Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 34683 [2010-14782]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 117 (Friday, June 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 34683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14782]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 15, 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; 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 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.

Rural Business Cooperative Service

    Title: Rural Cooperative Development Grants--7 CFR 4284-F.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0006.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Cooperative Development Grants 
(RCDG) program is administered through State Rural Development Offices 
on behalf of the Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS). The primary 
objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural 
areas through cooperative development. Grant funds are awarded on a 
competitive basis using a scoring system that gives preference to 
applications that demonstrate a proven track record. The applicants, 
who are non-profit corporations or institutions of higher education, 
will provide information using various forms and supporting 
documentation.
    Need and Use of the Information: RBS will use the information 
collected to evaluate the applicant's ability to carry out the purposes 
of the program. If this information were not collected, RBS would have 
no basis on which to evaluate the relative merit of each application.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Frequency of Responses: Record keeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 9,325.

Rural Business Cooperative Service

    Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0007.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS) 
was mandated the responsibility to acquire and disseminate information 
pertaining to agricultural cooperatives under the Cooperative Marketing 
Act of 1926: 7 U.S.C. 451-457 and Public Law 450. The primary objective 
of RBS is to promote understanding, use and development of the 
cooperative form of business as a viable option for enhancing the 
income of agricultural producers and other rural residents. The annual 
survey collects basic statistics on cooperative business volume, net 
income, members, financial status, employees, and other selected 
information to support RBS' objective and role. RBS will use a variety 
of forms to collect information.
    Need and Use of the Information: RBS uses the information collected 
to summarize for program planning, evaluation service work and 
cooperative analysis and education. The information collected and 
published in the annual report on farmer cooperatives supports and 
enhances most of the major functions of RBS. By not collecting this 
information, the RBS would have difficulties in carrying out its policy 
on farmer cooperatives.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,504.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,461.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-14782 Filed 6-17-10; 8:45 am]
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