[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 16, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 7923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2970]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 11, 2005.
    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.

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

    Title: Guidelines for Preparation of Research Proposal.
    OMB Control Number: 0580-0014.
    Summary of Collection: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration (GIPSA) is responsible for establishment of grain 
standards which accurately describe the quality of grain being traded 
and for the uniform application of these standards in a nationwide 
inspection system. GIPSA maintains an external research program under 
which research scientists are invited to submit research grant 
proposals which include the objectives of the proposed work; 
application of the proposed work to the grain inspection system; the 
procedures, equipment, personnel, etc., that will be used to reach the 
project objectives; the costs of the project, a schedule for 
completion; qualifications of the investigator and the grantee 
organization; and a listing of all other sources of financial support 
for the project.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is used 
by GIPSA to determine the projects that would address the highest 
priority problems. The information is also critical for ensuring that 
the proposed projects are technically feasible and that the sponsoring 
organizations have the resources to support the project including 
personnel with the appropriate technical capabilities.
    Description of Respondents: State, local or tribal government; 
Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 2.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 40.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-2970 Filed 2-15-05; 8:45 am]
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