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Notices Federal Register

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Vol. 71, No. 225 

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

November 16, 2006. 

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), Pamela_Beverly_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) 720–8958. 

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. 

Cooperative State Research, Education, 

and Extension Service 

Title: Assurance of Compliance with 

the Department of Agriculture 

Regulations Assuring Civil Rights 

Compliance Organization Information. 

OMB Control Number: 0524–0026. 

Summary of Collection: The 

Cooperative State Research, Education, 

and Extension Service (CSREES) has 

primary responsibility for providing 

linkages between the Federal and State 

components of a broad-based, national 

agricultural research, extension, and 

higher education system. Focused on 

national issues, its purpose is to 

represent the Secretary of Agriculture 

and the intent of Congress by 

administering formula and grant funds 

appropriated for agricultural research, 

extension, and higher education. Before 

awards can be made, certain 

information is required from applicant 

to assure compliance with the civil 

rights laws and to effectively assess the 

potential recipient’s capacity to manage 

Federal funds. CSREES will collect 

information using forms CSREES 665, 

‘‘Assurance of Compliance with the 

Department of Agriculture Regulations 

Assuring Civil Rights Compliance and 

CSREES 666, ‘‘Organizational 

Information.’’ 

Need and Use of the Information: 

CSREES will collect information to 

determine that applicants recommended 

for awards are responsible recipients of 

Federal funds. Also, CSREES will 

collect information to determine that 

applicant agrees that they will offer 

programs to all eligible persons without 

regard to race, color, national origin, 

sex, disability, age, political beliefs, 

religion, marital status, or familial 

status. If the information were not 

collected, it would not be possible to 

determine that the prospective grantees 

are responsible and are complying with 

the Civil Rights Act. 

Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit; Individuals or households; State, 

Local, or Tribal Government. 

Number of Respondents: 150. 

Frequency of Responses: Reporting: 

On occasion. 

Total Burden Hours: 1,020. 

Ruth Brown, 

Departmental Information Collection 

Clearance Officer. 

[FR Doc. E6–19704 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–09–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands 

Recreation Enhancement Act (TITLE 

VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) 

AGENCY: Prescott National Forest, USDA 

Forest Service. 

ACTION: Notice of New Fee site. 

SUMMARY: The Prescott National Forest 

will begin charging fees for the Alto Pit 

OHV Campground. Fees paid at similar 

campgrounds on the Prescott National 

Forest have shown that publics 

appreciate and enjoy the availability of 

campgrounds and are willing to pay 

reasonable fees for use of such sites. The 

fee rates will be $15 per night for 

camping in single family camp units 

and $30 per unit per night for the 

double unit. The fee will include the 

current day use fee collected at the site. 

Funds from fees will be used for the 

operation and maintenance of Alto Pit 

OHV Campground. 

DATES: Fees will be collected for 

camping starting May, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Prescott 

National Forest, 344 S. Cortez St, 

Prescott, Arizona 86303. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann 

May, Landscape Architect, Prescott 

National Forest, 928–443–8017. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement 

Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 198–447) directed 

the Secretary of Agriculture to publish 

a six month advance notice in the 

Federal Register whenever new 

recreation fee areas are established. This 

new fee will be reviewed by a 

Recreation Resource Advisory 

Committee prior to a final decision and 

implementation. 

A business analysis and past history 

has shown that people expect to pay for 

recreation experiences such as camping, 

at developed sites on the Prescott 

National Forest. A market analysis 

indicates that the proposed fees for Alto 

Pitt OHV Campground are both 


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reasonable and acceptable for this sort 

of recreation experience. 

Dated: November 14, 2006. 

Alan Quan, 

Prescott National Forest Supervisor 

[FR Doc. 06–9293 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Forest Service 

Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands 

Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title 

VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) 

AGENCY: Prescott National Forest, USDA 

Forest Service, Arizona. 

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. 

SUMMARY: The Prescott National Forest 

will begin charging a $150 fee for the 

daily rental of historic Groom Creek 

Schoolhouse near Prescott, Arizona. 

Rental of other facilities on the Prescott 

National Forest and other Arizona 

National Forests has shown that publics 

appreciate and enjoy the availability of 

historic rental facilities. Funds from the 

rental will be used for the continued 

operation and maintenance of Groom 

Creek Schoolhouse. 

