[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67325-67326]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33589]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 19, 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, DC 20503 and to 
Department Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 
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.

Risk Management Agency

    Title: Dairy Options Pilot Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0563-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information collection for the Dairy Options 
Pilot Program will take place through the use of two forms, one on-
going process of electronic data transmission, and voluntary surveys.
    Need and Use of The Information: The information is to be used by 
RMA in verifying compliance of participating producers and brokers, and 
evaluating the effectiveness of options as a risk management tool for 
dairy farmers.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 35,329.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Semi-annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 16,951.

Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

    Title: Adapting the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information will be collected through focus 
groups and prototype testing sessions concerning nutrition education.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information will help USDA develop 
food guidance materials for parents of young children.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 180.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time.
    Total Burden Hours: 360.

Office of Civil Rights

    Title: Program Discrimination Complaints.
    OMB Control Number: 0508-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from respondents 
who wish to file discrimination complaints.
    Need and Use of The Information: The information will be used by 
the staff of the USDA Office of Civil Rights to investigate, attempt 
resolution and settle the case.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local, or 
Tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 600.
    Emergency Processing of This Submission Has Been Requested by 
January 15, 1998.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Assignments of Payments and Joint Payment Authorizations.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from respondents 
who want to assign agricultural payments to a third party.
    Need and Use of The Information: The information allows USDA to pay 
the proper party when payments become due.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 70,900.
    Frequency of Respondent's: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,778.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Tobacco Marketing Quota Referenda--7 CFR 717.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-New.
    Summary of Collection: A referendum is conducted of eligible 
farmers to determine whether they favor or oppose marketing quotas for 
the next three years.
    Need and Use of The Information: The referendum is necessary to 
determine whether the producers do or do not favor national marketing 
quotas for tobacco.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 155,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Every 3 years.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,300.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Assignments of Payments and Joint Payment Authorizations.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from respondents 
who want to assign agricultural payments to a third party.
    Need and Use of The Information: The information allows USDA to pay 
the proper party when payments become due.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 70,900.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.

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    Total Burden Hours: 11,778.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: The National Organic Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information is required to accredit agents 
who will serve as inspectors of organically produced agricultural 
products and will document adherence to the established standards.
    Need and Use of The Information: Information will be used by the 
Agricultural Marketing Service to certify inspection agents on an 
annual basis.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 187,651.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 377,171.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-33589 Filed 12-23-97; 8:45 am]
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