[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 103 (Thursday, May 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29100-29101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14062]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 23, 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 of 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.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Potato Diversion Program--7 CFR part 80.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0145.
    Summary of Collection: Producers must fill out an application to 
participate in the potato diversion program.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is needed to 
implement provisions of the potato diversion program.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,000.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Regulations covering CCC's Facility Guarantee Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0032.
    Summary of Collection: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
requires that application be submitted to participate in the Facility 
Guarantee Program (FGP). A request to become an eligible participant in 
the FGP is included in the application. This information ensures CCC 
that all participants have a business office in the United States. The 
information contained within the application is used to determine a 
sale eligibility for FGP coverage.
    Need and Use of the Information: The collection of this information 
is necessary in order to determine eligibility for participation in the 
Facility Guarantee Program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 159.
    Emergency process of this submission has been requested by May 23, 
1997.

Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals 1999-2002.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-New.
    Summary of Collection: This is the fourth in a series of National 
food consumption surveys conducted by USDA since the mid-1980's to 
measure level and change in diets over time, under the National 
Nutrition and Related Research Program.
    Need and Use of the Information: The objective of the CSFII 1999-
2002 is to meet requirements for information of food consumption and 
dietary status. The annual survey will signal charges of National 
concern.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 9,860.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting on occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,160.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Standards for Approval of Warehouses for Grain, Rice, Dry 
Edible Beans and Seed--CFR 1421.5551-5559.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0009.
    Summary of Collection: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) must 
maintain a List of Approved Warehouses to store CCC-owned or loan 
commodities. The use of warehouses on the approved list reduces the 
loss faced by CCC by using only those facilities which meet the 
financial physical and managerial requirements of CCC. There 
commodities are acquired under various mandatory price support 
programs.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information required to 
establish and maintain the List of Approved Warehouses.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,130.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 379,647.

Animal and Plant Inspection Service

    Title: Marine Mammals.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0115.
    Summary of Collection: Records must be kept on the treatment of 
marine mammals.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information is used to ensure 
exhibitors, research facilities, carriers, etc. are in compliance with 
the Animal Welfare Act and regulations and standards promulgated under 
the authority of the Act.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit; institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 135.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Report: On occasion;

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Weekly; Semi-annually; One-time survey.
    Total Burden Hours: 69.

Food and Consumer Service

    Title: Food Stamp Program Regulations, Part 275--Quality Control
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0303.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1997 requires each 
State agency administering the Food Stamp Program to submit a plan of 
operation specifying the manner in which the program is conducted. Each 
State agency is required to provide a systematic means of determining a 
State agency's payment error rate, enhanced administrative funding, or 
claim for payment error.
    Need and Use of the Information: Data is used to help assure that 
Quality Control data is reliable.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 266.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Animal Welfare Act, Part 3, Subpart A and D, Dogs, Cats, and 
Primates.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0093.
    Summary of Collection: Regulated facilities are provided an 
opportunity to request a variance from the perimeter fence 
requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
evaluate the respondent's proposed plan to provide for the security and 
safety of the regulated animals.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 8,200.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Weekly; Semi-annually; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 44,303.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-14062 Filed 5-28-97; 8:45 am]
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