[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 67 (Monday, April 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 16715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-8428]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) intention to
request an extension and revision for a currently approved information
collection process based on re-estimates in support of various Export
Services.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 7, 2002 to be
assured of consideration.
Requests for Comments: Send comments regarding (a) whether the
proposed 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 automated electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Comments should be sent to, and copies of Export Service
registration forms, surveys and qualification criteria may be obtained
from: Dan Berman, Director, Ag Export Services Division, Commodity and
Marketing Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 1052, Washington, DC
20250-1052. All written comments received will be available for public
inspection at the above address during business hours from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Phone (202) 720-6343, Fax: (202) 690-0193.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Export Services.
OMB Number 0551-0031 (List of Commodities by Firm Available for
Exporting--U.S. Supplier List) and Number 0551-0024 (Buyer Alert
Program). These will be combined into OMB number 0551-0031 if this
request is approved.
Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2002.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved
information collection, with change to combine 0551-0031 and 0551-0024.
Abstract: The major objective of Exporter Services is to expand
U.S. agricultural exports by helping U.S. companies to sell their
products outside the United States. These services are offered to both
new and experienced exporters. Companies wanting to export can
participate in the following programs: ``The Buyer Alert'' service is a
proven way for U.S. companies to inform foreign buyers about their
products; ``Trade Leads'' provide U.S. exporters with sales
opportunities generated by overseas offices of FAS and contains
information about the buyer, products they are seeking, and general
terms of the purchase; the ``U.S. Suppliers' List'' service is an on-
line searchable database of over 5,000 U.S. exporters and their
products, used by FAS to help facilitate connecting potential buyers
with U.S. suppliers; and the ``Foreign Buyer List'' service is
available to U.S. companies to learn about 20,000 buyers in more than
25 countries who specialize in the import and distribution of U.S.
products in their country. Each year a certain number of Trade Shows
are selected in the best prospective markets to host a U.S.A. pavilion
where U.S. companies can promote their products to buyers. The latest
technology makes it possible to integrate an on-line virtual trade show
with these export services. The Exporter Assistance section of the FAS
web site http://www.fas.usda.gov/, a one-stop-shop for either the
experienced or novice exporter offers information about exporting and
easy access to register for these services. Customer service surveys
and evaluations are anticipated in order to improve the effectiveness
of these services. The information is necessary to manage, plan, and
evaluate the effectiveness of these services, which are intended to
help U.S. companies to market and sell their products in overseas
markets. Authority for these activities falls under 7 U.S.C. 1761 and
is voluntary for U.S. companies to participate. A small fee is charged
for some of the services. Estimate of Burden: The burden to U.S.
exporters is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response.
Respondents: U.S. agricultural exporters of food, farm, and forest
products.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 7500 per annum.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 4 per annum.
Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 7,500 hours per
annum.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Kimberly
A. Chisley, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202)
720-2568.
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.
Signed at Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2002.
A. Ellen Terpstra,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 02-8428 Filed 4-5-02; 8:45 am]
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