[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 20971]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6089]


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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) 720-8681.
    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 Stockyard Administration

    Title: Survey of Customers of the Official Grain Inspection and 
Weighing System.
    OMB Control Number: 0580-0018.
    Summary of Collection: The United States Grain Standards Act, as 
amended (7 U.S.C. 71-87) (USGSA), and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 
1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) (AMA), authorizes the Secretary 
of the United States Department of Agriculture to establish official 
inspection, grading, and weighing programs for grains and other 
agricultural commodities. Under the USGSA and AMA, Grain Inspection, 
Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA's) Federal Grain Inspection 
Service (FGIS) offers inspecting, weighing, grading, quality assurance, 
and certification services for a user-fee to facilitate the efficient 
marketing of grain, oilseeds, rice, lentils, dry peas, edible beans, 
and related agricultural commodities in the global marketplace. The 
goal of FGIS and the official inspection, grading, and weighing system 
is to provide timely, high-quality, accurate, consistent, and 
professional service that facilitates the orderly marketing of grain 
and related commodities. FGIS will collect information using a survey.
    Need and Use of the Information: FGIS will collect information to 
determine where and to what extent services are satisfactory, and where 
and to what extent they can be improved. The information will be shared 
with other managers and program leaders who will be responsible for 
making any necessary improvements at the office/agency, program, and 
project level.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,840.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 307.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-6089 Filed 4-21-06; 8:45 am]
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