[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 210 (Monday, November 1, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63343-63344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-24309]
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Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 210 / Monday, November 1, 2004 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 26, 2004.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (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 burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-
7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured
of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this
notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling
(202) 720-8681.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Title: Survey of Cooperatives on Selecting Director Candidates for
Director Elections.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0051.
Summary of Collection: Section 6029 of the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171) amended the Consolidated Farm
and Rural Development Act (U.S.C. 2009cc) by adding Subtitle H--Rural
Business Investment Program (RBIP). The purpose of RBIP is to promote
economic development, create job opportunities in rural areas and to
establish a developmental venture capital program with the mission of
addressing unmet equity investment needs of small enterprises located
in rural areas. In October 2003, USDA and Small Business Administration
(SBA) signed an Economy Act Agreement authorizing SBA to provide ``the
day to day'' management and operation of the RBIP.
Need and Use of the Information: USDA will use the information to
determine eligibility for licensing as a Rural Business Investment
Company (RBIC) and evaluate whether applicants have fulfilled the
statutory and regulatory requirements of the RBIP. If the information
were not collected, USDA would be unable to meet its statutory
responsibilities with respect to the licensing and oversight of RBICs.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 108.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: quarterly;
annually.
Total Burden Hours: 6,689.
Rural Housing Service
Title: 7 CFR 1806-A. ``Real Property Insurance''.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0087.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) Multi-Family
Housing (MFH) Program is administered under the provisions of the
Housing Act of 1949 and sections 303(c), and 321 (b) of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT). The Farm Service
Agency (FSA) and MFH of the RHS currently share this regulation. The
regulation governs the servicing of property insurance on buildings and
land securing the interest of RHS or FSA in connection with an FSA Farm
Loan Program or MFH loan. The information collected pertains to the
verification of insurance on property securing Agency loans. FSA or RHS
borrowers submit the information required to agency offices. It is
necessary to protect the government from losses due to weather, natural
disasters, or fire and ensure that loan applicants meet the Act's loan
making requirements of hazard insurance.
Need and Use of the Information: RHS MFS collects information from
borrowers documenting that they have sufficient insurance on their
property that would repair or replace the valuable structures on the
property should it be damaged. This protects the Government from losses
due to weather, natural disasters or fire. Failure to obtain this
information may lead to increased loan losses and the failure of the
farm business.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; farms;
business or for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 4,550.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: on occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 2,614.
Rural Housing Service
Title: Technical & Supervisory Assistance Grants.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0188.
Summary of Collection: Section 525 (a) of Title V of the Housing
Act of 1949 gives authorization to the Rural Housing Service (RHS) to
make grants, to enter into contracts with eligible organizations, ``to
pay part or all of the cost of developing, conducting, administering or
coordinating comprehensive programs of technical and supervisory
assistance which will aid needy low-income individuals and families in
benefiting from Federal, State, and local housing programs in rural
areas.''
Need and Use of the Information: RHS staff in its local, State and
National offices will collect information from applicants to determine
eligibility for a grant, project feasibility, and to monitor
performance after grants have been awarded. Failure to collect this
information could result in waste and improper use of Federal funds.
Description of Respondents: Not for profit institutions; State,
local, or tribal government.
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Number of Respondents: 50.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: quarterly.
Total Burden Hours: 1,185.
Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration
Title: Report and Recordkeeping Requirements.
OMB Control Number: 0580-0013.
Summary of Collection: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration (GIPSA) is mandated to provide, upon request,
inspection, certification, and identification services related to
assessing the class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural
products shipped or received in interstate and foreign commerce.
Applicants requesting GIPSA services must specify the kind and level of
service desired, the identification of the product, the location, the
amount, and other pertinent information in order that official
personnel can efficiently respond to their needs.
Need and Use of the Information: GIPSA employees use the
information to guide them in the performance of their duties.
Additionally, producers, elevator operators, and/or merchandisers who
obtain official inspection, testing, and weighing services are required
to keep records related to the grain or commodity for three years.
Personnel who provide official inspection, testing, and weighing
services are required to maintain records related to the lot of grain
or related commodity for a period of five years. The information is
used for the purpose of investigating suspected violations.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal
government; State, local, or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 8,713.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: on occasion;
weekly; monthly; semi-annually; annually.
Total Burden Hours: 159,151.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Fruit and Vegetable Market New Survey: To Our Valued
Customers.
OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
Summary of Collection: Section 203(g) of the Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621) directs and authorizes the collection and
dissemination of marketing information. The fruit and vegetable trade
use the data as guides in making marketing decisions. Market News
provides all interested segments of the market chain with timely,
accurate information from an unbiased third party. A survey has been
developed to improve and expand global market reporting for the fruit
and vegetable industry.
Need and Use of the Information: Market News reports serve as data
sources for other government agencies for planning and policy
development and is used by other USDA agencies, such as the Economic
Research Service and for the National Agricultural Statistical
Service's Crop Production reports. In addition, Federal, State and
local governments involved in food purchase programs and institutional
buying, uses the Market News reports. If the information is not
collected, the market news will not adequately meet the needs of the
fruit and vegetable industry in the specific area of international
markets.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 500.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: other (as needed).
Total Burden Hours: 25.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: 7 CFR Part 225, Summer Food Service Program.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0280.
Summary of Collection: Section 13 of the National School Lunch Act,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1761, authorizes the Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP). The SFSP provides assistance to States to initiate and maintain
nonprofit food service programs for needy children during the summer
months and at other approved times. Under the program, a sponsor
receives reimbursement for serving nutritious, well-balanced meals to
eligible children at the food service sites. Information is gathered
from State agencies and other organizations wishing to participate in
the program to determine eligibility. FNS uses a variety of forms to
collect information.
Need and Use of the Information: FNS uses the information collected
to determine an organization's eligibility and to monitor program
performance for compliance and reimbursement purposes.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or household; not-for-
profit institutions; Federal government; State, local, or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 141,226.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: on occasion;
weekly; quarterly; monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 250,455.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: Food Coupon Accountability Report.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0009.
Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1977, (the Act)
authorizes the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), on behalf of the
Secretary of Agriculture, to develop appropriate procedures for
determining and monitoring the amount of food coupon inventories
maintained by State agencies in the Food Stamp Program. Regulations for
the Food Stamp Program require coupon issuers, bulk storage points, and
claims collection points to report to their State agencies monthly on
coupon inventories using the form FNS-250, Food Coupon Accountability
Report.
Need and Use of the Information: The information collected on the
FNS-250, shows the starting inventory as reported on the previous
month's FNS 250, incoming shipments, returns to inventory, transfers
in, transfer out, and credits. Monthly reporting on inventories ensures
that coupons are available for issuance generally, ensures that the
types of coupon books needed are on hand, and helps to keep storage and
insurance costs down by allowing relatively low inventories.
Description of Respondents: State, local, or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 118.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 4,248.
Sondra Blakey,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-24309 Filed 10-29-04; 8:45 am]
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