Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 71262 [05-23328]

Download as PDF 71262 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 227 Monday, November 28, 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 Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. DA–06–02] Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request an extension for and revision of a currently approved information collection for the Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products and the Certification of Sanitary Design and Fabrication of Equipment Used in the Slaughter, Processing, and Packaging of Livestock and Poultry Products. DATES: Comments received by January 27, 2006 will be considered. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Reginald L. Pasteur, USDA/ AMS/Dairy Programs, Dairy Standardization Branch, Room 2746South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 0230; Tel: (202) 720–7473, Fax: (202) 720–2643 or via e-mail at reginald.pasteur@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Reporting Requirements Under Regulations Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products. OMB Number: 0581–0126. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2006. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:28 Nov 25, 2005 Jkt 208001 Abstract: The dairy grading program is a voluntary user fee program authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.). The regulations governing inspection and grading services of manufactured or processed dairy products are contained in 7 CFR part 58. In order for a voluntary inspection form to perform satisfactorily, there must be written requirements and rules for both Government and industry. The information requested is used to identify the product offered for grading; to identify a request from a manufacturer of equipment used in the dairy, meat or poultry industries for evaluation regarding sanitary design and construction; to identify and contact the party responsible for payment of the inspection, grading or equipment evaluation fee and expense; and to identify applicants who wish to be authorized to display official identification on product packaging materials, equipment, utensils, or on descriptive or promotional materials. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this record keeping is estimated to average .0585 hours per response. Respondents: Distributors, manufacturers, and packers of butter and cheese. Manufacturers of processing equipment used in the dairy, meat and poultry industries. Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 360. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of the information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments should reference OMB No. 0581–0126 and the Dairy Inspection and Grading Program and be sent to the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Deputy Administrator, USDA/AMS/Dairy Programs, Room 2968–S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20090–6456. Comments should reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matte of public record. Authority: 7 U.S.C 1621–1627. Dated: November 21, 2005. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 05–23328 Filed 11–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency U.S. Warehouse Act Fees Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice sets forth a schedule increasing the annual operational fee warehouse operators are charged under the United States Warehouse Act (USWA). This action is needed to increase revenue to cover operational costs projected for operations under the USWA in fiscal year 2006. This notice does not change any of the other various license or inspection fees charged under the USWA. DATE: Effective Date: January 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Hinkle, USWA Program Manager, Warehouse and Inventory Division, Farm Service Agency (FSA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0553, Washington, DC 20250–0553, telephone: (202) 720–7433; FAX: (202) 690–3123; e-mail: Roger.Hinkle@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Agriculture has the E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 227 / Monday, November 28, 2005 / 
Notices

[[Page 71262]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. DA-06-02]


Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently 
Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing 
Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for and revision of a 
currently approved information collection for the Regulations Governing 
the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy 
Products and the Certification of Sanitary Design and Fabrication of 
Equipment Used in the Slaughter, Processing, and Packaging of Livestock 
and Poultry Products.

DATES: Comments received by January 27, 2006 will be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Reginald L. Pasteur, USDA/
AMS/Dairy Programs, Dairy Standardization Branch, Room 2746-South 
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0230; 
Tel: (202) 720-7473, Fax: (202) 720-2643 or via e-mail at 
reginald.pasteur@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Reporting Requirements Under Regulations Governing the 
Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy 
Products.
    OMB Number: 0581-0126.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2006.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The dairy grading program is a voluntary user fee program 
authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 
1621 et seq.). The regulations governing inspection and grading 
services of manufactured or processed dairy products are contained in 7 
CFR part 58. In order for a voluntary inspection form to perform 
satisfactorily, there must be written requirements and rules for both 
Government and industry. The information requested is used to identify 
the product offered for grading; to identify a request from a 
manufacturer of equipment used in the dairy, meat or poultry industries 
for evaluation regarding sanitary design and construction; to identify 
and contact the party responsible for payment of the inspection, 
grading or equipment evaluation fee and expense; and to identify 
applicants who wish to be authorized to display official identification 
on product packaging materials, equipment, utensils, or on descriptive 
or promotional materials.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this record keeping 
is estimated to average .0585 hours per response.
    Respondents: Distributors, manufacturers, and packers of butter and 
cheese. Manufacturers of processing equipment used in the dairy, meat 
and poultry industries.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 360.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of the 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology. Comments should reference OMB No. 0581-0126 
and the Dairy Inspection and Grading Program and be sent to the Office 
of the Deputy Administrator, USDA/AMS/Dairy Programs, Room 2968-S, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20090-6456. Comments should 
reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue 
of the Federal Register. All comments received will be available for 
public inspection during regular business hours at the same address.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matte of public 
record.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C 1621-1627.

    Dated: November 21, 2005.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 05-23328 Filed 11-25-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-M

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