[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 2, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 15648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8414]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 28, 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 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.

Economic Research Service

    Title: Farm Real Estate Tax Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0536-0002.
    Summary: Information is collected on farm and ranch real estate 
taxes plus assessed value of land and building.
    Need and Use of the Information: Estimates of the farm real estate 
taxes are used for the computation of the index of Prices Paid by 
farmers. They are essential in computing net farm income, return on 
equity to farming and cost of farms production.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,500.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,083.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Cooperative Services Questionnaire: Market Potential for New 
Cooperatives, Buyer Survey for New Cooperative Activity.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0009.
    Summary: RBS will survey potential buyers of proposed cooperatives' 
products at the request of producer groups to assist them in 
determining the feasibility of new cooperative marketing ventures.
    Need and Use of the Information: Data are used to develop a total 
business plan for new cooperative activities and to evaluate the 
potential for their success.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 105.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3.5

Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1924-F, Complaints and Compensation for Construction 
Defects.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0082.
    Summary: Information is collected from borrowers concerning defects 
of newly constructed dwelling and new manufactured housing units.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used by the 
Rural Housing staff to evaluate the request and assist the borrower in 
identifying possible causes for the construction defects and corrective 
actions.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: on occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,500.
Donald Hulcher,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-8414 Filed 4-1-95; 8:45 am]
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