[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 131 (Monday, July 8, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 35707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-17205]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 28, 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, D.C. 20503 and to Department Clearance Officer, 
USDA, PACC-IRM, Ag Box 7630, Washington, D.C. 20250-7630. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720-
6746.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Guaranteed Farmer Program Loans 7 CFR 1980--Addendum.
    Summary: USDA is amending procedures for reporting collections on 
accounts where a loss has been paid. The number of years to report is 
being reduced from five to three and a form has been developed for 
lender to use.
    Need and Use of the Information: USDA is taking this action in 
response to an audit by the Office of Inspector General. This will help 
ensure that borrowers who default on guaranteed loans not receive new 
loans or USDA payments without first considering the failure to repay 
the guaranteed loans.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,233.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 191,585.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: FAS/Readership Survey.
    Summary: This is a survey of U.S. exporters for the purpose of 
shaping the content, format and delivery of USDA publications to more 
effectively meet the needs of readers, to avoid duplication with other 
USDA reports, and to develop campaigns to extend the outreach of 
Foreign Agricultural Service information.
    Need and Use of the Information: Survey is needed to insure USDA is 
providing exporters with the information they most need and that this 
information is presented and delivered in the most effective and 
efficient manner.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 340.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Imported 
Peanuts.
    Summary: The Agricultural Act of 1949 has been amended to require 
that all peanuts imported meet the same quality requirements 
established for domestically produced peanuts. Importers will be 
required to file copies of documentation proving compliance with 
quality and handling requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: The documents submitted will show 
compliance with handling procedures and quality and food safety 
requirements established for the import regulation. The intent is to 
ensure that all peanuts in the domestic market are of good quality.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 425.
Larry Roberson,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-17205 Filed 7-5-96; 8:45 am]
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