Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection, 45355 [05-15519]
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non-aggregated data provided by
respondents.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 13.7 minutes per
respondent
Respondents: Farms.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
500,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 114,167 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 in Washington, DC, July 13, 2005.
Carol House,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05–15518 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently
Approved Information Collection
National Agricultural Statistics
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Public Law 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 request
revision and extension of a currently
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approved information collection, the
Floriculture Survey.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by October 11, 2005, to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to
Ginny McBride, NASS 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carol House, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202)
720–4333.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Floriculture Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0535–0093.
Expiration Date of Approval: May 31,
2005.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to revise and extend an
information collection.
Abstract: The objective of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
is to prepare and issue State and
national estimates of crop and livestock
production, prices, and disposition. The
Floriculture Survey is conducted in 36
States and obtains basic agricultural
statistics on production and value of
floriculture and nursery products. The
retail and wholesale quantity and value
of sales are collected for fresh cut
flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage
plants, annual bedding/garden plants,
herbaceous perennials, cut cultivated
florist greens, propagative floriculture
material, and unfinished plants.
Additional detail on area in production,
operation value of sales, and
agricultural workers is included. These
statistics are used by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture to help
administer programs and by growers
and marketers in making production
and marketing decisions.
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 21 minutes per
respondent.
Respondents: Farms and businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
13,600.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 4,760 hours.
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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 in Washington, DC, July 11, 2005.
Carol House,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05–15519 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)
Inviting Applications for the Rural
Community Development Initiative
(RCDI)
Rural Housing Service, USDA.
Notice of solicitation of
applications.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This Notice announces the
availability of approximately $6 million
of grant funds for the RCDI program
through the Rural Housing Service
(RHS), herein referred to as the Agency.
Applicants must provide matching
funds in an amount at least equal to the
Federal grant. These grants will be made
to qualified intermediary organizations
that will provide financial and technical
assistance to recipients to develop their
capacity and ability to undertake
projects related to housing, community
facilities, or community and economic
development. This Notice lists the
information needed to submit an
application for these funds.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of an
application is 4 p.m. eastern standard
time November 3, 2005. The application
date and time are firm. The Agency will
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Extend a Currently Approved 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 (Public
Law 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
request revision and extension of a currently approved information
collection, the Floriculture Survey.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 11, 2005, to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Ginny McBride, NASS 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol House, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, (202) 720-4333.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Floriculture Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0535-0093.
Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2005.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise and extend an
information collection.
Abstract: The objective of the National Agricultural Statistics
Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop
and livestock production, prices, and disposition. The Floriculture
Survey is conducted in 36 States and obtains basic agricultural
statistics on production and value of floriculture and nursery
products. The retail and wholesale quantity and value of sales are
collected for fresh cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage
plants, annual bedding/garden plants, herbaceous perennials, cut
cultivated florist greens, propagative floriculture material, and
unfinished plants. Additional detail on area in production, operation
value of sales, and agricultural workers is included. These statistics
are used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help administer
programs and by growers and marketers in making production and
marketing decisions.
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 21 minutes per respondent.
Respondents: Farms and businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,600.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,760 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 in Washington, DC, July 11, 2005.
Carol House,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-15519 Filed 8-4-05; 8:45 am]
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