[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 65348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25811]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    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 December 
27, 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. 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.

Forest Service

    Title: Application and Permit for Non-Federal Commercial Use of 
Roads, Trails and Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0016.
    Summary of Collection: Authority for permits for use of National 
Forest System (NFS) roads, trails, and areas on NFS lands restricted by 
order or regulation drives from the National Forest Roads and Trails 
Act (16 U.S.C. 532-538). This statute authorizes the Secretary of 
Agriculture to promulgate regulations regarding use of NFS roads, NFS 
trails, and areas on NFS lands; established procedures for sharing 
investments in NFS roads; and require commercial users to perform road 
maintenance commensurate with their use of NFS roads. Forest Service 
regulations implementing this authority are found in 36 CFR 212.5, 
212.9, 212.51, 261.10, 261.12, 261.13, 261.54, and 261.55.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information is collected from 
individuals, corporations, or organizations who want to use a NFS Road, 
Trail or Area for purposes that are restricted. Form FS-7700-40 
``Application for a Permit for Use of Roads, Trails and Areas 
Restricted by Regulation or Order'' along with FS-7700-40a ``Commercial 
Use Attachment'' or FS-7700-40b ``Oversize Vehicle Attachment'' if 
applicable. The forms provide identifying information about the 
applicant such as, the name; address; and telephone number; description 
of mileage of roads; purpose of use; use schedule; and plans for future 
use. FS will use the information to prepare the applicant's permit, FS-
7700-41 or FS-7700-48, to identify the road maintenance that is the 
direct result of the applicant's traffic, to calculate any applicable 
collections for recovery of past Federal investments in roads and 
assure that the requirements are met. Without the information FS would 
not be able to issue permits for moving oversize vehicles on FNS roads, 
permits to enter areas subject to areas for closures, or permits for 
motorized use of roads, trails, or areas not designated for such use on 
a motor vehicle use map.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; State, Local or Tribal Government; Not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 1,100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 275.

Kimble Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-25811 Filed 11-26-19; 8:45 am]
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