[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 49979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20581]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 18, 2019.
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
are requested regarding: 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; the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 October
24, 2019 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. Commenters 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.
Forest Service
Title: Post-Decisional Administrative Review Process.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0231.
Summary of Collection: Under 36 CFR part 214, the Forest Service
(FS), at its own discretion, provides a process by which holders,
operators, and solicited applicants may appeal certain written
decisions issued by a Responsible Official involving a written
instrument authorizing the occupancy or use of National Forest System
(NFS) lands and resources.
Need and use of the Information: Information is collected and
submitted from individuals who are holders or operators of a valid
written authorization to occupy or use NFS lands and resources. The
appellant must provide name, mailing address, daytime telephone number,
email address, signature, and statements of how appellant is adversely
affected by decision being appealed; relevant facts underlying the
decision; discussion of issues raised by the decision; attempts to
resolve issues under appeal with the Responsible Official and a
statement of the relief sought. The information is used to review an
agency decision on a written authorization against the issues raised by
the appellant and determine whether to affirm or reverse the decision.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 25.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 200.
Title: The Role of Local Communities in the Development of
Agreement or Contract Plans Through Stewardship Contracting.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0201.
Summary of Collection: Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the
Agricultural Act of 2014, requires the Forest Service (FS) to report to
Congress annually on the role of local communities in the development
of agreement or contract plans through stewardship contracting. To meet
that requirement FS conducts an annual telephone survey to gather the
necessary information for FS to develop its annual report to Congress.
Need and use of the Information: The survey will collect
information on the role of local communities in the development of
agreement or contract plans through stewardship contracting. The survey
will provide information regarding the nature of the local community
involved in developing agreement or contract plans, the nature of roles
played by the entities involved in developing agreement or contract
plans, the benefits to the community and agency by being involved in
planning and development of contract plans, and the usefulness of
stewardship contracting in helping meet the needs of local communities.
FS posts the report on its web page for viewing by the public. Congress
also makes the agency reports available for use by organizations both
inside and outside the government.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government;
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 75.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 56.
Kimble Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-20581 Filed 9-23-19; 8:45 am]
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