Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 40469-40470 [E6-11202]

Download as PDF 40469 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 136 Monday, July 17, 2006 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 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES July 11, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:41 Jul 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Farm Service Agency Title: Payment Eligibility and Limitation Determinations for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. OMB Control Number: 0560–0096. Summary of Collection: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers certain farm programs in which the payments are subject and not subject to the established payment limitations. The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 amended the provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide for a $40,000 limitation per crop year on the direct payments; $65,000 per crop year on countercyclical payments, $75,000 per crop year on the amount of marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments a person may receive; and apply the payment eligibility provisions of the 1985 Act to payments made under the direct and counter-cyclical payment program contract, marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments. FSA will collect information using several forms. Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect information to determine the eligibility for payment and the number of ‘‘persons’’ for the application of the payment limitation required for the respective program. Information is captured on different forms depending upon the nature and the type of program participant’s farming operation. Without the data, FSA cannot determine whether the individual or the entity requesting program benefits is eligible and or in compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of payment eligibility and payment limitation. FSA and the National Appeals Division also use the information on review in the event an appeal is filed by the producer regarding any of the determinations. Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 162,142. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually; Other (as needed). PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 266,364. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–11201 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 11, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 40470 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 2006 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. Risk Management Title: Organic Price Project. OMB Control Number: 0563–NEW. Summary of Collection: This collection is in support of a partnership agreement between the Risk Management Agency and the Rodale Institute, as authorized under section 522(d) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act. The agreement with the Rodale Institute will address the development and implementation of a price reporting system for producers of selected organic commodities. Since early 2003, the Rodale Institute has posted prices for around 40 organic products in a file called the ‘‘Organic Price Index’’. Need and Use of the Information: The price information will be collected weekly by e-mail, telephone, fax, and from Web sites in whatever form is customarily used by the distributor to post prices. The prices are collected from wholesale distributors, sales agencies, and cooperatives that specialize in the marketing of organic products. This information will be disseminated and posted on an existing Web site maintained by the Rodale Institute to assist organic producers and allied interests in price discovery. Fruit and vegetable prices have been collected from organic wholesalers operating in the vicinity of the Seattle and Boston wholesale produce markets. Prices of identical conventional products reported by Agricultural Marketing Service in these markets are also posted for comparison. As part of this project, prices will be collected for a wider array of organic products and in 13 additional market areas. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms; individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 60. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly. Total Burden Hours: 53. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–11202 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–08–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 11, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:41 Jul 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding (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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Specimen Submission. OMB Control Number: 0579–0090. Summary of Collection: Under the authority of Title 21, U.S.C., the Secretary of Agriculture is permitted to prevent, control and eliminate domestic diseases such as tuberculosis, as well as to take actions to prevent and to manage exotic diseases such as hog cholera, African swine fever, and other foreign diseases. Disease prevention cannot be accomplished without the existence of an effective disease surveillance program, which includes disease testing, by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories. Information is collected on each animal specimen being submitted for analysis by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) using form VS 10–4, ‘‘Specimen Submission’’. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Need and Use of the Information: Using APHIS form VS 10–4, State or Federal veterinarians, accredited veterinarians, or other State and Federal representatives will document the collection and submission of specimens for laboratory analysis. The form identifies the individual animal from which the specimen is taken as well as the animal’s herd or flock; the type of specimen submitted, and the purpose of submitting the specimen. Without the information contained on this form, personnel at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories would have no way of identifying or processing the specimens being sent to them for analysis. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Farms. Number of Respondents: 14,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 7,000. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E6–11203 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods from July 1, 2006 Through June 30, 2007 Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be provided in school year 2007 (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). DATES: Effective Date: July 1, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillie F. Ragan, Assistant Branch Chief, Policy Branch, Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302 or telephone (703) 305–2662. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These programs are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.550, 10.555, and 10.558 and are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40469-40470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11202]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 11, 2006.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA--Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it

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displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Risk Management

    Title: Organic Price Project.
    OMB Control Number: 0563-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: This collection is in support of a 
partnership agreement between the Risk Management Agency and the Rodale 
Institute, as authorized under section 522(d) of the Federal Crop 
Insurance Act. The agreement with the Rodale Institute will address the 
development and implementation of a price reporting system for 
producers of selected organic commodities. Since early 2003, the Rodale 
Institute has posted prices for around 40 organic products in a file 
called the ``Organic Price Index''.
    Need and Use of the Information: The price information will be 
collected weekly by e-mail, telephone, fax, and from Web sites in 
whatever form is customarily used by the distributor to post prices. 
The prices are collected from wholesale distributors, sales agencies, 
and cooperatives that specialize in the marketing of organic products. 
This information will be disseminated and posted on an existing Web 
site maintained by the Rodale Institute to assist organic producers and 
allied interests in price discovery. Fruit and vegetable prices have 
been collected from organic wholesalers operating in the vicinity of 
the Seattle and Boston wholesale produce markets. Prices of identical 
conventional products reported by Agricultural Marketing Service in 
these markets are also posted for comparison. As part of this project, 
prices will be collected for a wider array of organic products and in 
13 additional market areas.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms; 
individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 60.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly.
    Total Burden Hours: 53.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-11202 Filed 7-14-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-08-P
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