DATES: Groom Creek Schoolhouse will 

become available for rent April, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Prescott 

National Forest, 344 S. Cortez St, 

Prescott, Arizona, 86303. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Doug Schmidgall, Facility Engineer, 

Prescott National Forest, 928–443–8177. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement 

Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed 

the Secretary of Agriculture to publish 

a six month advance notice in the 

Federal Register whenever new 

recreation fee areas are established. The 

Prescott National Forest currently has 

three other rental facilities. These 

rentals are booked regularly throughout 

their rental season. A business analysis 

for the rental of Groom Creek 

Schoolhouse shows that people desire 

having this sort of recreation experience 

on the Prescott National Forest. A 

market analysis indicates that the $150 

daily fee is both reasonable and 

acceptable for this sort of unique 

recreation experience. People wanting 

to rent Groom Creek Schoolhouse will 

need to do so through the National 

Recreation Reservation Service, at 

http://www.reserveusa.com or by calling 

1–877–444–6777. The National 

Recreation Reservation Service charges 

a $9 fee per reservation. 

Dated: November 14, 2006. 

Alan M. Quan, 

Forest Supervisor, Prescott National Forest. 

[FR Doc. 06–9294 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–11–M 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration 

Advisory Committee Meeting 

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee 

meeting. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act, this 

constitutes notice of the upcoming 

meeting of the Grain Inspection 

Advisory Committee. The Grain 

Inspection Advisory Committee meets 

twice annually to advise GIPSA on the 

programs and services we deliver under 

the U.S. Grain Standards Act. 

Recommendations by the committee 

help us to better meet the needs of our 

customers who operate in a dynamic 

and changing marketplace. 

DATES: December 12 , 7:30 a.m. to 5p.m.; 

and December 13, 2006, 7:30 a.m. to 1 

p.m. 

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee 

meeting will take place at the Marriott 

at Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW., 

Washington, DC 20005. 

Requests to address the Advisory 

Committee at the meeting or written 

comments may be sent to: 

Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department 

of Agriculture, 1400 Independence 

Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, 

DC 20250–3601. Requests and 

comments may also be Faxed to (202) 

690–2755. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 

Terri Henry, (202) 205–8281 or by email at Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

purpose of the Advisory Committee is to 

provide advice to the Administrator of 

the Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration with respect 

to the implementation of the U.S. Grain 

Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). 

Relevant information about the 

Advisory Committee is available on the 

GIPSA Web site. Go to http:// 

www.gisa.usda.gov and under the 

section ?I Want To * * *?, click on 

?Learn about the Advisory Committee.? 

The agenda will include an update on 

the agency’s finances, update on agency 

succession plan, use of third-party 

contracting, central monitoring, 

international activities, impact of 

ethanol industry on agency operations, 

and liberty link rice. 

For a copy of the agenda please 

contact Terri Henry, (202) 205–8281 or 

by e-mail Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. 

Public participation will be limited to 

written statements, unless permission is 

received from the Committee Chairman 

to orally address the Advisory 

Committee. The meeting will be open to 

the public. 

Persons with disabilities who require 

alternative means of communication of 

program information or related 

accommodations should contact Terri 

Henry, at the telephone number listed 

above. 

David R. Shipman, 

Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, 

Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

[FR Doc. E6–19782 Filed 11–21–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Natural Resources Conservation 

Service 

Project: Plum Creek Watershed, 

Rehabilitation of Flood Retarding 

Structure (FRS) #18, Spencer County, 

KY 

AGENCY: Natural Resources 

Conservation Service (NRCS), 

Department of Agriculture. 

ACTION: Notice of a finding of no 

significant impact. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) 

of the National Environmental Policy 

Act of 1969; the Council on 

Environmental Quality Regulations (40 

CFR part 1500); and the Natural 

Resources Conservation Service, U.S. 

Department of Agriculture, gives notice 

than an environmental impact statement 

is not being prepared for the Plum Creek 

Watershed, FRS#18, Spencer County, 

Kentucky. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jacob Kuhn, Acting State 

Conservationist, Natural Resource 

Conservation Service, 771 Corporate 

Drive, Suite 210, Lexington, KY 40503–

5479, telephone (859) 224–7350. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

environmental assessment of this 

federally assisted action indicates that 

the project will not cause significant 

local, regional or national impacts on 

the environment. As a result of these 

findings, Jacob Kuhn, Acting State 

Conservationist, has determined that the 

preparation of an environmental impact 

statement is not needed. 

The purposes of this project are flood 

control, watershed protection, and 


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