[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 61 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 16113]
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[FR Doc No: E6-4615]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 24, 2006.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Disaster Food Stamp Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0336.
    Summary of Collection: Section 5(h) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 
and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 authorizes the Secretary of 
Agriculture to establish temporary emergency standards of eligibility 
for victims of a disaster if the commercial channels of food 
distribution have been disrupted, and if such channels of food 
distribution have been restored. Section 11(e)(14) of the Food Stamp 
Act of 1977, authorizes the Secretary to require State agencies to 
develop a plan of operation that includes, but is not limited to, 
procedures for informing the public about the Disaster Food Stamp 
Program (DFSP) and how to apply for its benefits, coordination with 
Federal and private disaster relief agencies and local government 
officials, application procedures to reduce hardship and inconvenience 
and deter fraud, and instruct caseworkers in procedures for 
implementing and operating the DFSP.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information collection 
concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to 
operate DFSP's. A State agency's request to operate a DFSP must contain 
the following information: Procedures for prompt assessment of the 
geographical limits of the areas in need of disaster food stamp 
assistance; household responsibilities; a description of post-disaster 
reviews; procedures to inform both the general public and households 
already certified under the disaster program if the operation of the 
DFSP is extended; procedures to issue food stamps during a disaster; 
and procedures to coordinate with other State agencies to obtain 
additional workers and other personnel if needed to supplement the 
State agency's regular staff.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 8.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 80.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-4615 Filed 3-29-06; 8:45 am]
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