[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 130 (Friday, July 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 40778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14575]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service

Commodity Credit Corporation


Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service and Commodity Credit Corporation, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) and Commodity 
Credit Corporation's (CCC) intention to request an extension from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a currently approved 
information collection process in support of the Foreign Market 
Development (FMD) Program and the Market Access Program (MAP).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 6, 2022 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0551-0026, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
This portal enables respondents to enter short comments or attach a 
file containing lengthier comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0551-
0026 in the subject line of the message.
     Mail, Courier, or Hand Delivery: Curt Alt, U.S. Department 
of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW, Room 6512, Washington, DC 20250.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
names and OMB Control Number for this notice. All comments received 
will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including 
any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Curt Alt, 202 690-4784, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Foreign Market Development Program and Market Access 
Program.
    OMB Number: 0551-0026.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2022.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The primary objective of the FMD and MAP programs is to 
encourage and aid in the creation, maintenance, and expansion of 
commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products through cost-
share assistance to eligible trade organizations. The programs are a 
cooperative effort between CCC and eligible trade organizations. 
Currently, there are approximately 67 organizations participating 
directly in the programs with activities in more than 100 countries.
    Prior to initiating program activities, each FMD or MAP participant 
must submit a detailed application to FAS which includes an assessment 
of overseas market potential; market or country strategies, 
constraints, goals, and benchmarks; proposed market development 
activities; estimated budgets; and performance measurements. Each FMD 
or MAP participant is also responsible for submitting: (1) 
reimbursement claims for approved costs incurred in carrying out 
approved activities, (2) an end-of-year contribution report, (3) travel 
reports, and (4) progress reports/evaluation studies. FMD or MAP 
participants must maintain records on all information submitted to FAS. 
The information collected is used by FAS to manage, plan, evaluate, and 
account for government resources. The reports and records are required 
to ensure the proper and judicious use of public funds.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is currently estimated to average 21 hours per response.
    Type of Respondents: Non-profit agricultural trade organizations, 
non-profit state regional trade groups, agricultural cooperatives, and 
state agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 67.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 64.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 89,324 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Dacia 
Rogers, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at 
[email protected].
    Request 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 collection of information 
including validity of the methodology and assumption 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.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be available without change, including any personal 
information provided, for inspection online at http://www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
    Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for 
Office of Management and Budget approval.
    Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for 
communication of information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) 
should contact [email protected] or Cynthia Stewart 
(RA Coordinator), [email protected].

Zach Ducheneaux,
Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation.
Daniel Whitley,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-14575 Filed 7-7-22; 8:45 am]
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