Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 9782-9784 [E9-4786]

Download as PDF 9782 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 43 / Friday, March 6, 2009 / Notices INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES—Continued [Effective from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010] Federal poverty guidelines—100% Household size Annual Each Add’l Member Add .......... Twicemonthly Monthly +4,300 +$359 BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Withdrawal for Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Grande National Forest; Colorado; Wolf Creek Access Project Forest Service, USDA. Notice of withdrawal. AGENCY: ACTION: Biweekly +$180 [FR Doc. E9–4823 Filed 3–5–09; 8:45 am] On September 23, 2008, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Wolf Creek Access Project was published in the 73 FR 54786. This NOI is hereby rescinded because the project has been cancelled. SUMMARY: Dated: February 12, 2009. Dan S. Dallas, Forest Supervisor/Center Manager. [FR Doc. E9–4771 Filed 3–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Reduced price meals—185% Weekly +$166 Annual +$83 +$7,955 Supervisor’s Office, 1600 Tollhouse Rd., Clovis, CA. Send written comments to Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, c/o Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Road, Prather, CA 93651 or electronically to rekman@fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robbin Ekman, Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator, (559) 855–5355 ext. 3341. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. Committee discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members. However, persons who wish to bring Payments to States Fresno County Title II project matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Those who wish to be put on the meeting agenda to present a project proposal must contact Robbin Ekman, Committee Coordinator 1 week prior to the March 31st meeting. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Review Project Proposals. Dated: February 25, 2009. Ray Porter, District Ranger. [FR Doc. E9–4576 Filed 3–5–09; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee BILLING CODE 3410–11–M Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: The Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting in Prather, California on March 31st and Clovis, California on April 2nd. The purpose of the meeting on March 31st will be to accept and review project proposals. The purpose of the April 2nd meeting will be to approve and vote on projects. DATES: The meetings will be held on March 31, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Prather, CA and April 2, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Clovis, CA. ADDRESSES: The meeting on March 31st will be held at the High Sierra Ranger District, 29688 Auberry Rd., Prather, CA and the meeting on April 2 will be held at the Sierra National Forest mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Mar 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 Forest Service Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be having the routine monthly meeting with project presentations and hold a short public forum (question and answer session). The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 110–343) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 110–343). The meeting is open to the public. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Monthly Twicemonthly +$663 +$332 Biweekly Weekly +$306 +$153 DATES: The meeting will be held on March 24, 2009, 6:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Office, 1801 N. First, Hamilton, Montana. Send written comments to Daniel Ritter, District Ranger, Stevensville Ranger District, 88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870, by facsimile (406) 777–7423, or electronically to dritter@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Ritter, Stevensville District Ranger and Designated Federal Officer, Phone: (406) 777–5461. Dated: February 27, 2009. Julie K. King, Deputy Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E9–4727 Filed 3–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection related to the delivery of services conducted under the official inspection, grading and weighing programs authorized under the United States Grain Standards Act and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. This voluntary survey would give GIPSA customers of the official inspection, grading and weighing programs, who are primarily in the grain, oilseed, rice, lentil, dry pea, edible bean and related agricultural commodity markets, an opportunity to provide feedback on the quality of services they receive and would provide E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 43 / Friday, March 6, 2009 / Notices information on new services that customers would like to receive. This feedback would help GIPSA’s Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) improve services and service delivery provided by the official inspection, grading, and weighing system. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 2009. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice by any of the following methods: • E-Mail: comments.gipsa@usda.gov. • Mail: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1643–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Fax: (202) 690–2173. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1643–S, Washington, DC 20250–3604. • Internet: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. All comments should make reference to the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. The Information collection package and other documents relating to this action will be available for public inspection in the above office during regular business hours. 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: Idelisse Rodriguez, Program Analyst, Market and Program Analysis Staff, email address: Idelisse.Rodriguez@usda.gov, telephone (202) 720–5688. