[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 137 (Thursday, July 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38249-38250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18817]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 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, 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.

 Farm Service Agency

    Title: Livestock Indemnity Program (7 CFR 1439).
    OMB Control Number: 0560--New.
    Summary of Collection: Respondents must present certification of 
losses and eligibility to receive payment for livestock and poultry due 
to disaster.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
determine the eligibility and amount of assistance in accordance with 
published regulations.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 60,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 120,000.
    Emergency Processing of this submission has been requested by July 
18, 1997.

 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Compensation for Wheat Seed and Straw in the 1995-1996 Crop 
Season.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from growers and 
seed companies concerning wheat produced and sold during the growing 
season.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
compensate growers and seed companies for the loss in value of wheat 
seed and straw due to Karnal Bunt.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 70.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Weekly.
    Total Burden Hours: 210.

 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Karnal Bunt.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0121.
    Summary of Collection: The regulations for Karnal Bunt require the 
use of limited permits, certificates, compliance agreements, and other 
documents that are needed to inform the public of the requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
authorize the interstate movement of regulated articles and help 
prevent the spread of Karnal Bunt.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 4,379.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Weekly.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,428.

 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: National Agricultural Pest Information System.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0010.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected concerning insect 
pests, noxious weeds, and plant diseases.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to predict 
potential pest situations.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Semi-annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 188.

 Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: 7 CFR Part 54--Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products 
(Grading, Certification, and Standards).
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0124.
    Summary of Collection: Respondents voluntarily request meat grading 
and certification services.
    Need and Use of the Information: The application for meat grading 
and certification services authorizes USDA employees to perform such 
services in requesting establishments. The information contained on the 
application also serves as a legal agreement between parties.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,154.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 504.

 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Papaya, Carambola, and Litachi from Hawaii.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
    Summary of Collection: Certificates and limited permits will be 
needed to move fruit from Hawaii. Packages must be marked and sealed.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to prevent 
the spread of plant diseases and insect pests throughout the United 
States.

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    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 416.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 346.

 Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Use of Facilities of the Performance of Photography/
Cinematography at the U.S. National Arboretum.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-New.
    Summary of Collection: Persons or groups interested in the use of 
the facilities and grounds of the National Arboretum must make 
application and submit the required fee.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
determine if the requestor's needs can be met and if the request is 
consistent with the mission of the National Arboretum.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 220.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 53.

 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: 9 CFR 75 Communicable Diseases in Horses.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
    Summary of Collection: Specific information is collected about 
horses that owners want tested and if equine infectious is found a 
complete investigation is done on the farm where the horse resides.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is collected in 
order to prevent the spread of equine infectious anemia.
    Description of Respondents: Individual or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10,053.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 91,925.

 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Asian Long Horned Beetle.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0122.
    Summary of Collection: Compliance agreements appeal letters, 
certificates, inspections, limited permit, container markings, and 48-
hour notices will be needed to allow regulated articles to move 
interstate from guaranteed areas in New York.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is needed to 
control and monitor the movement of the Asian long horned beetle. The 
regulations guarantee certain areas within the State of New York.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 225.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 132.
Donald Hulcher,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-18817 Filed 7-16-97; 8:45 am]
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