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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:
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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
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:
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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.
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS-LS-08-0011]
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 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Grain Market News Reports and
Molasses Market News Reports.
OMB Number: 0581-0005.
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.
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 for-profit 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.
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 http:/
/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
