Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 64986-64987 [E7-22563]

Download as PDF 64986 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 222 Monday, November 19, 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 November 13, 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 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 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES DATE: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:17 Nov 16, 2007 Jkt 214001 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Phytophthora Ramorum; Quarantine and Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0310. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701– 7772), the Secretary of Agriculture, either independently or in cooperation with the States, is authorized to carry out operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control, prevent, or retard the spread of plant pest new to the United States or not widely distributed throughout the United States. Under ‘‘Subpart-Phytophthora Ramorum’’ (7 CFR 301.92 through 301.92–11, referred to as the regulation), USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) restricts the interstate movement of certain regulated and restricted articles from quarantined areas in California and Oregon to prevent the artificial spread of Phytophthora ramorum, the pathogen that causes the plant disease commonly known as sudden oak death, ramorum left blight, and ramorum dieback. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information through a compliance agreement to establish restrictions on the interstate movement of nursery stock from nurseries in nonquarantined counties in California, Oregon, and Washington. If California, Oregon, and Washington State did not comply with provisions by signing a compliance agreement, P. ramorum would have the potential to spread to eastern forests adversely impacting the ecosystem balances, foreign/domestic nursery stocks, and lumber markets. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondent: 1,425. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 2,263. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07–5720 Filed 11–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–M PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 14, 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) 720–8681. 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. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. OMB Control Number: 0581–0093. Summary of Collection: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has the responsibility for implementing and E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 222 / Monday, November 19, 2007 / Notices overseeing programs for a variety of commodities including beef, blueberries, cotton, diary, eggs, fluid milk, Hass avocados, honey, lamb, mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn, pork, potatoes, soybeans, and watermelons. Various Acts authorizes these programs to carry out projects relating to research, consumer information, advertising, sales promotion, producer information, market development and product research to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, and utilization of their respective commodities. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has the responsibility to appoint board members and approve the boards’ budgets, plans, and projects and for foreign projects, the Foreign Agricultural Service. AMS’ objective in carrying out this responsibility is to assure the following: (1) Funds are collected and properly accounted for; (2) expenditures of all funds are for the purposes authorized by enabling legislation; and (3) the board’s administration of the programs conforms to USDA policy. Need and Use of the Information: The boards administer the various programs utilizing a variety of forms to carry out their responsibilities. Only authorized employees of the various boards and USDA employees will use the information collected. If this data were collected less frequently, (1) it would hinder data needed to collect and refund assessments in a timely manner and result in delayed or even lost revenue; (2) boards would be unable to carry out the responsibilities of their respective Acts; and (3) requiring reports less frequently than monthly would impose additional record keeping requirements. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit, Farms. Number of Respondents: 231,404. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Weekly, Monthly, Semiannually, Annually; Recordkeeping. Total Burden Hours: 154,913. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–22563 Filed 11–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 14, 2007. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:17 Nov 16, 2007 Jkt 214001 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 displays a currently valid OMB control number. 64987 grant, project feasibility, and to monitor performance after grants have been awarded. Failure to collect this information could result in waste and improper use of Federal funds. Description of Respondents: Not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 30. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 623. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–22565 Filed 11–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XT–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 14, 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 Rural Housing Service technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Title: Technical & Supervisory Information and Regulatory Affairs, Assistance Grants. Office of Management and Budget OMB Control Number: 0575–0188. Summary of Collection: Section 525(a) (OMB), of title V of the Housing Act of 1949 OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or gives authorization to the Rural Housing fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Service (RHS) to make grants to enter Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail into contracts with eligible Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– organizations, ‘‘to pay part or all of the 7602. Comments regarding these cost of developing, conducting, information collections are best assured administering or coordinating of having their full effect if received comprehensive programs of technical within 30 days of this notification. and supervisory assistance which will Copies of the submission(s) may be aid needy low-income individuals and obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or families in benefiting from Federal, sponsor a collection of information state, and local housing programs in unless the collection of information rural areas.’’ Need and Use of the Information: displays a currently valid OMB control RHS staff in its local, State and National number and the agency informs offices will collect information from potential persons who are to respond to applicants to determine eligibility for a the collection of information that such PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 222 (Monday, November 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64986-64987]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22563]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 14, 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) 720-8681.
    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.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information 
Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0093.
    Summary of Collection: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has the 
responsibility for implementing and

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overseeing programs for a variety of commodities including beef, 
blueberries, cotton, diary, eggs, fluid milk, Hass avocados, honey, 
lamb, mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn, pork, potatoes, soybeans, 
and watermelons. Various Acts authorizes these programs to carry out 
projects relating to research, consumer information, advertising, sales 
promotion, producer information, market development and product 
research to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, 
and utilization of their respective commodities. The Agricultural 
Marketing Service (AMS) has the responsibility to appoint board members 
and approve the boards' budgets, plans, and projects and for foreign 
projects, the Foreign Agricultural Service. AMS' objective in carrying 
out this responsibility is to assure the following: (1) Funds are 
collected and properly accounted for; (2) expenditures of all funds are 
for the purposes authorized by enabling legislation; and (3) the 
board's administration of the programs conforms to USDA policy.
    Need and Use of the Information: The boards administer the various 
programs utilizing a variety of forms to carry out their 
responsibilities. Only authorized employees of the various boards and 
USDA employees will use the information collected. If this data were 
collected less frequently, (1) it would hinder data needed to collect 
and refund assessments in a timely manner and result in delayed or even 
lost revenue; (2) boards would be unable to carry out the 
responsibilities of their respective Acts; and (3) requiring reports 
less frequently than monthly would impose additional record keeping 
requirements.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit, Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 231,404.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Weekly, Monthly, 
Semi-annually, Annually; Recordkeeping.
    Total Burden Hours: 154,913.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-22563 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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