83 FR 5240 - Notice of Request for an Extension of Existing Information Collection Package
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Natural Resources Conservation Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 25 (February 6, 2018)
Commodity Credit Corporation
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 25 (February 6, 2018)
| Page Range | 5240-5242 | |
| FR Document | 2018-02329 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 6, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 5240-5242] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02329] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Commodity Credit Corporation Natural Resources Conservation Service [Docket No. NRCS-2018-0001] Notice of Request for an Extension of Existing Information Collection Package AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that NRCS will request an extension for a currently approved information collection for long-term contracting forms. DATES: Comments must be received 60 days after publication in the Federal Register to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Berns, Easement Programs Division, Room 5241-S, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720-5074. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Long-Term Contracting. OMB Number: 0578-0013. Expiration Date of Approval: 3 years from approval date. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The primary objective of NRCS is to work in partnership with the American people and the farming and ranching community to protect, conserve, and sustain our Nation's natural resources on privately owned land. The purpose of the long-term contracting information collection is to allow for programs to provide Federal technical and financial cost-sharing assistance through long-term contracts to eligible producers, landowners, and entities. These long- term contracts provide for making land use changes and installing conservation measures and practices to protect, conserve, develop, and use the soil, water, and [[Page 5241]] related natural resources on private lands. Under the terms of the agreement, the participant agrees to apply, or arrange to apply the conservation treatment specified in the conservation plan. In return for this agreement, Federal financial assistance payments are made to the land user, or third party, upon successful application of the conservation treatment. Additionally, NRCS purchases easements for the long term protection of the property and provides for the protection and management of the property for the life of the easement. The information collected through this package is used by NRCS to ensure the proper use of program funds. The conservation programs in this information collection that are subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act are listed in Table A. No changes or adjustments are proposed at this time; this notice is limited to the request for an extension of the currently approved information collection package used by NRCS for long-term contracting for the programs listed in Table A. Table B shows the burden for those programs subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act. Table A--Conservation Programs Subject to the Requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Program Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Emergency Conservation Program USDA Farm Service Agency's ECP (ECP) (7 CFR part 701). provides emergency funding and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and for carrying out emergency water conservation measures in periods of severe drought. Funding for ECP is appropriated by Congress. Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) The EWP was initiated in 1950 and is (7 CFR part 624). administered by NRCS. It provides technical and financial assistance to local institutions for the removal of storm and flood debris from stream channels and for the restoration of stream channels and levees to reduce the threat to life and property. The program also provides for establishing permanent easements in floodplains with private landowners. Healthy Forests Reserve Program HFRP is a voluntary program (HFRP) (7 CFR part 625). established for the purpose of restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems to: (1) Promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species; (2) improve biodiversity; and (3) enhance carbon sequestration. The HFRP was signed into law as part of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 and amended by the 2008 Act. The Agricultural Act of 2014 made minor changes to HFRP land eligibility and funding. Resource Conservation and The RC&D was initiated in 1962 and Development Program (RC&D). was administered by NRCS. Through this program, NRCS assisted multi- county areas in enhancing conservation, water quality, wildlife habitat, recreation, and rural development. The program provided technical and limited financial assistance for the planning and installation of approved projects. Watershed Protection and Flood The WPFPP, otherwise known as P.L. Prevention Program (WRFPP) (7 CFR 566, was initiated in 1954 and is part 622). administered by NRCS. It assists State and local units of government in flood prevention, watershed protection, and water management. Part of this effort involves the establishment of conservation practices on private lands to reduce erosion, sedimentation, and runoff. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table B--Burden for Required Programs Under the Paperwork Reduction Act ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Number submitted Form Purpose Program(s) annually ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AD-1153.............................. Application............ EWP, WPFPP, HFRP....... 750; Estimated time per participant is .30 per response. AD-1154.............................. Contract or Agreement.. EWP, HFRP.............. 150; Estimated time per participant is .37 per response. AD-1155 AD-1155A..................... Schedule of Practices/ EWP, WPFPP, HFRP....... 300; Estimated time per Costs and signature participant is .373 sheet. per response. AD-1156.............................. Schedule Modification.. EWP, WPFPP, HFRP....... 25; Estimated time per participant is .375 per response. AD-1157.............................. Option Agreement to EWP, HFRP.............. 170; Estimated time per Purchase. participant is .40 per response. AD-1157A............................. Option Agreement to EWP, HFRP.............. 170; Estimated time per Purchase Amendment. participant is .40 per response. AD-1158.............................. Subordination Agreement EWP, HFRP.............. 100; Estimated time per and Limited Lien participant is .495 Waiver. per response. AD-1159.............................. Notice of Intent to Not used by any non- ....................... Continue. exempt programs. AD-1160.............................. Compatible Use EWP, HFRP.............. 200; Estimated time per Authorization. participant is .40 per response. AD-1161.............................. Application for Payment CTA, WPFPP, HFRP....... 200; Estimated time per participant is .30 per response. NRCS-CPA-68.......................... Conservation Plan...... EWP, WPFPP, HFRP....... 2,700; Estimated time per participant is .75 per response. NRCS-LTP-13.......................... Status/Contract Review. EWP, HFRP.............. 250; Estimated time per participant is .375 per response. NRCS-LTP-20, NRCS-CPA-260............ Warranty Easement Deed, HFRP................... 170; Estimated time per Conservation Easement participant is .40 per Deed. response. NRCS-LTP-70.......................... Agreement for the EWP.................... 50; Estimated time per Purchase of participant is .69 per Conservation Easement. response. NRCS-LTP-80.......................... Agreement for the EWP, HFRP.............. 120; Estimated time per Purchase of participant is .69 per Conservation Easement.. response. NRCS-LTP-151......................... Contract Violation EWP, HFRP.............. 20; Estimated time per Notification. participant is .495 per response. [[Page 5242]] NRCS-LTP-152......................... Transfer Agreement..... EWP, HFRP.............. 5; Estimated time per participant is .495 per response. NRCS-LTP-153......................... Agreement Covering Non- EWP, HFRP.............. 10; Estimated time per Compliance With participant is 1.5 per Provisions of the response. Contract. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.30 to 1.5 hours per response. Type of Respondents: Program participants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,390. Estimated Number of Responses: 5,390. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,058.70 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) 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, (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Kim Berns, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Easement Programs Division, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 5241-S, Washington, DC 20250. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. 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. Signed this day of January 18, 2018, in Washington, DC. Leonard Jordan, Acting Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation. [FR Doc. 2018-02329 Filed 2-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-16-P
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Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Estimate of Burden: (1) ‘‘Application Dated: January 29, 2018.
Department of Agriculture, Stop 1021, for a license’’ would require 20 hours Bobby Richey, Jr.,
1400 Independence Ave. SW, per response; (2) ‘‘Regular reporting’’ Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural
Washington, DC 20250–1021; would require between 10 and 15 Service.
• Email: William.Janis@fas.usda.gov; minutes per transaction with the [FR Doc. 2018–02267 Filed 2–5–18; 8:45 am]
or number of transactions varying per BILLING CODE 3410–10–P
• Telephone: (202) 720–2194. respondent; and (3) ‘‘miscellaneous
Comments will be available for submission’’ would require between 1 to
inspection online at http:// 2 hours per bond or letter of credit, 2 to DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
www.regulations.gov and at the mail 10 hours per waiver request, and 10 to
address listed above between 8:00 a.m. 100 hours per appeal. Commodity Credit Corporation
and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except holidays. Respondents: Sugar refiners, Natural Resources Conservation
Persons with disabilities who require manufacturers of sugar containing Service
an alternative means for communication products, and producers of polyhydric
alcohol. [Docket No. NRCS–2018–0001]
of information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Estimated Number of Respondents: Notice of Request for an Extension of
Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice 270. Existing Information Collection
and TDD). Estimated Number of Responses per Package
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Respondent: New/Renew License: 1;
William Janis, (202) 720–2194, AGENCY: Natural Resources
Regular reporting: 75 transactions, total; Conservation Service (NRCS) and the
William.Janis@fas.usda.gov. Miscellaneous: Bonds/letters of credit: Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC),
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1; Waiver requests: 1; Appeals: 1. United States Department of Agriculture
Title: Sugar Imported for Export as Estimated Total Burden Hours on (USDA).
