[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 70577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29820]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Information Collection; Horse Breeder Loan Program

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Farm Service Agency is seeking comments from all interested individuals 
and organizations on the extension of currently approved information 
collection that supports the Horse Breeder Loan program. This program 
is to provide loans to the horse breeders who have suffered economic 
losses resulting from Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MLRS).

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 24, 
2003, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Farm 
Service Agency, USDA, Attn: Cathy Quayle, Senior Loan Officer, Loan 
Making Division, Mail Stop 0522, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0522.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 720-6797 or 
by e-mail to: [email protected].
    The public may inspect comments received at 1280 Maryland Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20024 in Suite 240 during normal business hours. 
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (202) 690-4018 to facilitate 
entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Qualye, Loan Making Division, 
(202) 690-4018 and [email protected]. Individuals who use 
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., eastern standard time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Description of Information Collection

    Title: Horse Breeder Loan Program.
    OMB Number: 0560-0221.
    Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2002.
    Type of Request: Extension with no revision.
    Abstract: This information collection is necessary to support the 
FSA Horse Breeder Loan program, which is authorized under the 
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and 
Related Appropriation Act, 2002. The respondents are the horse breeders 
who suffered losses resulting from MLRS. Horse breeders must submit the 
forms and other information to FSA loan officials to verify the 
evidence of losses before making eligibility and financial 
determinations on their loan request. If the information is not 
collected from each horse breeder, FSA loan official will not able to 
make eligibility and feasibility decisions.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 1.572 hours per responses.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 800.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.50.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1258 hours.

Comment Is Invited

    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information 
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the 
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's 
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office 
of Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: November 13, 2002.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 02-29820 Filed 11-22-02; 8:45 am]
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