[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 55238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21997]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Notice of Request for New Approval of Information Collection

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to 
request the approval of a new information collection process involving 
the Trade Show Evaluation forms used in support of FAS' Exporter 
Assistance Programs.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 12, 2013 to 
be assured of consideration.
    Requests for Comments: Send comments regarding (a) Whether the 
proposed 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 the burden of the proposed collection of 
information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of automated electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. Comments and questions regarding the Trade Show Evaluation 
forms should be sent to: Maria Nemeth-Ek, Deputy Director, Trade 
Services Staff, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 
1020, Washington, DC 20250-1020. All written comments received will be 
available for public inspection at the above address during business 
hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Nemeth-Ek at the address stated 
above or telephone (202) 720-3623, or by email at: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Trade Show Evaluation Forms
    OMB Number: TBD
    Type of Request: New information collection process.
    Abstract: FAS is requesting the approval of a Trade Show Evaluation 
form to collect information from participants of USDA/FAS-endorsed 
trade shows. This form is used by FAS' Office of Trade Programs/Trade 
Services Staff (OTP/TSS) to gather feedback from participants in USDA-
endorsed trade shows and helps to improve the services provided by FAS. 
This form will also allow FAS to capture information about the 
companies' experiences at the trade show in a more concise manner and 
update contact information of the offices responsible for managing the 
trade show program.
    Each year a certain number of trade shows are selected to be 
endorsed by USDA/FAS and host a U.S.A. Pavilion for U.S. companies to 
promote their products to foreign buyers. A list of USDA endorsed shows 
is available at: www.fas.usda.gov/agx/trade_events/trade_events.asp.
    The data collected through the Trade Show Evaluation form is 
tabulated by FAS to provide information on performance measures that 
track progress towards attaining FAS' export objectives. This 
information is necessary to manage, plan, and evaluate the 
effectiveness of FAS' services, which are intended to help U.S. 
companies market and sell their products overseas.
    Estimate of Burden: The burden to U.S. exporters is estimated to 
average 0.13 hours (8 minutes) per response.
    Respondents: U.S. agricultural exporters of food, farm, and forest 
products.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1400 per annum.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 per annum.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 139 hours per annum.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Connie 
Ehrhart, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 690-
1578.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative 
means to communicate information (Braille, large print, audiotape, 
etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and 
TDD).

     Dated: August 29, 2013.
Philip C. Karsting,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-21997 Filed 9-9-13; 8:45 am]
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