Notice2021-12736
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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Published
June 30, 2021
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Agriculture DepartmentForeign Agricultural Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to request a revision of a currently approved information collection for Sugar Import Licensing Programs.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34715-34716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12736]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to
request a revision of a currently approved information collection for
Sugar Import Licensing Programs.
DATES: Comments should be received on or before August 30, 2021 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: FAS invites interested persons to submit comments on this
notice by any of the following methods:
[square] Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field or
attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the on-line instructions at the site for
submitting comments.
[square] Mail, hand delivery, or courier: William Janis,
International Economist, Multilateral Affairs Division, Trade Policy
and Geographic Affairs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Room 5550, Stop 1070, 1400 Independence Ave. SW,
Washington, DC 20250-1070.
[square] Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdead4d1d1d4dcd093f7dcd3d4cefdc8ced9dc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f1a6989d9d98909cdfbb909f9882b184829590df969e87">[email protected]</span></a>. Include OMB Number 0551-
0015 in the subject line of the message.
All comments submitted must include the agency name and OMB Number
below. Comments received in response to this docket will be made
available for public inspection and posted without change, including
any personal information, online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> and at
the mail address listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except holidays.
Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for
communication of information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,
etc.) should contact Angela Ubrey (Human Resources, 202-772-4836) or
Constance Goodwin (Office of Civil Rights, 202-379-6431).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Janis at the address stated
above, by telephone at (202) 720-2194 or by email at:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a4d737676737b7734507b7473695a6f697e7b347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="05526c69696c64682b4f646b6c7645707661642b626a73">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Sugar Imported for Export as Refined
Sugar or as Sugar-Containing Products or used in the Production of
Certain Polyhydric Alcohols.
OMB Number: 0551-0015.
Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2021.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The primary objective of the Sugar Import Licensing
Program is to permit entry of raw cane sugar, unrestricted by the
quantitative limit established by the sugar tariff-rate quota, for re-
export in refined form or in sugar containing products or for
production of certain polyhydric alcohols. As many as 250 licensees are
currently eligible to participate in these programs.
Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent
resulting from information collection under the USDA Sugar Import
Licensing Program varies in direct relation to the number and type of
agreements entered into by such respondent. The estimated average
reporting burden for the USDA Sugar Import Licensing Program is 0.26
hours per response. Under 7 CFR part 1530, the information collected is
used by the licensing authority to manage, plan, evaluate, and account
for program activities. The reports and records are required to ensure
the proper operations of these programs.
Respondents: Sugar refiners, manufacturers of sugar containing
products, and producers of polyhydric alcohol.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 146.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 10.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 388 hours.
Request for Comments: The public is invited to submit comments and
suggestions on all aspects of this information collection to help us
to: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of FAS's functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of
FAS's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
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(4) 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. Copies of this information
collection can be obtained from Ronald Croushorn, the Agency
Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 720-3038 or e-mail at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e2b08d8ccca1908d97918a8d908ca297918683cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4d1f2223630e3f22383e25223f230d383e292c632a223b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 for Office
of Management and Budget approval.
E-Government Act Compliance
FAS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act of 2002 to
promote the use of the internet and other information technologies to
provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government
information and services, and for other purposes.
Daniel Whitley,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-12736 Filed 6-29-21; 8:45 am]
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