[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 17896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7982]
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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 67 / Thursday, April 8, 2010 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
April 5, 2010.
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 or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. 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: National Woodland Owner Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0078.
Summary of Collection: The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources
Planning Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-278 Sec. 3) and the Forest and
Rangeland Renewable Resources Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 307 Sec. 3) are the
legal authorities for conducting the National Woodland Owner Survey.
The National Woodland Owner Survey collects information to help answer
questions related to the characteristics of the landholdings and
landowners, ownership objectives, the supply of timber and non-timber
products, forest management practices, and delivery of the concerns/
constraints perceived by the landowners.
Need and Use of the Information: The Forest Service (FS) will use a
long, short or state version of the survey to collect information. Data
collected will help FS to determine the opportunities and constraints
that private woodland owners typically face; and facilitate planning
and implementing forest policies and programs. If the information is
not collected the knowledge and understanding of private woodland
ownerships and their concerns and activities will be severely limited.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit; Not-for-profit Institutions; Farms; State, Local or
Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 5,070.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (every 5 years).
Total Burden Hours: 2,110.
Forest Service
Title: Operating Plans.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0086.
Summary of Collection: The National Forest Management Act, 16
U.S.C. 472a (14)(c) (Act) requires timber sale operating plans on
timber sales that exceed 2 years in length. The regulations at 36 CFR
223.32 have a similar requirement. The operating plans are collected
within 60 days of award of timber sale contracts and annually
thereafter until harvest is complete. Timber sale purchasers may submit
the required information in the form of a chart or letter using surface
mail, electronic mail, or via facsimile. The information is based on
the timber sale purchaser's business plan.
Need and Use of the Information: Forest Service (FS) will collect
information to determine eligibility for additional contract time.
There is no prescribed format for the collection of the information. FS
officials may have contractors submit operating plans on form FS-2400-
67 or in a format chosen by the contractor. In addition, the
information is used to plan the agency timber sale contract
administration workload and to meet other contract obligations. The
information collected includes planned periods and methods of
anticipated major activities, including, road construction, timber
harvesting, and completion of other contract requirements.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 2,500.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 15,200.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-7982 Filed 4-7-10; 8:45 am]
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