Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 8644 [E8-2788]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 31 (Thursday, February 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 8644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2788]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 11, 2008.
    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: USDA Farmers Market Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0229.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary to conduct services and to 
perform activities that will facilitate the marketing and utilization 
of agricultural products through commercial channels. The Agricultural 
Marketing Service (AMS) is authorized to implement established 
regulations and procedures under 7 CFR part 170 for AMS to operate the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market, specify vendor 
criteria and selection procedures, and define guidelines to be used for 
governing the USDA Farmers Market annually. Information will be 
collected on form TM-28, ``USDA Farmers Market Application.''
    Need and Use of the Information: The application was developed to 
ensure a uniform and fair process for deciding which farm operations 
are allowed to participate in the market, as well as ensure diversity 
of product for consumers. AMS will collect information to review the 
type of products available for sale and selecting participants for the 
annual market season. The information collected consists of (1) 
certification that the applicant is the owner or a representative of 
the farm or business; (2) name(s), address, telephone number and e-mail 
address; (3) farm or business location; (4) types of products grown; 
(5) business practices; and (6) insurance coverage.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 2.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-2788 Filed 2-13-08; 8:45 am]
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