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63343

Vol. 69, No. 210

Monday, November 1, 2004

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

October 26, 2004. 

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), Pamela_Beverly_

OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov 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. 

Rural Business-Cooperative Service 

Title: Survey of Cooperatives on 

Selecting Director Candidates for 

Director Elections. 

OMB Control Number: 0570–0051. 

Summary of Collection: Section 6029 

of the Farm Security and Rural 

Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–

171) amended the Consolidated Farm 

and Rural Development Act (U.S.C. 

2009cc) by adding Subtitle H—Rural 

Business Investment Program (RBIP). 

The purpose of RBIP is to promote 

economic development, create job 

opportunities in rural areas and to 

establish a developmental venture 

capital program with the mission of 

addressing unmet equity investment 

needs of small enterprises located in 

rural areas. In October 2003, USDA and 

Small Business Administration (SBA) 

signed an Economy Act Agreement 

authorizing SBA to provide ‘‘the day to 

day’’ management and operation of the 

RBIP. 

Need and Use of the Information:

USDA will use the information to 

determine eligibility for licensing as a 

Rural Business Investment Company 

(RBIC) and evaluate whether applicants 

have fulfilled the statutory and 

regulatory requirements of the RBIP. If 

the information were not collected, 

USDA would be unable to meet its 

statutory responsibilities with respect to 

the licensing and oversight of RBICs. 

Description of Respondents: Business 

or other for-profit; not-for-profit 

institutions. 

Number of Respondents: 108. 

Frequency of Responses:

Recordkeeping; reporting: quarterly; 

annually. 

Total Burden Hours: 6,689. 

Rural Housing Service 

Title: 7 CFR 1806–A. ‘‘Real Property 

Insurance’’. 

OMB Control Number: 0575–0087. 

Summary of Collection: The Rural 

Housing Service (RHS) Multi-Family 

Housing (MFH) Program is administered 

under the provisions of the Housing Act 

of 1949 and sections 303(c), and 321 (b) 

of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 

Development Act (CONACT). The Farm 

Service Agency (FSA) and MFH of the 

RHS currently share this regulation. The 

regulation governs the servicing of 

property insurance on buildings and 

land securing the interest of RHS or FSA 

in connection with an FSA Farm Loan 

Program or MFH loan. The information 

collected pertains to the verification of 

insurance on property securing Agency 

loans. FSA or RHS borrowers submit the 

information required to agency offices. 

It is necessary to protect the government 

from losses due to weather, natural 

disasters, or fire and ensure that loan 

applicants meet the Act’s loan making 

requirements of hazard insurance. 

Need and Use of the Information:

RHS MFS collects information from 

borrowers documenting that they have 

sufficient insurance on their property 

that would repair or replace the 

valuable structures on the property 

should it be damaged. This protects the 

Government from losses due to weather, 

natural disasters or fire. Failure to 

obtain this information may lead to 

increased loan losses and the failure of 

the farm business. 

Description of Respondents:

Individuals or households; farms; 

business or for-profit. 

Number of Respondents: 4,550. 

Frequency of Responses: Reporting: 

on occasion. 

Total Burden Hours: 2,614. 

Rural Housing Service 

Title: Technical & Supervisory 

Assistance Grants. 

OMB Control Number: 0575–0188. 

Summary of Collection: Section 525 

(a) of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 

gives authorization to the Rural Housing 

Service (RHS) to make grants, to enter 

into contracts with eligible 

organizations, ‘‘to pay part or all of the 

cost of developing, conducting, 

administering or coordinating 

comprehensive programs of technical 

and supervisory assistance which will 

aid needy low-income individuals and 

families in benefiting from Federal, 

State, and local housing programs in 

rural areas.’’

Need and Use of the Information:

RHS staff in its local, State and National 

offices will collect information from 

applicants to determine eligibility for a 

grant, project feasibility, and to monitor 

performance after grants have been 

awarded. Failure to collect this 

information could result in waste and 

improper use of Federal funds. 

Description of Respondents: Not for 

profit institutions; State, local, or tribal 

government. 

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Number of Respondents: 50. 

Frequency of Responses:

Recordkeeping; reporting: quarterly. 

Total Burden Hours: 1,185.

Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards 

Administration 

Title: Report and Recordkeeping 

Requirements. 

OMB Control Number: 0580–0013. 

Summary of Collection: The Grain 

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 

Administration (GIPSA) is mandated to 

provide, upon request, inspection, 

certification, and identification services 

related to assessing the class, quality, 

quantity, and condition of agricultural 

products shipped or received in 

interstate and foreign commerce. 

Applicants requesting GIPSA services 

must specify the kind and level of 

service desired, the identification of the 

product, the location, the amount, and 

other pertinent information in order that 

official personnel can efficiently 

respond to their needs. 

