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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Request for Extension and Revision of
a Currently Approved Information
Collection; Farm Reconstitutions
Farm Service Agency, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
intention of the Farm Service Agency
(FSA) to request an extension and
revision for an information collection
currently approved and used in of farm
reconstitutions.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
submitted on or before May 9, 2006 to
be assured consideration.
Additional Information or Comments:
All comments concerning this notice
should be addressed to Jack Stanley,
Agricultural Program Specialist, USDA/
FSA/PECD, 1400 Independence Ave.
SW., STOP 0517, Washington, DC
20250–0517, (202) 690–4091, FAX (202)
720–0051.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Farm Reconstitutions.
OMB Number: 0560–0025.
Expiration Date: October 31, 2006.
Type of Request: Request for Approval
of an Extension and Revision of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection.
Abstract: The information collected
under Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Number 0560–0025, as identified
above, is needed to enable the FSA to
effectively administer the programs
relating to reconstitution of farms, and
base acres governed by 7 CFR part 718.
Form FSA–155 is used as a request for
farm reconstitution initiated by the
producer who wishes to combine a farm
with another farm or divide a farm into
multiple farming operations. The
reconstitution process is a required
procedure when a producer wishes to
increase acreage attributed to the farm
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from leases or change farm acreage
records as a result of a sale of any part
of a farm. CCC must act on all proposed
farm reconstitutions and issue their
approval or disapproval on the FSA–
155. It is necessary to collect the
information recorded on the FSA–155 to
determine farmland, and cropland
resulting from combination or division
of the farming operation.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
7,154.
Estimated Number of Forms Filed per
person: 1.
Estimates Average Time to Respond:
45 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,365
hours.
Proposed topics for comments include
but are not limited to: (1) Whether the
continued collection of 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 burden including
the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; or (4) 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. Comments
regarding this information collection
requirement should be directed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for
Agriculture, Washington, DC 20503 and
to Jack Stanley, Agricultural Program
Specialist, USDA/FSA/PECD, 1400
Independence Ave SW., STOP 0517,
Washington, DC 20250–0517.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, on March 2,
2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Request for Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection;
Emergency Conservation Program
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 intention of the
Farm Service Agency (FSA) to request a
revision of currently approved
information collection used in support
of the Emergency Conservation Program
(ECP).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received on or before May 9, 2006 to be
assured consideration.
Additional Information or Comments:
Contact Clayton Furukawa, ECP
Program Manager, Conservation and
Environmental Programs Division,
USDA, FSA, STOP 0513, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0513; telephone
(202) 690–0571.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Emergency Conservation
Program.
OMB Control Number: 0560–0082.
Expiration Date: October 31, 2008.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The information collected
under Office of Management and Budget
Control Number 0560–0082, as
identified above, allows FSA to
effectively administer the regulations
under the ECP. The regulations at 7 CFR
part 701 set forth basic policies,
program provisions, and eligibility
requirements for owners and operators
to enter into agreements for financial
and technical assistance and for
receiving cost-share payments under the
ECP.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average .25 hours (15
minutes) per response.
Respondents: Owners, operators and
other eligible agricultural producers on
eligible farmland.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
120,000.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 90,050.
Proposed topics for comment include:
(a) Whether the collection 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 collected; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
the information on those who are to
respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. Comments
should be sent to the Desk Officer for
Agriculture, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington,
DC 20503 and to Clayton Furukawa,
ECP Program Manager, Conservation
and Environmental Programs Division,
USDA, FSA, STOP 0513, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0513, telephone
(202) 690–0571.
Signed at Washington, DC, on February 24,
2006.
Michael W. Yost,
Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Request for Extension of Currently
Approved Information Collection;
Power of Attorney
Farm Service Agency, USDA.
Notice and Request for
Comments.
AGENCY:
dsatterwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Farm Service
Agency’s (FSA) intention to request an
extension for a currently approved
information collection. This information
is used to support the FSA, Commodity
Credit Corporation (CCC) and Risk
Management Agency (RMA) in
conducting business and accepting
signatures on documents from
individual’s acting on behalf of others.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received on or before May 9, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Sienkiewicz, Agricultural Program
Specialist, USDA/FSA/PECD, Common
Provisions Branch, at (202) 720–8959.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Power of Attorney.
