[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29507-29508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12601]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 20, 2010.
    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), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84cbcdd6c5dbd7f1e6e9edf7f7edebeac4cbc9c6aac1cbd4aac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fab5b3a8bba5a98f9897938989939594bab5b7b8d4bfb5aad4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a> or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 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) 720-8958.
    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.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: On-line Registration for FSA-sponsored Events and 
Conferences.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0226.
    Summary of Collection: The collection of information is necessary 
for people to register on-line to make payment and reservation to 
attend Farm Service Agency (FSA) sponsored events and conferences. The 
respondents will need to submit the information on-line to pay and to 
make reservations prior to attending any conferences and events. 
Respondents that do not have access to the Internet can register by 
mail or fax.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect the name, 
organization, organization's address, country, phone

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number, State, payment options and special accommodations from 
respondents. FSA will use the information to get payment, confirm and 
make hotel and other necessary arrangements for the respondents.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms: 
Business or other for-profit; Federal government, Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 900.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 225.

Farm Service Agency

    Title: Procurement of Commodities for Foreign Donation.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-0258.
    Summary of Collection: 7 CFR part 1496, Procurement of Processed 
Agricultural Commodities for Donation under Title II, Public Law 480 is 
the authorizing authority. The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO), 
within the Farm Service Agency (FSA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
procures agricultural commodities on behalf of the Commodity Credit 
Corporation (CCC) for donation overseas under various food aid 
authorities. The information collection is needed in the evaluation of 
freight bids in connection with the procurement of commodities for 
donation overseas. This information is submitted by ocean carriers, or 
their agents, and collected by the KCCO.
    Need and Use of the Information: The United States donates 
agricultural commodities overseas to meet famine or other relief 
requirements, to combat malnutrition, and sells or donates commodities 
to promote economic development. To accommodate these donations, the 
CCC issues invitation to purchase agricultural commodities and 
services, such as transportation, for use in international programs. 
Vendors bid for ocean freight by making offers using the Freight Bid 
Entry System to place bids electronically.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 15.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly.
    Total Burden Hours: 24.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-12601 Filed 5-25-10; 8:45 am]
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