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Federal Register
Vol. 82, No. 194
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains documents other than rules or
proposed rules that are applicable to the
public. Notices of hearings and investigations,
committee meetings, agency decisions and
rulings, delegations of authority, filing of
petitions and applications and agency
statements of organization and functions are
examples of documents appearing in this
section.

UNITED STATES AFRICAN
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Public Quarterly Meeting of the Board
of Directors
United States African
Development Foundation.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:

The U.S. African
Development Foundation (USADF) will
hold its quarterly meeting of the Board
of Directors to discuss the agency’s
programs and administration.
DATES: The meeting date is Monday,
October 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place
via teleconference, with staff
congregating at USADF, 1400 I St.
Northwest, Suite #1000, (Executive
Conference Room), Washington, DC
20005–2246.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marie-Ce´cile Groelsema, 202–233–8883.
SUMMARY:

Authority: Public Law 96–533 (22 U.S.C.
290h).
Dated: October 3, 2017.
June B. Brown,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2017–21745 Filed 10–6–17; 8:45 am]
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Cranberries Grown in States of
Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon,
Washington, and Long Island in the
State of New York; Request for
Approval of a New Information
Collection
AGENCY:

Agricultural Marketing Service,

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Notice and request for
comments.

ACTION:

In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Agency’s intent to
request emergency approval from the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for a new information collection
for cranberry handlers, where
applicable, to provide prior affirmative
consent authorizing five forms needed
to implement and facilitate compliance
with a handler withhold volume
regulation for the 2017–18 season under
the marketing order for cranberries
grown in the states of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in
the State of New York.

SUMMARY:

Comments must be received by
December 11, 2017. Pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act, comments on
the information collection burden that
would result from this notice must be
received by December 11, 2017.

DATES:

Interested persons are
invited to submit comments concerning
this notice by using the electronic
process available at
www.regulations.gov. Written comments
may also be submitted to the Docket
Clerk, Marketing Order and Agreement
Division, Specialty Crops Program,
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Washington,
DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938.
All comments should reference the
document number and the date and
page number of this issue of the Federal
Register and will be made available for
public inspection in the Office of the
Docket Clerk during regular business
hours, or can be viewed at: http://
www.regulations.gov. All comments
submitted in response to this notice will
be included in the record and will be
made available to the public. Please be
advised that the identity of the
individuals or entities submitting the
comments will be made public on the
Internet at the address provided above.

ADDRESSES:

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Doris Jamieson, Marketing Specialist, or
Christian D. Nissen, Regional Director,
Southeast Marketing Field Office,
Marketing Order and Agreement
Division, Specialty Crops Program,
AMS, USDA; Telephone: (863) 324–
3375, Fax: (863) 291–8614, or Email:

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[email protected] or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview of This Information
Collection
Agency: Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS).
Title: Cranberries grown in States of
Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon,
Washington, and Long Island in the
State of New York; Marketing Order No.
929.
OMB Number: 0581–NEW.
Type of Request: New Information
Collection.
Abstract: The information
requirements in this request are
essential to carry out the intent of the
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act
of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674),
hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act’’, to
provide the respondents the type of
service they request, and to administer
the cranberry marketing order program.
The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for
overseeing Marketing Agreement and
Order No. 929, as amended (7 CFR part
929), regulating the handling of
cranberries grown in the states of
Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon,
Washington, and Long Island in the
State of New York, hereinafter referred
to as the ‘‘order.’’ The order is effective
under the Act.
On August 31, 2017, the Cranberry
Marketing Committee (Committee)
recommended establishing a handler
withhold volume regulation for the
2017–18 season in response to
historically high inventory levels for
cranberries. Following the
recommendation for the handler
withhold, the Committee developed the
forms necessary to effectively carry out
the handler withhold. Given that the
industry has begun harvesting the 2017–
18 crop, these forms need to be effective
immediately.
On September 15, 2017, the
Committee unanimously recommended
that cranberry handlers covered under
the order provide the Committee with a
report indicating the anticipated total
quantity of cranberries acquired by the
handler, the amount withheld from
handling, and the disposition of such

