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Respondents: Producers, handlers,
processors, dehydrators, cooperatives,
manufacturers, importers, and public
members.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20,626.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 174,142.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 8.47.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 17,498.50 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed 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 the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (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 should reference this
docket number and the appropriate
marketing order, and be mailed to the
Docket Clerk, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., STOP
0237, room 1406–S, Washington, DC
20250–0237; Fax: (202) 720–8938; or email: moab.docketclerk@usda.gov or
www.regulations.gov. Comments should
also reference the date and page number
of this issue of the Federal Register. All
comments received will be available for
public inspection in the Office of the
Docket Clerk during regular USDA
business hours at 1400 Independence
Ave., SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC,
room 1406–S, or can be viewed at:
https://www.regulations.gov.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: May 25, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–FV–07–0079; FV–07–326]
Notice of Request for an Extension and
Revision to a Currently Approved
Information Collection
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) intention to request
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget, for an extension and
revision to a currently approved
information collection for Regulations
Governing Inspection and Certification
of Processed Fruits and Vegetables and
Related Products.
DATES: Comments may be submitted on
or before July 31, 2007.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS:
Interested persons are invited to submit
written comments concerning this
notice to Terry B. Bane, Processed
Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, Agricultural Marketing
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
STOP 0247, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–
0247; fax (202) 690–1527; or e-mail
terry.bane@usda.gov. Comments should
be submitted in triplicate. Comments
may also be submitted electronically
through www.regulations.gov. All
comments should reference the docket
number and page number of this issue
of the Federal Register. All comments
received will be made available for
public inspection at the Office of the
Branch Chief, Processed Products
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247,
Washington, DC 20250–0247, telephone
(202) 720–4693, during regular business
hours. A copy of this notice may also be
found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/
ppbdocklist.htm.
The
‘‘Domestic Origin Verification System’’
(DOVS) audit program is a user-fee
service, available to suppliers,
processors, and any financially
interested party. It is designed to
provide validation of the applicant’s
domestic origin verification system
prior to bidding on contracts to supply
food products to the Department of
Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Domestic
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Feeding programs, and/or may be
conducted after a contract is award.
DOVS was established to evaluate
prospective applicants’ systems for
assurance that only domestic products
are delivered to under USDA contracts,
and to establish procedures for
applicant system evaluations as well as
acceptance and rejection criteria.
Title: ‘‘Regulations Governing
Inspection and Certification of
Processed Fruits and Vegetables and
Related Products—7 CFR 52.’’
OMB Number: 0581–0234.
Expiration Date of Approval: October
31, 2007.
Type of Request: Extension and
Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing
Act (AMA) of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–et
seq.) The AMA directs and authorizes
the Department to develop standards of
quality, grades, grading programs, and
other services to facilitate trading of
agricultural products and assure
consumers of quality products, which
are graded and identified under USDA
programs. Section 203(h) of the AMA
specifically directs and authorizes the
Secretary of Agriculture to inspect,
certify, and identify the grade, class,
quality, quantity, and condition of
agricultural products under such rules
and regulations as the Secretary may
prescribe, including assessment and
collection of fees for the cost of the
service. The regulations for such
services for processed fruits and
vegetables and related products may be
found at 7 CFR part 52. AMS also
provides other types of voluntary
services under the same regulations,
e.g., contract and specification
acceptance services, facility assessment
services, and certifications of quantity
and quality. Grading services are
available on a resident basis or a lot-fee
basis. Respondents may request resident
service on a continuous basis or on an
as-needed basis. The user (user-fee) pays
for the service. The AMA and these
regulations do not mandate the use of
these services; they are provided only to
those entities that request or apply for
a specific service. In order for the
Agency to satisfy those requests for
service, the Agency must request certain
information from those who apply for
service. The information collected is
used only by Agency personnel and is
used to administer services requested by
the respondents. The affected public
may include any partnership,
association, business trust, corporation,
organized group, and State, County, or
Municipal government, and any
authorized agent that has a financial
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interest in the commodity involved and
requests service.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 1.0 hour per
response.
Respondents: Applicants who are
applying for grading and inspection
services.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
100.
Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1.0.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed 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 the burden of
the proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of 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.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: May 25, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. E7–10526 Filed 5–31–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket # AMS–LS–07–0064; LS–07–10]
Notice of Request for Extension and
Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection.
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for an extension and
revision to the currently approved
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information collection ‘‘Referendum for
the Lamb Promotion, Research and
Information Order (Order).’’ Once
approved, AMS will request that OMB
merge this information collection with
the information collection for National
Research, Promotion, and Consumer
Information Programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by July 31, 2007 to be assured
of consideration.
Additional Information or Comments:
Interested persons are invited to submit
written comments concerning this
notice of request. Comments must be
sent to Kenneth R. Payne, Chief,
Marketing Programs Branch, Livestock
and Seed Program, AMS, USDA, Room
2628–S, STOP 0251, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–
0251; Fax: (202) 720–1125; or online at
www.regulations.gov. All comments
should reference the docket number, the
date, and the page number of this issue
of the Federal Register. Comments will
be available for public inspection via
the internet at www.regulations.gov or
during regular business hours at the
same address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Lamb Promotion, Research, and
Information Program.
