Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-State Administrative Expense Funds Regulations, 14437-14438 [05-5569]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 22, 2005 / Notices SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for pork and poultry products from Mexico transiting the United States. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May 23, 2005. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: EDOCKET: Go to https://www.epa.gov/ feddocket to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once you have entered EDOCKET, click on the ‘‘View Open APHIS Dockets’’ link to locate this document. Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. 04–141–1, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3C71, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 04–141–1. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: You may view APHIS documents published in the Federal Register and related information on the Internet at https:// www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/ webrepor.html. ADDRESSES: For information on regulations for pork and poultry products transiting the United States, contact Dr. Christopher Robinson, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Technical Trade Services Team, National Center for Import and Export, VS, 4700 River Road Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–7837. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734– 7477. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Pork and Poultry Products From Mexico Transiting the United States. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:26 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 OMB Number: 0579–0145. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture is responsible for, among other things, regulating the importation into the United States of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction of serious pests and diseases of livestock into the United States. The regulations for the importation of animals and animal products are contained in 9 CFR parts 92 through 98. The regulations in 9 CFR 94.15 allow fresh (chilled or frozen) pork and pork products and poultry carcasses, parts, and products (except eggs and egg products) that are not eligible to enter into the United States to transit the United States from specified States in Mexico, via land ports, for export to another country. The regulations set out conditions for the transit movements that protect against the introduction of classical swine fever or exotic Newcastle disease into the United States. These conditions involve the use of several information collection activities, including the completion of an import permit application, the placement of serially numbered seals on product containers, and the forwarding of a prearrival notification to U.S. port personnel. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14437 information is estimated to average 0.8 hours per response. Respondents: Exporters in Mexico and full-time, salaried veterinarians employed by Mexico’s Federal animal health protection service. Estimated annual number of respondents: 75. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 10. Estimated annual number of responses: 750. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 600 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 16th day of March 2005. Elizabeth E. Gaston, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E5–1246 Filed 3–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—State Administrative Expense Funds Regulations Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Notice announces the Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review of the information collection related to State administrative expense funds. DATES: To be assured of consideration, comments must be received by May 23, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments and requests for copies of this information collection to: Mr. Terry Hallberg, Chief, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 636, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. Comments will also be accepted via EMail submission if sent to CNDPROPOSAL@FNS.USDA.GOV. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 14438 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 22, 2005 / Notices 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (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. All responses to this Notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Surplus Commodities Food and Nutrition Service Surplus commodities donated for distribution under TEFAP are Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) commodities purchased under the authority of section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, 7 U.S.C. 1431 (section 416) and commodities purchased under the surplus removal authority of section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, 7 U.S.C. 612c (section 32). The types of commodities typically purchased under section 416 include dairy, grains, oils, and peanut products. The types of commodities purchased under section 32 include meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, dry beans, juices and fruits. In FY 2005, the Department anticipates that there will be sufficient quantities of nonfat dry milk and readyto-eat pudding available for donation under section 416, and frozen turkey breast, canned and frozen orange juice, fruit-nut mix, dried cherries, dates, figs, canned tomatoes, walnuts, canned and frozen asparagus, canned salmon, sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, and cranberry juice under section 32, to support the distribution of these commodities through TEFAP. Other surplus commodities may be made available to TEFAP later in the year. The Department would like to point out that commodity acquisitions are based on changing agricultural market conditions; therefore, the availability of commodities is subject to change. Approximately $65.4 million in surplus commodities purchased in FY 2004 are being delivered to States in FY 2005. These commodities include frozen strawberries, frozen peaches, frozen orange juice, walnuts, and the following canned items: tomatoes, apricots, peaches, mixed fruit, pineapple and orange juices, asparagus and salmon. The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Commodities for Fiscal Year 2005 AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. Terry Hallberg at (703) 305–2590. SUMMARY: This notice announces the surplus and purchased commodities that the Department expects to make available for donation to States for use in providing nutrition assistance to the needy under the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2005. The commodities made available under this notice must, at the discretion of the State, be distributed to eligible recipient agencies for use in preparing meals, and/or for distribution to households for home consumption. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EFFECTIVE DATE: Title: State Administrative Expense Funds Regulations. OMB Number: 0584–0067. Form Number(s): FNS–74, FNS–525. Expiration Date: September 30, 2005. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89–642), 42 U.S.C. 1776, authorizes the Department to provide Federal funds to State agencies (SAs) for administering the Child Nutrition Programs. State Administrative Expense Funds (SAE), 7 CFR Part 235, sets forth procedures and recordkeeping requirements for use by SAs in reporting and maintaining records of their needs and uses of SAE funds. Estimate of Burden: There is no change to the reporting or recordkeeping burdens. Estimated Time per Response: 2.27 hours. Estimated Number of Respondents: 88 respondents. Average Number of Responses per Respondent: 2,052 responses. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12,922 burden hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dated: March 11, 2005. Roberto Salazar, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 05–5569 Filed 3–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P VerDate jul<14>2003 15:26 Mar 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 October 1, 2004. Lillie Ragan, Assistant Branch Chief, Policy Branch, Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302–1594 or telephone (703) 305– 2662. In accordance with the provisions set forth in the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (EFAA), 7 U.S.C. 7502, and the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. 2011, et seq., the Department makes commodities and administrative funds available to States for use in providing nutrition assistance to those in need through TEFAP. In accordance with 7 CFR 251.3(h), each State’s share of TEFAP commodities and administrative funds is based 60 percent on the number of low-income households within the State and 40 percent on the number of unemployed persons within the State. State officials are responsible for establishing the network through which the commodities will be used by eligible recipient agencies (ERAs) in providing nutrition assistance to those in need, and for allocating commodities and administrative funds among those agencies. States have full discretion in determining the amount of commodities that will be made available to ERAs for use in preparing meals, and/or for distribution to households for home consumption. The types of commodities the Department expects to make available to States for distribution through TEFAP in FY 2005 are described below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Purchased Commodities In accordance with section 27 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the Secretary is directed annually, through FY 2007, to purchase $140 million worth of commodities for distribution through TEFAP. These commodities are made available to States in addition to those surplus commodities which otherwise might be provided to States for distribution under TEFAP. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108– 447) permits States to convert any or all of their fair share of $10 million of these funds to administrative funds to pay costs associated with the distribution of TEFAP commodities at the State and local level. E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 22, 2005)]
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[Pages 14437-14438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5569]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--State Administrative Expense Funds Regulations