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withheld cranberries during the crop
year. This form, titled ‘‘Handler
Withholding Report,’’ will be submitted
directly to the Committee by handlers
by June 1, 2018. This report will give
the Committee background data on how
each handler plans to meet the
requirements of the handler withhold
volume regulation.
The Committee also recommended
that handlers covered under the order
submit a report certifying whenever a
disposal of withheld cranberries is
made. This report will contain
information regarding the volume, the
form of disposed cranberries, and
information on the container type. This
form, titled ‘‘Handler Disposal
Certification,’’ will be submitted
directly to the Committee by handlers
following each disposal activity. This
information collection provides the
Committee with data regarding the
amount of cranberries diverted and the
information needed to help track
handler compliance with the
recommended handler withhold.
The Committee also recommended
that handlers provide the Committee
with a record of withheld cranberries
disposed of in non-commercial outlets.
This form, titled ‘‘Handler Application
for Outlets for Withheld Fruit,’’ will be
submitted directly to the Committee by
handlers to provide information
regarding the type, form, and volume of
cranberries disposed of in
noncompetitive outlets. Handlers will
submit this form prior to each disposal
activity of this type to provide the
Committee with the opportunity to
review and approve the requested
outlet. This information collection
provides the Committee with
information on the noncompetitive
outlets used to meet the requirements
for withheld cranberries, and is
necessary for the Committee to track
compliance with the recommended
handler withhold.
The Committee also recommended
that handlers submit a report confirming
the third-party receipt of withheld fruit.
This form, titled ‘‘Third-Party
Confirmation of Receipt of Withheld
Fruit,’’ will include certification by
outlets receiving withheld cranberries
for use in a noncompetitive outlet. This
form needs to be filed after each
shipment of withheld fruit received by
noncompetitive outlets, such as
charities. This report contains
information on the type, form, and
volume of withheld fruit received. This
reporting requirement helps track the
disposition of withheld cranberries and
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The Committee also recommended
establishing a form for handlers to use
to appeal any denial of a request made
for disposing of cranberries in a
noncompetitive outlet. This form, titled
‘‘Handler Withholding Appeal,’’ will
need to be submitted by the handler
making the appeal within 30 days of the
denial. This form will include
information on why the handler is
making the appeal and what additional
information is being provided.
The order authorizes the Committee
to collect certain information as
required. The information collected will
only be used by authorized
representatives of the USDA, including
the AMS Specialty Crops Program
regional and headquarters staff, and
authorized employees of the Committee.
All proprietary information will be kept
confidential in accordance with the Act
and the order.
The Committee developed these forms
to effectively carry out a handler
withhold volume regulation for the
2017–18 season. The purpose of these
forms will be to ensure compliance with
the recommended handler withhold.
Upon OMB approval of the new forms
and the information collection package,
AMS will request OMB approval to
merge the new forms and this
information collection in the currently
approved information collection OMB
control number 0581–0189, Fruit Crops.
The new information collection under
the order is as follows:
Handler Withholding Report (CMC–
JUN)
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to be an average of 0.08
hours per response.
Respondents: Handlers of cranberries
grown in the states of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in
the State of New York.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 0.8 hours.
Handler Disposal Certification (CMC–
DISP)
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to be an average of 0.17
hours per response.
Respondents: Handlers of cranberries
grown in the states of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,

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Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in
the State of New York.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 20.4 hours.
Handler Application for Outlets for
Withheld Fruit (CMC–OUT)
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to be an average of 0.08
hours per response.
Respondents: Handlers of cranberries
grown in the states of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in
the State of New York.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 9.6 hours.
Third-Party Confirmation of Receipt of
Withheld Fruit (CMC–CONF)
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to be an average of 0.05
hours per response.
Respondents: Handlers of cranberries
grown in the states of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in
the State of New York.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 6 hours.
Handler Withholding Appeal (CMC–
APPL)
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to be an average of 0.08
hours per response.
Respondents: Handlers of cranberries
grown in the states of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in
the State of New York.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 2.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 0.8 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will

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have practical 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 those who
are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Dated: October 4, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–21735 Filed 10–6–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Volunteer
Application and Agreement for Natural
and Cultural Resources Agencies
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.

AGENCY:
ACTION:

In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the extension with
revision of a currently approved
information collection entitled,
Volunteer Application for Natural
Resources Agencies.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before December 11, 2017
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to Merlene
Mazyck, Volunteers & Service, Forest
Service, USDA, 201 14th St. SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–1125.
Comments also may be submitted via
email to: [email protected].
The public may inspect comments
received at Forest Service, USDA, 201
14th St. SW., Washington, DC during
normal business hours. Visitors are
encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–
0650 to facilitate entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Merlene Mazyck, Volunteers & Service,
202–205–0650. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339,
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern
Standard time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Title: Volunteer Service Packet for
Natural & Cultural Resources.
OMB Number: 0596–0080.
Expiration Date of Approval: 12/31/
2017.
Type of Request: Extension with
Revision.
Abstract: The collected information is
needed by participating natural
resources agencies to manage agency
volunteer programs. Information is
collected from potential and selected
volunteers of all ages. Those under the
age of 18 years must have written
consent from a parent or guardian.
Participating Agencies
The volunteer programs of the
following natural resource agencies are
included:
Department of Agriculture: U.S.
Forest Service, and Natural Resources
Conservation Service;
Department of the Interior: National
Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Bureau of Land Management,
Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, and U.S.
Geological Survey;
Department of Defense: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers;
Department of Commerce: National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration—Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries.
Forms
OF–301 Volunteer Application:
Individuals interested in volunteering
may access the National Federal
volunteer opportunities Web site (http://
www.volunteer.gov), individual agency
Web sites, and/or contact agencies to
request a Volunteer Application (OF–
301).
Applicants provide name, address,
telephone number, age, preferred work
categories, available dates, preferred
location, indication of physical
limitations, and lodging preferences.
Information collected using this form
assists agency volunteer coordinators
and other personnel in matching
volunteers with agency opportunities
appropriate for an applicant’s skills and
physical condition and availability.
Signature of a parent or guardian is
mandatory for applicants under 18 years
of age.
OF–301A Volunteer Service
Agreement: This form is used by
participating resource agencies to
document agreements for volunteer
services between a Federal agency and
individual or group volunteers,
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mandatory for applicants under 18 years
of age.
OF–301B Volunteer Group Sign-up:
This form is used by participating
resource agencies to document
awareness and understanding by
individuals in groups about the
volunteer activities between a Federal
agency and a partner organization with
group participants. Signature of parent
or guardian is mandatory for applicants
under 18 years of age.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 15
minutes per form.
Type of Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 500,000.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 2.5.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 125,000 hours.
Comment is invited:
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
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: September 22, 2017.
Glenn Casamassa,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Urban Forest in
Atlanta, GA
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.

AGENCY:
ACTION:

In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the

SUMMARY:

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