[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 27 (Thursday, February 8, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 9556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3234]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers 
and Stockyards Administration's (GIPSA) intention to request an 
extension and revision of a currently approved information collection 
in support of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements under 
regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended (7 
U.S.C. 181, et seq.).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 10, 2001.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Sharon Vassiliades, GIPSA, 
USDA, STOP 3604, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-
3604, FAX 202 690-2755, or telephone: 202 720-1738.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Regulations and Related Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Requirements--Packers and Stockyards Programs.
    OMB Number: 0580-0015.
    Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2001.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) 
(Act) and the regulations under the Act authorize the collection of 
information for the purpose of enforcing the Act and regulations and to 
conduct studies as requested by Congress. The information is needed in 
order for GIPSA to carry out its responsibilities under the Packers and 
Stockyards Act. The information is necessary to monitor and examine 
financial, competitive, and trade practices in the livestock, meat 
packing, and poultry industries. The purpose of this notice is to 
solicit comments from the public concerning our information collection.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting and recordkeeping burden for 
this collection of information is estimated to average 8.5 hours per 
response.
    Respondents: Livestock auction markets, livestock dealers, packer 
buyers, meat packers, and live poultry dealers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,950.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.3.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 304,106 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Sharon 
Vassiliades at 202 720-1738.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (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 the burden of the 
proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (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 
forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Sharon 
Vassiliades, GIPSA, USDA, STOP 3649, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, 
Washington, D.C. 20250-3604; Faxed to 202 690-2755; or e-mailed to 
[email protected].
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Dated: January 24, 2001.
JoAnn Waterfield,
Deputy Administrator, Packers and Stockyards Programs, Grain 
Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. 01-3234 Filed 2-7-01; 8:45 am]
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