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traditional breeding programs that are SUMMARY: In accordance with the for OMB approval. All comments will
not subject to regulation under 7 CFR Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this be a matter of public record.
part 340. The effect of this notice invites the general public and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
determination is that Monsanto corn other public agencies to comment on Requests for additional information or
line MON 88017 is no longer considered proposed information collections. copies of this information collection
a regulated article under APHIS’ This notice announces the Food and should be directed to Erika Jones on
regulations in 7 CFR part 340. Nutrition Service’s (FNS) intent to 703–305–2124.
Therefore, the requirements request approval from the Office of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
pertaining to regulated articles under Management and Budget (OMB) for new Title: A Case Study: Modernization of
those regulations no longer apply to the information collection in the state of the Food Stamp Program in Florida.
subject corn or its progeny. However, Florida. The Food and Nutrition Service OMB Number: Not Yet Assigned.
the importation of corn line MON 88017 (FNS) plans to systematically examine Form Number: N/A.
and seeds capable of propagation is still Florida’s modernization model in order Expiration Date: To be determined.
subject to the restrictions found in to understand better the relationship Type of Request: New collection of
APHIS’ foreign quarantine notices in 7 between Food Stamp Program structure, information.
CFR part 319 and imported seed operations, costs, and performance. This Abstract: The Florida Department of
regulations in 7 CFR part 361. review will consist of both a Family and Children’s Services (DCFS)
National Environmental Policy Act quantitative study using extant data and is implementing organizational changes,
a qualitative study relying on the simplifying policies, streamlining
An EA was prepared to examine any responses of state and local food stamp
potential environmental impacts and procedures and introducing a variety of
staff, community partners, food stamp technology improvements to improve
plant pest risk associated with the applicants and participants and eligible
determination of nonregulated status for access and customer service while
non-participants. Project results will improving administrative efficiency.
the Monsanto corn line MON 88017. inform FNS policy discussion, provide
The EA was prepared in accordance DCFS is in the process of modernizing
technical information to States, and its program districts which are at
with: (1) The National Environmental offer Florida’s Department of Children
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended different stages of implementation. Key
and Family Services a tool for features of the State’s organizational
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), (2) regulations
responding efficiently to the variety of changes include toll-free phone access
of the Council on Environmental
stakeholder queries received. to regional call centers, an interactive
Quality for implementing the
procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR DATES: Written comments must be voice response system, an Internet-
parts 1500–1508), (3) USDA regulations received on or before March 7, 2006. based application, document scanning,
implementing NEPA (7 CFR part 1b), ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: and automated support for some
and (4) APHIS’ NEPA Implementing (a) Whether the proposed collection of verification procedures. DCFS also is
Procedures (7 CFR part 372). information is necessary for the proper developing partnerships with
Based on that EA, APHIS has reached performance of the functions of the community-based service providers to
a FONSI with regard to the agency, including whether the engage them in client application
determination that Monsanto corn line information shall have practical utility; support and other customer assistance
MON 88017 and lines developed from it (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate activities.
are no longer regulated articles under its of the burden of the proposed collection In an effort to understand outcomes
regulations in 7 CFR part 340. Copies of of information, including the validity of associated with program modernization,
the EA and FONSI are available from the methodology and assumptions used; The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
the individual listed under FOR FURTHER (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, plans to systematically examine
INFORMATION CONTACT. and clarity of the information to be Florida’s modernization model in order
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781– collected; and (d) ways to minimize the to understand better the relationship
7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and burden of the collection of information between Food Stamp Program structure,
371.3. on those who are to respond, including operations, costs and performance.
Done in Washington, DC, this 29th day of use of appropriate automated, Project results will inform FNS policy
December, 2005. electronic, mechanical, or other discussions, provide technical and
Kevin Shea, technological collection techniques or procedurally relevant information to
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant other forms of information technology. States, and offer Florida DCFS a tool for
Health Inspection Service. Comments may be sent to Erika Jones, assessing potential model enhancements
[FR Doc. 06–88 Filed 1–5–06; 8:45 am] Project Officer, Food and Nutrition and responding efficiently to the variety
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, of stakeholder queries received.
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3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA Specifically, the project will be
22302. Comments may also be guided by following objectives: (1)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE submitted via fax to the attention of Developing a description of changes to
Erika Jones at 703–305–2576 or via e- food stamp policies and procedures that
Food and Nutrition Service mail to erika.jones@fns.usda.gov. have been made in support of
All written comments will be open for Automated Community Connection to
Agency Information Collection public inspection at the office of the Economic Self-Sufficiency Florida
Activities: Proposed Collections; Food and Nutrition Service, through (ACCESS Florida), (2) Identifying how
Comment Request—A Case Study: prior arrangement with the project technology is used to support the range
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Modernization of the Food Stamp officer, during regular business hours of food stamp eligibility determination
Program in Florida (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through and case management functions; (3)
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive, Describing the roles and experiences of
USDA. Alexandria, Virginia 22302, Room 1014. State food stamp staff, vendors, and
All responses to this notice will be community partners working at
ACTION: Notice.
