[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 4518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2322]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 24, 1997.
    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, DC 20503 and to 
Department Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 
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.

Agriculture Marketing Service

    Title: Kiwifruit Grown in California--Marketing Order No. 920.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0149.
    Summary: The USDA needs information from growers and handlers to 
select committee members, to conduct referenda, and collect inventory 
and shipment figures.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
regulate the provisions of Marketing Order No. 920.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 247.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; 
Monthly; Annually; Biennially; once every 6 yrs.
    Total Burden Hours: 665.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Conservation Reserve Program, 7 CFR Parts 704 and 1410.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0125.
    Summary: The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) regulations set 
forth the basic policies, program provisions, and eligibility 
requirements for owners and operators to enter into and carry out long-
term CRP contracts with financial and technical assistance and for 
making cost-share and annual rental payments under the program. This 
request reflects the Secretary's authority to enroll acreage in the 
program through 2002.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is needed to 
implement and provide program benefits under the current legislation.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 278,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 41,277.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0051.
    Summary: Information is collected for animals that are sick or have 
been exposed to disease if the animals are transported across state 
lines to a slaughtering establishment.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to prevent 
or control animal diseases.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 10,130.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,346.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services

    Title: Specimen Submission.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0090.
    Summary: The form VS10-4 is submitted to the National Veterinary 
Services Laboratories. The form identifies the herd or flock from which 
the specimens were taken, the type of specimen taken and the species of 
animal.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to prevent 
and control domestic and exotic animal diseases.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 12,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On Occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 15,149.
Donald Hulcher,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-2322 Filed 1-29-97; 8:45 am]
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