[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 40058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16210]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 7, 2014.
    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 
and other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by August 
11, 2014 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: 
Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office 
Building, 725--17th Street NW., Washington, DC, 20503. Commentors are 
encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: [email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-
7602. 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.

30-day Federal Register Notice

Forest Service

    Title: National Forest System Land Management Planning--Generic 
Collection
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW
    Summary Of Collection: Section 6 of the National Forest Management 
Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.) and implementing regulations 36 
CFR part 219 (2012 Planning Rule) direct the U.S. Forest Service to 
revise land management plans for each National Forest System unit every 
15 years, and to continuously monitor conditions to inform interim or 
subsequent planning actions. The planning process requires public 
participation and involvement. As such, the agency will invite public 
participation broadly to facilitate public comments and submission of 
information that members of the public find to be relevant.
    Need And Use Of The Information: To ensure that the Agency can be 
inclusive of, and responsive to, customer/stakeholder concerns during 
the development, assessment, and monitoring of National Forest System 
Land Management Plans, the agency will use a variety of methods, such 
as but not limited to, customer/stakeholder comment cards, focus 
groups, small discussion groups and surveys. Feedback and input will 
provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences 
and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or 
focus attention on areas where communications, training, or changes in 
operations might improve delivery of products or services such as 
improved Land Management Planning or the implementation thereof.
    Description Of Respondents: Individuals or households; business or 
other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; and State, Local, Tribal 
Government
    Number Of Respondents: 37,250
    Frequency Of Responses: Reporting: On occasion
    Total Burden Hours: 63,000

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-16210 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am]
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