[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 101 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 25842]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12902]



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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 101 / Thursday, May 23, 1996 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 17, 1996.
    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 these information collections are best assured of having 
their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. 
Comments 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 Officer, 
USDA, OIRM, Ag Box 7630, Washington, D.C. 20250-7630. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720-
6746.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

    <bullet> Title: June Agricultural Survey.
    Summary: The June Agricultural Survey collects information on 
planted acreage for major crops, livestock inventories, and on-farm 
grain stocks. The June crops data establishes the base for estimating 
crop production and value for the remainder of the crop year.
    Need and Use of the Information: Indications from this survey are 
used to estimate the major crops grown, livestock inventories, on-farm 
grain stocks and agricultural land values and rents. Estimates are used 
throughout government and agriculture in policy, production, and 
marketing decisions.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 110,300.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 19,691.
    Forest Service
    <bullet> Title: Special Use Administration.
    Summary: Information is needed from these parties who seek special-
use authorizations to conduct private or commercial operations on 
National Forest System land, or from those who are currently utilizing 
National Forest System lands for private or public use.
    Need and Use of the Information: There is a basic obligation of the 
Forest Service to ensure that the use of Federal lands is in the public 
interest; is compatible with the mission of the Forest Service; and 
that environmental and social impacts are identified and mitigated and 
that a fee based on fair market value is received. This evaluation can 
only be accomplished with the cooperation and information furnished by 
the applicant or permit holder.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 45,075.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 66,363.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

    <bullet> Title: Agricultural Labor Survey.
    Summary: The agricultural labor survey provides data to estimate 
number of farm workers, hours worked, and wage rates.
    Need and Use of the Information: The 1938 Agricultural Adjustment 
Act requires wage rate data for computation of an index component. This 
component is used in calculation of parity prices. The Department of 
Labor needs agricultural labor data for the administrations of the ``H-
2A'' program and for setting ``adverse effect wage rates''.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 12,815.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 10,878.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    <bullet> Title: Application for Veterinary Accreditation.
    Summary: The veterinary accreditation program certifies qualified 
veterinary practitioners to participate in certain Federal or Federal/
State regulatory animal health programs.
    Need and Use of the Information: The program accredits and thereby 
authorizes private veterinary practitioners to work cooperatively with 
APHIS and the animal health officials to carry out regulatory programs 
and activities that assure the health of the nations livestock and 
poultry.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 56,024.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 60,210.
Donald Hulcher,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-12902 Filed 5-22-96; 8:45 am]
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