Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 61946 [E6-17573]

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 203 (Friday, October 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 61946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17573]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 October 17, 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) 720-8958.
    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.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: Public Law 480, Title I Financing and Record Keeping.
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0005.
    Summary of Collection: Title I of the Agricultural Trade 
Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, (Pub. L. 480, 83rd 
Congress, as amended) provides for U.S. government financing of sales 
of U.S. agricultural commodities to recipients (foreign countries or 
private entities). The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is 
responsible for administering Public Law 480, Title I agreements. In 
accordance with the law, an agreement providing for long-term credit 
financing is first negotiated with the recipient through diplomatic 
channels. After an agreement has been signed, the recipient applies to 
FAS for authorization to purchase each commodity provided in the 
agreement. At least 75 percent of the gross tonnage of commodities 
purchased under Title I must be shipped on privately owned U.S. flag 
commercial vessels to the extent such vessels are available at fair and 
reasonable rates. If ocean transportation is required to a country 
where there is no U.S. flag vessel coverage, a foreign vessel will be 
used at its prevailing rate. The recipient must send the pertinent 
terms of all proposed ocean freight contracts, regardless of whether 
any portion of the ocean freight is financed by CCC, to FAS for review 
and approval before the vessel is contracted.
    Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information to 
insure that (1) suppliers keep accurate records on Title 1 
transactions; (2) suppliers permit access to authorized USDA 
representatives (such as auditors and investigators); and, (3) 
suppliers retain records for three years after final payment. FAS will 
review the information to ensure that there are no potential conflicts 
of interest. FAS also evaluate the sales price to ensure that it is 
within the prevailing range of export market prices. Without the 
information, FAS could not ensure program compliance.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 9.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 11.

Foreign Agricultural Service

    Title: CCC's Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and CCC's Dairy 
Export Incentive Program (DEIP).
    OMB Control Number: 0551-0028.
    Summary of Collection: The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) 
collects information from U.S. exporters in order to determine the 
exporters' eligibility for the Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and the 
Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). Program applicants can fax 
information in or applicants may register over the Internet.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information collected from U.S. 
Exporters is used by FAS to determine whether an exporter has the 
experience necessary to perform under the proposed agreements. Other 
information is collected to determine compliance during the period of 
the agreement and to ensure that compensation in the appropriate amount 
is made. Without the application and related information, FAS would be 
unable to properly qualify U.S. Exporters for EEP and DEIP.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 9.
    Frequency Of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 47.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-17573 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am]
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