2011-26748. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request  

  • Start Preamble October 11, 2011.

    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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC, OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV 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 Start Printed Page 64071displays a currently valid OMB control number.

    Forest Service

    Title: 36 CFR part 228, Subpart A—Locatable Minerals.

    OMB Control Number: 0596-0022.

    Summary of Collection: The United States Mining Law of 1982, as amended, governs the prospecting for and appropriation of metallic and most nonmetallic minerals on 192 million acres of National Forest set up by proclamation from the public domain. It gives individuals the right to search for and extract valuable mineral deposits of locatable minerals and secure title to the lands involved. Recording that claim in the local courthouse and with the appropriate BLM State Office affords protection to the mining claimant from subsequent locators. A mining claimant is entitled to reasonable access to claim for further prospecting, mining or necessary related activities, subject to the other laws and applicable regulations. The purpose of the regulations at 36 CFR part 228, subpart A, is to set some specific rules and procedures through which use of the surface of National Forest System lands in connection with mineral operations authorized by the United States mining laws shall be conducted so as to minimize adverse environmental impacts on surface resources. The Forest Service (FS) will collect information using form FS 2800-5, Plan of Operations for Mining Activities on National Forest System Lands.

    Need and Use of the Information: FS will collect information requirements for a Notice of Intent to include the name, address, and telephone number of the operator; the area involved; the nature of the proposed operations; the route of access to the area of operations and the method of transport. The information requirements for a Plan of Operations includes: the name and legal mailing address of the operators; a description of the type of operations proposed; a description of how it would be conducted; a description of the type and standard of existing/proposed roads/access route; a description of the means of transportation to be used; a description of the period during which the proposed activity will take place; and measures to meet the environmental protection requirements. The information requirements for a cessation of operation include: verification to maintain the structures, equipment and other facilities; expected reopening date; estimate of extended duration of operations; and maintenance of the site, structure, equipment and other facilities during nonoperating periods.

    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

    Number of Respondents: 1,162.

    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (approved for a given period).

    Total Burden Hours: 7,021.

    Forest Service

    Title: Equal Opportunity Compliance Review Record—Federally Assisted Programs.

    OMB Control Number: 0596-0215.

    Summary of Collection: All Federal agencies and the entities receiving Federal financial assistance are prohibited from discriminating in the delivery of programs and services. Agencies must comply with equal opportunity laws, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Executive orders prohibiting discrimination in the delivery of all programs and services to the public. The Federal government is required to conduct periodic program compliance reviews of recipients of Federal financial assistance to ensure they are adhering to the nondiscrimination statutes. Forest Service personnel integral to the pre-award and post-award process will collect this information during face-to-face meetings or telephone interviews.

    Need and Use of the Information: Forest Service will use form FS-1700-6, “Equal Opportunity Compliance Review Record” to collect the information and document assisted program compliance. Data collected includes information on actions taken by recipients to ensure the public receives service without discrimination or barriers to access and the recipients' employees understand their customer service responsibilities. The information collected is for internal use only and is utilized to establish and monitor civil rights compliance.

    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.

    Number of Respondents: 9,500.

    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.

    Total Burden Hours: 9,658.

    Forest Service

    Title: Federal Excess Personal Property.

    OMB Control Number: 0596-0218.

    Summary of Collection: The Federal Property Services and Administrative Assistance Act of 1949 and the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, as amended, authorize the Forest Service (FS) to loan federally owned property to state cooperators to use in fighting fires and providing emergency services. The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program administers the loan FS Fire and Aviation Management fire-control stock to states. The FEPP program will provide FS officials with updated information on the condition of property loaned to state and territory cooperators. FS property management technicians will collect the information from the Forest Service Federal Excess Property Management Information System (FEPMIS) database and enter it into a National Finance Center database (PROP), as required by Federal Property Management Regulations.

    Need and Use of the Information: State agencies will use the FEPMIS database to submit information regarding property details, including manufacturer, model, year of manufacture, acquisition date when an item is acquired or no longer needed, acquisition value, Federal property identification number, serial number, condition of property, and the location of property and user of the property. The database will also allow FS to manage inventory. Access to the database is limited to those with access authorized by FS Management Officers working in the Fire and Aviation staff.

    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.

    Number of Respondents: 100.

    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.

    Total Burden Hours: 540.

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    Charlene Parker,

    Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.

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    [FR Doc. 2011-26748 Filed 10-14-11; 8:45 am]

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