[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7327]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 22, 2012.
    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.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Export Assistance Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0031.
    Summary of Collection: The Office of Trade Program (OTP) provides 
vital services within the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture. It facilitates trade contacts between 
U.S. exporters and foreign buyers seeking U.S. food and agricultural 
products. All of the assistance offered is designed to promote U.S. 
agricultural exports by helping American exporters make contact with 
export agents, trading companies, importers, and foreign buyers, thus 
creating opportunities to sell their products in overseas markets. The 
specific programs covered by this request for OMB information 
collection authority are: U.S. Suppliers List, Buyer Alert, Trade 
Shows, Foreign Buyers List, Export Directory of U.S. Food Distribution 
Companies, and the Madigan Award. The authority for these program falls 
under 7 U.S.C. Part 1761, 7 U.S.C. Part 5693 and 7 U.S.C. Part 1765b. 
FAS will collect information using a combination of forms and telephone 
interviews.
    Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information on 
contact names, mailing addresses, telephones, fax, email, and Web 
sites. The main purpose for collecting the information is to foster 
trade contacts in an effort to facilitate greater export of U.S. 
agriculture food, forestry, and fishery products. The databases are 
used to recruit U.S. exporters, importers, and buyers to participate in 
market development activities sponsored by USDA. These databases must 
be updated periodically to maintain the integrity and usefulness to the 
trade community.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,500.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 693.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-7327 Filed 3-26-12; 8:45 am]
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