Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 37504-37505 [E7-13319]

Download as PDF 37504 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 131 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 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 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES July 3, 2007. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:17 Jul 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Listeria Control for Ready-to-Eat Products. OMB Control Number: 0583–0132. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS is requiring that official establishments that produce certain ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products to take measures to prevent product adulteration by the pathogenic environmental contaminant Listeria monocytogenes. The regulations (9 CFR 430.4) particularly affect establishments that produce RTE meat and poultry products that are exposed to the environment after lethality treatments and that support the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishments must employ one of four distinct methods found in the regulations. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will information from establishment’s information on the production volume of RTE products affected by the regulations and the control measures used by the establishments. The establishment must also provide an estimate of production volume by product type and regulatory control method used for the upcoming year. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 3,590. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 30,173. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–13317 Filed 7–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 3, 2007. 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. Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Health Certificate/Export Certificate—Animal Products. OMB Control Number: 0579–0256. Summary of Collection: The export of agricultural commodities, including E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 10, 2007 / Notices animals and animal products, is a major business in the United States and contributes to a favorable balance of trade. To facilitate the export of U.S. animals and products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services maintains information regarding the import health requirements of other countries for animals and animal products exported from the United States. Many countries that import animal products from the United States require a certification from APHIS that the United States is free of certain diseases. These countries may also require that our certification statement contain additional declarations regarding the U.S. animal products being exported. Form VS–16– 4, Health Certificate-Export Certificate— Animal Products, is used to meet theses requirements. Regulations pertaining to export certification of animals and animal products are contained in 9 CFR parts 91. Need and Use of the Information: Form VS 16–4 serves as the official certification that the United States is free of rinderpest, foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, African swine fever, bovine fever, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and contagious bovine pleuropneuomia. APHIS will collect the exporter’s name, address, the name and address of the consignee, the quantity, unit of measure, type of product being exported, the exporter’s identification, and type of conveyance (ship, train, truck) that will transport the products. Without the information, many countries would not accept animal products from the United States, creating a serious trade imbalance and adversely affecting U.S. exporters. Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit. Number of Respondents: 33,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 66,000. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–13319 Filed 7–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 3, 2007. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:17 Jul 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Title: Outreach/Ethnicity Questionnaires. OMB Control Number: 0596–NEW. Summary of Collection: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally assisted or direct programs of the Federal Government. Section 703 in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in actions affecting employees or applicants for employment. The Forest Service requires outreach and recruitment of diverse candidates as a strategy to create a diverse and multicultural workforce within the agency. The Forest Service will do two questionnaires collecting information regarding ethnicity and race, which program the respondent is currently PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37505 participating, and information from students attending local college and university career fairs about the effectiveness of information provided by personnel regarding career opportunities in the Forest Service. Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to evaluate effectiveness of the Civil Rights Outreach Programs conducted by the Northern Research Station, as well as the Forest Service’s Youth Conservation Corps, Hosted programs, Job Corps, and Volunteer programs. This information will assist in the compilation of the Senior Youth and Volunteer Programs Report shared with Congress and other Federal agencies. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 77,500. Frequency of Reponses: Reporting: Yearly. Total Burden Hours: 6,458. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–13320 Filed 7–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Child and Adult Care Food Program: National Average Payment Rates, Day Care Home Food Service Payment Rates, and Administrative Reimbursement Rates for Sponsoring Organizations of Day Care Homes for the Period July 1, 2007–June 30, 2008 Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the annual adjustments to the national average payment rates for meals and supplements served in child care centers, outside-school-hours care centers, at-risk afterschool care centers, and adult day care centers; the food service payment rates for meals and supplements served in day care homes; and the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes, to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Further adjustments are made to these rates to reflect the higher costs of providing meals in the States of Alaska and Hawaii. The adjustments contained in this notice are made on an annual basis each July, as required by the statutes and regulations governing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 10, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37504-37505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-13319]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 3, 2007.
    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.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Health Certificate/Export Certificate--Animal Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0256.
    Summary of Collection: The export of agricultural commodities, 
including

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animals and animal products, is a major business in the United States 
and contributes to a favorable balance of trade. To facilitate the 
export of U.S. animals and products, the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 
Veterinary Services maintains information regarding the import health 
requirements of other countries for animals and animal products 
exported from the United States. Many countries that import animal 
products from the United States require a certification from APHIS that 
the United States is free of certain diseases. These countries may also 
require that our certification statement contain additional 
declarations regarding the U.S. animal products being exported. Form 
VS-16-4, Health Certificate-Export Certificate--Animal Products, is 
used to meet theses requirements. Regulations pertaining to export 
certification of animals and animal products are contained in 9 CFR 
parts 91.
    Need and Use of the Information: Form VS 16-4 serves as the 
official certification that the United States is free of rinderpest, 
foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, swine vesicular disease, 
African swine fever, bovine fever, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, 
and contagious bovine pleuropneuomia. APHIS will collect the exporter's 
name, address, the name and address of the consignee, the quantity, 
unit of measure, type of product being exported, the exporter's 
identification, and type of conveyance (ship, train, truck) that will 
transport the products. Without the information, many countries would 
not accept animal products from the United States, creating a serious 
trade imbalance and adversely affecting U.S. exporters.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 33,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 66,000.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-13319 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am]
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