[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 60310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20954]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 19, 2007.
    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.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Vegetable and Specialty Crops.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0178.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 
1937 was designed to permit regulation of certain agricultural 
commodities for the purpose of providing orderly marketing conditions 
in interstate commerce and improving returns to growers. The Orders and 
Agreements become effective only after public hearings are held. The 
vegetable, and specialty crops marketing order programs provide an 
opportunity for producers in specified production areas to work 
together to solve marketing problems that cannot be solved 
individually.
    Need and Use of the Information: Various forms are used to collect 
information necessary to effectively carry out the requirements of the 
Act and the Order/Agreement. Information collected is used to formulate 
market policy, track current inventory and statistical data for market 
development programs, ensure compliance, and verify eligibility, 
monitor and record grower's information. If this information were not 
collected, it would eliminate data needed to keep the industry and the 
Secretary abreast of changes at the State and local level.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Farms; 
Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 20,626.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Quarterly, 
Biennially, Weekly, Semiannually, Monthly, Annually and Recordkeeping.
    Total Burden Hours: 16,907.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-20954 Filed 10-23-07; 8:45 am]
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