[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 6754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3568]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 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, 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) 720-6204 or (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> Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Karnal Bunt.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0121.
    Summary: The regulations for Karnal Bunt require the use of limited 
permits, certificates, compliance agreements, and other documents that 
are needed to inform the public of the requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to 
authorize the interstate movement of regulated articles and help 
prevent the spread of Karnal Bunt.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 4,327.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion
    Total Burden Hours: 7,115.

<bullet> Animal and Plant Inspection Service

    Title: Foreign Quarantine Notices.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0049.
    Summary: Information collected includes an application for permit 
to import a plant or plant product. Foreign countries must certify that 
products to be imported are free of disease and pests.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to enforce 
the Plant Quarantine Act and the Federal Plant Pest Act. The 
information helps prevent the spread of plant disease and insect pests.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 99,519.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 106.862.

<bullet> Forest Service

    Title: Bighorn National Forest Scenic Byways User Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0596--New.
    Summary: The purpose of this survey is to insure that scenic byways 
users' input is considered in the development of the scenic byways 
corridor management plans. Respondents include travelers, users and 
business interests that depend upon the byways.
    Need and Use of the Information: The data will be used to assist 
public lands and highway managers; aid tourism and marketing efforts; 
and, insure enjoyment by the users.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business of 
other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One Time Only.
    Total Burden Hours: 50.
    Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by 
February 18, 1997.
Larry Roberson,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-3568 Filed 2-12-97; 8:45 am]
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