Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 101550 [2024-29516]

Download as PDF 101550 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 241 / Monday, December 16, 2024 / Notices 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 reinstatement 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 January 15, 2025 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Rural Energy for America Program. OMB Control Number: 0570–0067. Summary of Collection: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), administers the Rural Energy for America program (REAP). The REAP program helps agricultural producers and rural small business reduce energy cost and consumption, develop new income streams, and help meet the nation’s VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Dec 13, 2024 Jkt 265001 critical energy needs. The REAP program is authorized under 7 U.S.C. 8107 and is implemented by 7 CFR part 4280 subpart B (grants) and 7 CFR part 5001 (guaranteed loans). The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 provides additional authorities for REAP Public Law 117–169 section 22002. Subtitle C, section 2202 of the IRA authorized the REAP Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) program. Need and Use of the Information: Agricultural producers and rural small businesses that wish to apply for a RES/ EEI, EA, or TAG grant will have to submit applications with specified forms or project proposal with specified information, certifications, and agreements to the Agency. This information will be used to determine applicant eligibility, project eligibility and technical merit, ensure that grantees operate on a sound basis and use funds for authorized purposes. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Individuals; State, local government, or Tribal. Number of Respondents: 4,615. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Monthly; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 258,643. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–29516 Filed 12–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–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. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments regarding this information collection received by January 15, 2025 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: On Farm Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in U.S. Broiler Production. OMB Control Number: 0579–0481. Summary of Collection: 7 U.S.C. 391, the Animal Industry Act of 1884, directs USDA to collect and disseminate animal health data and information. 7 U.S.C. 8308 of the Animal Health Protection Act, ‘‘Detection, Control, and Eradication of Diseases and Pests,’’ May 13, 2002, further directs USDA to examine and report on animal disease control methods. APHIS’s mission is to protect and improve American agriculture’s productivity and competitiveness. Realizing this mission relies, in large part, on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating livestock and poultry health information. APHIS is making this submission to continue the National Animal Health Monitoring System’s (NAHMS’) Onfarm Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in U.S. Broiler Production study. This study is an information collection conducted by APHIS through a cooperative agreement with the University of Minnesota. This longitudinal study monitors U.S. broiler chicken operations for antimicrobial use (AMU), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), animal health and production practices, and the relationship between them and changes over time. Need and Use of the Information: This study provides U.S. poultry producers and animal health professionals information about the relationship between AMU, AMR, animal health and production, and changes in each over time. This information is essential for effectively E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1

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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 
reinstatement 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 January 
15, 2025 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.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Rural Energy for America Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0067.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS 
or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States 
Department of Agriculture (USDA), administers the Rural Energy for 
America program (REAP). The REAP program helps agricultural producers 
and rural small business reduce energy cost and consumption, develop 
new income streams, and help meet the nation's critical energy needs. 
The REAP program is authorized under 7 U.S.C. 8107 and is implemented 
by 7 CFR part 4280 subpart B (grants) and 7 CFR part 5001 (guaranteed 
loans). The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 provides additional 
authorities for REAP Public Law 117-169 section 22002. Subtitle C, 
section 2202 of the IRA authorized the REAP Technical Assistance Grant 
(TAG) program.
    Need and Use of the Information: Agricultural producers and rural 
small businesses that wish to apply for a RES/EEI, EA, or TAG grant 
will have to submit applications with specified forms or project 
proposal with specified information, certifications, and agreements to 
the Agency. This information will be used to determine applicant 
eligibility, project eligibility and technical merit, ensure that 
grantees operate on a sound basis and use funds for authorized 
purposes.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals; State, local government, or Tribal.
    Number of Respondents: 4,615.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Monthly; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 258,643.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-29516 Filed 12-13-24; 8:45 am]
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