[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 235 (Monday, December 8, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64555-64556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32032]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 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, Pub. L. 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> Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Title: Application for Payment.
    OMB Control Number: 0578-0018.
    Summary of Collection: Respondents submit an application for 
payment when a conservation practice as prescribed by their contract is 
completed.
    Need And Use Of The Information: The information is used to provide 
cost-share payments to program participants.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 21,500.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,062.
    Emergency Processing of This Submission Has Been Requested by 
December 17, 1997.

<bullet> Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under Regulations 
(Other than Rules of Practice) under the Perishable Agricultural 
Commodities Act, 1930.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0031.
    Summary Of Collection: The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act 
establishes a code of fair trading practices covering the marketing of 
fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. It protects growers, shippers, 
and distributors by prohibiting unfair practices.
    Need And Use Of The Information: The Perishable Agricultural 
Commodities Act requires nearly all commission merchants, dealers, and 
brokers buying or selling fruits and/or vegetables in interstate or 
foreign commerce to be licensed. The information collected is used to 
administer licensing provisions under the Act.
    Description Of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Farms.
    Number Of Respondents: 25,550.
    Frequency Of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 118,806.

<bullet> Food and Consumer Service

    Title: Food Distribution Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0293.
    Summary of Collection: Information collected includes agreements 
and contracts with recipient agencies and storage facilities, inventory 
reports and audits.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to ensure 
the efficient and effective administration of Food Distribution 
Programs at Federal, State, and local levels.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; 
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 396,893.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,157,508.

<bullet> Food and Consumer Service

    Title: Annual Report NET Program, 7 CFR Part 3016.40.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0062.
    Summary of Collection: State agencies submit an annual performance 
report of the Nutrition and Education Training Program.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to monitor 
accomplishments.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 56.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 896.

<bullet> Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington, M.O. 
931.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0092.
    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from handlers and 
growers for appointing committee members, conducting referendums, and 
reporting on shipments and disposition of product.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
administer Marketing Order 931.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,565.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Weekly; Biennially; Semi-Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,176.

<bullet> Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington, M.O. 
No. 922.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0095.

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    Summary of Collection: Information is collected from respondents 
for appointing committee members, conducting referendums, and 
requesting waivers for inspection.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
administer Marketing Order 922.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 430.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Biennially.
    Total Burden Hours: 39.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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