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Download as PDF 71615 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 242 Tuesday, December 18, 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. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records; Correction United States Agency for International Development. AGENCY: Notice of proposed general routine use; Correction. ACTION: SUMMARY: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) published a notice of a proposed new general routine use in the Federal Register on December 12, 2007 (72 FR 70559). The due date for written comments was erroneously published as December 12, 2007. As a result USAID is issuing this notice to correct the date in which written comments are due. In order to allow the public full opportunity to provide written comments, the dates for both the written comments and the effective date for the general routine use are corrected below. Written comments must be received on or before January 17, 2008. The proposed general routine use will be effective January 17, 2008 unless the Agency receives comments which would result in a contrary determination. DATES: For general questions regarding this notice, please contact: Rhonda L. Turnbow, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, United States Agency for International Development, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Office 7.6–06A, Washington, DC 20523–2120 or by e-mail: privacy@usaid.gov. yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: December 12, 2007. Rhonda L. Turnbow, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24440 Filed 12–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:19 Dec 17, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 12, 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. Farm Service Agency Title: Measurement Service Records. OMB Control Number: 0560–NEW. Summary of Collection: This collection of information is authorized by 7 CFR part 718 and described in FSA Handbook 2–CP. If a producer requests PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 measurement services, it becomes necessary for the producer to provide certain information which is collected on the FSA–409, Measurement Service Record. The collection of this information is to fulfill the producer’s request for measurement services. Producers may request acreage or production measurement services. Need and Use of the Information: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will collect the following information that the producer is required to provide on the FSA–409: farm serial number, program year, farm location, contact person, and type of service request (acreage or production). The collected information is used to create a record of measurement service requests and cost to the producer. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 135,600. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once). Total Burden Hours: 168,750. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24430 Filed 12–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request December 12, 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 E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 71616 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 18, 2007 / Notices yshivers on PROD1PC62 with NOTICES 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. not verify that imported bees and related articles do not present a significant risk of introducing exotic bee disease, parasites, and undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 276. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 86. Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service Title: Bees and Related Articles . OMB Control Number: 0579–0207. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (Title IV, Pub. L. 106–224, 114 Stat. 438, 7 U.S.C. 7701– 7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce of plant pest and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States. Under the Honeybee Act (7 U.S.C. 281–286), the Secretary is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation of honeybee semen to prevent the introduction into the United States of diseases and parasites harmful to honeybees and of undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), is responsible for implementing the intent of these Acts, and does so through the enforcement of its pollinator regulations and honeybee regulations. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information that serves as the supporting documentation needed to issue required PPQ forms and documents that allow importation of bees and related articles or authorizes release of bees. APHIS needs this information to determine if the honeybees, honeybee semen, or restricted articles are eligible for importation into the United States, and under what conditions (i.e., necessary treatments, appropriate shipping containers, proper port of entry, etc.). Without the information APHIS could AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:19 Dec 17, 2007 Jkt 214001 Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E7–24432 Filed 12–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket # AMS–FV–2007–0007; FV–06–309] United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is establishing voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine. The standards are intended to provide industry with a common language and uniform basis for trading; thus, promoting orderly and efficient marketing of tomatoes on the vine (TOV). EFFECTIVE DATE: January 17, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vincent J. Fusaro, Standardization Section, Fresh Products Branch, (202) 720–2185. The United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine will be available on the effective date through the Fresh Products Branch Web site at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/ standards/stanfrfv.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), as amended, directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture ‘‘To develop and improve standards of quality, condition, quantity, grade and packaging and recommend and demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and consistency in commercial practices.’’ AMS is committed to carrying out this authority in a manner that facilitates the marketing of agricultural commodities and makes copies of official standards available upon request. The United States Standards for Grades of Fruits and Vegetables that are not PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 requirements of Federal Marketing Orders or U.S. Import Requirements, no longer appear in the Code of Federal Regulations, but are maintained by USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs. AMS is establishing United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine using procedures that appear in Part 36, Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR part 36). Background On May 26, 2006, AMS published a notice in the Federal Register (71 FR 30367), that solicited comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine. The proposed standards contained sections pertaining to general information, grades, tolerances, application of tolerances, size classifications, definitions, and a table of metric conversions. The following grades and tolerances for each grade also appeared in the notice: U.S. No. 1 and U.S. No. 2. In addition, ‘‘Application of Tolerances’’ section and ‘‘Size classification’’ section were listed. The standards also defined ‘‘Damage,’’ ‘‘Serious damage,’’ ‘‘Tomatoes on the Vine,’’ along with other specific basic requirements and defects. Additionally, AMS also sought any comments related to the proposed standards that may be necessary to better serve the industry. In response to the notice, AMS received six comments on the proposed standards. The comments are available by accessing the AMS, Fresh Products Branch Web site at: https:// www.ams.usda.gov/fv/ fpbdocketlist.htm. On February 16, 2007, AMS published a subsequent notice in the Federal Register (72 FR 7593–4), that solicited comments on the proposed voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine based on comments received from the primary notice. A single comment was received on behalf of a trade group representing growers and packers, expressing the need for additional time to comment. The group requested an extension to the comment period to allow review of the proposed voluntary standards and consider comments. AMS published a reopening and extension of the comment period in the Federal Register (71 FR 34426), on June 22, 2007. The comment period for the extension ended on August 21, 2007. AMS received no additional comments from the industry on the proposed standards. The adoption of the U.S. grade standards will provide the tomatoes on the vine industry with U.S. grade E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71615-71616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-24432]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 12, 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

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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: Bees and Related Articles .
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0207.
    Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (Title IV, 
Pub. L. 106-224, 114 Stat. 438, 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772), the Secretary of 
Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, 
entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce of plant pest 
and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the 
United States. Under the Honeybee Act (7 U.S.C. 281-286), the Secretary 
is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation of honeybee semen 
to prevent the introduction into the United States of diseases and 
parasites harmful to honeybees and of undesirable species and 
subspecies of honeybees. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), is responsible for 
implementing the intent of these Acts, and does so through the 
enforcement of its pollinator regulations and honeybee regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
that serves as the supporting documentation needed to issue required 
PPQ forms and documents that allow importation of bees and related 
articles or authorizes release of bees. APHIS needs this information to 
determine if the honeybees, honeybee semen, or restricted articles are 
eligible for importation into the United States, and under what 
conditions (i.e., necessary treatments, appropriate shipping 
containers, proper port of entry, etc.). Without the information APHIS 
could not verify that imported bees and related articles do not present 
a significant risk of introducing exotic bee disease, parasites, and 
undesirable species and subspecies of honeybees.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 276.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 86.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-24432 Filed 12-17-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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