Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 31412 [05-10839]

Download as PDF 31412 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 104 / Wednesday, June 1, 2005 / Notices determine eligibility for benefits that are available to producers on the farm. The actual number of producers who must supply information varies depending on (1) the type of farming operation, and (2) the mix of crops planted (which has a direct relationship to the type of program the producer is eligible to participate in). In order to establish eligibility annually for these programs, a minimal amount of land and crop data about a producer’s farming operation is required. The information is subsequently used to ensure compliance with program provisions, to determine actual production histories, and when disaster occurs, to verify crop loss. Producers must provide the information each year because variables such as previous year experience, weather occurrences and projections, market demand, new farming techniques and personal preferences affect the amount of land being farmed, the mix of crops planted, and the projected harvest. Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect information verbally from the producers during visits to the county offices. FSA will collect one or more of the following data elements, as required: Crop planted, planting date, crop’s intended use, type or variety, practice (irrigated or non-irrigated), acres, location of the crop (tract and field), and the producer’s percent share in the crop along with the names of other producers having an interest in the crop. Once the information is collected and eligibility established, the information is used throughout the crop year to ensure the producer remains compliant with program provisions. If information is not reported, FSA has no basis to calculate APH, losses could not be determined, and information for crop insurance expansion could not be provided to RMA. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms; State, local, or tribal government; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 291,500. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 510,125. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–10838 Filed 5–31–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P VerDate jul<14>2003 17:53 May 30, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 25, 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, Pub. L. 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. Agricultural Research Service Title: Use of Facilities or the Performance of Photography/ Cinematography at the U.S. National Arboretum. OMB Control Number: 0518–0024. Summary of Collection: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) is to conduct research, provide education, and conserve and display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plans to enhance the environment. The USNA is a 446-acre public facility. The grounds of the USNA are available to the general PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public for purposes of education and passive recreation. The USNA has many spectacular feature and garden displays which are very popular to visitors and photographers. Section 890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104–107 (‘‘FAIR ACT’’) provided statutory authorities regarding the USNA. These authorities include the ability to charge fees for temporary use by individuals or groups of USNA facilities and grounds for any purpose consistent with the mission of USNA. Also, the authority was provided to charge fees for the use of the USNA for commercial photography and cinematography. Need and Use of the Information: USNA officials using applications in the form of questionnaires will collect the information. USNA to determine if the requestor’s needs can be met and the request is consistent with the mission and goals of the USNA uses of the information. If the basic information is not collected USNA officials will not be able to determine if the requestor’s needs can be met. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households; Federal Government; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 300. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 65. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–10839 Filed 5–31–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. 04–132–1] Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases; Renewal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of renewal. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has renewed the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases for a 2-year period. The Secretary has determined that the Committee is necessary and in the public interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Joe Annelli, Director of Emergency Management Outreach and Liaisons, E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 1, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 31412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10839]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 25, 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, Pub. L. 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.

Agricultural Research Service

    Title: Use of Facilities or the Performance of Photography/
Cinematography at the U.S. National Arboretum.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-0024.
    Summary of Collection: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum 
(USNA) is to conduct research, provide education, and conserve and 
display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plans to enhance the 
environment. The USNA is a 446-acre public facility. The grounds of the 
USNA are available to the general public for purposes of education and 
passive recreation. The USNA has many spectacular feature and garden 
displays which are very popular to visitors and photographers. Section 
890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, 
Pub. L. 104-107 (``FAIR ACT'') provided statutory authorities regarding 
the USNA. These authorities include the ability to charge fees for 
temporary use by individuals or groups of USNA facilities and grounds 
for any purpose consistent with the mission of USNA. Also, the 
authority was provided to charge fees for the use of the USNA for 
commercial photography and cinematography.
    Need and Use of the Information: USNA officials using applications 
in the form of questionnaires will collect the information. USNA to 
determine if the requestor's needs can be met and the request is 
consistent with the mission and goals of the USNA uses of the 
information. If the basic information is not collected USNA officials 
will not be able to determine if the requestor's needs can be met.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-
profit institutions; Individuals or households; Federal Government; 
State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 65.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-10839 Filed 5-31-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-03-P

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