Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 57319 [E8-23249]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 192 / Thursday, October 2, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request September 29, 2008. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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. the provision for any group of individuals if the Secretary determines ‘‘that the areas in which the individuals reside has an unemployment rate of over 10 percent or does not have a sufficient number of jobs to provide employment for the individuals.’’ Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service use the information provided by State food stamp agencies to evaluate whether the statutory requirements for a waiver of the food stamp time limit have been met and to determine specifically whether the designated areas’ unemployment rate is over ten percent or if there is a lack of sufficient jobs available. If the information is not collected, the State Food Stamp agencies could not obtain waivers of time limits contained in Section 6(o) of the Act. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; Individuals or household; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Annually. Total Burden Hours: 1,680. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–23249 Filed 10–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces our intention to request a 3year extension and revision of a Food and Nutrition Service currently approved information Title: Waivers Under Section 6(o) of collection for ‘‘Export Inspection and the Food Stamp Act. Weighing Waiver for High Quality OMB Control Number: 0584–0479. Specialty Grain Transported in Summary of Collection: Section 824 of Containers.’’ the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by December 1, 2008. Pub. L. 104–193 (PRWORA) establishes a time limit for the receipt of food stamp ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may benefits for certain able-bodied adults submit comments by any of the who are not working. The provision following methods: authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, upon a State agency’s request, to waiver • E-mail: comments.gipsa@usda.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:52 Oct 01, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57319 • Mail: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1647–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Fax: (202) 690–2755. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1647–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All comments should make reference to the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. Background Documents: Information collection package and other documents relating to this action will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours. Read Comments: All comments will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27 (b)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the collection of information activities and the use of the information, contact Tess Butler (202) 720–7486, or at the address listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress enacted The United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71– 87k) to facilitate the marketing of grain in interstate and foreign commerce. The USGSA, with few exceptions, requires that all grain shipped from the United States must be officially inspected and officially weighed. The USGSA authorizes the Department of Agriculture to waive the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the USGSA in circumstances when the objectives of the USGSA would not be impaired. The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) amended section 7 CFR 800.18 of the regulations to waive the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the USGSA for high quality specialty grain exported in containers. GIPSA established this waiver to facilitate the marketing of high quality specialty grain exported in containers. GIPSA determined that this action was consistent with the objectives of the USGSA and would promote the continuing development of the high quality specialty grain export market. To ensure that exporters of high quality specialty grain complied with this waiver, GIPSA required exporters to maintain records generated during the normal course of business that pertain to these shipments and make these documents available to GIPSA upon request for review or copying purposes (70 FR 73556). These records shall be E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 29, 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: Waivers Under Section 6(o) of the Food Stamp Act.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0479.
    Summary of Collection: Section 824 of the Personal Responsibility 
and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193 
(PRWORA) establishes a time limit for the receipt of food stamp 
benefits for certain able-bodied adults who are not working. The 
provision authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, upon a State 
agency's request, to waiver the provision for any group of individuals 
if the Secretary determines ``that the areas in which the individuals 
reside has an unemployment rate of over 10 percent or does not have a 
sufficient number of jobs to provide employment for the individuals.''
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service use 
the information provided by State food stamp agencies to evaluate 
whether the statutory requirements for a waiver of the food stamp time 
limit have been met and to determine specifically whether the 
designated areas' unemployment rate is over ten percent or if there is 
a lack of sufficient jobs available. If the information is not 
collected, the State Food Stamp agencies could not obtain waivers of 
time limits contained in Section 6(o) of the Act.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
Individuals or household; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,680.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-23249 Filed 10-1-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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