Proposed Rules. Notice

Agency: Forest Service, USDA
Action: Notice
Citation: 71 FR (No. 137) · FR Doc. 06-6263 · FR Doc. E6-11304 Filed 7-17-06; 8:45 am · FR Doc. E6-11305 Filed 7-17-06; 8:45 am · 7 CFR 1786

Summary

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension of a currently approved information collection, Objections to New Land Management Plans, Plan Amendments, and Plan Revisions.

Dates

Comments must be received in writing on or before September 18, 2006 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

Supplementary Information

Title: Objection to New Land Management Plans, Plan Amendments, and Plan Revisions. OMB Number: 0596-0158. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The information that would be required by 36 CFR 219.13 is the minimum information needed for a citizen or organization to explain the nature of the objection being made to a proposed land management plan, plan amendment, or plan revision and the reason why the individual or organization objects. Specifically, an objector must provide name, mailing address, and telephone number; and identification of the specific proposed plan, amendment or revision that is the subject of the objection; and a concise statement explaining how the environmental disclosure documents, if any, and proposed plan, amendment, or revision are inconsistent with law, regulation, Executive Order, or policy and any recommendations for change. The Reviewing Officer must review the objection(s) and relevant information and then respond to the objector(s) in writing. Estimate of Annual Burden: 10 hours to prepare the objection. Type of Respondents: Interested and affected individuals, organizations, and governmental units who participate in the planning process: such as persons who live in or near National Forest System (NFS) lands; local, State, and Tribal governments who have an interest in the plan; Federal agencies with an interest in the management of NFS lands and resources; not-for-profit organizations interested in NFS management, such as environmental groups, recreation groups, educational institutions; and commercial users of NFS land and resources. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 1,210 a year. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12,100 hours. Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 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 respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: July 13, 2006. Gloria Manning, Associate Deputy Chief, NFS. [FR Doc. E6-11321 Filed 7-17-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Request for Comments; Land Exchanges AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The notice seeking comments concerning the information collection for land exchanges published in the Federal Register /Vol. 71, No. 116/Friday, June 16, 2006; Page 34879 provided an incorrect e-mail address. The correct e-mail address to submit comments on information collection for land exchanges is: land exchange@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen L. Dolge, Lands Staff,Forest Service, USDA, Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20250-1124, Telephone (202) 205-1248. Dated: July 7, 2006. Gloria Manning, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E6-11299 Filed 7-17-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Sierra County, CA, Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Sierra County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on July 26, 2006, in Sierraville, California. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues relating to implementing the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Payments to States) and the expenditure of title II funds benefiting National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe, Plumas and Tahoe National Forests in Sierra County. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 10 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sierraville Ranger Station, Sierraville, CA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Westling, Committee Coordinator, USDA, Tahoe National Forest, 631 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959, (530) 478-6205, e-mail: awestling@fs.fed.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Welcome and announcements; (2) Status of previously approved projects; and (3) Review of and decisions on new projects proposals for current year. It is open to the public and the public will have an opportunity to comment at the meeting. Dated: July 10, 2006. Jean M. Masquelier, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 06-6263 Filed 7-17-06; 8:45 am]