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Download as PDF 41026 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 138 Thursday, July 17, 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 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES July 14, 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) 720–8958. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:03 Jul 16, 2008 Jkt 214001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Board of Evaluators: Nominations Title: Food Stamp Redemption Certificate. OMB Control Number: 0584–0085. Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1977 requires the Department of Agriculture to issue regulations that provide for the redemption of coupons accepted by retail food stores through approved wholesale food concerns or through insured financial institutions. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will provide authorized retail stores and wholesale food concerns with redemption certificates. The Redemption Certificate and Wholesaler Redemption Certificate (RCs) are used by all authorized wholesalers or retailers when depositing food stamp coupons, and are processed by financial institutions when they are presented for credit or for cash. The issuance of food stamp benefits through the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system has replaced the issuance of food coupons. Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information on the verification of the amount of coupons forwarded to the bank for redemption. RCs are distributed to each authorized retailer or wholesaler by FNS for completion. FNS uses the deposit information from the RC to monitor (1) deposits by retailer and wholesale food concerns, and (2) for store monitoring and compliance purposes. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 679. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 32. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–16362 Filed 7–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Secretary Office of the Secretary, USDA. Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Board of Evaluators: Nominations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that nominations are being sought for six (6) qualified persons to serve on the Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Board of Evaluators (Board). The role of the Board is to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with advice and recommendations for the selection of recipients of the Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Award. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before September 2, 2008. Send all nominating materials to Mr. Dale Miller, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, Mail Stop 1020, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–1020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dale Miller, Office of Trade Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, Mail Stop 1020, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–1020, telephone (202) 690–0752, e-mail: dale.miller@fas.usda. Form AD–755 is required and is available at the FAS home page: https://www.fas.usda.gov/ admin/ad755.pdf. Form SF–181 is requested, but optional, and is available at https://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/ sf181.pdf. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is authorized by Section 261(h) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. The overall purpose of the Board is to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with advice and recommendations for the selection of recipients of the Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Award. The Board is ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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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 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 14, 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) 720-8958.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Food Stamp Redemption Certificate.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0085.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1977 requires the 
Department of Agriculture to issue regulations that provide for the 
redemption of coupons accepted by retail food stores through approved 
wholesale food concerns or through insured financial institutions. The 
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will provide authorized retail stores 
and wholesale food concerns with redemption certificates. The 
Redemption Certificate and Wholesaler Redemption Certificate (RCs) are 
used by all authorized wholesalers or retailers when depositing food 
stamp coupons, and are processed by financial institutions when they 
are presented for credit or for cash. The issuance of food stamp 
benefits through the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system has 
replaced the issuance of food coupons.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) will collect information on the verification of the amount of 
coupons forwarded to the bank for redemption. RCs are distributed to 
each authorized retailer or wholesaler by FNS for completion. FNS uses 
the deposit information from the RC to monitor (1) deposits by retailer 
and wholesale food concerns, and (2) for store monitoring and 
compliance purposes.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 679.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 32.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-16362 Filed 7-16-08; 8:45 am]
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