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periodic counts and measurements are
taken and then used to forecast
production during the growing season.
Production forecasts are published in
USDA Crop Production reports. The
Field Crops Objective Yield Surveys
have approval from OMB for a 3-year
period; NASS intends to request that the
surveys be approved for another 3 years.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 24 minutes.
Respondents: Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
8,555.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 3,422 hours.
These data will be collected under the
authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a).
Individually identifiable data collected
under this authority are governed by
Section 1770 of the Food Security Act
of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires
USDA to afford strict confidentiality to
non-aggregated data provided by
respondents.
Copies of this information collection
and related instructions can be obtained
without charge from Ginny McBride,
NASS Clearance Officer, at (202) 720–
5778.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) 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;
(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
become a matter of public record and be
summarized in the request for OMB
approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, March 24, 2005.
Carol House,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Revise and Extend an Information
Collection
National Agricultural Statistics
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13) and Office of Management
and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part
1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995),
this notice announces the intention of
the National Agricultural Statistics
Service (NASS) to seek approval to
revise and extend a currently approved
information collection, the Egg,
Chicken, and Turkey Surveys.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by July 11, 2005, to be assured
of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to
Ginny McBride, NASS OMB Clearance
Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Room 5336 South Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250 or sent
electronically to
gmcbride@nass.usda.gov, or faxed to
(202) 720–6396.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carol House, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202)
720–4333.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Egg, Chicken, and Turkey
Surveys.
OMB Number: 0535–0004.
Expiration Date of Approval: October
31, 2005.
Type of Request: Intent to revise and
extend a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The primary objective of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
is to prepare and issue State and
national estimates of crop and livestock
production, disposition, and prices. The
Egg, Chicken, and Turkey Program
obtains basic poultry statistics from
voluntary cooperators throughout the
Nation. Statistics are published on
placement of pullet chicks for hatchery
supply flocks; hatching reports for
broiler-type, egg-type, and turkey eggs;
number of layers on hand; total table egg
production; and production and value
estimates for eggs, chickens, and
turkeys. This information is used by
producers, processors, feed dealers, and
others in the marketing and supply
channels as a basis for production and
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marketing decisions. Government
agencies use these estimates to evaluate
poultry product supplies. The
information is an important
consideration in government purchases
for the school lunch program and in
formulation of export-import policy.
NASS intends to request that the
surveys be approved for another 3 years.
These data will be collected under the
authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a).
Individually identifiable data collected
under this authority are governed by
Section 1770 of the Food Security Act
of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires
USDA to afford strict confidentiality to
non-aggregated data provided by
respondents.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 12 minutes per
response.
Respondents: Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
3,200.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 3,300 hours.
Copies of this information collection
and related instructions can be obtained
without charge from Ginny McBride,
NASS Clearance Officer, at (202) 720–
5778.
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) 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;
(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
become a matter of public record and be
summarized in the request for OMB
approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, March 24, 2005.
Carol House,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Revise and Extend an
Information Collection
AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR
part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the
intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to
seek approval to revise and extend a currently approved information
collection, the Egg, Chicken, and Turkey Surveys.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 11, 2005, to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Ginny McBride, NASS OMB Clearance
Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250 or sent electronically to
gmcbride@nass.usda.gov, or faxed to (202) 720-6396.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol House, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, (202) 720-4333.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Egg, Chicken, and Turkey Surveys.
OMB Number: 0535-0004.
Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2005.
Type of Request: Intent to revise and extend a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural
Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates
of crop and livestock production, disposition, and prices. The Egg,
Chicken, and Turkey Program obtains basic poultry statistics from
voluntary cooperators throughout the Nation. Statistics are published
on placement of pullet chicks for hatchery supply flocks; hatching
reports for broiler-type, egg-type, and turkey eggs; number of layers
on hand; total table egg production; and production and value estimates
for eggs, chickens, and turkeys. This information is used by producers,
processors, feed dealers, and others in the marketing and supply
channels as a basis for production and marketing decisions. Government
agencies use these estimates to evaluate poultry product supplies. The
information is an important consideration in government purchases for
the school lunch program and in formulation of export-import policy.
NASS intends to request that the surveys be approved for another 3
years. These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C.
2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority
are governed by Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C.
2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to non-
aggregated data provided by respondents.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 12 minutes per response.
Respondents: Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,200.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,300 hours.
Copies of this information collection and related instructions can
be obtained without charge from Ginny McBride, NASS Clearance Officer,
at (202) 720-5778.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (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 become a matter of public record
and be summarized in the request for OMB approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, March 24, 2005.
Carol House,
Associate Administrator.
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