[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 63 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18144-18145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7647]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 28, 2011.
    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: Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Federal marketing orders and agreements are 
authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 
U.S.C. 601-674; Act). Order regulations help ensure adequate supplies 
of high quality product and adequate returns to producers. Regulations 
may determine the products' grade, size and quality; inspection 
requirements; set container and pack requirements; pooling and volume; 
and authorize research and market development projects. The Federal 
programs for nectarines and peaches are administered through a 
partnership between USDA and the California Tree Fruit Agreement 
(CTFA). The Nectarine Commodity Committee and the Peach Commodity 
Committee make up the CTFA.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service 
will use five new forms ``Daily Pack-out Report,'' ``Grower Report,'' 
``Peach Shipment Report,'' ``Nectarine Shipment Report,'' and ``Export 
Peach Destination Report,'' to facilitate the collection of industry 
information for the committees. The

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information collection requirements are essential to carry out the 
intent of the Act, to provide the respondents the type of service they 
request, and to administer the marketing order programs.
    Description of Respondents: Business for profit; farms.
    Number of Respondents: 97.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; weekly; quarterly; 
recordkeeping.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,498.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Livestock & Meat Market News.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0154.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 
U.S.C. 1621), Section 203(q), directs and authorizes the collection and 
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook 
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating 
and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm 
income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization. 
Livestock and Meat Market News provides a timely exchange of accurate 
and unbiased information on current marketing conditions affecting 
trade in livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this 
nationwide market news program is conducted in cooperation with 
approximately 27 States departments of agriculture. AMS will collect 
information using market reports.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information provided by 
respondents initiates market news reporting, which must be timely 
accurate, unbiased, and continuous if it is to be meaningful to the 
industry. AMS will collect information on price, supply, demand, 
trends, movement, and other information of livestock, meat carcasses, 
meat and pork cuts, and meat byproducts. Several agencies, agricultural 
universities and college use the information collected to keep 
appraised of the current market conditions, movement of livestock and 
meat in the United States and to determine available supplies and 
current pricing.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 990.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly; other (daily).
    Total Burden Hours: 10,391.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona and New Mexico.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0215.
    Summary of Collection: The Pistachio Marketing Order, (7 CFR part 
983), covering pistachios grown in California, Arizona and New Mexico 
is established and regulated under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement 
Act of 1937, Secs. 1-19, 48 Stat. 31, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 601-674), 
herein referred to as the Act. The order regulates the handling of 
pistachios, authorizes grade and size requirements, as well as a 
requirement for aflatoxin testing on domestic shipments only. The 
Secretary is authorized to oversee the order operations and issue 
regulations recommended by representatives from the Pistachio 
Committee.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service 
has developed forms as a convenience for handlers and producers who are 
required to file certain information with the Committee relating to 
pistachio supplies, shipments, dispositions, and other information 
needed to effectively implement the requirements of the order and carry 
out the purposes of the Act. Collecting data less frequently would 
eliminate the Secretary's ability to administer the order.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; farms.
    Number of Respondents: 920.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; weekly; monthly; 
quarterly; annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 432.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: USDA Farmers Market Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0229.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary to conduct services and to 
perform activities that will facilitate the marketing and utilization 
of agricultural products through commercial channels. The Agricultural 
Marketing Service (AMS) is authorized to implement established 
regulations and procedures under 7 CFR part 170 for AMS to operate the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market, specify vendor 
criteria and selection procedures, and define guidelines to be used for 
governing the USDA Farmers Market annually. Information will be 
collected on form TM-28, ``USDA Farmers Market Application.''
    Need and Use of the Information: The application was developed to 
ensure a uniform and fair process for deciding which farm operations 
are allowed to participate in the market, as well as ensure diversity 
of product for consumers. AMS will collect information to review the 
type of products available for sale and selecting participants for the 
annual market season. The information collected consists of (1) 
Certification that the applicant is the owner or a representative of 
the farm or business; (2) name(s), address, telephone number and email 
address; (3) farm or business location; (4) types of products grown; 
(5) business practices; and (6) insurance coverage.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
    Number of Respondents: 30.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 4.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-7647 Filed 3-31-11; 8:45 am]
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