Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 24211-24212 [E8-9650]

Download as PDF 24211 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 86 Friday, May 2, 2008 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 Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. AMS–LS–08–0033] Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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 used to compile and generate the Federally Inspected Estimated Daily Slaughter Report for the Livestock and Grain Market News Branch. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 1, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Additional Information or Comments: Comments may be mailed to Jimmy A. Beard, Assistant to the Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0252, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2619–S, Washington, DC 20250–0252; Phone (202) 720–8054; Fax (202) 690– 3732; or e-mailed to the Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mailed to marketnewscomments@usda.gov. State that your comments refer to Docket No. AMS–LS–08–0033. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Warren Preston, Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, by telephone on 202/720–6231, or via e-mail at: warren.preston@usda.gov or Jimmy A. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:17 May 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 Beard, Assistant to the Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, by telephone on 202/720–8054, or e-mail at: jimmy.beard@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Plan for Estimating Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal Inspection. OMB Number: 0581–0050. Expiration Date of Approval: 09–30– 2008. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), section 203(g) directs and authorizes the collection and dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating and meeting consumer requirements, aiding in the maintenance of farm income, and to bring about a balance between production and utilization. Under this market news program, USDA issues a market news report estimating daily livestock slaughter under Federal inspection. This report is compiled by AMS on a voluntary basis in cooperation with the livestock and meat industry. Market news reporting must be timely, accurate, and continuous if it is to be useful to producers, processors, and the trade in general. The daily livestock slaughter estimates are provided at the request of industry and are used to make production and marketing decisions. The Daily Estimated Livestock Slaughter Under Federal Inspection Report is used by a wide range of industry contacts, including packers, processors, producers, brokers and retailers of meat and meat products. The livestock and meat industry requested that USDA issue slaughter estimates (daily and weekly), by species, for cattle, calves, hogs and sheep in order to assist them in making immediate production and marketing decisions and as a guide to the volume of meat in the marketing channel. The information requested from respondents includes their estimation of the current day’s slaughter at their plant(s) and the actual slaughter for the previous day. Also, the Government is a large purchaser of meat and related products and this report assists other Government agencies in providing timely information on the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 quantity of meat entering the processing channels. The information must be collected, compiled, and disseminated by an impartial third-party, in a manner which protects the confidentiality of the reporting entity. AMS is in the best position to provide this service. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .0333 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, individuals or households, farms, and the Federal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 72. Estimated Number of Responses: 18,720. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 260. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 624 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jimmy A. Beard, 1400 Independence Ave., STOP 0252; Room 2619–S, Washington, DC 20250–0252. Comments can be submitted to: https:// www.regulations.gov and viewed there as well. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address and on the Internet at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubs. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 24212 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 86 / Friday, May 2, 2008 / Notices Dated: April 28, 2008. Lloyd Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E8–9650 Filed 5–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket No. AMS–LS–08–0011] Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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 used to compile and generate grain and molasses market news reports. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 1, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Additional Information or Comments: Comments may be mailed to Jimmy A. Beard; Assistant to the Chief; Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; STOP 0252; 1400 Independence Avenue SW.; Room 2619-S; Washington, DC 20250–0252; Phone (202) 720–8054; Fax (202) 690– 3732; or e-mailed to the Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mailed to marketnewscomments@usda.gov. State that your comments refer to Docket No. AMS–LS–08–0011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Warren Preston, Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, by telephone on 202/720–4846, or via e-mail at: warren.preston@usda.gov or Jimmy A. Beard, Assistant to the Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, or by telephone on 202/720– 8054, or e-mail at: jimmy.beard@usda.gov. Title: Grain Market News Reports and Molasses Market News Reports. OMB Number: 0581–0005. Expiration Date of Approval: 09–30– 2008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:17 May 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), section 203(g) directs and authorizes the collection and dissemination of marketing information, including adequate outlook information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating and meeting consumer requirements, aiding in the maintenance of farm income, and to bring about a balance between production and utilization. The grain industry has requested that USDA continue to issue market news reports on grain and molasses. These reports are compiled on a voluntary basis, by AMS in cooperation with the grain and feed industry. Market news reporting must be timely, accurate, and continuous if it is to be useful to producers, processors, and the trade in general. Industry traders can use market news information to make marketing decisions on when and where to buy and sell. For example, a producer could compare prices being paid at local, terminal, or export elevators to determine which location will provide the best return. Some traders might choose to chart prices over a period of time in order to determine the most advantageous day of the week to buy or sell, or to determine the most favorable season. In addition, the reports are used by other Government agencies to evaluate market conditions and calculate price levels, such as USDA’s Farm Service Agency, that administers the Farmer-owned Reserve Program. Economists at most major agricultural colleges and universities use the grain and feed market news reports to make short and long-term market projections. Also, the Government is a large purchaser of grain and related products. A system to monitor the collection and reporting of data, therefore is needed. The information must be collected, compiled, and disseminated by an impartial third-party, in a manner which protects the confidentiality of the reporting entity. AMS is in the best position to provide this service. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .0333 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, individuals or households, farms, and the Federal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 202. Estimated Number of Responses: 3864 Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 19. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 129 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jimmy A. Beard; 1400 Independence Ave; Room 2619-S; Washington, DC 20250–0252. Comments can be submitted to: https:// www.regulations.gov and viewed there as well. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address or on the Internet at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubs. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: April 28, 2008. Lloyd Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E8–9652 Filed 5–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Docket # AMS–FV–07–0036; FV–06–318–C] United States Standards for Grades of Pineapples Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Final notice; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: A notice was published in the Federal Register (73 FR 7245–7246) dated February 7, 2008, revising the United States Standards for Grades of Pineapples, issued under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) effective March 10, 2008. However, in section 51.1489, Application of Tolerances, the words ‘‘packages’’ and ‘‘containers’’ were incorrectly listed. The correct words should have been ‘‘samples’’ and ‘‘sample.’’ This document corrects the standards by revising this section. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 86 (Friday, May 2, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-9650]


