[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 246 (Friday, December 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 76960]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21965]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Customer Service Survey Project.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) regulates, and provides services related to, the 
importation, interstate movement, and exportation of animals, animal 
products, and other articles to prevent the spread of pests and 
diseases of livestock. Veterinary Services (VS) is the unit that 
carries out these activities to protect animal health. VS plans to 
conduct a customer Service survey. VS needs to collect information 
which can be used to identify and correct shortcomings in the delivery 
of its services. The survey would be in the form of a short 
questionnaire that VS would present to individuals who use its 
services.
    Need And Use of The Information: Data collected, analyzed, and 
interpreted concerning the Customer Service Survey will be used to 
evaluate and improve service delivery in area offices and import/export 
facilities. The information is to be used by Veterinary Services 
managers, and Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officers to revise 
programs and procedures and to request training for Veterinary Service 
employees who provide services to customers and stakeholders. If this 
data is not collected VS offices will lose a measurement tool for 
evaluating and improving services provided to the public.
    Description Of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit.
    Number Of Respondents: 5,000.
    Frequency Of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 415.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-21965 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am]
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