapes) require that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially inspect and certify that each export shipment of fresh apples and grapes complies with quality and shipping requirements effective under the Acts. The information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent and administration of the Acts. The currently approved collection under OMB No. 0581–0143 authorizes the use of an Export Form Certificate (SC–205). Federal or Federal-State Inspection Program (FSIP) inspectors use the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jul 31, 2023 Jkt 259001 Export Form Certificate to certify inspection of the shipment for exports bound for non-Canadian destinations. Procedures require shippers to maintain and provide, upon USDA’s request, a paper or electronic copy of the SC–205 when needed for USDA to monitor compliance with regulations. Based on procedures amended in 2016 and approved by OMB for information collection purposes, carriers, which transport goods on behalf of shippers, are no longer required to maintain a copy of the SC–205. Estimate of Burden: Public recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.058 hours per response. Respondents (Recordkeepers): Apple and grape export shippers and carriers. Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 200 (150 shippers and carriers of exported apples and 50 shippers and carriers of exported grapes). Estimated Total Annual Responses: 90,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Recordkeeper: 775 for apples and 882 for grapes. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Recordkeepers: 9,750 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 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 also become a matter of public record. All comments received will be available for public inspection at the street address in the ‘‘Comment’’ section and can be viewed at: www.regulations.gov. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–16296 Filed 7–31–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–24–2023] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 1; Authorization of Production Activity; Jos. H Lowenstein & Sons, Inc.; (Dyestuff Chemicals for Hair, Fur and, Leather); Brooklyn, New York On March 29, 2023, the City of New York, grantee of FTZ 1, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Jos. H Lowenstein & Sons, Inc., within Subzone 1E, in Brooklyn, New York. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (88 FR 20853–20855, April 7, 2023). On July 27, 2023, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including section 400.14. Dated: July 27, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–16270 Filed 7–31–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–489–829] Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021–2022 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily finds that certain producers/exporters of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from the Republic of Turkey (Turkey) made sales of subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. DATES: Applicable August 1, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benito Ballesteros or Seth Brown, AD/ CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50099-50100]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16296]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. AMS-SC-23-0011]


Notice of Request for Renewal of a Currently Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention 
to request for renewal a recordkeeping burden for the information 
collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and 
grapes.

DATES: Comments on this notice are due by October 2, 2023 to be assured 
of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Contact Thomas Nalepa, Marketing Specialist, Rulemaking 
Services Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, 
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Room 1406-S, 
Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone (202) 720-6862 or Email: 
[email protected].
    Small businesses may request information on complying with the 
regulation and responding to this notice by contacting Richard Lower, 
Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; 
Telephone: (202) 720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or Email: 
[email protected].
    Comments: Comments should reference the document number and the 
date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register, and be 
mailed to

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the Docket Clerk, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, Room 1406-S, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Fax: (202) 720-8938; 
or submitted through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Export Fruit Regulations--Export Apple Act (7 CFR part 33) 
and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 CFR part 35).
    OMB Number: 0581-0143.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2023.
    Type of Request: Request for Renewal of a Recordkeeping Burden.
    Abstract: Fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States 
shipped to any foreign destination must meet minimum quality and other 
requirements established by regulations issued under the Export Apple 
Act (7 U.S.C. 581-590) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 U.S.C. 591-
599) (Acts), which are found at 7 CFR parts 33 and 35, respectively. 
Both Acts were designed to promote foreign trade in the export of 
apples, grapes and plums grown in the United States; to protect the 
reputation of the American-grown commodities; and to prevent deception 
or misrepresentation of the quality of such products moving in foreign 
commerce. The Acts have been in effect since 1933 (apples) and 1960 
(grapes). Currently, plums are not regulated under the Export Grape and 
Plum Act.
    The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to oversee the 
implementation of the Acts and issue regulations regarding that 
activity. Regulations issued under the Acts cover exports of fresh 
apples and grapes grown in the United States and shipped to foreign 
destinations, except for grapes shipped to Canada or Mexico and apples 
in bulk bins shipped to Canada. Certain limited quantity provisions may 
exempt some shipments from this information collection. Regulations 
issued under the Acts (7 CFR 33.11 for apples and 35.12 for grapes) 
require that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially 
inspect and certify that each export shipment of fresh apples and 
grapes complies with quality and shipping requirements effective under 
the Acts.
    The information collection requirements in this request are 
essential to carry out the intent and administration of the Acts. The 
currently approved collection under OMB No. 0581-0143 authorizes the 
use of an Export Form Certificate (SC-205). Federal or Federal-State 
Inspection Program (FSIP) inspectors use the Export Form Certificate to 
certify inspection of the shipment for exports bound for non-Canadian 
destinations. Procedures require shippers to maintain and provide, upon 
USDA's request, a paper or electronic copy of the SC-205 when needed 
for USDA to monitor compliance with regulations. Based on procedures 
amended in 2016 and approved by OMB for information collection 
purposes, carriers, which transport goods on behalf of shippers, are no 
longer required to maintain a copy of the SC-205.
    Estimate of Burden: Public recordkeeping burden for this collection 
of information is estimated to average 0.058 hours per response.
    Respondents (Recordkeepers): Apple and grape export shippers and 
carriers.
    Estimated Number of Recordkeepers: 200 (150 shippers and carriers 
of exported apples and 50 shippers and carriers of exported grapes).
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 90,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Recordkeeper: 775 for apples and 
882 for grapes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Recordkeepers: 9,750 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, including 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 also become a matter of 
public record. All comments received will be available for public 
inspection at the street address in the ``Comment'' section and can be 
viewed at: www.regulations.gov.

Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-16296 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
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