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
Notice announces the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) intention to 
request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review of the information 
collection related to State administrative expense funds.

DATES: To be assured of consideration, comments must be received by May 
23, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send comments and requests for copies of this information 
collection to: Mr. Terry Hallberg, Chief, Program Analysis and 
Monitoring Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 
636, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. Comments will also be accepted via E-
Mail submission if sent to CNDPROPOSAL@FNS.USDA.GOV.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information

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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 the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (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. All responses to this Notice 
will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval, and 
will become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Terry Hallberg at (703) 305-2590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: State Administrative Expense Funds Regulations.
    OMB Number: 0584-0067.
    Form Number(s): FNS-74, FNS-525.
    Expiration Date: September 30, 2005.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Section 7 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-
642), 42 U.S.C. 1776, authorizes the Department to provide Federal 
funds to State agencies (SAs) for administering the Child Nutrition 
Programs. State Administrative Expense Funds (SAE), 7 CFR Part 235, 
sets forth procedures and recordkeeping requirements for use by SAs in 
reporting and maintaining records of their needs and uses of SAE funds.
    Estimate of Burden: There is no change to the reporting or 
recordkeeping burdens.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.27 hours.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 88 respondents.
    Average Number of Responses per Respondent: 2,052 responses.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12,922 burden hours.

    Dated: March 11, 2005.
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 05-5569 Filed 3-21-05; 8:45 am]
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