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BILLING CODE 3410-34-M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 14, 2007. 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), *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 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Agricultural Marketing Service *Title:* National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. *OMB Control Number:* 0581-0093. *Summary of Collection:* The U.S. Department of Agriculture has the responsibility for implementing and overseeing programs for a variety of commodities including beef, blueberries, cotton, diary, eggs, fluid milk, Hass avocados, honey, lamb, mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn, pork, potatoes, soybeans, and watermelons. Various Acts authorizes these programs to carry out projects relating to research, consumer information, advertising, sales promotion, producer information, market development and product research to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, and utilization of their respective commodities. The Agricultural Marketing Service

(AMS)has the responsibility to appoint board members and approve the boards' budgets, plans, and projects and for foreign projects, the Foreign Agricultural Service. AMS' objective in carrying out this responsibility is to assure the following:

(1)Funds are collected and properly accounted for;

(2)expenditures of all funds are for the purposes authorized by enabling legislation; and

(3)the board's administration of the programs conforms to USDA policy. *Need and Use of the Information:* The boards administer the various programs utilizing a variety of forms to carry out their responsibilities. Only authorized employees of the various boards and USDA employees will use the information collected. If this data were collected less frequently,

(1)it would hinder data needed to collect and refund assessments in a timely manner and result in delayed or even lost revenue;

(2)boards would be unable to carry out the responsibilities of their respective Acts; and

(3)requiring reports less frequently than monthly would impose additional record keeping requirements. *Description of Respondents:* Business or other for profit, Farms. *Number of Respondents:* 231,404. *Frequency of Responses:* Reporting: On occasion, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-annually, Annually; Recordkeeping. *Total Burden Hours:* 154,913. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22563 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-02-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 14, 2007. 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), *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 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Rural Housing Service *Title:* Technical & Supervisory Assistance Grants. *OMB Control Number:* 0575-0188. *Summary of Collection:* Section 525(a) of title V of the Housing Act of 1949 gives authorization to the Rural Housing Service

(RHS)to make grants to enter into contracts with eligible organizations, “to pay part or all of the cost of developing, conducting, administering or coordinating comprehensive programs of technical and supervisory assistance which will aid needy low-income individuals and families in benefiting from Federal, state, and local housing programs in rural areas.” *Need and Use of the Information:* RHS staff in its local, State and National offices will collect information from applicants to determine eligibility for a grant, project feasibility, and to monitor performance after grants have been awarded. Failure to collect this information could result in waste and improper use of Federal funds. *Description of Respondents:* Not for profit institutions. *Number of Respondents:* 30. *Frequency of Responses:* Reporting: Quarterly. *Total Burden Hours:* 623. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22565 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XT-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 14, 2007. 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), *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. Food Safety and Inspection Service *Title:* Specified Risk Materials—Transport Documentation. *OMB Control Number:* 0583-NEW. *Summary of Collection:* The Food Safety and Inspection Service

(FSIS)has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act

(FMIA)(21 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ), These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS is requiring official slaughter establishments that transport carcasses or parts of cattle that contain vertebral columns from cattle 30 months of age and older to another federally-inspected establishment for further processing and to maintain records that verify that the official establishment that received the carcasses or parts removed and properly disposed of the portions of the vertebral column designated as specified risk materials (SRMs). *Need and Use of the Information:* FSIS will collect information that requires establishments that transport carcasses or parts from cattle 30 months or older for further processing will have to maintain records that verify that the receiving establishment removed and properly disposed of the SRMS. *Description of Respondents:* Business or other for-profit. *Number of Respondents:* 70. *Frequency of Responses:* Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. *Total Burden Hours:* 700. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7-22566 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Annual List of Newspapers To Be Used by the Alaska Region for Publication of Legal Notices of Proposed Actions and Legal Notices of Decisions Subject to Administrative Appeal Under 36 CFR 215 AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice lists the newspapers that Ranger Districts, Forests, and the Regional Office of the Alaska Region will use to publish legal notice of all decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 215 and to publish legal notices for public comment on actions subject to the notice and comment provisions of 36 CFR part 215, as updated on June 4, 2003. The intended effect of this action is to inform interested members of the public which newspapers will be used to publish legal notice of actions subject to public comment and decisions subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 215, thereby allowing them to receive constructive notice of a decision or proposed action, to provide clear evidence of timely notice, and to achieve consistency in administering the appeals process. DATES: Publication of legal notices in the listed newspapers begins on January 1, 2008. This list of newspapers will remain in effect until it is superceded by a new list, published in the Federal Register . ADDRESSES: Robin Dale, Alaska Region Group Leader for Appeals, Litigation and FOIA; Forest Service, Alaska Region; P.O. Box 21628; Juneau, Alaska 99802-1628. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Dale; Alaska Region Group Leader for Appeals, Litigation and FOIA;

(907)586-9344. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice provides the list of newspapers that Responsible Officials in the Alaska Region will use to give notice of decisions subject to notice, comment, and appeal under 36 CFR part 215. The timeframe for comment on a proposed action shall be based on the date of publication of the legal notice of the proposed action in the newspapers of record identified in this notice. The timeframe for appeal under 36 CFR part 215 shall be based on the date of publication of the legal notice of the decision in the newspaper of record identified in this notice. The newspapers to be used for giving notice of Forest Service decisions in the Alaska Region are as follows: Alaska Regional Office *Decision of the Alaska Regional Forester:* Juneau Empire, published daily except Saturday and official holidays in Juneau, Alaska; and the Anchorage Daily News, published daily in Anchorage, Alaska. Chugach National Forest *Decisions of the Forest Supervisor and the Glacier and Seward District Rangers:* Anchorage Daily News, published daily in Achorage, Alaska. *Decisions of the Cordova District Ranger:* Cordova Times, published weekly in Cordova, Alaska. Tongass National Forest *Decisions of the Forest Supervisor and the Craig, Ketchikan/Misty, and Thorne Bay District Rangers:* Ketchikan Daily News, published daily except Sundays and official holidays in Ketchikan, Alaska. *Decisions of the Admiralty Island National Monument Ranger, the Juneau District Ranger, the Hoonah District Ranger, and the Yakutat District Ranger:* Juneau Empire, published daily except Saturday and official holidays in Juneau, Alaska. *Decisions of the Petersburg District Ranger:* Petersburg Pilot, published weekly in Petersburg, Alaska. *Decisions of the Sitka District Ranger:* Daily Sitka Sentinel, published daily except Saturday, Sunday, and official holidays in Sitka, Alaska. *Decisions of the Wrangell District Ranger:* Wrangell Sentinel, published weekly in Wrangell, Alaska. Supplemental notices may be published in any newspaper, but the timeframes for making comments or filing appeals will be calculated based upon the date that notices are published in the newspapers of record listed in this notice. Dated: November 5, 2007. Denny Bschor, Regional Forester. [FR Doc. 07-5704 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am]

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