[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 26469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12623]


      
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 9, 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.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: June Agricultural Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0535-0089.
    Summary: The June Agricultural Survey collects information on 
planted acreage for major crops, livestock inventories, and on-farm 
grain stocks. The June crops data establishes the base for estimating 
crop production and value for remainder of the crop year.
    Need and Use of the Information: Indications from this survey are 
used to estimate the major crops grown, livestock inventories, on-farm 
grain stocks and agricultural land values and rents. Estimates are used 
throughout government and agriculture in policy, production, and 
marketing decisions.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 82,700.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 14,908.
    Expedited clearance has been requested by May 31, 1997.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: List Sampling Frame Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0535-0140.
    Summary: Information is collected from farm operators on acres of 
crops and livestock inventory.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to build 
and maintain a list of farm operators. The list is used for drawing 
stratified samples for agricultural surveys.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 220,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On Occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,333.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services

    Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Meats, Animal 
Byproducts, Poultry, Organisms and Vectors into the U.S.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0015.
    Summary: Information collection includes various certification 
statements, agreements, and product labeling requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information and requirements 
are designed to protect the United States against incursions of exotic 
diseases that could cause significant harm to U.S. livestock and 
poultry populations.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 8,961.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 47,118.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-12623 Filed 5-13-97; 8:45 am]
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