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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
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August 12, 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
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displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: Food Stamp Employment and
Training (E&T) Program Activity Report.
OMB Control Number: 0584–0339.
Summary of Collection: The Balanced
Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105–33),
enacted on August 5, 1997, modified the
Employment and Training (E&T)
Program so that States’ efforts are now
focused on a particular segment of the
food stamp population able-bodied
adults without dependents (ABAWDs).
Section 6(d) of the Food Stamp Act of
1977 and 7 CFR 273.7 require each food
stamp household member who is not
exempt shall be registered for
employment by the State agency at the
time of application and once every
twelve months thereafter, as a condition
of eligibility. This requirement pertains
to non-exempt food stamp household
member age 16 to 60. Each State agency
must screen each work registrant to
determine whether to refer the
individual to its E&T Program. States’
E&T Programs are federally funded
through an annual E&T grant. Both the
Food Stamp Act and regulations require
States to file quarterly reports about
their E&T Programs so that the Food and
Nutrition Service (FNS) can monitor
their performance.
Need and Use of the Information: FNS
will collect quarterly reports about their
E&T programs so that the Department
can monitor State performance to ensure
that the program is being efficiently and
economically operated. Without the
information FNS would be unable to
make adjustments or allocate
exemptions in accordance with the
statute.
Description of Respondents: State,
Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 53.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly;
Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 21,755.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: Food Stamp Program PreScreening Tool.
OMB Control Number: 0584–0519.
Summary of Collection: Consistent
with Section 5 of the Food Stamp Act
of 1977, the Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS) has initiated this program to
enable potential Food Stamp Program
applicants to assess their eligibility and
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the order of magnitude of the potential
benefit they may qualify for. This PreScreening Tool also enables citizen
advocacy groups to help constituents
assess their benefit eligibility. This will
also help the Food Stamp Program
fulfill its role as a means-tested program
in accordance with Section 5 of the
Food Stamp Act and part 273 of the
Food Stamp Program regulations.
Need and Use of the Information:
This Food Stamp Program Pre-Screening
Tool will be accessible to the public as
an online Web-based system. The user
will be prompted to enter household
size, income, expenses and resource
information, and the tool will calculate
and provide the user with and estimated
range of benefits that the household may
be eligible to receive. This information
will help FNS determine the degree and
type of system usage as well as potential
areas for further study.
Description of Respondents:
Individuals or households; State, Local,
or Tribal Government; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 264,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 44,000.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8–18926 Filed 8–14–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
August 12, 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
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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: Pork Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Program; Request
for Referendum.
OMB Control Number: 0581–NEW.
Summary of Collection: The Request
for Referendum is a result of a
settlement of a lawsuit entered into
February 28, 2001, between U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and
the Michigan Pork Producers
Association, In., et al., USDA agreed to
conduct a request for referendum to
determine whether 15 percent of eligible
pork producers and importers want a
referendum on the Pork Promotion,
Research, and Consumer Information
Order—more commonly known as the
Pork Checkoff. The Pork Checkoff is
authorized by the Pork Promotion,
Research, and Consumer Information
Act of 1985 (Act). The Act authorizes
the collection of assessments from pork
producers and importers of hogs, pigs,
pork, and pork products.
Need and Use of the Information: The
Agricultural Marketing Service will
collect the request for referendum
information using form LS–54–1 and
Customs Form 7501 and any other
needed supporting documentation.
Producers must submit completed form
LS 54–1 and supporting documentation
including sales receipts, feed and
veterinary bills to the appropriate
county FSA office as proof of eligibility.
Importers must submit completed form
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LS 54–1, Customs Form 7501 and any
other supporting documentation as
needed, that demonstrates the
importation of hogs, pigs, pork, or pork
products as proof of eligibility.
Information collected will be used by
the USDA to determine whether pork
producers and importers want a
referendum on the Order.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 7,500.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
One time.
Total Burden Hours: 1,500.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Grain News Reports and
Molasses Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581–0005.
