[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 241 (Monday, December 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 71345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-24356]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 11, 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.

Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration

    Title: Report and Recordkeeping Requirements.
    OMB Control Number: 0580-0013.
    Summary of Collection: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration (GIPSA) is mandated to provide, upon request, 
inspection, certification, and identification services related to 
assessing the class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural 
products shipped or received in interstate and foreign commerce. 
Applicants requesting GIPSA services must specify the kind and level of 
service desired, the identification of the product, the location, the 
amount, and other pertinent information in order that official 
personnel can efficiently respond to their needs.
    Need and Use of the Information: GIPSA employees use the 
information to guide them in the performance of their duties. 
Additionally, producers, elevator operators, and/or merchandisers who 
obtain official inspection, testing, and weighing services are required 
to keep records related to the grain or commodity for three years. 
Personnel who provide official inspection, testing, and weighing 
services are required to maintain records related to the lot of grain 
or related commodity for a period of five years. The information is 
used for the purpose of investigating suspected violations.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 8,754.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion, 
Weekly, Monthly, Semi-annually, Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 164,393.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. E7-24356 Filed 12-14-07; 8:45 am]
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