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performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the
information collection, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
information collection on those who are
to respond, through use, as appropriate,
of automated, electronic, mechanical,
and other collection technologies, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average
1.0034129 hours response.
Respondents: U.S. importers and
shippers of genetically engineered
organisms and products and agricultural
companies that produce or test
genetically engineered organisms or
products or that engage in product
research and development.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 121.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 24.214876.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 2,930.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 2,940 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
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.
Done in Washington, DC, this 10th day of
July 2006.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection:
Comment Request: Food Stamp
Program Education and Administrative
Reporting System (EARS)
Food and Nutrition Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
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notice invites the general public and
other public agencies to comment on a
proposed information collection. The
proposed collection is a new collection.
The purpose of the Education and
Administrative Reporting System
(EARS) form is to collect uniform and
standard information on nutrition
education activities funded by the Food
Stamp Program. The data collected will
inform management decisions, support
policy initiatives, and provide
documentation for legislative, budget
and other requests that support
planning within the agency.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before September 11,
2006.
ADDRESSES: 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 has 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 that
were 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.
Comments may be sent to Judy
Wilson, Director, Nutrition Services
Staff, Office of Analysis, Nutrition and
Evaluation, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service,
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1014,
Alexandria, VA 22302.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval. All comments
will also be a matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the proposed information
collection form and instructions should
be directed to Judy Wilson at (703) 305–
2585.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Education and Administrative
Reporting System.
OMB Number: Not assigned at this
time.
Form Number: FNS–759.
Expiration Date: None.
Type of Request: New collection.
Abstract: The Food and Nutrition
Service (FNS) has developed a new
reporting system for the nutrition
education component of the Food
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Stamp Program, which is provided for
in section 11(f) of the Food Stamp Act,
7 U.S.C. 2020(f). To do this, the Agency
convened a workgroup of diverse
stakeholders that assisted with this task,
including people from the State, local,
and Federal levels, as well as academia.
The new Education and
Administrative Reporting System
(EARS) will provide uniform data and
information about the nutrition
education activities of all participating
States across the country. Data collected
under the new system include
demographic characteristics of
participants receiving nutrition
education benefits, information about
education topics and strategies, and use
of resources. The EARS has been
designed to be an annual report that
State Food Stamp Program Agencies
will submit to report prior Fiscal Year’s
nutrition education activities.
Affected Public: State Food Stamp
Program Agencies, implementing
partners such as extension universities
and non-profit organizations and local
program operators.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
52.
Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
52.
Hours per Response: 54.
Total Annual Reporting Hours: 2808.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 2808.
Dated: July 6, 2006.
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator.
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Cultural Aspects of Livestock Ranching
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the economic, social, and cultural
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection:
Comment Request: Food Stamp Program Education and Administrative
Reporting System (EARS)
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment
on a proposed information collection. The proposed collection is a new
collection.
The purpose of the Education and Administrative Reporting System
(EARS) form is to collect uniform and standard information on nutrition
education activities funded by the Food Stamp Program. The data
collected will inform management decisions, support policy initiatives,
and provide documentation for legislative, budget and other requests
that support planning within the agency.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 11,
2006.
ADDRESSES: 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 has 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 that were 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.
Comments may be sent to Judy Wilson, Director, Nutrition Services
Staff, Office of Analysis, Nutrition and Evaluation, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
1014, Alexandria, VA 22302.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All
comments will also be a matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the proposed information collection form and instructions
should be directed to Judy Wilson at (703) 305-2585.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Education and Administrative Reporting System.
OMB Number: Not assigned at this time.
Form Number: FNS-759.
Expiration Date: None.
Type of Request: New collection.
Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has developed a new
reporting system for the nutrition education component of the Food
Stamp Program, which is provided for in section 11(f) of the Food Stamp
Act, 7 U.S.C. 2020(f). To do this, the Agency convened a workgroup of
diverse stakeholders that assisted with this task, including people
from the State, local, and Federal levels, as well as academia.
The new Education and Administrative Reporting System (EARS) will
provide uniform data and information about the nutrition education
activities of all participating States across the country. Data
collected under the new system include demographic characteristics of
participants receiving nutrition education benefits, information about
education topics and strategies, and use of resources. The EARS has
been designed to be an annual report that State Food Stamp Program
Agencies will submit to report prior Fiscal Year's nutrition education
activities.
Affected Public: State Food Stamp Program Agencies, implementing
partners such as extension universities and non-profit organizations
and local program operators.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 52.
Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 52.
Hours per Response: 54.
Total Annual Reporting Hours: 2808.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 2808.
Dated: July 6, 2006.
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator.
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