[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 76271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21677]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 14, 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.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Rate Quotation for Transportation Services.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0235.
    Summary of Collection: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
through the Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) solicits bids from 
approved Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies for the 
purpose of providing transportation of agricultural commodities. 49 
U.S.C. 13712 authorizes USDA to receive freight rate quotes from 
approved Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies that are 
compliant with USDA requirements to haul agricultural products for 
USDA. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will collect information using form 
KC-5, Rate Quotation for Transportation Services.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be 
used by KCCO to: (1) Establish the lowest cost of movement via Motor 
Carriers or Intemodal Marketing Companies, (2) determine whether the 
transportation needs of USDA, FSA, and KCCO are being met, and (3) 
ensure that Motor Carriers and Intermodal Marketing Companies, 
providing transportation services have both the willingness and the 
capability to meet these needs.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 164.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Other (as needed).
    Total Burden Hours: 1,681.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-21677 Filed 12-19-06; 8:45 am]
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