Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 61855 [E7-21516]

Download as PDF 61855 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 211 Thursday, November 1, 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 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES October 29, 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 19:40 Oct 31, 2007 Jkt 214001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, Horses, and Payment of Indemnity. OMB Control Number: 0579–0185. Summary of Collection: Title 7, U.S.C. 8301, the Animal Health Protection Act, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to take such measures as he deems proper to prevent the introduction or dissemination of any contagious or communicable disease of animals or live poultry from a foreign country into the United States or from one State to another. The agency charged with carrying out this disease prevention mission is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing APHIS’ ability to compete in the world market of animal and animal product trade. Brucellosis is a contagious disease that causes loss of young through spontaneous abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk production, and infertility. It is mainly a disease of cattle, bison, and swine. Sheep, goats, and horses are also susceptible, but are rarely infected. There is no economically feasible treatment for brucellosis in livestock. APHIS will collect information using APHIS forms VS 1–23, Indemnity Claim, VS 4–33, Test Records, and VS 1–27, Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information from the use of official seals and animal identification; indemnity claims, test records, and permits; and the submission of proof of destruction documentation and requests for extension of certain program-related deadlines. The information will provide indemnity to owners of sheep, goats, or horses destroyed because of brucellosis. Without the information, it would make it impossible for APHIS to effectively operate an indemnity program for sheet, goats, and horses destroyed because of brucellosis. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local and Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 3. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 2. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–21516 Filed 10–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. AMS–TM–07–0121; TM–07–10] Notice of Request for Extension of 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’s (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved information collection for OMB 0581–0229 ‘‘Form TM–28, USDA Farmers Market Application.’’ Copies of this one-time yearly application form to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market at 12th Street & Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, may be obtained by calling the AMS Marketing Services Branch contact listed. DATES: Comments received by December 31, 2007 will be considered. Additional Information Information or Comments: Contact Errol R. Bragg, Associate Deputy Administrator, Marketing Services Branch, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), USDA, Room 2646–South, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250; 202/720–8317, or fax 202/690–0031. Comments should reference docket number AMS–TM–07–0121, TM–07–10 and be sent to Mr. Errol Bragg at the above address or via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: USDA Farmers Market Application. OMB Number: 0581–0229. E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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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 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 29, 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 and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, Horses, and Payment of 
Indemnity.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0185.
    Summary of Collection: Title 7, U.S.C. 8301, the Animal Health 
Protection Act, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to take such 
measures as he deems proper to prevent the introduction or 
dissemination of any contagious or communicable disease of animals or 
live poultry from a foreign country into the United States or from one 
State to another. The agency charged with carrying out this disease 
prevention mission is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS). Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing APHIS' ability to 
compete in the world market of animal and animal product trade. 
Brucellosis is a contagious disease that causes loss of young through 
spontaneous abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk 
production, and infertility. It is mainly a disease of cattle, bison, 
and swine. Sheep, goats, and horses are also susceptible, but are 
rarely infected. There is no economically feasible treatment for 
brucellosis in livestock. APHIS will collect information using APHIS 
forms VS 1-23, Indemnity Claim, VS 4-33, Test Records, and VS 1-27, 
Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
from the use of official seals and animal identification; indemnity 
claims, test records, and permits; and the submission of proof of 
destruction documentation and requests for extension of certain 
program-related deadlines. The information will provide indemnity to 
owners of sheep, goats, or horses destroyed because of brucellosis.
    Without the information, it would make it impossible for APHIS to 
effectively operate an indemnity program for sheet, goats, and horses 
destroyed because of brucellosis.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local and Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-21516 Filed 10-31-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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