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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 86 / Friday, May 2, 2008 / Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. AMS-LS-08-0033]


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 used to compile and generate the Federally 
Inspected Estimated Daily Slaughter Report for the Livestock and Grain 
Market News Branch.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 1, 2008 to be 
assured of consideration.
    Additional Information or Comments: Comments may be mailed to Jimmy 
A. Beard, Assistant to the Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News 
Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0252, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Room 2619-S, Washington, DC 20250-0252; Phone (202) 720-8054; Fax 
(202) 690-3732; or e-mailed to the Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov or e-mailed to marketnewscomments@usda.gov. State 
that your comments refer to Docket No. AMS-LS-08-0033.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Warren Preston, Chief, Livestock 
and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, by telephone on 202/720-6231, 
or via e-mail at: warren.preston@usda.gov or Jimmy A. Beard, Assistant 
to the Chief, Livestock and Grain Market News Branch, AMS, USDA, by 
telephone on 202/720-8054, or e-mail at: jimmy.beard@usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Plan for Estimating Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal 
Inspection.
    OMB Number: 0581-0050.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 09-30-2008.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627), section 203(g) directs and authorizes the collection and 
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook 
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating 
and meeting consumer requirements, aiding in the maintenance of farm 
income, and to bring about a balance between production and 
utilization.
    Under this market news program, USDA issues a market news report 
estimating daily livestock slaughter under Federal inspection. This 
report is compiled by AMS on a voluntary basis in cooperation with the 
livestock and meat industry. Market news reporting must be timely, 
accurate, and continuous if it is to be useful to producers, 
processors, and the trade in general. The daily livestock slaughter 
estimates are provided at the request of industry and are used to make 
production and marketing decisions.
    The Daily Estimated Livestock Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 
Report is used by a wide range of industry contacts, including packers, 
processors, producers, brokers and retailers of meat and meat products. 
The livestock and meat industry requested that USDA issue slaughter 
estimates (daily and weekly), by species, for cattle, calves, hogs and 
sheep in order to assist them in making immediate production and 
marketing decisions and as a guide to the volume of meat in the 
marketing channel. The information requested from respondents includes 
their estimation of the current day's slaughter at their plant(s) and 
the actual slaughter for the previous day. Also, the Government is a 
large purchaser of meat and related products and this report assists 
other Government agencies in providing timely information on the 
quantity of meat entering the processing channels.
    The information must be collected, compiled, and disseminated by an 
impartial third-party, in a manner which protects the confidentiality 
of the reporting entity. AMS is in the best position to provide this 
service.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average .0333 hours per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, individuals or 
households, farms, and the Federal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 72.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 18,720.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 260.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 624 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jimmy A. Beard, 1400 
Independence Ave., STOP 0252; Room 2619-S, Washington, DC 20250-0252. 
Comments can be submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov and viewed 
there as well. All comments received will be available for public 
inspection during regular business hours at the same address and on the 
Internet at https://www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubs.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.


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    Dated: April 28, 2008.
Lloyd Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-9650 Filed 5-1-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P

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