[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 14, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 66302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19131]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 November 7, 2006.
    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 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    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.

Forest Service

    Title: Public Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values about National Forest 
System Land.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969, the National Forest Management Act of 1976, and the 2005 NFMA 
Planning Guide give legal authority for information collection in 
support of the forest plan revision process in the Southwestern Region. 
The purpose of this survey is to provide Southwestern Region natural 
forest land managers and planners with scientifically credible 
information from a broad and diverse representation of the public, as 
well as from specific stakeholder groups.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information collected will focus 
on public attitudes, beliefs, and values that people have for public 
land and public land use, how those values are affected by public land 
management, and acceptable tradeoffs in developing alternative 
management plans. This information is critical to planning and 
implementing public policy related to national forests in the 
Southwestern Region. Data collected with these survey instruments will 
provide a baseline from which to monitor national forest use and 
management as affected by changes in social and economic conditions.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 20,202.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 10,101.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-19131 Filed 11-13-06; 8:45 am]
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