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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–FV–14–0104; FV–15–332]
Notice of Request for New Information
Collection
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice of request for new
information.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request
approval, from the Office of
Management and Budget, for NEW
information collection for the Fruit and
Vegetable Specialty Crops Inspection
Division.
SUMMARY:
Comments on this notice must be
received by September 28, 2015 to be
assured of consideration.
Additional Information or Comments:
Contact ToiAyna Thompson,
Management Support Staff, Specialty
Crops Inspection Division, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, STOP 0247, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., telephone:
(202) 720–0867 and FAX: (202) 690–
3824; or Internet: https://
www.regulations.gov.
DATES:
Upon
approval of this collection we will
submit a request to merge this collection
into the 0581–0125 Regulations
Governing Inspection Certification of
Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables &
Other Products 7 CFR part 51 & 52,
approved on 8/16/2013.
Title: Specialty Crops Inspection
Division Order Forms.
OMB Number: 0581—NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: 3 years
from approval.
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Type of Request: New Information
Collection with intent to merge with
0581–0125.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1937, (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) as
amended authorizes the Agricultural
Marketing Service, Specialty Crops
Inspection Division to provide
inspection and certification of the
quality and condition of agricultural
products. Specialty Crops Inspection
Division provides a nationwide
inspection, grading, and auditing
service for fresh and processed fruits,
vegetables and other products to
shippers, importers, processors, sellers,
buyers, and other financially interested
parties on a ‘‘user fee’’ basis. The use of
services is voluntary and is made
available only upon request or when
specified by some special program or
contract. Information is needed to carry
out the inspection, grading, or auditing
services. Such information includes; the
name and location of the person or
company requesting services, the type
and location of the product to be
inspected, the type of inspection being
requested, information that will identify
the product or type and scope of audit
requested. Upon approval AMS will
request a merge for this NEW collection
into the currently approved 0581–0125.
Merging the Collections will enable the
Division to more efficiently manage the
collection and prevent duplication of
burden.
This is a request for approval and
subsequent merger of FV–380 Order
Form for USDA SCI Division Inspection
Equipment and Miscellaneous Items,
FV–387 SCI Alternate Payment
Application, and FV–357 Notification of
Entry to the information collection.
These forms are authorized under the
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) The
FV–380 and FV–387 are used by the
Federal, Federal/State partners, and
members of the industry to order
equipment and other miscellaneous
items from SCI Division’s supply depot.
The FV–357 form is a notification of
entry of imported products covered
under Section 8e, of the Agricultural
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This
notification of entry form addresses
products such as fresh and processed
fruits, vegetables, nuts, and specialty
crops. It notes the port of entry and the
type of inspection (quality and
condition) required for the products.
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Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 5 minutes per
response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
49,892.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
49,892.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 4,156 hours.
(1) Order Form for Equipment and
Miscellaneous items (FV–380)
Estimate of Burden: 5 minutes per
response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
584.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 48.65 hours
(2) Alternate Payment Application
(FV–387):
Estimate of Burden: 5 minutes per
response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
708.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 58.98 hours.
(3) Notification of Entry (FV–357):
Estimate of Burden: 5 minutes per
response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
48,600.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 4,048.38 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
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technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent to ToiAyna
Thompson, Management Support Staff,
Specialty Crops Inspection Division,
Fruit and Vegetable Programs, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247,
1400 Independence Ave. SW.,
telephone: (202) 720–0867 and FAX:
(202) 690–3824; or Internet: https://
www.regulations.gov. All comments
received will be available for public
inspection during regular business
hours at the same address.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: July 27, 2015.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015–18701 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Request for an Extension of
a Currently Approved Information
Collection
Office of Advocacy and
Outreach, USDA/1890 Programs.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice
announces the Office of Advocacy and
Outreach, USDA/1890 Program’s
intention to request an extension for a
currently approved information
collection for the USDA/1890 National
Scholars Program.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by September 28, 2015 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Office of Advocacy and
Outreach invites interested persons to
submit comments on this notice.
Comments may be submitted by one of
the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. This site
provides the ability to type short
comments directly into the comment
field on this Web page or attach a file
for lengthier comments. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments. Send all U.S. Postal Service
Mail and courier delivered submissions
to: Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Office of Advocacy and
Outreach, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Room 520–A, Whitten Building,
Washington, DC 20250.
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Instructions: All items submitted by
mail or electronic mail must include the
Agency name, Office of Advocacy and
Outreach. Comments received in
response to this docket will be made
available for public inspection and
posted without change, including any
personal information, to https://
www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background
documents or comments received, send
to the Office of Advocacy and Outreach,
1400 Independence Avenue SW., 520–
A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC
20250 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Jordan, USDA/1890 National
Scholar Program Coordinator, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., 520–A,
Whitten Building, Washington, DC
20250 or call (202) 205–4307 (O) or
(202) 720–7136 (Fax).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA/1890 National Scholars
Program Application.
OMB Number: 0503–0015.