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71–87k), and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (AMA) (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish official inspection, grading and weighing programs for grains and other agricultural commodities. Under the USGSA and AMA, GIPSA’s FGIS offers inspection, weighing, grading, quality assurance and certification services for a user-fee to facilitate the efficient marketing of grain, oilseeds, rice, lentils, dry peas, edible beans, and related agricultural commodities in the global marketplace. Under FGIS oversight, the official inspection, grading, and weighing programs are a public-private partnership including Federal, State and private agencies, and provides official inspection, grading and weighing services to the domestic and export trade. There are approximately 9,000 current users of the official inspection, grading VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Mar 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 and weighing programs. These customers are located nationwide and represent a diverse mixture of small, medium and large producers, merchandisers, processors, exporters and other financially interested parties. These customers request official services from an FGIS Field Office; delegated, designated, or cooperating State office; or designated private agency office. The goal of FGIS and the official inspection, grading, and weighing system is to provide timely, high quality, accurate, consistent and professional service that facilitates the orderly marketing of grain and related commodities. To accomplish this goal and in accordance with Executive Order 12862, FGIS is seeking feedback from a representative sample of customers to evaluate the services provided by the official inspection, grading and weighing programs. Title: Survey of Customers of the Official Inspection, Grading, and Weighing Programs (Grain and Related Commodities). OMB Number: 0580–0018. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2009. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The collection of information using a voluntary customer service survey would provide a representative sample of paying customers of FGIS and the official inspection, grading and weighing programs an opportunity to evaluate, on a scale of one to five, the timeliness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, consistency and usefulness of services and results, and the professionalism of employees. Customers will also have an opportunity to provide additional comments or indicate what new or existing services they would use if such services were offered or available. FGIS needs to have a more formal means of determining customers’ expectations of the quality of service that is delivered. To collect this information, FGIS would distribute, over a 3-year period, an annual voluntary customer service survey. FGIS plans to survey a statistically random sample of about 1,100 customers per year that is representative of the customers’ population as a whole. The survey instrument consists of nine questions and any subsequent survey instruments would be tailored to earlier responses. In the near future, FGIS would like to make available to its customers an electronic version of the survey. The information collected from the survey will allow FGIS to gauge PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9783 customers’ satisfaction with existing services, compare results from year to year, and determine what new services that its customers desire. The survey assesses the timeliness, cost effectiveness, accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of FGIS services and results, as well as the professionalism of FGIS employees. Some examples of survey questions include the following: ‘‘I receive results in a timely manner,’’ ‘‘Official results are accurate,’’ and ‘‘Inspection personnel are knowledgeable.’’ These survey questions will be assessed using a one to five rating scale with responses ranging from ‘‘strongly disagree’’ to ‘‘strongly agree’’ or ‘‘no opinion.’’ Customers are also asked for which product they primarily request service, and what percentage of their product is officially inspected. Space is also available on the survey for the customer to provide additional comments or request new or existing services. By obtaining information from customers through a voluntary customer service survey, FGIS can continue to improve services and service delivery provided by the official inspection, grading and weighing programs that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes (i.e., 0.167 hours) per response. Respondents: The primary respondents will be a statistically random sample of direct paying customers of FGIS and the official inspection, grading, and weighing programs. FY 2009: Estimated Number of Respondents: 605 (i.e., 1,100 total customers times 55% response rate = 605). Frequency of Responses: 1. Estimated Annual Burden: 101 hours. (605 responses times 0.167 hours/ response = 101 hours). FY 2010: Estimated Number of Respondents: 638 (i.e., 1,100 total customers times 58% response rate = 638). Frequency of Responses: 1. Estimated Annual Burden: 106 hours. (638 responses times 0.167 hours/ response = 106 hours). FY 2011: Estimated Number of Respondents: 660. (i.e., 1,100 total customers times 60% response rate = 660). Frequency of Responses: 1. Estimated Annual Burden: 110 hours. (660 responses times 0.167 hours/ response = 110 hours). Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Tess Butler, Grain E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 9784 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 43 / Friday, March 6, 2009 / Notices Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration at (202) 720–7486. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of the information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of FGIS, including whether the information will have a practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FGIS’ estimate of the 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; and (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. Comments should be addressed to Tess Butler, as referenced above. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Alan Christian, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E9–4786 Filed 3–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List Proposed Additions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed additions to Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add products to the Procurement List to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must be Received on or Before: 4/6/2009. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–3259. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or e-mail CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Mar 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Coverage: C-list for the total U.S. Army requirement. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product will be required to procure the products listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. E9–4783 Filed 3–5–09; 8:45 am] Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the products proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. Procurement List Deletions End of Certification The following products are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products: NSN: 7510–00–079–7906—Tape, Pressure Sensitive, 2 inch Tan Package Sealing. NPA: Cincinnati Association for the Blind, Cincinnati, OH. Contracting Activity: Federal Acquisition Service, GSA/FSS OFC SUP CTR—Paper products, New York, NY. Coverage: A-list for the total Government requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. NSN: 8415–01–568–1023—NAPE Pad, Ballistic. NSN: 8415–01–568–1028—NAPE Pad, Ballistic. NPA: Industries of the Blind, Inc., Greensboro, NC. NPA: Alabama Industries for the Blind, Talladega, AL. NPA: Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lancaster, PA. NPA: Lions Volunteer Blind Industries, Inc., Morristown, TN. Contracting Activity: Dept. of the Army, XR W2DF RDECOM ACQ CTR NATICK, Natick, MA. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Deletions from Procurement List. SUMMARY: This action deletes products from the Procurement List that were being furnished by AbilityOne Programassociated nonprofit agencies. DATES: Effective Date: April 6, 2009. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Deletions On 11/21/2008 and 12/19/2008, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices (73 FR 70617 and 73 FR 77608) of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c and 41 CFR 51– 2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 43 (Friday, March 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9782-9784]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-4786]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration


Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 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 Grain Inspection, Packers 
and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) intention to request an extension 
for and revision to a currently approved information collection related 
to the delivery of services conducted under the official inspection, 
grading and weighing programs authorized under the United States Grain 
Standards Act and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. This 
voluntary survey would give GIPSA customers of the official inspection, 
grading and weighing programs, who are primarily in the grain, oilseed, 
rice, lentil, dry pea, edible bean and related agricultural commodity 
markets, an opportunity to provide feedback on the quality of services 
they receive and would provide

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information on new services that customers would like to receive. This 
feedback would help GIPSA's Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) 
improve services and service delivery provided by the official 
inspection, grading, and weighing system.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 5, 2009.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice by any of 
the following methods:
     E-Mail: comments.gipsa@usda.gov.
     Mail: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Room 1643-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604.
     Fax: (202) 690-2173.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Tess Butler, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1643-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604.
     Internet: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the 
online instructions for submitting comments.

All comments should make reference to the date and page number of this 
issue of the Federal Register. The Information collection package and 
other documents relating to this action will be available for public 
inspection in the above office during regular business hours. 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: Idelisse Rodriguez, Program Analyst, 
Market and Program Analysis Staff, e-mail address: 
Idelisse.Rodriguez@usda.gov, telephone (202) 720-5688.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Grain Standards Act, as 
amended (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71-87k), and the Agricultural Marketing Act 
of 1946, as amended (AMA) (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), authorize the Secretary 
of Agriculture to establish official inspection, grading and weighing 
programs for grains and other agricultural commodities. Under the USGSA 
and AMA, GIPSA's FGIS offers inspection, weighing, grading, quality 
assurance and certification services for a user-fee to facilitate the 
efficient marketing of grain, oilseeds, rice, lentils, dry peas, edible 
beans, and related agricultural commodities in the global marketplace. 
Under FGIS oversight, the official inspection, grading, and weighing 
programs are a public-private partnership including Federal, State and 
private agencies, and provides official inspection, grading and 
weighing services to the domestic and export trade.