Refined Sugar or as a Sugar-Containing Respondents: 1,653 hours. ACTION: Notice and request for
Product, or used in the Production of
Certain Polyhydric Alcohols. Request for Comments: We are comments.
OMB Number: 0551–0015. requesting comments on all aspects of
this information collection to help us to: SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
2018. (1) Evaluate whether the collection of
notice announces that NRCS will
Type of Request: Revision of a information is necessary for the proper
request an extension for a currently
currently approved information performance of FAS’s functions,
approved information collection for
collection. including whether the information will
long-term contracting forms.
Abstract: The primary objective of the have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the
accuracy of FAS’s estimate of burden DATES: Comments must be received 60
Sugar Import Licensing Program is to
permit entry of raw cane sugar, including the validity of the days after publication in the Federal
unrestricted by the quantitative limit methodology and assumptions used; (3) Register to be assured of consideration.
established by the sugar tariff-rate quota, Enhance the quality, utility and clarity FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim
for re-export in refined form or in a of the information to be collected; and Berns, Easement Programs Division,
sugar containing product or for the (4) Minimize the burden of the Room 5241–S, U.S. Department of
production of certain polyhydric collection of information on those who Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave.
alcohols. These programs are in use by are to respond, including through the SW, Washington, DC 20250; telephone
as many as 250 licensees currently use of appropriate automated, (202) 720–5074.
eligible to participate. Under 7 CFR part electronic, mechanical, or other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1530, licensees are required to submit technological collection techniques or Title: Long-Term Contracting.
the following: (1) ‘‘Application for a other forms of information technology. OMB Number: 0578–0013.
license’’ information required for Copies of this information collection Expiration Date of Approval: 3 years
participation as set forth in section can be obtained from Connie Ehrhart, from approval date.
1530.104; (2) ‘‘Regular reporting’’ of the Agency Information Collection Type of Request: Extension of a
import, export, transfer, or use for Coordinator, at (202) 690–1578 or email currently approved information
charges and credits to licenses under at Connie.Ehrhart@fas.usda.gov. collection.
section 1530.109; and (3) Abstract: The primary objective of
‘‘Miscellaneous submission’’ of bonds or All comments received in response to NRCS is to work in partnership with the
letters of credit under section 1530.107, this notice, including names and American people and the farming and
appeals to determinations by the addresses when provided, will be a ranching community to protect,
licensing authority under section matter of public record. Comments will conserve, and sustain our Nation’s
1530.112, or requests to the licensing be summarized and included in the natural resources on privately owned
authority for waivers under section submission for Office of Management land. The purpose of the long-term
1530.113. and Budget approval. contracting information collection is to
In addition, each participant must E-Government Act Compliance allow for programs to provide Federal
maintain records on all program reports technical and financial cost-sharing
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as set forth in section 1530.110. The FAS is committed to complying with assistance through long-term contracts
information collected is used by the the E-Government Act, to promote the to eligible producers, landowners, and
licensing authority to manage, plan, use of the internet and other entities. These long-term contracts
evaluate, and account for program information technologies to provide provide for making land use changes
activities. The reports and records are increased opportunities for citizen and installing conservation measures
required to ensure the proper operations access to Government information and and practices to protect, conserve,
of these programs. services, and for other purposes. develop, and use the soil, water, and
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TABLE B—BURDEN FOR REQUIRED PROGRAMS UNDER THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT—Continued
Form Purpose Program(s) * Number submitted annually
NRCS–LTP–152 ............................ Transfer Agreement ...................... EWP, HFRP .................................. 5; Estimated time per participant
is .495 per response.
NRCS–LTP–153 ............................ Agreement Covering Non-Compli- EWP, HFRP .................................. 10; Estimated time per participant
ance With Provisions of the is 1.5 per response.
Contract.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Southern Regional Office at the above
burden for this collection of information email or street address.
is estimated to average 0.30 to 1.5 hours Notice of Public Meeting of the Georgia
Advisory Committee Agenda
per response.
