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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
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Rural Utilities Service
Title: 7 CFR 1783, Grant Program to
Establish a Revolving Fund Program
(RFP) to Finance Water and Wastewater
Project.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0138.
Summary of Collection: On May 13,
2002, the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) was
signed into law as Public Law 107–171.
Section 6002 of the Farm Bill amended
the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (CONTACT), by
adding a grant program to establish a
revolving loan fund. The Secretary of
Agriculture may make grants to
qualified, private, non-profit entities.
The grant recipients will use the grant
funds to establish a revolving loan fund.
The loans will be made to eligible
entities to finance redevelopment costs
of water or wastewater projects, or
short-term small capital projects not
part of the regular operation and
maintenance of current water and
wastewater systems.
Need and Use of the Information: The
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will collect
the following information from
recipients: An application, narrative
proposal, various other forms,
certifications, and supplemental
information. The Rural Development
State Offices and the RUS National
Office staff will use the information
collected to determine applicant
eligibility, project feasibility, and the
applicant’s ability to meet the grant and
regulatory requirements. Failure to
collect the proper information could
result in improper determinations of
eligibility and improper use of funds.
Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 5.
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Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 313.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–3839 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
February 24, 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
(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.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
Title: CWD in Cervids; Payment of
Indemnity.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0189.
Summary of Collection: Federal
regulations contained in 9 CFR
Subchapter B govern cooperative
programs to control and eradicate
communicable diseases of livestock
from the United States. Disease
prevention is the most effective method
for maintaining a healthy animal
population and enhancing the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service
(APHIS) ability to complete in exporting
animals and animal products. Chronic
wasting disease (CWD) is a
transmissible spongiform
encephalopathy (TSE) of elk and deer
typified by chronic weight loss leading
to death. The presence of CWD disease
in cervids causes significant economic
and market losses to U.S. producers.
APHIS will collect information using VS
Form 1–23, Appraisal & Indemnity
Claim form.
Need and Use of the Information:
APHIS will collect the owner’s name
and address, the number of animals for
which the owner is seeking payment,
and the appraised value of each animal.
The owner must also certify as to
whether the animals are subject to a
mortgage. If there is a mortgage the form
must be signed by the owner and each
person holding a mortgage. Failure to
collect this information would make it
impossible for APHIS to effectively
sustain their program to accelerate the
eradication of CWD from the United
States.
Description of Respondents: Farms;
business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 20.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 20.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–3900 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of the National Agricultural
Research, Extension, Education, and
Economics Advisory Board Meeting
Research, Education, and
Economics, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
February 24, 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 (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.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: CWD in Cervids; Payment of Indemnity.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0189.
Summary of Collection: Federal regulations contained in 9 CFR
Subchapter B govern cooperative programs to control and eradicate
communicable diseases of livestock from the United States. Disease
prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy
animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) ability to complete in exporting animals and animal
products. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform
encephalopathy (TSE) of elk and deer typified by chronic weight loss
leading to death. The presence of CWD disease in cervids causes
significant economic and market losses to U.S. producers. APHIS will
collect information using VS Form 1-23, Appraisal & Indemnity Claim
form.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect the owner's
name and address, the number of animals for which the owner is seeking
payment, and the appraised value of each animal. The owner must also
certify as to whether the animals are subject to a mortgage. If there
is a mortgage the form must be signed by the owner and each person
holding a mortgage. Failure to collect this information would make it
impossible for APHIS to effectively sustain their program to accelerate
the eradication of CWD from the United States.
Description of Respondents: Farms; business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 20.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 20.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-3900 Filed 2-28-05; 8:45 am]
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