Summary of Collection: The
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621) 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. Livestock and Grain News
provides a timely exchange of accurate
and unbiased information on current
marketing conditions (supply, demand,
prices, trends, movement, and other
information) affecting trade in livestock,
meats, grain, and wool. Administered by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),
this nationwide market news program is
conducted in cooperation with
approximately 30 State departments of
agriculture. The up-to-the-minute
reports collected and disseminated by
professional market reporters are
intended to provide both buyers and
sellers with the information necessary
for making intelligent, informed
marketing decisions, thus putting
everyone in the marketing system in an
equal bargaining position. AMS will
collect information using market news
reports.
Need and Use of the Information:
AMS will collect information on various
aspects of the grain and feed industry in
determining available supplies and
current pricing. Industry traders use
market news information to make
marketing decisions on when and where
to buy and sell. In addition, the reports
are used by other Government agencies
to evaluate market conditions and
calculate price levels used for the
Farmer-owned Reserve Program. The
reports must be collected and
disseminated by an impartial third
party. Since the Government is a large
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holder of grain, some type of system
would have to be established to monitor
the collection and reporting data.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; Individuals or
households; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 202.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; Weekly; Monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 129.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Plan for Estimating Daily
Livestock Slaughter Under Federal
Inspection.
OMB Control Number: 0581–0050.
Summary of Collection: The
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621) 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. Livestock and Grain News
provides a timely exchange of accurate
and unbiased information on current
marketing conditions (supply, demand,
prices, trends, movement, and other
information) affecting trade in livestock,
meats, grain, and wool. Administered by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),
this nationwide market news program is
conducted in cooperation with
approximately 30 State departments of
agriculture. The up-to-the-minute
reports collected and disseminated by
professional market reporters are
intended to provide both buyers and
sellers with the information necessary
for making intelligent, informed
marketing decisions, thus putting
everyone in the marketing system in an
equal bargaining position.
Need and Use of the Information:
AMS will collect information on
estimation of the current day’s slaughter
at their plant(s) and the actual slaughter
of the previous day. The report is used
to make market outlook projections and
maintain statistical data. The
information must be collected and
disseminated by an impartial third
party. Since the government is a large
purchaser of meat, a system to monitor
the collection and reporting of data is
needed. Collecting this information less
frequently would hinder the timely use
of this data.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; Individuals or
households; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 72.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting;
Weekly; Other: Daily.
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Total Burden Hours: 623.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8–18927 Filed 8–14–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES
August 12, 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.
Forest Service
Title: Foreign Travel Proposal (NonFederal).
OMB Control Number: 0596–NEW.
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Summary of Collection: Forest Service
(FS) is seeking approval to collect
information from non-federally
employed individuals who are traveling
outside the United States on behalf or at
the request of the FS. The collection of
this information is necessary to facilitate
timely issuance of foreign travel
authorizations. This information is
shared with the USDA Foreign
Agriculture Service; U.S. State
Department; foreign embassies in
Washington, DC; and U.S. embassies in
all destination countries.
Need and Use of the Information: The
FS, USDA, International Programs
Travel Section uses FS–6500–1, Foreign
Travel Proposal to collect the traveler’s
destination, purpose of trip, and dates of
travel. Also collected are name, address,
contact telephone numbers, passport
information, security clearance, as well
as contacts at each destination and hotel
information. Without this information
the FS cannot provide support to
international programs or other
countries who have requested
assistance.
Description of Respondents:
Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 25.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 7.
Forest Service
Title: Federal Excess Personal
Property.
OMB Control Number: 0596–NEW.
Summary of Collection: The Federal
Property Services and Administrative
Assistance Act of 1949 and the
Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of
1978, as amended, authorize the Forest
Service (FS) to loan federally owned
property to state cooperators to use in
fighting fires and providing emergency
services. The Federal Excess Personal
Property (FEPP) program administers
the loan FS Fire and Aviation
Management fire-control stock to states.
