[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64907-64908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25613]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 24, 2013.
    The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information 
collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date 
of publication of this notice. 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), New 
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; New Executive Office 
Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are 
encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: [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 by November 29, 2013. 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: Fruit and Vegetable Market News Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0006.
    Summary of Collection: Section 203(g) of the Agricultural Marketing 
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621) directs and authorizes the collection of 
information and disseminating 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 bring about balance between production 
and utilization of agriculture products. Market News provides all 
interested segments of the market chain with market information tends 
to equalize the competitive position of all market participants. The 
fruit and vegetable industries, through their organizations, or 
government agencies present formal requests that the Department of 
Agriculture issue daily, weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly market news 
reports on various aspects of the industry.
    Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on 
some 330 ornamentals, fresh fruit and vegetables, and specialty crops 
for the production of Market News reports that are then available to 
the industry and other interested parties in various formats. 
Information is provided on a voluntary basis and collected in person 
through face-to-face interviews and by confidential telephone 
throughout the country by market reporters. The absence of these data 
would deny primary and secondary users information that otherwise would 
be available to aid them in their production and marketing decisions, 
analyses, research and knowledge of current market conditions. The 
omission of these data could adversely affect prices, supply, and 
demand.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,168.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Daily; weekly; monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 61,161.

Agricultural Marketing Service.

    Title: Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and 
Rabbit Products, 7 CFR Part 70.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0127.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (60 
Stat. 1087-1091, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) (AMA) directs and 
authorizes the Department to develop standards of quality, grades, 
grading programs, and services to enable a more orderly marketing of 
agricultural products so trading may be facilitated and so consumers 
may be able to obtain products graded and identified under USDA 
programs. Regulations in 7 CFR Part 70 provide for a voluntary program 
for grading poultry and rabbits on the basis of U.S. classes, standards 
and grades. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) carries out the 
regulations, which provide a voluntary program for grading poultry and 
rabbit products.
    Need and Use of the Information: This is a voluntary program on a 
fee for service basis. Respondents need to provide their name and 
address and other relevant information to request or apply for the 
specific service they want. The information is needed to administer the 
program, assess the cost of providing service, and to assure graded 
poultry and rabbits are properly labeled. Without this information the 
agency could not ensure properly labeled poultry and rabbit products 
and the integrity of the USDA grade mark if each new label was not 
submitted for approval.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; farms.
    Number of Respondents: 690.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Daily; monthly; semi-annually; 
annually; Other: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,006.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Tart Cherries Grown in the states of MI, NY, PA, OR, UT, WA, 
and WI.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0177.
    Summary of Collection: Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR Part 930) 
regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, 
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and

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Wisconsin. 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 inter and 
intrastate commerce and improving returns to growers. The primary 
objective of the Order is to stabilize the supply of tart cherries. 
Only tart cherries that will be canned or frozen will be regulated. The 
Order is administered by an 18 member Board comprised of producers, 
handlers and one public member, plus alternates for each. The members 
will serve for a three-year term of office.
    Need and Use of the Information: Various forms were developed by 
the Board for persons to file required information relating to tart 
cherry inventories, shipments, diversions and other needed information 
to effectively carry out the requirements of the Order. The information 
collected is used to ensure compliance, verify eligibility, and vote on 
amendments, monitor and record grower's information. Authorized Board 
employees and the industry are the primary users of the information. If 
information were not collected, it would eliminate needed data to keep 
the industry and the Secretary abreast of changes at the State and 
local level.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 640.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually; quarterly; on 
occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 727.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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