[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 235 (Monday, December 8, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64555-64556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32032]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
December 5, 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, Pub. L. 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.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Title: Application for Payment.
OMB Control Number: 0578-0018.
Summary of Collection: Respondents submit an application for
payment when a conservation practice as prescribed by their contract is
completed.
Need And Use Of The Information: The information is used to provide
cost-share payments to program participants.
Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 21,500.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 8,062.
Emergency Processing of This Submission Has Been Requested by
December 17, 1997.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under Regulations
(Other than Rules of Practice) under the Perishable Agricultural
Commodities Act, 1930.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0031.
Summary Of Collection: The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
establishes a code of fair trading practices covering the marketing of
fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. It protects growers, shippers,
and distributors by prohibiting unfair practices.
Need And Use Of The Information: The Perishable Agricultural
Commodities Act requires nearly all commission merchants, dealers, and
brokers buying or selling fruits and/or vegetables in interstate or
foreign commerce to be licensed. The information collected is used to
administer licensing provisions under the Act.
Description Of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Farms.
Number Of Respondents: 25,550.
Frequency Of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 118,806.
Food and Consumer Service
Title: Food Distribution Forms.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0293.
Summary of Collection: Information collected includes agreements
and contracts with recipient agencies and storage facilities, inventory
reports and audits.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to ensure
the efficient and effective administration of Food Distribution
Programs at Federal, State, and local levels.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government;
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; Federal Government.
Number of Respondents: 396,893.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 1,157,508.
Food and Consumer Service
Title: Annual Report NET Program, 7 CFR Part 3016.40.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0062.
Summary of Collection: State agencies submit an annual performance
report of the Nutrition and Education Training Program.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to monitor
accomplishments.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 56.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 896.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington, M.O.
931.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0092.
Summary of Collection: Information is collected from handlers and
growers for appointing committee members, conducting referendums, and
reporting on shipments and disposition of product.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to
administer Marketing Order 931.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1,565.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Weekly; Biennially; Semi-Monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 1,176.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington, M.O.
No. 922.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0095.
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Summary of Collection: Information is collected from respondents
for appointing committee members, conducting referendums, and
requesting waivers for inspection.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to
administer Marketing Order 922.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 430.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Biennially.
Total Burden Hours: 39.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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