[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 33191]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14177]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 June 1, 2011.
    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) 720-8958.
    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 Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Environmental Monitoring Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0117.
    Summary of Collection: The mission of the Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) is to provide leadership in ensuring the 
health and care of animals and plants, to improve the agricultural 
productivity and competitiveness, and to contribute to the national 
economy and the public health. The National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq, and the regulations of the Council on 
Environmental Quality, which implements the procedural aspects of NEPA 
(40 CFR 1500-1508). APHIS' regulations require APHIS to implement 
environmental monitoring for certain activities conducted for pest and 
disease, control and eradication programs. APHIS Form 2060, 
Environmental Monitoring Form, will be used to collect information 
concerning the effects of pesticide used in sensitive habitats.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information on 
the number of collected samples, description of the samples, the 
environmental conditions at the collection site including wind speed 
and direction, temperature, humidity of rainfall, and topography. The 
supporting information contained on the APHIS form 2060 is vital for 
interpreting the laboratory tests APHIS conducts on its collected 
samples. If a sample was not accompanied by this form APHIS would have 
no way of knowing from which site the sample was taken. Failure to 
collect this information would prevent APHIS from actively monitoring 
the effects of pesticides in areas where the inappropriate use of these 
chemicals could eventually produce disastrous results for vulnerable 
habitats and species.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; 
Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,500.

    Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-14177 Filed 6-7-11; 8:45 am]
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