[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 76 (Monday, April 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 19300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-10165]


      
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 11, 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.

 Rural Utilities Service

    Title: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program (7 
CFR 1703, Subpart D).
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0096.
    Summary: The program provides grants to rural community facilities 
such as schools, hospitals, and medical centers; to encourage, improve, 
and make affordable. The use of advanced telecommunications and 
computer networks to provide educational and medical benefits to people 
living in rural areas.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information is required in 
order to determine eligibility; specific purpose for which grant will 
be used; project feasibility; need for improved educational or medical 
facility, etc.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,998.

 Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, 
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0177.
    Summary: The USDA needs information from growers to select 
committee numbers, to conduct referenda, and to amend the marketing 
order and agreement.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
regulate the provisions of Marketing Order No. 930.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 1,268.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 990.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-10165 Filed 4-18-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-01-M