The FEPP program will provide FS
officials with updated information on
the condition of property loaned to state
and territory cooperators. FS property
management technicians will collect the
information from the Forest Service
Federal Excess Property Management
Information System (FEPMIS) database
and enter it into a National Finance
Center database (PROP), as required by
Federal Property Management
Regulations.
Need and Use of the Information:
State agencies will use the FEPMIS
database to submit information
regarding property details, including
manufacturer, model, year of
manufacture, acquisition date when an
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item is acquired or no longer needed,
acquisition value, Federal property
identification number, serial number,
condition of property, and the location
of property and user of property. The
database will also allow FS to manage
inventory. Access to the database is
limited to those with access authorized
by FS Management Officers working in
the Fire and Aviation staff.
Description of Respondents: State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 200.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; Recordkeeping.
Total Burden Hours: 7,065.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8–18928 Filed 8–14–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
August 12, 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
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
August 12, 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
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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: Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program;
Request for Referendum.
OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
Summary of Collection: The Request for Referendum is a result of a
settlement of a lawsuit entered into February 28, 2001, between U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Michigan Pork Producers
Association, In., et al., USDA agreed to conduct a request for
referendum to determine whether 15 percent of eligible pork producers
and importers want a referendum on the Pork Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Order--more commonly known as the Pork Checkoff.
The Pork Checkoff is authorized by the Pork Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Act of 1985 (Act). The Act authorizes the
collection of assessments from pork producers and importers of hogs,
pigs, pork, and pork products.
Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service
will collect the request for referendum information using form LS-54-1
and Customs Form 7501 and any other needed supporting documentation.
Producers must submit completed form LS 54-1 and supporting
documentation including sales receipts, feed and veterinary bills to
the appropriate county FSA office as proof of eligibility. Importers
must submit completed form LS 54-1, Customs Form 7501 and any other
supporting documentation as needed, that demonstrates the importation
of hogs, pigs, pork, or pork products as proof of eligibility.
Information collected will be used by the USDA to determine whether
pork producers and importers want a referendum on the Order.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 7,500.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
Total Burden Hours: 1,500.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Grain News Reports and Molasses Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0005.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621) 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.
Livestock and Grain News provides a timely exchange of accurate and
unbiased information on current marketing conditions (supply, demand,
prices, trends, movement, and other information) affecting trade in
livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this nationwide
market news program is conducted in cooperation with approximately 30
State departments of agriculture. The up-to-the-minute reports
collected and disseminated by professional market reporters are
intended to provide both buyers and sellers with the information
necessary for making intelligent, informed marketing decisions, thus
putting everyone in the marketing system in an equal bargaining
position. AMS will collect information using market news reports.
Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on
various aspects of the grain and feed industry in determining available
supplies and current pricing. Industry traders use market news
information to make marketing decisions on when and where to buy and
sell. In addition, the reports are used by other Government agencies to
evaluate market conditions and calculate price levels used for the
Farmer-owned Reserve Program. The reports must be collected and
disseminated by an impartial third party. Since the Government is a
large holder of grain, some type of system would have to be established
to monitor the collection and reporting data.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 202.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Weekly; Monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 129.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Plan for Estimating Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal
Inspection.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0050.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621) 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.
Livestock and Grain News provides a timely exchange of accurate and
unbiased information on current marketing conditions (supply, demand,
prices, trends, movement, and other information) affecting trade in
livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this nationwide
market news program is conducted in cooperation with approximately 30
State departments of agriculture. The up-to-the-minute reports
collected and disseminated by professional market reporters are
intended to provide both buyers and sellers with the information
necessary for making intelligent, informed marketing decisions, thus
putting everyone in the marketing system in an equal bargaining
position.
Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on
estimation of the current day's slaughter at their plant(s) and the
actual slaughter of the previous day. The report is used to make market
outlook projections and maintain statistical data. The information must
be collected and disseminated by an impartial third party. Since the
government is a large purchaser of meat, a system to monitor the
collection and reporting of data is needed. Collecting this information
less frequently would hinder the timely use of this data.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 72.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Weekly; Other: Daily.
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Total Burden Hours: 623.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-18927 Filed 8-14-08; 8:45 am]
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