OMB Number: 0581–0227.
Expiration Date of Approval:
December 31, 2007.
Type of Request: Extension and
revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The information collection
request is essential to carry out the
intent of the Commodity Promotion,
Research, and Information Act of 1996
(Act) and the Order. According to the
Order, the Secretary of Agriculture
(Secretary) shall conduct a referendum
among persons subject to assessments
who, during a representative period,
have engaged in the production,
feeding, handling, or slaughter of lamb
or the exportation of lamb or lamb
products. The purpose of the
referendum is to determine whether the
persons subject to assessments favor the
continuation, suspension, or
termination of the Order. In accordance
with the Act, a referendum must be held
no later than 7 years after assessments
begin, but may also be held at the
request of the American Lamb Board, at
the request of at least 10 percent or more
of lamb producers, feeders, first
handlers, and exporters eligible to vote,
or by the Secretary. The form requires
the minimum information necessary to
effectively carry out the requirements of
a referendum, and their use is necessary
to fulfill the intent of the Act. Such
information can be supplied without
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data processing equipment or outside
technical expertise. In addition, there
are no additional training requirements
for individuals filling out the forms. The
forms are simple, easy to understand,
and place as small a burden as possible
on the person required to file the
information.
The timing and frequency of
collecting information are intended to
meet the needs of the industry while
minimizing the amount of work
necessary to fill out the required reports.
In addition, the information included on
this form is not available from other
industry sources because such
information relates specifically to
individuals or organizations subject to
the provisions of the Act and the Order.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.03 hours per
response.
Respondents: Producers, seedstock
producers, market agencies, first
handlers, feeders, and exporters.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
69,761.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 2,093 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed 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 the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of 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 may be sent to Kenneth R.
Payne, Chief, Marketing Programs
Branch, Livestock and Seed Program,
AMS, USDA, Room 2628–S, STOP 0251,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0251; Fax: (202)
720–1125; or online at
www.regulations.gov. All comments
should reference the docket number, the
date, and the page number of this issue
of the Federal Register. Comments will
be available for public inspection via
the internet at www.regulations.gov or
during regular business hours. All
responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FV-07-0079; FV-07-326]
Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision to a Currently
Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget, for an extension and revision to a currently
approved information collection for Regulations Governing Inspection
and Certification of Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Related
Products.
DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before July 31, 2007.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Interested persons are invited to
submit written comments concerning this notice to Terry B. Bane,
Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0247; fax (202) 690-
1527; or e-mail terry.bane@usda.gov. Comments should be submitted in
triplicate. Comments may also be submitted electronically through
www.regulations.gov. All comments should reference the docket number
and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments
received will be made available for public inspection at the Office of
the Branch Chief, Processed Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250-0247, telephone (202) 720-
4693, during regular business hours. A copy of this notice may also be
found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/ppbdocklist.htm.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ``Domestic Origin Verification System''
(DOVS) audit program is a user-fee service, available to suppliers,
processors, and any financially interested party. It is designed to
provide validation of the applicant's domestic origin verification
system prior to bidding on contracts to supply food products to the
Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Domestic Feeding programs, and/or
may be conducted after a contract is award.
DOVS was established to evaluate prospective applicants' systems
for assurance that only domestic products are delivered to under USDA
contracts, and to establish procedures for applicant system evaluations
as well as acceptance and rejection criteria.
Title: ``Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of
Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Related Products--7 CFR 52.''
OMB Number: 0581-0234.
Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2007.
Type of Request: Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) of 1946 (7 U.S.C.
1621-et seq.) The AMA directs and authorizes the Department to develop
standards of quality, grades, grading programs, and other services to
facilitate trading of agricultural products and assure consumers of
quality products, which are graded and identified under USDA programs.
Section 203(h) of the AMA specifically directs and authorizes the
Secretary of Agriculture to inspect, certify, and identify the grade,
class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural products under
such rules and regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, including
assessment and collection of fees for the cost of the service. The
regulations for such services for processed fruits and vegetables and
related products may be found at 7 CFR part 52. AMS also provides other
types of voluntary services under the same regulations, e.g., contract
and specification acceptance services, facility assessment services,
and certifications of quantity and quality. Grading services are
available on a resident basis or a lot-fee basis. Respondents may
request resident service on a continuous basis or on an as-needed
basis. The user (user-fee) pays for the service. The AMA and these
regulations do not mandate the use of these services; they are provided
only to those entities that request or apply for a specific service. In
order for the Agency to satisfy those requests for service, the Agency
must request certain information from those who apply for service. The
information collected is used only by Agency personnel and is used to
administer services requested by the respondents. The affected public
may include any partnership, association, business trust, corporation,
organized group, and State, County, or Municipal government, and any
authorized agent that has a financial
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interest in the commodity involved and requests service.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 1.0 hour per response.
Respondents: Applicants who are applying for grading and inspection
services.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1.0.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of 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. All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments
will become a matter of public record.
Dated: May 25, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. E7-10526 Filed 5-31-07; 8:45 am]
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