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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),
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) 720–8958.

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.

Food and Nutrition Service

Title: Study of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR).

OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) provides USDA foods to low-income households living on Indian reservations and to American Indians residing in designated areas near reservations or in the State of Oklahoma. FDPIR is administered as the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and administered locally by either Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) or an agency of a State government. FNS is seeking an updated description of FDPIR participants and programs, and a better understanding of why FDPIR participation has been declining. This study will provide national estimates of participating households as well as estimates for large subgroups, such as households with elderly participants. Need and Use of the Information: Thestudy is needed to inform FNS decisionmaking regarding FDPIR program administration and to identify ways to make the program more beneficial to participants. It will provide current information on the characteristics of participants and local program administration across the nation. Information on perceptions about the program and potential access barriers will also be obtained to identify reasons for declining national participation. This information is critical to FNS’ ongoing assessment of the FDPIR program, and for identifying appropriate future measures that can be put in place to enhance this program.

Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; State, Local, or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 1,554. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once).

Total Burden Hours: 1,468.

Food and Nutrition Service

Title: Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation.

OMB Control Number: 0584–0010. Summary of Collection: The purpose of the Performance Reporting System is to ensure that each State agency and project area is operating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in accordance with the Act, regulations, and the State agency’s Plan of Operation. Section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act (the Act) of 2008 requires that State agencies maintain necessary records to ascertain that SNAP is operating in compliance with the Act and regulations and must make these records available to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for inspection.

Need and Use of the Information: FNS will use the information to evaluate state agency operations and to collect information that is necessary to develop solutions to improve the State’s administration of SNAP policy and procedures. Each State agency is required to submit one review schedule every one, two, or three years, depending on the project areas make-up of the state.

Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.

Total Burden Hours: 490,832.

Food and Nutrition Service

Title: 7 CFR Part 235 State Administrative Expense Funds.

OMB Control Number: 0584–0067. Summary of Collection: Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89–642), 42 U.S.C. 1776, authorizes the Department to provide Federal funds to State agencies (SAs) for administering the Child Nutrition Program (7 CFR parts 210, 215, 220, 226, and 250). State Administrative Expense Funds (SAE), 7 CFR parts 235, sets forth procedures and recordkeeping requirements for use by SAs in reporting and maintaining records of their needs and uses of SAE funds. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information using forms FNS–74, FNS–525, and FNS–777.

Need and Use of the Information: FNS request each State submit to the Secretary for approval by October 1 of the initial fiscal year a plan for the use of SAE funds including a staff formula for State personnel, system level supervisory and operating personnel, and school level personnel. The information is collected for the purpose of administering an ongoing program. Without the information FNS would not be able to monitor the SAE funds in accordance to 7 CFR part 235.

Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 87. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.

Total Burden Hours: 13,548.

Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 2013–09378 Filed 4–19–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–30–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Marketing Service**

**[Doc. No. AMS–FV–13–0014; FV13–033– 1NC.]** 

**Notice of Request for Renewal of a Recordkeeping Burden** 

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for

comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request for renewal a recordkeeping burden for the information collection for the Export Fruit Acts covering exports of apples and grapes.

**DATES :**  Comments on this notice are due by June 21, 2013 to be assured of consideration.

Additional Information: Contact Andrew Hatch, Chief, Program Services Branch, Marketing Order and


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Agreement Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250– 0237; Telephone (202) 720–6862 or Email: andrew.hatch@ams.usda.gov.

Small businesses may request information on this notice by contacting Jeffrey Smutny, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0237, Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250– 0237; Telephone (202) 690–3919 or Email: jeffrey.smutny@ams.usda.gov.

Comments: Comments should reference the document number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register, and be mailed to the Docket Clerk, Fruit and Vegetable Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 1406–S, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or submitted through the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: Export Fruit Regulations— Export Apple Act (7 CFR part 33) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 CFR part 35).

OMB Number: 0581–0143. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2013.

Type of Request: Request for Renewal of a Recordkeeping Burden.

Abstract: Fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States shipped to any foreign destination must meet minimum quality and other requirements established by regulations issued under the Export Apple Act (7 U.S.C. 581–590) and the Export Grape and Plum Act (7 U.S.C. 591–599)(Acts), which are found respectively at 7 CFR parts 33 and 35. Plum provision was terminated in 1991. The regulations issued under the Acts cover exports of fresh apples and grapes grown in the United States and shipped to foreign destinations, except Canada and Mexico. Certain limited quantity provisions may exempt some shipments and exporters from this information collection. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to oversee the implementation of the Acts and issue regulations regarding that activity.

The information collection requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent and administration of the Acts. Both Acts were designed to promote foreign trade in the export of apples, grapes and plums grown in the United States; toprotect the reputation of the Americangrown commodities; and to prevent deception or misrepresentation of the quality of such products moving in foreign commerce. The Acts have been in effect since 1933 (apples) and 1960 (grapes).

Specific regulations issued under the Acts (7 CFR 33.11 for apples, and 35.12 for grapes) require that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially inspect and certify that each export shipment of fresh apples and grapes is in compliance with quality and shipping requirements effective under the Acts. Shipments are inspected and certified by Federal or Federal-State Inspection Program (FSIP) inspectors. FSIP is administered by USDA.

The information collection requirements in this request impose the minimum burden necessary to effectively administer the Acts.

The information collection burden for this action is primarily in the form of recordkeeping. Export Form Certificates (certificates) issued by FSIP are used to facilitate the export process. The certificates are not completed by the exporters or carriers and are not filed with USDA. The certificates are retained by each exporter, and third party carrier which ships the commodity, to verify their compliance with the Acts. There are an estimated 82 exporters of apples and grapes and an estimated 20 carriers which transport those shipments. Pursuant to the Acts, exporters and carriers must retain inspection certificates for three (3) years.

Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .14 hours per

response.

Recordkeepers: Apple and grape exporters and carriers.

Estimated Number of Recordkeepers:

102.

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 26 hours.

Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 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. All comments received will be available for public inspection at the street address in the ‘‘Comment’’ section and can be viewed at: www.regulations.gov.

Dated: April 16, 2013.
Rex A. Barnes, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.

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**BILLING CODE 3410–02–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Agricultural Marketing Service**

**[Doc. No. AMS–LS–13–0017]**

**Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information**  **Collection for Commodities Covered by the Livestock Mandatory Act of** 
**1999**

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.

**ACTION :**  Request for comments.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this document announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection used to compile and generate cattle, swine, lamb, wholesale pork, and boxed beef market news reports under the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999.

**DATES :**  Comments on this document must be received by June 21, 2013 to be assured of consideration.

**ADDRESSES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning this information collection document. Comments should be submitted online

at www.regulations.gov or sent to Kim Harmon, Assistant to the Director, Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News Division, Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 2619–S, Washington, DC 20250–0252, or by facsimile to (202) 690–3732. All comments should reference the docket number (AMS–LS–13–0017), the date, and the page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments received will be posted without change, including any personal information provided, online at http://