[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17447-17448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8648]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 10, 2009.
    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: Forest Landscape Value and Special Area Place Mapping for 
National Forest Planning.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) is authorized under 
the

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1976 National Forest Management Act (NFMA) (16 U.S.C., Sec. 1600-1614), 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the proposed 2008 
NFMA Planning Rule (36 CFR, part 219) to collect information pertaining 
to national forest values for use in the preparation of land management 
plans. The purpose of landscape value and special-place mapping as a 
part of the public participation process is to provide national forest 
land managers and planners with scientifically credible information 
about forest values from a broad representation of the public and from 
citizens who express interest in a national forest's planning process.
    Need and Use of the Information: The national forests will invite 
the public to share values regarding specific forest landscapes and 
special places. Forest planners and managers will use the information 
in the revision of specific national forest plans and to develop land 
management plans that are consistent with public values, while working 
within the regulatory framework. This information will be collected 
using an Internet-based geographic information system (GIS) and a 
comparable paper-based system provided to individuals without access to 
the Internet.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 5,500.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,685.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-8648 Filed 4-14-09; 8:45 am]
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