[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 183 (Monday, September 22, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 49468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25070]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 16, 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.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: Supplemental Qualifications Statement.
    OMB Control Number: 0535-0209.
    Summary of Collection: Additional information is requested from 
applicants for agricultural statistician and mathematical statistician 
jobs. The information includes ability to communicate orally and in 
writing and knowledge of the principles of statistics, survey 
methodology, and computer science.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used by the 
selecting official as one of the critical criteria in the job selection 
process.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 175.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 525.

Animal and Plant Inspection Service

    Title: U.S. Origin Health Certificate.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0020.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected concerning the 
health of animals to be exported to other countries.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to make 
sure animals exported from the United States to other countries meet 
the import health requirements of that country.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit; 
Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,800.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 21,009.

Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1902-A, Supervised Bank Accounts.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0158.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes execution of 
a deposit agreement and reconciliation of accounts.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to ensure 
loan and grant funds meet the conditions for disbursement before 
release.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 25,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,260.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-25070 Filed 9-19-97; 8:45 am]
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