[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 171 (Thursday, September 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 46713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-23456]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Extension of a Currently Approved 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 the Foreign Agricultural Service's intention to 
request an extension and revision for a currently approved information 
collection in support of the Buyer Alert program based on re-estimates.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 3, 1997 to 
be assured of consideration.

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 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 should be sent to and 
copies of the Buyer Alert program applications form may be obtained 
from: Charles T. Alexander, Director, AgExport Services Division, 
Commodity and Marketing Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 1052, 
Washington, D.C. 20250-1052. 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.--Phone (202) 720-0159, Fax: (202) 
720-0193.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Buyer Alert Program.
    OMB Number: 0551-0024.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 1997.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The Buyer Alert program is an advertising service 
provided to any U.S. agricultural exporter of food, farm, and forest 
products. This service is intended to assist the first time exporter or 
small and medium size U.S. companies in advertising their product to 
foreign buyers. Advertisements are distributed by USDA overseas offices 
via a bi-weekly newsletter and other means to reach foreign buyers and 
importers. An exporter may advertise up to five different products. 
Each advertisement provides a product description, offer terms, and 
information about the exporter. This information is collected by the 
USDA from an application form which the exporter completes to initiate 
placement of an advertisement in the Buyer Alert program. The 
information is necessary to facilitate effective advertisement and 
marketing of the U.S. agricultural product in overseas markets. 
Authority for this program falls under 7 U.S.C. Part 1761. The program 
is voluntary. A small fee is charged for use of the service.
    Estimate of Burden: The burden to U.S. exporters is estimated to 
average 0.17 hours per response.
    Respondents: U.S. agricultural exporters of food, farm, and forest 
products.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 600 per annum.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3 per annum.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 306 hours per annum.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Valerie 
Countiss, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 720-
6713.
    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.

    Signed at Washington, D.C. August 28, 1997.
Timothy J. Galvin,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 97-23456 Filed 9-3-97; 8:45 am]
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