[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 176 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47788-47789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24128]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 5, 1997.
    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), Washington, D.C. 20503 and to 
Department Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, 
D.C. 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) 720-6746.
    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.

<bullet> Farm and Consumer Service

    Title: Implementation of SMI for Healthy Children Study.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-New.
    Summary of Collection: The study will collect data from a 
nationally representative sample of School Food Authorities and all 
child nutrition State Directors to address current policy needs 
including an assessment of how the School Meals Initiative has been 
implemented in School Food Authorities.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
make program improvements and determine the need for technical 
assistance.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 1,620.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,858.

<bullet> Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Regulating Governing Inspection, Certification, and 
Standards for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products--7 CFR 51.
    OMB Control Number: 0581--0125.
    Summary of Collection: Inforamtion is collected from respondents 
who request inspection services.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
identify those respondents requesting inspection and the food products 
requiring inspection.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; 
Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 51,800.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,416.

<bullet> Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Certificate of Quota Eligibility.
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0014.
    Summary of Collection: Those persons wishing to import sugar into 
the United States must fill out a certificate of quota eligibility and 
provide information including quantity of sugar, name of shipper, name 
of vessel and port of loading.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to monitor 
and control the imports of sugar.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 40.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 333.

<bullet> Farm Service Agency

    Title: Sugar Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0138.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected on sugar 
production, importation, distribution and stocks.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
administer the sugar program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 51.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Monthly; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,698.

<bullet> Agricultural Research Service

    Title: USDA Record of Shipment/Release of Exotic Microorganisms for 
Biological Control.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-0017.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected concerning 
shipments and release of exotic microorganisms for biological control.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is entered into a 
database and contributes to biological control and taxonomic research 
programs.
    Description of Respondents: Federal Government; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 5.

<bullet> Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Grant Application Kit.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected will include an 
application for funding and a research proposal.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
review applicants' qualifications and to facilitate merit review of 
research proposals.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; 
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Farms; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 800.

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<bullet> Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Papayas Grown in Hawaii, Marketing Order No. 928.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0102.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from papaya growers 
and handlers concerning referendum ballots and information related to 
papaya supplies, shipments and disposition.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
regulate the provisions of Marketing Order No. 928.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Weekly; Monthly; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1041.

<bullet> Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Supplemental Children's Survey to the Continuing Survey of 
Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) 1994-96.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-0020.
    Summary of Collection: The survey collects information on the kinds 
and amounts of foods eaten by American children.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
assess pesticide residue exposure in the diets of infants and children.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 5200.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 6500.

<bullet> Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1956-B, Debt Settlement--Farm Programs and Multi-
Family Housing.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0118.
    Summary of Collection: Respondents apply for settlement of 
indebtedness and provide current financial condition including income, 
expenses and assets and liabilities.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
determine the acceptability of settlement offers on debts owed to the 
Government.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,375.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,017.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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