    There are approximately 9,000 current users of the official 
inspection, grading and weighing programs. These customers are located 
nationwide and represent a diverse mixture of small, medium and large 
producers, merchandisers, processors, exporters and other financially 
interested parties. These customers request official services from an 
FGIS Field Office; delegated, designated, or cooperating State office; 
or designated private agency office.
    The goal of FGIS and the official inspection, grading, and weighing 
system is to provide timely, high quality, accurate, consistent and 
professional service that facilitates the orderly marketing of grain 
and related commodities. To accomplish this goal and in accordance with 
Executive Order 12862, FGIS is seeking feedback from a representative 
sample of customers to evaluate the services provided by the official 
inspection, grading and weighing programs.
    Title: Survey of Customers of the Official Inspection, Grading, and 
Weighing Programs (Grain and Related Commodities).
    OMB Number: 0580-0018.
    Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2009.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The collection of information using a voluntary customer 
service survey would provide a representative sample of paying 
customers of FGIS and the official inspection, grading and weighing 
programs an opportunity to evaluate, on a scale of one to five, the 
timeliness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, consistency and usefulness of 
services and results, and the professionalism of employees. Customers 
will also have an opportunity to provide additional comments or 
indicate what new or existing services they would use if such services 
were offered or available.
    FGIS needs to have a more formal means of determining customers' 
expectations of the quality of service that is delivered. To collect 
this information, FGIS would distribute, over a 3-year period, an 
annual voluntary customer service survey. FGIS plans to survey a 
statistically random sample of about 1,100 customers per year that is 
representative of the customers' population as a whole. The survey 
instrument consists of nine questions and any subsequent survey 
instruments would be tailored to earlier responses. In the near future, 
FGIS would like to make available to its customers an electronic 
version of the survey. The information collected from the survey will 
allow FGIS to gauge customers' satisfaction with existing services, 
compare results from year to year, and determine what new services that 
its customers desire. The survey assesses the timeliness, cost 
effectiveness, accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of FGIS services 
and results, as well as the professionalism of FGIS employees. Some 
examples of survey questions include the following: ``I receive results 
in a timely manner,'' ``Official results are accurate,'' and 
``Inspection personnel are knowledgeable.'' These survey questions will 
be assessed using a one to five rating scale with responses ranging 
from ``strongly disagree'' to ``strongly agree'' or ``no opinion.'' 
Customers are also asked for which product they primarily request 
service, and what percentage of their product is officially inspected. 
Space is also available on the survey for the customer to provide 
additional comments or request new or existing services.
    By obtaining information from customers through a voluntary 
customer service survey, FGIS can continue to improve services and 
service delivery provided by the official inspection, grading and 
weighing programs that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 10 minutes (i.e., 0.167 hours) per 
response.
    Respondents: The primary respondents will be a statistically random 
sample of direct paying customers of FGIS and the official inspection, 
grading, and weighing programs.
    FY 2009: Estimated Number of Respondents: 605 (i.e., 1,100 total 
customers times 55% response rate = 605).
    Frequency of Responses: 1.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 101 hours. (605 responses times 0.167 
hours/response = 101 hours).
    FY 2010: Estimated Number of Respondents: 638 (i.e., 1,100 total 
customers times 58% response rate = 638).
    Frequency of Responses: 1.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 106 hours. (638 responses times 0.167 
hours/response = 106 hours).
    FY 2011: Estimated Number of Respondents: 660. (i.e., 1,100 total 
customers times 60% response rate = 660).
    Frequency of Responses: 1.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 110 hours. (660 responses times 0.167 
hours/response = 110 hours).
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Tess 
Butler, Grain

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Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration at (202) 720-7486.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of 
the information is necessary for the proper performance of the 
functions of FGIS, including whether the information will have a 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FGIS' estimate of the 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; and (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.
    Comments should be addressed to Tess Butler, as referenced above. 
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

Alan Christian,
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-4786 Filed 3-5-09; 8:45 am]
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