Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 11834-11835 [2010-5200]

Download as PDF 11834 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 48 Friday, March 12, 2010 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 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES March 8, 2010. 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 Nov<24>2008 17:18 Mar 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Poultry 2010 Study. OMB Control Number: 0579–NEW. Summary of Collection: Collection and dissemination of animal health data and information is mandated by 7 U.S.C. 391, the Animal Industry Act of 1884, which established the precursor of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, the Bureau of Animal Industry. Legal requirements for examining and reporting on animal disease control methods were further mandated by 7 U.S.C. 8308 of the Animal Health Protect Act, ‘‘Detection, Control, and Eradication of Diseases and Pests,’’ May 13, 2002. Collection, analysis, and dissemination of livestock and poultry health information on a national basis are consistent with the APHIS mission of protecting and improving American agriculture’s productivity and competitiveness. In connection with this mission, the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) program includes periodic national commodity studies to investigate animal health related issues and examine general health and management practices used on farms. These studies are driven by industry and stakeholder interest, and information collected is not available from any other source on a national basis. Information about health and management practices on U.S. poultry operations is useful to the poultry industry as well as many federal and State partners. Need and use of the information: APHIS will use the data collected to: (1) Establish national production measures for producer, veterinary, and industry reference; (2) Predict or detect national trends in disease emergence and movement; (3) Address emerging issues; (4) Provide estimates of both outcome (disease or other parameters) and exposure (risks and components) variables that can be used in analytic studies in the future by APHIS; (5) Provide input into the design of surveillance systems for specific diseases; and (6) Provide parameters for animal disease spread models. Without this type of data, the ability to detect trends in management, production, and health status, either directly or PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 indirectly, would be reduced or nonexistent. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 22,243. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (Once). Total Burden Hours: 1,552. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–5396 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection, comments requested. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the Rural Cooperative Development Grants program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 11, 2010 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Kennedy, Program Leader, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 3250, Room 4016, South Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3250, Telephone (202) 690–1428. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Rural Cooperative Development Grants. OMB Number: 0570–0006. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2010. Type of Request: Intent to extend the clearance for collection of information under RD Instruction 4284–F, Rural Cooperative Development Grants. Abstract: The primary purpose of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) is to promote understanding, use, and development of the cooperative form of business as a viable option for E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 48 / Friday, March 12, 2010 / Notices enhancing the income of agricultural producers and other rural residents. The primary objective of the Rural Cooperative Development Grants program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher education based on specific selection criteria. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 31 hours per grant application. Respondents: Nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher education. Estimated Number of Respondents: 75. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 75. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 8,905 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at (202) 692–0226. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of RBS functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RBS’ estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, 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 may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Stop 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. 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. Dated: March 4, 2010. Pandor H. Hadjy, Acting Administrator, Rural BusinessCooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2010–5200 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:18 Mar 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed collection; Comments requested. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural BusinessCooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for the Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives, as authorized in the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 11, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E. Eldon Eversull, Statistics Staff, RBS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 3256, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–3256, Telephone (202) 690–1415 or send an email message to: eldon.eversull@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives. OMB Number: 0570–0007. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2013. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The primary objective of Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) is to promote understanding, use and development of the cooperative form of business as a viable option for enhancing the income of the agricultural producers and other rural residents. RBS’ direct role is providing knowledge to improve the effectiveness and performance of farmer cooperative businesses through technical assistance, research, information, and education. The annual survey of farmer cooperatives collects basic statistics on cooperative business volume, net income, members, financial status, employees, and other selected information to support RBS’ objective and role. Cooperative statistics are published in various reports and used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperative management, educators and others in planning and promoting the cooperative form of business. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11835 is estimated to average 1 hour or less per response. Respondents: Farmer cooperatives. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,504. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 1,504. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,461 Hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Division, at (202) 692– 0226. Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RBS’ estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, 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 forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Linda Watts Thomas, Regulation and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, Washington, DC 20250–0742. 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. Dated: March 2, 2010. Judith A. Canales, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2010–5202 Filed 3–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 E:\FR\FM\12MRN1.SGM 12MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 48 (Friday, March 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11834-11835]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5200]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed collection, comments requested.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) 
intention to request an extension for a currently approved information 
collection in support of the Rural Cooperative Development Grants 
program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 11, 2010 to be 
assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Kennedy, Program Leader, Rural 
Business-Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 
3250, Room 4016, South Agriculture Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20250-3250, Telephone (202) 690-1428.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Rural Cooperative Development Grants.
    OMB Number: 0570-0006.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2010.
    Type of Request: Intent to extend the clearance for collection of 
information under RD Instruction 4284-F, Rural Cooperative Development 
Grants.
    Abstract: The primary purpose of the Rural Business-Cooperative 
Service (RBS) is to promote understanding, use, and development of the 
cooperative form of business as a viable option for

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enhancing the income of agricultural producers and other rural 
residents. The primary objective of the Rural Cooperative Development 
Grants program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas 
through cooperative development. Grants will be awarded on a 
competitive basis to nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher 
education based on specific selection criteria.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 31 hours per grant application.
    Respondents: Nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher 
education.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 75.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 8,905 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda 
Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, at (202) 
692-0226.

Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of RBS functions, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of RBS' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, 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 may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and 
Paperwork Management Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural 
Development, Stop 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 
20250. 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.

    Dated: March 4, 2010.
Pandor H. Hadjy,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-5200 Filed 3-11-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P

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