[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 61 (Thursday, March 28, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 13813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-7571]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 22, 1996.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding these information collections are best assured of having 
their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. 
Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), Washington, DC 20503 and to Department Clearance Officer, USDA, 
OIRM, Ag Box 7630, Washington, DC 20250-7630. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720-
6746.

Food and Consumer Service

     Title: WIC Program Regulations--Reporting and 
Recordkeeping Burden.
    Summary: The WIC Program provides nutrition benefits to low income 
women, infants, and children. It is administered by State and local 
governments. Benefits are obtained through retail vendor, home 
delivery, and direct distribution systems.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information reporting and 
recordkeeping burdens addressed are necessary to ensure appropriate and 
efficient distribution and management of WIC funds as authorized by 
law.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government;
    Number of Respondents: 7,053,455.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Semi-annually, 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,372,042.

Food and Consumer Service

     Title: Study of WIC Participant and Program 
Characteristics, 1996.
    Summary: Study will describe selected characteristics of WIC 
participants, local agencies, and state agencies.
    Need and Use of the Information: Data from the study will be used 
to prepare the mandated congressional report and to manage the WIC 
Program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 488.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Bienially.
    Total Burden Hours: 229.

Rural Utilities Service

     Title: Seismic Safety Of New Building Construction.
    Summary: Information is required to ensure that Rural Utilities 
Service and Rural Telephone Bank borrowers and grant recipients; inform 
architects, engineers, and contractors retained by such borrowers and 
grant recipients of the seismic safety requirements applicable to 
building construction projects.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information is needed to clarify 
seismic safety requirements applicable to Rural Utility Service 
borrowers and grant recipients and inform architects, engineers, and 
contractors retained by RUS borrowers and grant recipients of seismic 
safety requirements applicable to building construction projects.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 200.
Larry K. Roberson,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-7571 Filed 3-27-96; 8:45 am]
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