Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs, 10003 [E6-2813]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2006 / Notices concerning this notice. Comments must be sent to Karen L. Kaufman, Standardization Section, Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 0709, South Building; STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720–4693; fax (202) 690–1527, e-mail karen.kaufman@usda.gov. The United States Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins is available either through the address cited above or by accessing the AMS Web site on the Internet at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/fv/ppb.html. Any comments received regarding the notice will be posted at that site. Comments also will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen L. Kaufman, Telephone (202) 720–4693. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Background AMS received a petition from the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC), requesting the revision of the United States Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins. These standards are issued under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621—1627) The petitioner is requesting that USDA revise the grade standards for section 52.1843 Summary of types (varieties) of processed raisins for TypeI Seedless Raisins. The revision would add the processed raisin type, ‘‘Vinedried (without the application of drying chemicals or materials)’’ to the current summary as well as modify the type for ‘‘Dipped, Vine-dried, or similarly processed raisins’’ to ‘‘Dipped, Vinedried, treated with drying chemicals or materials or similarly processed raisins.’’ Prior to undertaking detailed work to develop a proposal, AMS is soliciting comments on the petition to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins. This notice provides for a 60-day comment period for interested parties to comment on the petition to develop a proposed revision of the standards. Should AMS conclude that there is a need for changes to the standards, detailed work could be undertaken as soon as possible and the eventual proposed revised standard would be published in the Federal Register with a request for comments in accordance with 7 CFR part 36. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 Feb 27, 2006 Jkt 208001 Dated: February 23, 2006. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E6–2770 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intent of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to request a new information collection to be used in support of the 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. These programs consist of the Hurricane Indemnity Program (HIP), the Feed Indemnity Program (FIP), the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), and the Tree Indemnity Program (TIP). DATES: Comments on this notice must be receive on or before May 1, 2006 to be assured consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven J. Peterson, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, Disaster Assistance Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0517, Washington, DC 20250–0517; Telephone (202) 720– 5172; Electronic mail: Steve.Peterson@wdc.usda.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Assistance Programs. OMB Control Number: 0560-NEW. Type of Request: Request Approval of a New Information Collection. Abstract: This information collection will be used to make eligibility determinations on respondent’s requests for payments to supplement indemnities or payments received under Federal crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), in addition to requests for payments to compensate for losses of livestock, livestock feed, trees, bushes, and vines, all of which resulted from one or more of five named hurricanes that occurred in 2005 in counties designated as primary under a Presidential disaster declaration or Secretarial designation. Travel time has been included in the Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10003 Estimate of Annual Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 90 minutes per response. Respondents: Individuals or households, businesses or other for profit and farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 34,008. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 51,012. Comments are invited on the following: (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. These comments should be sent to the Desk Officer of Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, and to Steven J. Peterson, Branch Chief, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, Disaster Assistance Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0517, Washington, DC 20250–0517. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed in Washington, DC on February 23, 2006. Teresa C. Lasseter, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. E6–2813 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and Completion Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 10003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2813]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency


Request for Approval of a New Information Collection; 2005 
Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intent of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to request 
a new information collection to be used in support of the 2005 Section 
32 Hurricane Disaster Programs. These programs consist of the Hurricane 
Indemnity Program (HIP), the Feed Indemnity Program (FIP), the 
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), and the Tree Indemnity Program 
(TIP).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be receive on or before May 1, 2006 
to be assured consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven J. Peterson, USDA, Farm Service 
Agency, Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, Disaster 
Assistance Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0517, Washington, 
DC 20250-0517; Telephone (202) 720-5172; Electronic mail: 
Steve.Peterson@wdc.usda.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: 2005 Section 32 Hurricane Disaster Assistance Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-NEW.
    Type of Request: Request Approval of a New Information Collection.
    Abstract: This information collection will be used to make 
eligibility determinations on respondent's requests for payments to 
supplement indemnities or payments received under Federal crop 
insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), in 
addition to requests for payments to compensate for losses of 
livestock, livestock feed, trees, bushes, and vines, all of which 
resulted from one or more of five named hurricanes that occurred in 
2005 in counties designated as primary under a Presidential disaster 
declaration or Secretarial designation. Travel time has been included 
in the Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: Public reporting burden for this 
collection of information is estimated to average 90 minutes per 
response.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, businesses or other for 
profit and farms.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 34,008.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 51,012.
    Comments are invited on the following: (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. These 
comments should be sent to the Desk Officer of Agriculture, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
Washington, DC 20503, and to Steven J. Peterson, Branch Chief, USDA, 
Farm Service Agency, Production, Emergencies and Compliance Division, 
Disaster Assistance Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 0517, 
Washington, DC 20250-0517.
    Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office 
of Management and Budget approval of the information collection. All 
comments will also become a matter of public record.

    Signed in Washington, DC on February 23, 2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
 [FR Doc. E6-2813 Filed 2-27-06; 8:45 am]
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