[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63067-63068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31015]


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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 26, 1997 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 21, 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> Food and Consumer Service

    Title: Food Coupon Deposit Document.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0314.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Coupon Deposit Document is used by 
all financial institutions when remitting food coupons to the Federal 
Reserve.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information allows financial 
institutions, the Federal Reserve and the Food and Consumer Service to 
track food coupon deposits.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 10,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,675.

<bullet> Rural Utilities Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1794, Environmental Policies and Procedures.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes a proposal 
for the project and an environmental analysis.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
evaluate the cost and feasibility of the project and the environmental 
impact.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 415,000.

<bullet> Food and Consumer Service

    Title: FSP Store Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0008.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended, 
requires that the Agency determine the eligibility of firms and 
specified programs to accept and redeem food stamp benefits and to 
monitor them for compliance and continued eligibility.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information is used for 
determining a firm's eligibility for participation in the program, 
program administration, compliance monitoring and investigations, and 
for sanctioning stores found to be violating the program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 80,613.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,396.

<bullet> Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Regulations Covering CCC's Facility Guarantee Program (FGP).
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0032.
    Summary of Collection: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
requires that an application be submitted to participate in the 
Facility Guarantee Program (FGP). A request to become an eligible 
participant in the FGP is included in the application. This information 
ensures CCC that all participants have a business office in the United 
States.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is necessary in 
order to determine eligibility for participation in the Facility 
Guarantee Program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 647.

<bullet> Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Title: Rural Abandoned Mine Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0578-0019.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected regarding progress 
in applying the conservation plan and a contract to receive Federal 
cost-share assistance is completed.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to ensure 
proper utilization of program funds.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 400.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 223.
    Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by 
December 12, 1997.

<bullet> Rural Business--Cooperative Service

    Title: 7 CFR Part 4284-G, Rural Business Opportunity Grants.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-New.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes a scope of 
work, organizational documents, a narrative description of the project, 
financial statements, and an evaluation method of the project's 
success.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to make 
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regarding eligibility of applicants and selection priority, to ensure 
compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to evaluate the 
program.
    Description of Respondents: Not for-profit institutions; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Monthly; Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 8704.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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