[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 99 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28001-28002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13497]


      
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 16, 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, 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.

 Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1956-C, Debt Settlement-Community and Business 
Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0124.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes appraisals of 
property, adjustment agreements, and financial statements.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
authorize debt restructuring and loan servicing for borrowers who are 
delinquent due to no fault of their own and who have acted in good 
faith in connection with their loans.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; 
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; State, Local 
or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 17.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 448.

 Forest Service

    Title: Bighorn National Forest Scenic Byways User Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0140.
    Summary of Collection: The purpose of this survey is to insure 
scenic byways users input is considered in the development of the 
scenic byways corridor management plans. Respondents include travelers, 
users and business interests that depend upon the byways.
    Need and Use of the Information: The data will be used to assist 
public lands and highway managers; aid tourism and marketing efforts; 
and, insure enjoyment of the users.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time only.
    Total Burden Hours: 100.

 Procurement and Property Management

    Title: Procedure for Donation of Excess Research Equipment.
    OMB Control Number: 0505-0019.
    Summary of Collection: Executive Order 1282 require that Federal 
agencies annually report the volume of donations of excess research 
equipment to the General Services Administration. The additional 
information requested by the new 7 CFR 2812 requires eligible 
educational or nonprofit donee sponsored by USDA to justify need and 
usability for excess research equipment.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used by 
USDA officials to determine if donations of excess research equipment 
serves the best interests of the taxpayer.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 50.

 Forest Service

    Title: American Heritage Rivers Initiative.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-New.
    Summary of Collection: President Clinton will offer special 
recognition to outstanding stretches of America's rivers by selecting 
them to be ``American Heritage Rivers''. Communities will nominate 
sites to be considered for this status by completing an application 
form.
    Need and Use of the Information: The application form will be used 
to collect basic information on the communities or groups applying for 
designation including the stretch of river they wish to have 
designated, statement of objectives, their need for federal assistance, 
response to qualifying criteria, and action plan for implementation.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Not-
for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 250.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time only.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,000. Emergency processing of this submission 
has been requested by May 30, 1997.

 Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Vegetable and Speciality Crop Marketing Orders.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from growers and 
handlers concerning referendum ballots, shipments of products, 
assessments, and disposition of crop.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
regulate the provisions of the marketing orders and for program 
compliance.

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    Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 31,120.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping: Reporting: On occasion; 
Weekly; Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Annually; Biennially.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,527.

 Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives and Questionnaire to 
Identify Farmer Cooperatives.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0007.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected on basic statistics 
of agricultural cooperatives.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used for 
program planning, evaluation, and service work.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,082.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,641.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-13497 Filed 5-21-97; 8:45 am]
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