[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 231 (Friday, November 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60676-60677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30413]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 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 (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology 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 Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, 
D.C. 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are 
best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of 
this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by 
calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720-6746.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: U.S. Standards for Grades of Fresh and Processed Fruits and 
Vegetables
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0166
    Summary: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, gives the 
Secretary of Agriculture the authority to develop and improve standards 
of quality, condition, quantity, grade and packaging, and recommend and 
demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and 
consistency in commercial practices.
    Need and Use of the Information: In order to carry out the 
standards program, market surveys are needed to gather the necessary 
information to create or revise grade standards that are consistent 
with current cultural and marketing practices.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government
    Number of Respondents: 930
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion
    Total Burden Hours: 930

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

    Title: Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture 
Regulations Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended)
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0026
    Summary: The information pertains to organizational management and 
financial matter of the potential grantee, as well as a certification 
that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
    Need and Use of the Information: The collection of this information 
enables the Department to determine that applicants recommended for 
awards are responsible recipients of federal funds.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; 
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; State, Local 
or Tribal Government
    Number of Respondents: 155
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time Only
    Total Burden Hours: 1,318

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Regulations for Cooperative Marketing Associations, 7 CFR 
Part 1425
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0040
    Summary: The Secretary of Agriculture and Commodity Credit 
Corporation have authority to make Price Support available to 
cooperatives on behalf of their members through both commodity statutes 
and the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Cooperative 
eligibility requirements form the basis for information collections.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information necessary to identify 
problem areas and policy revision is needed to maintain the integrity 
of price support programs. More specifically, the consequence of not 
obtaining information could lead to an ineffective price support 
program extended through to a Cooperative Marketing Association's 
members.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit
    Number of Respondents: 43
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Annually; as requested
    Total Burden Hours: 26,458

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Fruit and Vegetable Market News Reports
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0006
    Summary: Market News Reports are authorized by Law to collect and 
disseminate marketing information on a area basis. Data is used by the 
fruit and vegetable trade as guides in making marketing decisions.
    Need and Use of the Information: Market News Reports encourage 
efficient Marketing and orderly distribution of the nation's food and 
assures consumers of a steady supply of food at competitive prices.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms
    Number of Respondents: 18,633
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly; Monthly; Daily
    Total Burden Hours: 122,588

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Livestock and Meat Market News
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0154
    Summary: The information solicited from respondents includes price 
supply,

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and movement of livestock, meat carcasses, meat cuts, and meat 
byproducts.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to make 
market outlook projections, market conditions and in determining 
available supplies.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; 
Individuals or household; Business or other for-profit; Farms
    Number of Respondents: 450
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Daily
    Total Burden Hours: 7,020

Food and Consumer Service

    Title: Adolescent WIC Participants Study
    OMB Control Number: 0584-(New)
    Summary: This is a study to conduct a needs assessment of 
adolescent WIC participants. The study will collect information about 
needs pertaining to nutritional knowledge and behavior access, 
knowledge of other health care services, program participation, and 
timing of enrollment. More specifically, this study will determine if 
the WIC program addresses the needs specific to pregnant adolescents 
and adolescent mothers in order to help them overcome barriers to good 
health and reduce risks associated with pregnancy for teens.
    Need and Use of the Information: This study will determine the 
needs of adolescent participants enrolled in WIC and whether WIC 
adequately serves those needs.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or household; Not for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government
    Number of Respondents: 4,500
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time Only
    Total Burden Hours: 4,550

Food and Consumer Service

    Title: Report of School Program Operations
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0002
    Summary: This report collects participation data from state 
education agencies for four child nutrition programs administered by 
the Food and Consumer Service.
    Need and Use of the Information: The data is used to monitor the 
proper use of Food and Consumer Service program funds.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government
    Number of Respondents: 62
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly
    Total Burden Hours: 110,112

Food and Consumer Service

    Title: CACFP Study
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0459
    Summary: The information collected includes household income of 
child and adult care Food Program participants.
    Need and Use of the Information: Reliable household income 
information is needed to develop reasonable estimate of impacts of 
welfare reform initiatives.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households
    Number of Respondents: 715
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time
    Total Burden Hours: 59
Donald Hulcher,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-30413 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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