Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 7922-7923 [05-2969]

Download as PDF 7922 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 31 Wednesday, February 16, 2005 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 11, 2005. 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 104–3. 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), OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov 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) 720–8681. 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 12:44 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Pine Shoot Beetle Host Material from Canada. OMB Control Number: 0579–0257. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701– 7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, or movement of plants and plant pests to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. The Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing restriction on the importation of pine shoot beetle host material into the United States from Canada. Pine shoot beetle (PSB) is a pest of pine trees. It can cause damage in weak and dying trees where reproductive and immature stages of PSB occur, and in the new growth of healthy trees. PSB can damage urban ornamental trees and can cause economic losses to the timber, Christmas trees, and nursery industries. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect the information using Compliance Agreements, Written Statements, and Canadian Phytosanitary Certificates to protect the United States from the introduction of pine shoot beetle and other plant diseases. Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for profit; Individuals or household. Number of Respondents: 2,340. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 79. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2968 Filed 2–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 11, 2005. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 appropriation 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), OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov for 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) 720–8681. 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 persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: WIC Local Agency Directory. OMB Control Number: 0584–0431. Summary of Collection: The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is authorized by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act (CNA) of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), as amended. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA administers the WIC Program by awarding cash grants to State agencies (generally State health departments). The State agencies award subgrants to local agencies (generally local health departments and nonprofit organizations) to deliver program benefits and services to eligible participants. Local agencies authorized to furnish WIC participants with supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support activities and referral to related E:\FR\FM\16FEN1.SGM 16FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 16, 2005 / Notices health services are subject to change. New local agencies may be selected to operate the WIC Program and local agencies already in operation may be disqualified for continued operation. FNS will collect information using form FNS–648 to report additions and deletions of local agencies operating the WIC program and local agency address changes, when such changes occur. Need and Use of the Information: The FNS will collect information to maintain a local agency directory that lists the names and addresses of all WIC local agencies. The WIC local agency directory services as the primary source of data on the number and location of local agencie4s and is published annually. It is used to refer individuals to the nearest source of WIC Program services and to maintain continuity of program services to migrant and other transient participants. Description of Respondents: State, local, or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 88. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 15. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2969 Filed 2–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 11, 2005. 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 12:44 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 (OMB), OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov 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) 720–8681. 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. Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Title: Guidelines for Preparation of Research Proposal. OMB Control Number: 0580–0014. Summary of Collection: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is responsible for establishment of grain standards which accurately describe the quality of grain being traded and for the uniform application of these standards in a nationwide inspection system. GIPSA maintains an external research program under which research scientists are invited to submit research grant proposals which include the objectives of the proposed work; application of the proposed work to the grain inspection system; the procedures, equipment, personnel, etc., that will be used to reach the project objectives; the costs of the project, a schedule for completion; qualifications of the investigator and the grantee organization; and a listing of all other sources of financial support for the project. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is used by GIPSA to determine the projects that would address the highest priority problems. The information is also critical for ensuring that the proposed projects are technically feasible and that the sponsoring organizations have the resources to support the project including personnel with the appropriate technical capabilities. Description of Respondents: State, local or tribal government; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 2. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7923 Total Burden Hours: 40. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2970 Filed 2–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Commodity Credit Corporation 2004 Dairy Disaster Assistance Payment Program (DDAP) Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the United States Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations regarding a new information collection. This collection is necessary to add information collections on a new form that will be used to gather specific information from producers on their dairy production and spoilage losses suffered as a result of the 2004 hurricanes. The information collected will be used to establish eligibility and to determine payment amounts. Comments on the information collection requirements in this notice must be received on or before April 18, 2005 to be assured consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments regarding this information collection requirement may be directed to Danielle Cooke, telephone (202) 720– 1919; fax (202) 690–1536; e-mail: Danielle_Cooke@wdc.usda.gov. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 2004 Dairy Disaster Assistance Payment Program. OMB Number: 0560–NEW. Type of Request: Request for Approval of a New Information Collection. Abstract: Dairy operations are eligible to receive direct payments provided they make certifications that attest to their eligibility to receive such payments. As appropriate, these operations must certify, with respect to: (1) The producers in the dairy operation being associated with a dairy farm operation physically located in a county declared a disaster by the President of the United States in 2004 due to hurricanes; (2) the pounds of dairy production losses and dairy spoilage losses incurred as a result of any of the 2004 hurricanes; (3) that they E:\FR\FM\16FEN1.SGM 16FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 16, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7922-7923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2969]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 11, 2005.
    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 appropriation 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), OIRA--Submission@omb.eop.gov for 
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) 720-8681.
    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 persons are not required to respond to 
the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: WIC Local Agency Directory.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0431.
    Summary of Collection: The Supplemental Nutrition Program for 
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is authorized by section 17 of the 
Child Nutrition Act (CNA) of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), as amended. The 
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA administers the WIC Program by 
awarding cash grants to State agencies (generally State health 
departments). The State agencies award subgrants to local agencies 
(generally local health departments and nonprofit organizations) to 
deliver program benefits and services to eligible participants. Local 
agencies authorized to furnish WIC participants with supplemental 
foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support 
activities and referral to related

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health services are subject to change. New local agencies may be 
selected to operate the WIC Program and local agencies already in 
operation may be disqualified for continued operation. FNS will collect 
information using form FNS-648 to report additions and deletions of 
local agencies operating the WIC program and local agency address 
changes, when such changes occur.
    Need and Use of the Information: The FNS will collect information 
to maintain a local agency directory that lists the names and addresses 
of all WIC local agencies. The WIC local agency directory services as 
the primary source of data on the number and location of local 
agencie4s and is published annually. It is used to refer individuals to 
the nearest source of WIC Program services and to maintain continuity 
of program services to migrant and other transient participants.
    Description of Respondents: State, local, or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 88.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 15.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-2969 Filed 2-15-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-M
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