[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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