[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 16756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-8308]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Information Collection; End-Use Certificate Program

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested 
individuals and organizations on the extension of information 
collection currently used in support of the End-Use Certificate 
Program.

DATES: Comments about this notice must be received in writing on or 
before June 3, 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 
Sharon Miner, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Warehouse and Inventory 
Division, Program Development Branch, STOP 0553, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20520-0553, (202) 720-6266; or by e-mail 
to: [email protected]. Comments may be submitted via facsimile to 
(202) 690-3123.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Description of Information Collection

    Title: End-Use Certificate Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0151.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information 
collection.
    Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2003.
    Abstract: This information collected is used to ensure that 
Canadian wheat does not benefit from USDA or Commodity Credit 
Corporation assisted export programs. The End-Use Certificate Program 
is covered at 7 CFR part 782. The North American Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act requires USDA to establish the end-use certificate 
system for Canadian wheat. Accordingly, Farm Service Agency requires 
information from the importers, subsequent buyers, and end-users to 
assist in tracking the Canadian wheat within the U.S. marketing system.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: Average 0.215 hours per response.
    Type of Respondents: Wheat importers, traders, and end-users.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 421.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 128.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,520 hours.
    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.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2003.
James R. Little,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 03-8308 Filed 4-4-03; 8:45 am]
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