[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 6, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38862-38863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13189]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 29, 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) 720-8958.
    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 Marketing Service

    Title: Grain News Reports and Molasses Market News.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0005.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1046 (7 
U.S.C. 1621) Section 203(g), directs and authorizes the collection and 
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook 
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating 
and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm 
income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization. 
Livestock and Grain News provides a timely exchange of accurate and 
unbiased information on current marketing conditions (supply, demand, 
prices, trends, movement, and other information) affecting trade in 
livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this nationwide 
market news program is conducted in cooperation with approximately 30 
state departments of agriculture. The up-to-the-minute reports 
collected and disseminated by professional market reporters are 
intended to provide both buyers and sellers with the information 
necessary for making intelligent, informed marketing decisions, thus 
putting everyone in the marketing system in an equal bargaining 
position. AMS will collect information using market new reports.
    Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on 
various aspects of the grain and feed industry in determining available 
supplies and current pricing. Industry traders use market news 
information to make marketing decisions on when and where to buy and 
sell. In addition, the reports are used by other Government agencies to 
evaluate market conditions and calculate price levels used for the 
Farmer-owned Reserve Program. The reports must be collected and 
disseminated by an impartial third party. Since the Government is a 
large holder of grain, some type of system would have to be established 
to monitor the collection and reporting data.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 202.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Weekly; Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 129.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Plan for Estimating Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal 
Inspection.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0050.
    Summary of Collection: The Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946 (7 
U.S.C. 1621) Section 203(g), directs and authorizes the collection and 
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook 
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating 
and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm 
income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization. 
Livestock and Grain news provides a timely exchange of accurate and 
unbiased information on current marketing conditions (supply, demand, 
prices, trends, movement, and other information) affecting trade in 
livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture's Agricultural marketing Service (AMS), this nationwide 
market news program is conducted in cooperation with approximately 30 
State departments of agriculture. The up-to-the minute reports 
collected and disseminated by professional market reporters are 
intended to provide both buyers and sellers with the information 
necessary for making intelligent, informed marketing decisions, thus 
putting everyone in the marketing system in an equal bargaining 
position.
    Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on 
estimation of the current day's slaughter at their plant(s) and the 
actual slaughter of the previous day. The report is used to make market 
outlook projections and maintain statistical data. The information must 
be collected and disseminated by an impartial third party. Since the 
government is a large purchaser of meat, a system to monitor the 
collection and reporting of data is needed. Collecting this information 
less frequently would hinder the timely use of this data.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms; Federal Government; State, local or 
tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 72.

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    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Weekly; Other: Daily.
    Total Burden Hours: 624.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-13189 Filed 7-5-05; 8:45 am]
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