[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 165 (Friday, August 24, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 42859]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-18317]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 
Office of Management and Budget regulations, this notice announces the 
request of the Agricultural Research Service, permission to collect 
information from North Dakota landowners in nine counties, to gain 
their perspective on their grasslands in the Northern Great Plains. A 
mail survey composed of 42 questions will be mailed to landowners. 
Topics for which information will be collected from respondents include 
farm/ranch characteristics, land management style, land use practices, 
opinions about new grass species, opinions about Kentucky bluegrass and 
what producers are doing about it, Kentucky bluegrass management, and 
personal characteristics.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 23, 2018 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to David Toledo, 
Research Rangeland Management Specialist, USDA, ARS, 1701 10th Avenue 
SW, P.O. Box 459, Mandan North, Dakota 58554. Submit electronic 
comments to: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Toledo, Research Rangeland 
Management Specialist. Phone: 701-667-3063 or Fax: 701-667-3054.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Your Perspective on Your Grasslands in the Northern Great 
Plains.
    OMB Number: 0518-XXXX.
    Expiration Date:
    Type of Request: To administer survey for data collection.
    Abstract: A survey questionnaire will be mailed via U.S. Postal 
Service. The Survey consists of 42 questions about farm/ranch 
characteristics, land management style, land use practices, opinions 
about new grass species, opinions about Kentucky bluegrass and what 
producers are doing about it, Kentucky bluegrass management, and 
personal characteristics.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response.
    Respondents: A subset of landowners in each of the following North 
Dakota counties: Barnes County, Billings County, Burleigh County, Cass 
County, Golden Valley County, Kidder County, Morton County, Stark 
County, Stutsman County. Using 2012 Agricultural Census data it was 
determined that if landowners with farms greater than 1,000 acres are 
included as part of the sample, the population of potential respondents 
will be 2,191.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 718 with a margin of error 3 
percent.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 179.5 hours.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 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 the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address 
listed in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: August 15, 2018.
Simon Y. Liu,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-18317 Filed 8-23-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-03-P