[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 152 (Thursday, August 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47016-47017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20084]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Information Collection; Online Registration for FSA-sponsored 
Events and Conferences

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 an extension without revision of the information 
collection associated with online registration for FSA-sponsored events 
and conferences. The information collection is needed for FSA to obtain 
information from the respondents who register on the Internet to make 
payment and reservations to attend any FSA-sponsored conferences and 
events.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before October 6, 
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, Office of External Affairs, Jeff Kerby, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. Comments also may be 
submitted via facsimile to (202) 720-2979 or by e-mail to: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Kerby, Office of External 
Affairs, (202) 720-1593. 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: Online Registration for FSA-sponsored Events and Conferences
    OMB Number: 0560-0226.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 12/31/03.
    Type of Request: Extension with no revision.
    Abstract: The collection of information is necessary for people to 
register online to make payment and reservations to attend conferences 
and events. They can register on FSA's Online Registration site on the 
Internet. Respondents who do not have access to the Internet can 
register by mail or fax. The information is collected by the FSA 
employees who sponsor the conferences and events. The FSA is collecting

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common elements from interested respondents such as name, organization, 
address, country, phone number, State, City or Town, payment options 
(cash, credit card, check) and special accommodations requests. The 
respondents are mainly individuals who are interested in attending the 
FSA-sponsored conferences or events. The information is used to collect 
payment from the respondents and make hotel reservations and other 
special arrangements as necessary.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 900.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 900.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225.
    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 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 at Washington, DC, on July 28, 2003.
James R. Little,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 03-20084 Filed 8-6-03; 8:45 am]
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