96-7177. Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 1996)]
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[Page 13151]
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[FR Doc No: 96-7177]



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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 1996 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Forest Service's intention to extend a currently 
approved information collection. The purpose is to collect specific 
sales data from businesses licensed to utilize the ``Woodsy Owl'' 
symbol for commercial use. The information is also used to determine if 
guaranteed sales objectives are being met. This data is needed to 
comply with 7 U.S.C. 2201 and regulations at 36 CFR part 272--Use of 
``Woodsy Owl'' Symbol.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 28, 1996.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to: Director, Cooperative 
Forestry Staff, Attn: Woodsy Owl Program Coordinator, Forest Service, 
USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, D.C. 20090-6090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doris Nance at [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Tile: USDA, Forest Service Commercial Use of ``Woodsy Owl'' Symbol.
    OMB Number: 0596-0087.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 1996.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: This collection of information is used to bill licensees 
for royalty fees for Woodsy Owl merchandise sold to the public. The 
information is also used to determine whether licensees are meeting the 
goals and purposes of the Woodsy Owl Program.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 20 hours per response.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, and small businesses 
or organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 4.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 800 hours.

Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of this agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and 
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

    Dated: March 19, 1996.
William L. McCleese,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. 96-7177 Filed 3-25-96; 8:45 am]
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