Expiration Date of Approval: August
31, 2015.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The USDA/1890 National
Scholars Program is a joint human
capital initiative between the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and
the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant
Universities. Through the 1890 Program,
USDA offers scholarships to high school
and college students who are seeking a
bachelor’s degree in the fields of
agriculture, food, or natural resource
sciences and related disciplines at 1890
Land-Grant Universities. In order for
graduating high school students and
current freshman and sophomores to be
considered for the scholarship, a
completed application is required. The
first section of the high school
application requests the applicant to
include biographical information (i.e.
name, address, age, etc.); educational
background information (i.e. grade point
average, test scores, name of
university(ies), interested in attending,
and desired major); and extracurricular
activities. The second section of the
application is completed by the
student’s guidance counselor and
requests information pertaining to the
student’s academic status, grade point
average, and test scores. The last section
of the application, which is to be
completed by a teacher, provides
information that assesses the applicant’s
interests, habits, and potential. Two
letters of recommendation must be
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submitted on behalf of the applicant.
The letters may be from a Department
Head, Dean of a College, or one of the
University Vice Presidents or a College
Professor for college-level applicants;
and the Principal, Assistant Principal,
Career Counselor, Guidance Counselor,
or a Teacher for high school applicants.
There are no sections included in the
application that these individuals will
need to complete.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 1 hour per
response.
Respondents: High School Students,
Freshman, and Sophomore College
Students, Teachers, and Guidance
Counselors.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
2,400 (600 applications).
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 7,200 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
Agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent to Mary Jordan,
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
Coordinator, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., 520–A, Whitten Building,
Washington, DC 20250. All comments
received will be available for public
inspection during regular business
hours at the same address. All responses
to this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for OMB
approval. All comments will become a
matter of public record.
Christian Obineme,
Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and
Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2015–18118 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am]
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings,
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
appearing in this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FV-14-0104; FV-15-332]
Notice of Request for New Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of request for new information.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of
Management and Budget, for NEW information collection for the Fruit and
Vegetable Specialty Crops Inspection Division.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 28, 2015
to be assured of consideration.
Additional Information or Comments: Contact ToiAyna Thompson,
Management Support Staff, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Fruit
and Vegetable Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., telephone: (202) 720-0867 and FAX: (202) 690-
3824; or Internet: https://www.regulations.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Upon approval of this collection we will
submit a request to merge this collection into the 0581-0125
Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed
Fruits, Vegetables & Other Products 7 CFR part 51 & 52, approved on 8/
16/2013.
Title: Specialty Crops Inspection Division Order Forms.
OMB Number: 0581--NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: 3 years from approval.
Type of Request: New Information Collection with intent to merge
with 0581-0125.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937, (7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627) as amended authorizes the Agricultural Marketing Service,
Specialty Crops Inspection Division to provide inspection and
certification of the quality and condition of agricultural products.
Specialty Crops Inspection Division provides a nationwide inspection,
grading, and auditing service for fresh and processed fruits,
vegetables and other products to shippers, importers, processors,
sellers, buyers, and other financially interested parties on a ``user
fee'' basis. The use of services is voluntary and is made available
only upon request or when specified by some special program or
contract. Information is needed to carry out the inspection, grading,
or auditing services. Such information includes; the name and location
of the person or company requesting services, the type and location of
the product to be inspected, the type of inspection being requested,
information that will identify the product or type and scope of audit
requested. Upon approval AMS will request a merge for this NEW
collection into the currently approved 0581-0125. Merging the
Collections will enable the Division to more efficiently manage the
collection and prevent duplication of burden.
This is a request for approval and subsequent merger of FV-380
Order Form for USDA SCI Division Inspection Equipment and Miscellaneous
Items, FV-387 SCI Alternate Payment Application, and FV-357
Notification of Entry to the information collection. These forms are
authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7
U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) The FV-380 and FV-387 are used by the Federal,
Federal/State partners, and members of the industry to order equipment
and other miscellaneous items from SCI Division's supply depot. The FV-
357 form is a notification of entry of imported products covered under
Section 8e, of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This
notification of entry form addresses products such as fresh and
processed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and specialty crops. It notes the
port of entry and the type of inspection (quality and condition)
required for the products.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 49,892.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 49,892.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,156 hours.
(1) Order Form for Equipment and Miscellaneous items (FV-380)
Estimate of Burden: 5 minutes per response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 584.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 48.65 hours
(2) Alternate Payment Application (FV-387):
Estimate of Burden: 5 minutes per response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 708.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 58.98 hours.
(3) Notification of Entry (FV-357):
Estimate of Burden: 5 minutes per response.
Respondents: Federal and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,600.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,048.38 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other
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technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Comments may be sent to ToiAyna Thompson, Management
Support Staff, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247, 1400 Independence
Ave. SW., telephone: (202) 720-0867 and FAX: (202) 690-3824; or
Internet: https://www.regulations.gov. All comments received will be
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
same address.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: July 27, 2015.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-18701 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
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