OMB Control Number: 0560–0190.
Expiration Date of Approval:
November 30, 2006.
Type of Request: Request for
extension of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: Individuals or authorized
representatives of entities wanting to
appoint another to act as their attorneyin-fact in connection with certain FSA,
CCC, and RMA programs and related
actions must complete a FSA–211,
Power of Attorney, form. The FSA–211
serves as evidence that the grantor has
appointed another to act on their behalf
for certain FSA, CCC, and RMA
programs and related actions, giving the
appointee legal authority to enter into
binding agreements on the grantor’s
behalf. The FSA–211 also provides FSA,
CCC and RMA a source to verify an
individual’s authority to sign and act for
another in the event of errors or fraud
that requires legal remedies. The
information collected on the FSA–211 is
limited to the grantor’s name, signature
and identification number, the grantee’s
name and address, and the applicable
FSA, CCC and RMA programs.
Estimate of Respondent Burden:
Public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated to
average .25 hours per response.
Respondents: Individuals or
authorized representatives of entities,
such as corporations, wanting to
appoint an attorney-in-fact to act on
their behalf.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,558,959 (519,653 annually over a 3
year period).
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses per Respondent: Collection
of the information is a one-time
occurrence. The FSA–211 remains in
full force and effect until written notice
of revocation has been duly served upon
USDA, the death of the grantor, or the
incapacitation of the grantor.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondent: Collection of the
information is a one-time occurrence
with an estimated reporting burden of
.25 hours per response.
Proposed topics for comment include:
(a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
USDA service center; (b) the agency’s
estimate of burden; (c) methods to
enhance the usefulness of the
information collected; or (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
the information on those who respond.
Comments must be sent to the Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
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Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503 and to Mike
Sienkiewicz, Agricultural Program
Specialist, USDA–FSA–PECD, STOP
0517, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202)
720–8959; or FAX (202) 720–0051.
Copies of the information collection
may be obtained from Mr. Sienkiewicz
at the above address.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, on March 2,
2006.
Teresa Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E6–3405 Filed 3–9–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Request for Extension of a Currently
Approved Information Collection; EndUse Certificate Program
Farm Service Agency, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking
comments from all interested
individuals and organizations on the
extension of information collection
currently used in support of the EndUse Certificate Program.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received on or before May 9, 2006 to be
assured consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon Miner, USDA, Farm Service
Agency, Warehouse and Inventory
Division, Program Development Branch,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP
0553, Washington, DC 20250–0553;
Telephone (202) 720–6266; Electronic
mail: Sharon.Miner@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: End-Use Certificate Program.
OMB Control Number: 0560–0151.
Expiration Date of Approval:
November 30, 2006.
Type of Request: Extension of
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The information collected
under OMB Control Number 0560–0151,
ensures that Canadian wheat does not
benefit from USDA or Commodity
Credit Corporation assisted export
programs. To comply with the
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information
Collection; Emergency Conservation Program
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 intention of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to
request a revision of currently approved information collection used in
support of the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before May 9,
2006 to be assured consideration.
Additional Information or Comments: Contact Clayton Furukawa, ECP
Program Manager, Conservation and Environmental Programs Division,
USDA, FSA, STOP 0513, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20250-0513; telephone (202) 690-0571.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Emergency Conservation Program.
OMB Control Number: 0560-0082.
Expiration Date: October 31, 2008.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The information collected under Office of Management and
Budget Control Number 0560-0082, as identified above, allows FSA to
effectively administer the regulations under the ECP. The regulations
at 7 CFR part 701 set forth basic policies, program provisions, and
eligibility requirements for owners and operators to enter into
agreements for financial and technical assistance and for receiving
cost-share payments under the ECP.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average .25 hours (15 minutes) per
response.
Respondents: Owners, operators and other eligible agricultural
producers on eligible farmland.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 120,000.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 90,050.
Proposed topics for comment include: (a) Whether the collection
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 collected;
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the
information on those who are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503 and to Clayton Furukawa, ECP Program Manager,
Conservation and Environmental Programs Division, USDA, FSA, STOP 0513,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513, telephone
(202) 690-0571.
Signed at Washington, DC, on February 24, 2006.
Michael W. Yost,
Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E6-3402 Filed 3-9-06; 8:45 am]
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