[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 1, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 31412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10839]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 25, 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, Pub. L. 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.

Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Use of Facilities or the Performance of Photography/
Cinematography at the U.S. National Arboretum.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-0024.
    Summary of Collection: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum 
(USNA) is to conduct research, provide education, and conserve and 
display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plans to enhance the 
environment. The USNA is a 446-acre public facility. The grounds of the 
USNA are available to the general public for purposes of education and 
passive recreation. The USNA has many spectacular feature and garden 
displays which are very popular to visitors and photographers. Section 
890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, 
Pub. L. 104-107 (``FAIR ACT'') provided statutory authorities regarding 
the USNA. These authorities include the ability to charge fees for 
temporary use by individuals or groups of USNA facilities and grounds 
for any purpose consistent with the mission of USNA. Also, the 
authority was provided to charge fees for the use of the USNA for 
commercial photography and cinematography.
    Need and Use of the Information: USNA officials using applications 
in the form of questionnaires will collect the information. USNA to 
determine if the requestor's needs can be met and the request is 
consistent with the mission and goals of the USNA uses of the 
information. If the basic information is not collected USNA officials 
will not be able to determine if the requestor's needs can be met.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-
profit institutions; Individuals or households; Federal Government; 
State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 65.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-10839 Filed 5-31-05; 8:45 am]
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