[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 20970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6087]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 April 19, 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: Request for Administrative Review.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0520.
    Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for 
the Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended, (7 
U.S.C. 2011-2036), as codified under 7 CFR Parts 278 and 279, requires 
that the FNS determine the eligibility of retail food stores and 
certain food service organizations to participate in the Food Stamp 
Program. If a retail or wholesale firm is found to be ineligible by 
FNS, or is otherwise aggrieved by certain FNS actions(s), that firm has 
the right to file a written request for review of the administrative 
action with FNS.
    Need and Use of the Information: The request for administrative 
review is a formal memorandum, provided by the requester, with an 
original signature. FNS receives the letter requesting an 
administrative review and maintains it as part of the official review 
record. The designated reviewer will adjudicate the appeals process and 
make a final determination regarding the aggrieved action.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 652.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 133.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-6087 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am]
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