9:30 a.m. Introductions
Type of Respondents: Program AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil
9:45–10:55 a.m. Panel 1
participants. Rights.
11:00–12:05 a.m. Panel 2
Estimated Number of Respondents: ACTION: Notice of meeting. 12:10–1:15 p.m. Panel 3
5,390. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, 1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
Estimated Number of Responses: pursuant to the provisions of the rules 2:00–3:30 p.m. Panel 4
5,390. and regulations of the U.S. Commission 3:35–4:30 p.m. Panel 5
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the 4:35–4:55 p.m. Public Comment and
Estimated Number of Responses per
Federal Advisory Committee Act that Community Testimonials
Respondent: 1.
the Georgia (State) Advisory Committee 4:55 p.m. Adjourn
Estimated Total Annual Burden on will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Dated: January 31, 2018.
Respondents: 3,058.70 hours. February 27, 2018 for hearing testimony David Mussatt,
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether regarding the issue of the Olmstead Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
the proposed collection of information Decision, Civil Rights of Persons with [FR Doc. 2018–02262 Filed 2–5–18; 8:45 am]
is necessary for the proper performance Disabilities in Georgia. BILLING CODE P
of the functions of the agency, including DATES: The meeting will be held on
whether the information will have Tuesday, February 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
practical utility, (2) the accuracy of the ADDRESSES: The Shepherd Center, 2020
agency’s estimate of the burden of the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
proposed collection of information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Census Bureau
including the validity of the Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov or
methodology and assumptions used, (3) 404–562–7706. Proposed Information Collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Comment Request; Quarterly Survey
clarity of the information to be meeting is open to the public, and will of Plant Capacity Utilization
collected, and (4) ways to minimize the take place at The Shepherd Center, 2020
burden of the collection of information AGENCY: U.S. Census Bureau,
Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Commerce.
on those who are to respond, including In addition, members of the public may
the use of appropriate automated, ACTION: Notice.
submit written comments; the
electronic, mechanical, or other comments must be received in the
technological collection techniques or SUMMARY: The Department of
regional office within 30 days following Commerce, as part of its continuing
other forms of information technology. the meeting. Written comments may be
Comments may be sent to Kim Berns, effort to reduce paperwork and
mailed to the Southern Regional Office, respondent burden, invites the general
Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 61
Easement Programs Division, 1400 public and other Federal agencies to
Forsyth St., Suite 16T126, Atlanta, take this opportunity to comment on
Independence Ave. SW, Room 5241–S, Georgia 30303. They may also be faxed
Washington, DC 20250. All comments proposed and/or continuing information
to the Commission at (404) 562–7005 or collections, as required by the
received will be available for public emailed to Jeff Hinton at jhinton@
inspection during regular business Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
usccr.gov. Persons who desire
hours at the same address. DATES: To ensure consideration, written
additional information may contact the
comments must be submitted on or
All responses to this notice will be USCCR, Southern Regional Office at
before April 9, 2018.
summarized and included in the request (404) 562–7000.
for Office of Management and Budget Records generated from this meeting ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
approval. All comments will become a may be inspected and reproduced at the to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
matter of public record. Southern Regional Office, as they Paperwork Clearance Officer,
become available, both before and after Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
Signed this day of January 18, 2018, in 14th and Constitution Avenue NW,
the meeting. Records of the meeting will
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Washington, DC. Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
be available via www.facadatabase.gov
Leonard Jordan, under the Commission on Civil Rights, internet at PRAcomments@doc.gov).
Acting Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Georgia Advisory Committee link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Service and Vice President, Commodity Credit Persons interested in the work of this Requests for additional information or
Corporation. Committee are directed to the copies of the information collection
[FR Doc. 2018–02329 Filed 2–5–18; 8:45 am] Commission’s website, http:// instrument(s) and instructions should
BILLING CODE 3410–16–P www.usccr.gov, or may contact the be directed to Mary Susan Bucci, U.S.
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| Dates | Comments must be received 60 days after publication in the Federal Register to be assured of consideration. | |
| Contact | Kim Berns, Easement Programs Division, Room 5241-S, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720-5074. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5240 |
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