[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 219 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 60819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29800]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 7, 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, DC 20503 and to 
Department 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) 720-6746.
    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> Agricultural Marketing Service
    Title: Regulations for the Donation of Foods for use in the United 
States, its Territories and Possessions and Areas Under its 
Jurisdiction (7 CFR Part 250).
    OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
    Summary of Collection: The State Option Contract is completed by 
cooperating State agencies. The States report contractual information 
to assure the correct billing between the Agency and the State agency.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to assure 
compliance with and administration of the SOC program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 40.
    <bullet> Food Safety and Inspection Service
    Title: Processing Procedures and Quality Control Systems.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0089.
    Summary of Collection: The information collection addresses 
processing procedures for meat and poultry products and quality control 
systems.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is necessary to 
ensure that meat and poultry products are wholesome, unadulterated, and 
properly labeled and packaged.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 6,186.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Daily.
    Total Burden Hours: 743,906.
    <bullet> Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    Title: Importation of Tomatoes from France, Morocco and Western 
Sahara, Chile, and Spain.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
    Summary of Collection: Each shipment of tomatoes must be 
accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate stating that the tomatoes 
were grown in registered greenhouses.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will provide 
importers and consumers in the U.S. with additional sources of tomatoes 
while continuing to provide protection against the introduction and 
dissemination of injurious plant pests.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 6.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 220.
    <bullet> Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    Title: Export certification: Accreditation of non-Government 
Facilities.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
    Summary of Collection: Non-government facilities wishing to become 
accredited laboratories must submit an application and provide 
information on equipment a quality manual, and personnel employed.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
provide additional qualified personnel and laboratory facilities to 
conduct export certification activities.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 15.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 300.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-29800 Filed 11-12-97; 8:45 am]
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