[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 122 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34198-34199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16649]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 20, 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.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Regulations Covering CCC's Dairy Export Incentive Program 
(DEIP).
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0029.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes submission 
of: suitable performance security, entry certificates, offer to sell 
and request for appeal.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
determine eligibility for participation on the Dairy Export Incentive 
Program and to make sure the exporter has the experience necessary to 
perform under agreements entered into between CCC and the exporter.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 47.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,490.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance, Disaster Assistance and 
Livestock Indemnity Program (7 CFR 1439).
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0029.
    Summary of Collection: The emergency livestock feed assistance, 
disaster assistance, and livestock indemnity programs authorize the 
Secretary of Agriculture to assist in the preservation and maintenance 
of livestock in any area of the United States where the Secretary 
determines a livestock emergency exists.
    Need and Use of the Information: These requirements are necessary 
for the proper performance of USDA's functions in administering 
provisions of the emergency livestock feed assistance, disaster 
assistance, and livestock indemnity programs.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 60,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 201,832.
    Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by June 
23, 1997.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).
    OMB Control Number: 0579-None.
    Summary of Collection: Information will be collected from pork 
producers concerning general farm management, biosecurity, disease and 
vaccination history, and source of breeding stock purchased in the last 
12 months.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information provided by this study 
would aid in the control or eradication of porcine reproductive and 
respiratory syndrome.
    Description of Respondents: Farms, business or other for-profit; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 268.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,179.
    Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by June 
27, 1997.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Regulation Covering CCC's Export Enhancement Program (EEP).
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0028.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes submission 
of: suitable performance security entry certificates, offer of sell and 
request for appeal.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
determine eligibility for participation in the Export Enhancement 
Program and to make sure the exporter has the experience necessary to 
perform under agreements entered into between CCC and the exporter.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 40.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,797.

Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1951-C, Offset of Federal Payments to USDA Borrowers.
    OMB Control Number: 057-0119.
    Summary of Collection: Borrowers may respond to administrative, 
salary or IRS offset by a written request for records, a written offer 
to repay or a written request for an appeal.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
promulgate the policies and procedures of the Federal Collection Act of 
1996.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households, farmers, 
business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 9,350.

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    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,493.
    Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by June 
23, 1997.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: The National Organic Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
    Summary of Collection: Procedures and handlers would need to be 
certified as organic producers and keep records necessary to support 
standards of organic production.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
administer the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 4,694.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; Third party 
disclosure: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,599.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-16649 Filed 6-24-97; 8:45 am]
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