Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 8142-8143 [2024-02300]

Download as PDF 8142 Notices Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 25 Tuesday, February 6, 2024 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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Comments are requested regarding: (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by March 7, 2024. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted, identified by docket number 0535–0264, within 30 days of the publication of this notice by any of the following methods: • Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include docket number above in the subject line of the message. • E-fax: 855–838–6382. • Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD– ROM submissions to: Richard Hopper, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250– 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Feb 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 • Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: Richard Hopper, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–2024. 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. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Title: Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey—Substantive Change. OMB Control Number: 0535–0272. Summary of Collection: General authority for these data collection activities is granted under U.S. Code title 7, section 2204 which specifies that ‘‘The Secretary of Agriculture shall procure and preserve all information concerning agriculture which he can obtain . . . by the collection of statistics . . .’’. The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is to provide data users with timely and reliable agricultural production and economic statistics, as well as environmental and specialty agricultural related statistics. To accomplish this objective, NASS relies on the use of diverse surveys that show changes within the farming industry over time. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a substantive change to the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS) information collection request (OMB No. 0535–0272) to target producers who own or operate grazing land and/or forestry for the 2024 survey. There will be two versions of the 2024 Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey. The 2024 CPAMS will obtain practice, technical assistance, financial assistance, and obtain likert question data about motivations for grazing and forestry operations. This change will increase the total approved burden, which already targets producers who own or operate cropland and confined livestock operations. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NRCS voluntary conservation programs seek to leverage long-term changes in the use of crop, livestock, and forestry practices that conserve resources and protect the environment. NRCS accomplishes this goal by providing technical and financial assistance to producers/landowners who agree to adopt or install conservation practices. While NRCS programs seek to leverage long-term changes in conservation behavior, farmers and landowners ultimately decide whether to continue or expand adopted practices typically without ongoing financial assistance. The CPAMS surveys aid in this goal for NRCS. Need and Use of the Information: These changes will allow useful and relevant data to be collected from grazing and forestry operations. Description of Respondents: Farms and Ranches; Forest operations. Number of Respondents: 78,200. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once per year. Total Burden Hours: 77,237. Levi Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–02304 Filed 2–5–24; 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. E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 25 / Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Comments regarding this information collection received by March 7, 2024 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. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Importation of Live Swine, Pork and Pork Products, and Swine Semen from the European Union. OMB Control Number: 0579–0218. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The Law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. The AHPA is contained in title X, subtitle E, sections 10401–18 of Public Law 107–171, dated May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. Disease prevention is the most effective method to maintain a healthy animal population and for enhancing the United States’ ability to compete in the world market of animal and animal product trade. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates the importation of animals and animal products into the United States to guard against the introduction of animal diseases not present or prevalent here. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information using an Application for Import or in Transit Permit, concerning the origin and history of the items destined for importation into the United States. APHIS will also collect information to ensure that swine, pork and pork products, and swine semen pose a negligible risk of introducing exotic swine diseases into the United States. A Declaration of Importation form is also used to collect information in this collection. Collecting this information less frequently or failing to collect it VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Feb 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 would increase the chances of CSF and other swine diseases being introduced into the United States. Description of Respondents: Foreign federal governments and businesses. Number of Respondents: 16. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 7,230. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–02300 Filed 2–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Chippewa National Forest Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Chippewa National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details below. The Committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the Committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with title II of the Act on the Chippewa National Forest within Beltrami, Cass, and Itasca counties. DATES: An in-person and virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 6–9 p.m., central standard time (CST). A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 6–9 p.m. CST. Written and Oral Comments: Anyone wishing to provide in-person and/or virtual oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 23, 2024. Written public comments will be accepted up to 11:59 p.m. CST on February 23, 2024. Comments submitted after this date will be provided to the Forest Service, but the Committee may not have adequate time to consider those comments prior to the meeting. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of the meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in-person and virtually at the Deer River Ranger District, 1235 Division Street SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8143 Deer River, Minnesota 56636. The public may also join virtually via webcast, teleconference, videoconference, and/or Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) virtual meeting at: https:// teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/ 19%3ameeting_NTRiM2YyMGEtNGZj MC00MWMzLTkxNTUtMjli MDYyMmQyNjA3%40thread.v2/ 0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ed 5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867ee03cfa0d4697%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%22a959ddce-99114a23-9ffb-224282e5484e%22%7d or by phone +1 202–650–0123,371855221#. Chippewa National Forest RAC information and meeting details can be found at the following website: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/chippewa/ workingtogether/advisorycommittees or by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written comments: Written comments must be sent by email to todd.tisler@ usda.gov or via mail (i.e., postmarked) to Chippewa National Forest, Attn: Todd Tisler, 200 Ash Ave. NW, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633. The Forest Service strongly prefers comments be submitted electronically. Oral comments: Persons or organizations wishing to make oral comments must pre-register by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 26, 2024, and speakers can only register for one speaking slot. Oral comments must be sent by email to todd.tisler@usda.gov or by mail to Chippewa National Forest, Attn: Todd Tisler, 200 Ash Ave. NW, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Stansberry, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by phone at 218–335– 8600 or email at michael.stansberry@ usda.gov or Todd Tisler, Chippewa National Forest Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, by phone at 218–335–8629 or email at todd.tisler@ usda.gov. The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Hear from Title II project submissions and discuss project proposals; 2. Make funding recommendations on title II projects; 3. Approve meeting minutes; and 4. Schedule the next meeting. The agenda will include time for individuals to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by February 23, 2024, to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments may be submitted to the Forest Service up to 14 days after the meeting date listed under DATES. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8142-8143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02300]


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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.

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    Comments regarding this information collection received by March 7, 
2024 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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Live Swine, Pork and Pork Products, and Swine 
Semen from the European Union.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0218.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The Law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The AHPA is contained in title X, subtitle E, sections 10401-
18 of Public Law 107-171, dated May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and 
Rural Investment Act of 2002. Disease prevention is the most effective 
method to maintain a healthy animal population and for enhancing the 
United States' ability to compete in the world market of animal and 
animal product trade.
    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates 
the importation of animals and animal products into the United States 
to guard against the introduction of animal diseases not present or 
prevalent here.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
using an Application for Import or in Transit Permit, concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States. APHIS will also collect information to ensure that 
swine, pork and pork products, and swine semen pose a negligible risk 
of introducing exotic swine diseases into the United States. A 
Declaration of Importation form is also used to collect information in 
this collection. Collecting this information less frequently or failing 
to collect it would increase the chances of CSF and other swine 
diseases being introduced into the United States.
    Description of Respondents: Foreign federal governments and 
businesses.
    Number of Respondents: 16.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,230.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-02300 Filed 2-5-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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