[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63067-63068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31015]
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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 26, 1997 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 21, 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) 720-6746.
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.
Food and Consumer Service
Title: Food Coupon Deposit Document.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0314.
Summary of Collection: The Food Coupon Deposit Document is used by
all financial institutions when remitting food coupons to the Federal
Reserve.
Need and Use of the Information: The information allows financial
institutions, the Federal Reserve and the Food and Consumer Service to
track food coupon deposits.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 3,675.
Rural Utilities Service
Title: 7 CFR 1794, Environmental Policies and Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0572-New.
Summary of Collection: Information collected includes a proposal
for the project and an environmental analysis.
Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to
evaluate the cost and feasibility of the project and the environmental
impact.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business
or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 600.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 415,000.
Food and Consumer Service
Title: FSP Store Application.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0008.
Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended,
requires that the Agency determine the eligibility of firms and
specified programs to accept and redeem food stamp benefits and to
monitor them for compliance and continued eligibility.
Need and Use of the Information: This information is used for
determining a firm's eligibility for participation in the program,
program administration, compliance monitoring and investigations, and
for sanctioning stores found to be violating the program.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 80,613.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 18,396.
Foreign Agricultural Service
Title: Regulations Covering CCC's Facility Guarantee Program (FGP).
OMB Control Number: 0551-0032.
Summary of Collection: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)
requires that an 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.
Need and Use of the Information: The 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: 647.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Title: Rural Abandoned Mine Program.
OMB Control Number: 0578-0019.
Summary of Collection: Information is collected regarding progress
in applying the conservation plan and a contract to receive Federal
cost-share assistance is completed.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to ensure
proper utilization of program funds.
Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households;
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 400.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 223.
Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by
December 12, 1997.
Rural Business--Cooperative Service
Title: 7 CFR Part 4284-G, Rural Business Opportunity Grants.
OMB Control Number: 0570-New.
Summary of Collection: Information collected includes a scope of
work, organizational documents, a narrative description of the project,
financial statements, and an evaluation method of the project's
success.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to make
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regarding eligibility of applicants and selection priority, to ensure
compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to evaluate the
program.
Description of Respondents: Not for-profit institutions; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 100.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Monthly; Quarterly.
Total Burden Hours: 8704.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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