Extension of Timber Sales

OMB Control No: 0596-0212	ICR Reference No: 200810-0596-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200806-0596-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Extension of Timber Sales
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/28/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/02/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2012	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2009
Responses	347	0	1,230
Time Burden (Hours)	83	0	206
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to provide several different relief options to timber sale purchasers experiencing a drastic reduction in markets for forest products.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 234 8401 Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill-1)    PL: Pub.L. 110 - 246 8401 Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill -2)

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 234 8401 Name of Law: Farm Bill PL: Pub.L. 110 - 246 8401 Name of Law: Farm Bill Two

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 42542	07/22/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 70953	11/24/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Contract Cancellation and Release of Liability FS-2400-70 Contract Cancellation and Release of Liability Private Sector Respondents FS-2400-70, FS-2400-73, FS-2400-72, FS-2400-71 Farm Bill Contract Cancellation and Release of Liability ,   Farm Bill Request for Relief and Release of Liability Statement ,   MRCTA Liability Waiver ,   MRCTA Liability Waiver and Request for Index Change Request for Relief and Release of Liability Statement FS-2400-71 Request for Relief and Release of Liability Statement Individual Respondents (Farm Bill and 36 CFR 223.52) FS-2400-73, FS-2400-70, FS-2400-71`, FS-2400-72 Farm Bill Contract Cancellation and Release of Liability ,   Farm Bill Request for Relief and Release of Liability Statement ,   MRCTA Liaiblity Waiver ,   MRCTA Liability Waiver and Request for Index Change

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	347	1,230	0	-1,110	227	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	83	206	0	-179	56	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Initially, this information received emergency approval for 1230 responses and 206 burden hours. Based on responses received from June 2008 through September 2008, the estimated number of responses and burden hours has decreased significantly. This renewal package requests approval of 347 responses and 83 burden hours, and has been reorganized into two ICs: Individual and Private Sector. Two new forms FS-2400-72 and FS-2400-73 have been added, in addition to a SOPI extension (no form designated) - based on proposed changes to 36 CFR 223.52 (based on changes to the Farm Bill).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,875

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Monica McGee 202 205-1319 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 12/02/2008

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