summarized and included in the request different levels; (4) Understanding the
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experiences and satisfaction of food (including 17 phone interviews and 16 Deletions
stamp participants, applicants and in-person interviews); 26 staff members
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
eligible non-participants; and (5) from community partners involved in
Describing Food Stamp Program modernization (12 phone interviews I certify that the following action will
performance overtime. and 14 in-person interviews); 24 FSP not have a significant impact on a
A descriptive case study, participants and applicants and 12 substantial number of small entities.
incorporating both qualitative and eligible non-participants. The major factors considered for this
quantitative data, will be implemented Number of Responses per certification were:
to address these objectives. The study Respondent: 1. 1. If approved, the action may result
will rely on extant data to describe FSP Estimated Time per Response: All in additional reporting, recordkeeping
performance before and after the State’s burden estimates include respondents’ or other compliance requirements for
modernization initiative with respect to small entities.
time to prepare for and complete
participation rates, payment accuracy, 2. If approved, the action may result
interviews or focus groups. In-person
administrative costs and other in authorizing small entities to furnish
interviews: 1.5 hours each; Phone
outcomes. Data will also be obtained the products to the Government.
interviews: 1.5 hours each; and Focus
through interviews with local, regional 3. There are no known regulatory
groups: 1.5 hours per participant.
and state-level staff as well as alternatives which would accomplish
community partners; and include Estimated Total Annual Burden on the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-
discussion groups with food stamp Respondents: Total of 177 hours, O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in
participants and eligible non- including: State, regional and phone connection with the products proposed
participants. center staff, 34.5 hours; local ACCESS for deletion from the Procurement List.
While state-level performance data Florida staff, 49.5 hours; community
will be collected, along with interviews partners, 39 hours; FSP applicants End of Certification
of state program staff, there will be a participants and eligible non- The following products are proposed
special focus on 6 of the 13 program participants, 54 hours. for deletion from the Procurement List:
districts providing food stamp services. Dated: December 30, 2005. Products
Districts will be chosen to reflect Steven N. Christensen,
diversity of modernization Product/NSN: Bag, Produce, Star Bottom.
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition NSN: 8105–00–NIB–1046—Bag, Produce,
implementation across Florida. In each Service. Star Bottom.
of these districts, a combination of in- [FR Doc. E6–33 Filed 1–5–06; 8:45 am] NPA: Envision, Inc., Wichita, Kansas.
person and telephone interviews will be Contracting Activity: Defense Commissary
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conducted with FSP staff and Agency, Fort Lee, Virginia.
community partners. In each region, the Product/NSN: Pen, Rollerball, Executive and
study will also conduct focus groups Refill.
with participants, applicants, and COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM NSN: 7520–01–424–4882—Pen, Rollerball,
eligible non-participants. Executive and Refill.
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR NPA: San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind,
Interview and focus group questions
SEVERELY DISABLED San Antonio, Texas.
will be kept as simple and respondent-
friendly as possible. Responses to all Contracting Activity: Office Supplies & Paper
Procurement List Proposed Deletions Products Acquisition Center, New York,
questions will be voluntary. The
NY.
contractor will take the following steps AGENCY: Committee for Purchase from
to treat the data provided in a People Who Are Blind or Severely Patrick Rowe,
confidential manner: (1) No data will be Disabled. Executive Deputy Director.
released in a form that identifies ACTION: Proposed Addition to and [FR Doc. E6–3 Filed 1–5–06; 8:45 am]
individual respondents by name and (2) Deletions from Procurement List. BILLING CODE 6353–01–P
information collected through
interviews will be combined across SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing
other respondents in the same category to delete products previously furnished COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
and reported only in aggregate form. by such agencies. PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
Respondents will be notified of these SEVERELY DISABLED
confidentiality measures during data DATES: Comments Must Be Received On
collection. or Before: February 5, 2006. Procurement List Additions
Respondents: Staff associated with ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
ACCESS Florida at the state and From People Who Are Blind or Severely AGENCY: Committee for Purchase from
regional level, including regional call Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, People Who Are Blind or Severely
centers; staff from local food stamp 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Disabled.
service and case maintenance centers, Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. ACTION: Additions to Procurement List.
state, regional and local staff from FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT SUMMARY: This action adds to the
community partners assisting with the COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Procurement List services to be
modernization efforts; and food stamp Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) furnished by nonprofit agencies
participants, applicants, and eligible 603–0655, or e-mail employing persons who are blind or
non-participants. SKennerly@jwod.gov.
Estimated Number of Respondents: have other severe disabilities.
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The study will collect data from a total SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This EFFECTIVE DATE: February 5, 2006.
of 118 respondents. This number notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
represents the sum of 23 State, districts 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose From People Who Are Blind or Severely
and phone center staff (composed of 7 is to provide interested persons an Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800,
phone interviews and 16 in-person opportunity to submit comments on the 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway,
interviews); 33 local FSP staff proposed actions. Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259.
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