Need and Use of the Information:

GIPSA employees use the information to 

guide them in the performance of their 

duties. Additionally, producers, elevator 

operators, and/or merchandisers who 

obtain official inspection, testing, and 

weighing services are required to keep 

records related to the grain or 

commodity for three years. Personnel 

who provide official inspection, testing, 

and weighing services are required to 

maintain records related to the lot of 

grain or related commodity for a period 

of five years. The information is used for 

the purpose of investigating suspected 

violations. 

Description of Respondents: Business 

or other for-profit; Federal government; 

State, local, or tribal government. 

Number of Respondents: 8,713. 

Frequency of Responses:

Recordkeeping; reporting: on occasion; 

weekly; monthly; semi-annually; 

annually. 

Total Burden Hours: 159,151. 

Agricultural Marketing Service 

Title: Fruit and Vegetable Market New 

Survey: To Our Valued Customers. 

OMB Control Number: 0581–NEW. 

Summary of Collection: Section 203(g) 

of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 

1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621) directs and 

authorizes the collection and 

dissemination of marketing information. 

The fruit and vegetable trade use the 

data as guides in making marketing 

decisions. Market News provides all 

interested segments of the market chain 

with timely, accurate information from 

an unbiased third party. A survey has 

been developed to improve and expand 

global market reporting for the fruit and 

vegetable industry. 

Need and Use of the Information:

Market News reports serve as data 

sources for other government agencies 

for planning and policy development 

and is used by other USDA agencies, 

such as the Economic Research Service 

and for the National Agricultural 

Statistical Service’s Crop Production 

reports. In addition, Federal, State and 

local governments involved in food 

purchase programs and institutional 

buying, uses the Market News reports. If 

the information is not collected, the 

market news will not adequately meet 

the needs of the fruit and vegetable 

industry in the specific area of 

international markets. 

Description of Respondents: Business 

or other for-profit; farms. 

Number of Respondents: 500. 

Frequency of Responses: Reporting: 

other (as needed). 

Total Burden Hours: 25. 

Food and Nutrition Service 

Title: 7 CFR Part 225, Summer Food 

Service Program. 

OMB Control Number: 0584–0280. 

Summary of Collection: Section 13 of 

the National School Lunch Act, as 

amended, 42 U.S.C. 1761, authorizes the 

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). 

The SFSP provides assistance to States 

to initiate and maintain nonprofit food 

service programs for needy children 

during the summer months and at other 

approved times. Under the program, a 

sponsor receives reimbursement for 

serving nutritious, well-balanced meals 

to eligible children at the food service 

sites. Information is gathered from State 

agencies and other organizations 

wishing to participate in the program to 

determine eligibility. FNS uses a variety 

of forms to collect information. 

Need and Use of the Information: FNS 

uses the information collected to 

determine an organization’s eligibility 

and to monitor program performance for 

compliance and reimbursement 

purposes. 

Description of Respondents:

Individuals or household; not-for-profit 

institutions; Federal government; State, 

local, or tribal government. 

Number of Respondents: 141,226. 

Frequency of Responses:

Recordkeeping; reporting: on occasion; 

weekly; quarterly; monthly. 

Total Burden Hours: 250,455. 

Food and Nutrition Service 

Title: Food Coupon Accountability 

Report. 

OMB Control Number: 0584–0009. 

Summary of Collection: The Food 

Stamp Act of 1977, (the Act) authorizes 

the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), 

on behalf of the Secretary of 

Agriculture, to develop appropriate 

procedures for determining and 

monitoring the amount of food coupon 

inventories maintained by State 

agencies in the Food Stamp Program. 

Regulations for the Food Stamp Program 

require coupon issuers, bulk storage 

points, and claims collection points to 

report to their State agencies monthly 

on coupon inventories using the form 

FNS–250, Food Coupon Accountability 

Report. 

Need and Use of the Information: The 

information collected on the FNS–250, 

shows the starting inventory as reported 

on the previous month’s FNS 250, 

incoming shipments, returns to 

inventory, transfers in, transfer out, and 

credits. Monthly reporting on 

inventories ensures that coupons are 

available for issuance generally, ensures 

that the types of coupon books needed 

are on hand, and helps to keep storage 

and insurance costs down by allowing 

relatively low inventories. 

Description of Respondents: State, 

local, or tribal government. 

Number of Respondents: 118. 

Frequency of Responses:

Recordkeeping; reporting: monthly. 

Total Burden Hours: 4,248.

Sondra Blakey, 

Departmental Information Collection 

Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 04–24309 Filed 10–29–04; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–02; 3410–XT; 3410–30; 3410–KD–P

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

October 26, 2004. 

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