[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 203 (Friday, October 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54407-54408]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26736]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 11, 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, 
OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720-
6746.

* National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: Vegetables.
    Summary: Information is collected for acreage planted, harvested, 
production, and utilization of vegetables for fresh market and 
processing.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information provides vital 
statistics for growers, processors, and marketers to use in making 
production and marketing decisions. It is also used in studying 
agricultural chemical use and in developing and appraising government 
programs affecting the vegetables industry.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 13,906.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Weekly; Other, 
seasonally.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,710.

* National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: Floriculture Survey.
    Summary: Information is collected on plant production, sales, and 
value and area used for production of principal floriculture and 
nursery commodities.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to assess 
current production levels, potential growth, and the resource needs of 
the industry. It is also used to address questions on imports.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 13,150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,125.

* Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information 
Programs.
    Summary: Information is collected from producers, handlers and 
processors including production, disposition, qualification data, and 
assessment information.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
strengthen market place position and to maintain, develop, and expand 
markets for various commodities.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 827.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Monthly; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 410,948.

* Forest Service

    Title: Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, 
Management, Evaluation, and Research.
    Summary: This is a multipurpose survey designed to serve 
management, policy, research and program needs. System land visitors 
are asked to respond to questions concerning

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accessibility for persons with disabilities, road maintenance, clean 
water for drinking, etc.
    Need and Use of the Information: The data collected is evaluated to 
ensure that government-wide public goals and management objectives are 
met.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 10,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,500.

* Commodity Credit Corporation

    Title: CCC Conservation Contract.
    Summary: Information collected allows a respondent to apply for 
conservation benefits, submit performance data for payment, and record 
conservation decisions.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to carry 
out the conservation program including designation of priority areas 
for funding.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals; States, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 31,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once.
    Total Burden Hours: 683,450.
Donald E. Hulcher,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-26736 Filed 10-17-96; 8:45 am]
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