Notice2021-14262
Information Collection; Pesticide-Use Proposal
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Published
July 6, 2021
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information collection, Pesticide-Use Proposal.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 126 (Tuesday, July 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35468-35469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14262]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Pesticide-Use Proposal
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
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ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information
collection, Pesticide-Use Proposal.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before September 7,
2021 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:
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdcec9d8cdd5d8d393ded2cbd8d1d1fdc8ced9dc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="116265746179747f3f727e67747d7d51646275703f767e67">[email protected]</span></a>.
Mail: Stephen A. Covell, USDA Forest Service, Forest Health
Protection, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 1110, Washington, DC
20250.
Please do not include in your comments information of a
confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information or
proprietary information. If you send an email comment, your email
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the
internet. Please note that responses to this public comment request
containing any routine notice about the confidentiality of the
communication will be treated as public comments that may be made
available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion of the routine
notice.
The public may request an electronic copy of the draft supporting
statement and/or any comments received be sent via return email.
Requests should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b484f5e4b535e551558544d5e57577b4e485f5a155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e7949382978f8289c9848891828b8ba792948386c9808891">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Stephen A. Covell, State and
Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection, telephone 703-605-5342,
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#73000716031b161d5d101c05161f1f33060017125d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="44373021342c212a6a272b3221282804313720256a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at
1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year,
including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Pesticide-Use Proposal.
OMB Number: 0596-0241.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2022.
Type of Request: Renewal of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: USDA Forest Service (FS) has Federal land stewardship
responsibilities for approximately 193 million acres. Forest Service
land management responsibilities require use of integrated pest
management, which in certain circumstances includes use of pesticides.
The Forest Service currently uses form FS-2100-2, Pesticide-Use
Proposal (PUP) internally to collect and review pesticide-applications
intended to control pests of grasslands and forests under its
administrative responsibility (under FSM 2150, and FSH 2109.14). The
Forest Service anticipates requests from outside entities for
application of pesticides upon Forest Service administered lands within
rights-of-way easements, permitted lands, and under similar
circumstances.
The Forest Service proposes to use the PUP form to collect
pesticide project information from those outside entities to facilitate
authorization of selected activities. Completion of the PUP form
includes identification of pests to be controlled, pesticide to be
applied, and other regulatory compliance information such as use of
certified applicators. Because diverse pesticide-use projects are
designed for local conditions, it is appropriate for the PUP form to be
used to ensure that essential details are uniformly assembled for
review.
Proposals will be evaluated by Forest Service pesticide use
coordinators and other administrative personnel to safeguard human
health and ecological protection consistent with Forest Service land
use management programs. Form and instructions will be posted on a
Forest Service website for ready public availability.
Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and
Organizations, and State, Local or Tribal Governments responsible for
pest control, including vegetation management along rights-of-way, upon
lands administered by the Forest Service.
Estimate of Burden per Response: 12 hours.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 36.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 50.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 600 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.
Jaelith Hall-Rivera,
Acting Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. 2021-14262 Filed 7-2-21; 8:45 am]
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