Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 70161-70162 [2024-19463]

Download as PDF 70161 Notices Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 168 Thursday, August 29, 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. UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Public Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors United States African Development Foundation. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) will hold its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors to discuss the agency’s programs and administration. This meeting will occur at the USADF office. DATES: The meeting date is Monday, September 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. SUMMARY: The meeting location is USADF, 1400 I St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kerline Perry, (202)233–8805. Authority: Public Law 96–533 (22 U.S.C. 290h). ADDRESSES: Dated: August 20, 2024. Wendy Carver, Business Manager. [FR Doc. 2024–19407 Filed 8–28–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6117–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and approval 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Aug 28, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by September 30, 2024. 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. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Regulations Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs, Poultry Products, and Rabbit Products—7 CFR parts 54, 56, 62 and 70. OMB Control Number: 0581–0128. Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 1087–1091, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act,’’ authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide consumers with voluntary Federal grading and certification services that facilitate the marketing of agricultural commodities. The Quality Assessment Division (QAD) provides these services under the authority of 7 CFR parts 54, 56, and 70. The regulations provide a voluntary program for grading and certification services based on U.S. standards, grades, and weight classes to enable orderly marketing of the corresponding agricultural products. The regulation in 7 CFR part 62—AMS Audit Verification and Accreditation Programs (AVAAP) is PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a collection of voluntary, audit-based, user-fee funded programs that allow applicants to have program documentation and program processes assessed by Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) auditor(s) and other USDA officials. Services are made available to respondents who request it and provided on a user fee-for-service basis. The Regulations provide provisions for the collection of fees from users of QAD services. To facilitate QAD services, a minimal amount of information collection and/or documentation is required using Forms LP–109, LP–110, LP–157, LP–210P, LP– 210S, LP–234, LP–240P, and LP–240S. Information on these forms is collected only from respondents who elect to utilize QAD voluntary user fee-forservice. Need and Use of the Information: Using forms LPS–109, LPS–110, LPS– 157, LPS–240P, LPS–240S, LPS–210P, LPS–210S and LPS–234, information is collected only from respondents who elect to utilize this voluntary user feefor-service. Only authorized representatives of the USDA use the information collected. The information is used to administer, conduct and carry out the grading services requested by the respondents. If the information were not collected, the agency would not be able to provide the voluntary grading services authorized and requested by congress, provide the types of services requested by industry, administer the program, ensure properly grade-labeled products, calculate the cost of the service or collect for the cost furnishing service. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit, Farms. Number of Respondents: 1,483. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Semi-annually; Monthly; Annually; Other (daily). Total Burden Hours: 12,168. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–19439 Filed 8–28–24; 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 E:\FR\FM\29AUN1.SGM 29AUN1 70162 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 168 / Thursday, August 29, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. 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 this information collection received September 30, 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. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Title: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form. OMB Control Number: 0508–0002. Summary of Collection: Under 7 CFR 15.6 ‘‘any person who believes himself or any specific class of individuals to be subjected to discrimination . . . may by himself or by an authorized representative file a written complaint based on the ground of such discrimination.’’ The collection of this information is the avenue by which the individual or his representative may file such a complaint. The requested information is necessary for the Office of the Assistant Civil Rights to address the alleged discriminatory action. Need and Use of the Information: The requested information which can be submitted by filling out the USDA Program Discrimination Form or by VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Aug 28, 2024 Jkt 262001 submitting written correspondence, is necessary in order for the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) to address the alleged discriminatory action. The respondent is asked to provide his/her name, mailing address, property address (if different from mailing address), telephone number, email address (if any) and to provide a name and contact information for the respondent’s representative (if any). A brief description of who was involved with the alleged discriminatory action, what occurred and when, is requested. The program discrimination complaint filing information, which is voluntarily provided by the respondent. OASCR uses the form information obtained from the respondent to evaluate, investigate, attempt resolution, and process alleged complaints. If information regarding alleged discrimination is not collected from the individual who believes he/she has experienced discrimination in a USDA program, it would not be possible for the USDA to address and rectify the alleged discrimination. Description of Respondents: Individuals/Households: Producers, applicants, and USDA customers. Number of Respondents: 280. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 280. Rachelle Ragland-Greene, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–19463 Filed 8–28–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–9R–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2024–0043] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Testing, Surveillance, and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Livestock; Dairy Herd Certification Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing, surveillance, and reporting of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle, and certification of dairy cattle herds as a result of testing. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS– 2024–0043 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2024–0043, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on APHIS’ Veterinary Services efforts to control and eradicate HPAI in dairy cattle, contact Dr. Megan Schmid, Assistant Director, Cattle Health Center, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. B, Fort Collins, CO 80524; (512) 745–9862; email: megan.j.schmid@usda.gov. For more detailed information on the information collection process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator; (301) 851–2533; email: joseph.moxey@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Testing, Surveillance, and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Livestock; Dairy Herd Certification. OMB Control Number: 0579–0494. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 1 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock 1 The AHPA is contained in title X, subtitle E, sections 10401–18 of Public Law 107–171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; 7 U.S.C. 8301, et seq. E:\FR\FM\29AUN1.SGM 29AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 168 (Thursday, August 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70161-70162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19463]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information

[[Page 70162]]

collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 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 this information collection received September 
30, 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.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

    Title: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0508-0002.
    Summary of Collection: Under 7 CFR 15.6 ``any person who believes 
himself or any specific class of individuals to be subjected to 
discrimination . . . may by himself or by an authorized representative 
file a written complaint based on the ground of such discrimination.'' 
The collection of this information is the avenue by which the 
individual or his representative may file such a complaint. The 
requested information is necessary for the Office of the Assistant 
Civil Rights to address the alleged discriminatory action.
    Need and Use of the Information: The requested information which 
can be submitted by filling out the USDA Program Discrimination Form or 
by submitting written correspondence, is necessary in order for the 
USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) to 
address the alleged discriminatory action. The respondent is asked to 
provide his/her name, mailing address, property address (if different 
from mailing address), telephone number, email address (if any) and to 
provide a name and contact information for the respondent's 
representative (if any). A brief description of who was involved with 
the alleged discriminatory action, what occurred and when, is 
requested. The program discrimination complaint filing information, 
which is voluntarily provided by the respondent. OASCR uses the form 
information obtained from the respondent to evaluate, investigate, 
attempt resolution, and process alleged complaints. If information 
regarding alleged discrimination is not collected from the individual 
who believes he/she has experienced discrimination in a USDA program, 
it would not be possible for the USDA to address and rectify the 
alleged discrimination.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals/Households: Producers, 
applicants, and USDA customers.
    Number of Respondents: 280.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 280.

Rachelle Ragland-Greene,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-19463 Filed 8-28-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-9R-P
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