Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 12836-12837 [05-5180]

Download as PDF 12836 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 50 Wednesday, March 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 March 11, 2005. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under 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), OIRAlSubmission@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 16:45 Mar 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Recordkeeping Requirements for Certified Applicators of Federally Restricted Use Pesticides (7 CFR Part 110). OMB Control Number: 0581–0164. Summary of Collection: The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade (FACT) Act of 1990 (Subtitle H, Sec. 1491) mandates the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ‘‘shall require certified applicators of federally restricted use pesticides to maintain records comparable to records maintained by commercial applicators in each state.’’ In addition, USDA and the Administrator of EPA are required under Section 1491(f) of the FACT Act to survey the records and develop and maintain a data base so USDA and the Administrator of EPA can prepare and publish annual pesticide use reports, copies of which must be transmitted to Congress. Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is charged with administering the Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping Program. AMS requires certified private applicators of federally restricted use pesticides to maintain records of all restricted use pesticide applications for a period of two years. Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information using form STD–8, Pesticide for Recordkeeping Inspection. In order to properly administer the Pesticide Recordkeeping Program, AMS needs to monitor and determine to what extent private applicators are complying with the program’s requirements and identify the reasons for non/or partial compliance. AMS has the responsibility to assure records are kept to provide information to be utilized by licensed health care professionals for possible medical treatment. In addition, the stature requires USDA to submit annual reports to Congress pertaining to the use of restricted use pesticides in agricultural production. Description of Respondents: Farm; Federal Government; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 660,148. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: On occasion. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 1,561,209. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–5177 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 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 (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EPO. 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. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 16, 2005 / Notices Farm Service Agency Title: Long Term Contracting. OMB Control Number: 0560–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Long Term Contracting System (LTCS) is a web-based application that streamlines the bid entry and evaluation functions for Long-term, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quality contracts. The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) will generally issue invitations for bids to purchase commodities for domestic feeding program on an annual, semiannual, monthly, or quarterly basis; however, invitations may be issued more frequently depending on various program requirements. Bid offers will be received, evaluated, and awarded within the LTCS. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be processed through the LTCS bid evaluation program to determine optimal awards. KCCO will analyze the results of the bid evaluation and award contracts to the eligible, responsible and responsive bidders whose offers are most advantageous to USDA in terms of the lowest overall cost. The information is required to procure agricultural commodities for domestic feeding programs. Without the information, KCCO could not meet program requirements. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 20. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: quarterly; semi-annually; annually; monthly; on occasion. Total Burden Hours: 80. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–5180 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection ‘‘County Committee Elections Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested individuals and entities on the VerDate jul<14>2003 16:45 Mar 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 extension of a currently approved information collection used in support of the FSA County Committee Elections. The collection of information from FSA Farmers and Ranchers is used to receive nominations from eligible voters for the County Committee. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before May 16, 2005 to be assured consideration. Additional Information: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to: Kenneth Nagel, Agricultural Program Specialist, Office of the Deputy Administrator for Field Operations, Farm Service Agency, USDA, STOP 0542, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0542, Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720–7890. Copies of the information collection may be obtained by contacting Kenneth Nagel. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: County Committee Election. OMB Control Number: 0560–0229. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2005. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection. Abstract: The information collected under OMB Control Number is 0560– 0229 is necessary to effectively allow farmer and ranchers to nominate potential candidates for the county committee election in accordance with the requirements at 7 CFR part 7. Specifically, the Agency uses the information annually or if needed through-out the year for special elections to create ballots for county committee elections. Estimate of Respondent Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response. Respondents: Any individual with farming interest in the Local Administrative Area (LAA). (eligible voters) Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,100,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 350. Topics for comment include but are not limited to the following: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 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 on those who are to PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12837 respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503, and to Kenneth Nagel, Agricultural Program Specialist, Office of Deputy Administrator for Field Operations, Farm Service Agency, USDA, STOP 0542, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720–7890. Copies of the information collection may be obtained from Kenneth Nagel at the above address. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. Signed in Washington, DC on March 8, 2005. James R. Little, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 05–5154 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Income Eligibility Guidelines Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by State agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying to participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC). These income eligibility guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the WIC Regulations. DATES: Effective Date: July 1, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Whitford, Branch Chief, Policy and Program Development Branch, Supplemental Food Programs Division, FNS, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, (703) 305– 2746. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 This notice is exempt from review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 16, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12836-12837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5180]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 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 (OMB), OIRA--Submission@OMB.EPO. 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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Farm Service Agency

    Title: Long Term Contracting.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Long Term Contracting System (LTCS) is a 
web-based application that streamlines the bid entry and evaluation 
functions for Long-term, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quality 
contracts. The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) will generally issue 
invitations for bids to purchase commodities for domestic feeding 
program on an annual, semi-annual, monthly, or quarterly basis; 
however, invitations may be issued more frequently depending on various 
program requirements. Bid offers will be received, evaluated, and 
awarded within the LTCS.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be 
processed through the LTCS bid evaluation program to determine optimal 
awards. KCCO will analyze the results of the bid evaluation and award 
contracts to the eligible, responsible and responsive bidders whose 
offers are most advantageous to USDA in terms of the lowest overall 
cost. The information is required to procure agricultural commodities 
for domestic feeding programs. Without the information, KCCO could not 
meet program requirements.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: quarterly; semi-
annually; annually; monthly; on occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 80.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-5180 Filed 3-15-05; 8:45 am]
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