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As required by the PRA (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)) and its implementing
regulations (5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)),
GIPSA specifically requests comments
on: (1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
J. Dudley Butler,
Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010–24661 Filed 9–30–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS–DA–10–0070; DA–10–06]
Notice of Request for an Extension and
Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget, for an extension of, and
revision to a currently approved
information collection for the National
Research, Promotion, and Consumer
Information Programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by November 30, 2010.
Additional Information: Interested
persons are invited to submit written
comments on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or to Whitney A.
Rick, Promotion and Research Branch;
Dairy Programs, AMS, U.S. Department
of Agriculture; 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Stop 0233; Washington,
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Comments should reference the docket
number and the date and page number
of this issue of the Federal Register and
will be available for public inspection in
the Promotion and Research Branch,
Dairy Programs, AMS, USDA, Room
2958–S, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20250–0233,
during regular business hours, or can be
viewed at https://www.regulations.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Research, Promotion,
and Consumer Information Programs.
OMB Number: 0581–0093. Expiration
Date, as approved by OMB: 11/30/2013.
Type of Request: Extension and
Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: National research and
promotion programs are designed to
strengthen the position of a commodity
in the marketplace, maintain and
expand existing domestic and foreign
markets, and develop new uses and
markets for specified agricultural
commodities. USDA has the
responsibility for implementing and
overseeing programs for a variety of
commodities including beef,
blueberries, cotton, dairy, eggs, fluid
milk, Hass avocados, honey, lamb,
mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn,
pork, potatoes, sorghum, soybeans, and
watermelons. The enabling legislation
includes the Beef Promotion and
Research Act of 1985 [7 U.S.C. 2901–
2911]; Cotton Research and Promotion
Act of 1966 [7 U.S.C. 2101–2118]; the
Dairy Production Stabilization Act of
1983 [7 U.S.C. 4501–4514]; the Fluid
Milk Promotion Act of 1990
[7 U.S.C. 6401–6417]; the Egg Research
and Consumer Information Act [7 U.S.C.
2701–2718]; the Hass Avocado
Promotion, Research, and Information
Act [7 U.S.C. 7801–7813]; the
Mushroom Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Act of 1990 [7
U.S.C. 6101–6112]; the Popcorn
Promotion, Research, and Consumer
Information Act [7 U.S.C. 7481–7491];
the Pork Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Act of 1985
[7 U.S.C. 4801–4819]; the Potato
Research and Promotion Act [7 U.S.C.
2611–2627]; the Soybean Promotion,
Research, and Consumer Information
Act [7 U.S.C. 6301–6311]; the
Watermelon Research and Promotion
Act [7 U.S.C. 4901–4916]; and the
Commodity Promotion, Research, and
Information Act of 1996 [7 U.S.C. 7411–
7425] (which governs the blueberry,
honey, lamb, mango, peanut and
sorghum programs). These programs
appear in the Code of Federal
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Regulations at 7 CFR, parts 1150 and
1160, and parts 1205 through 1260.
These programs carry out projects
relating to research, consumer
information, advertising, sales
promotion, producer information,
market development, and product
research to assist, improve, or promote
the marketing, distribution, and
utilization of their respective
commodities. Approval of the programs
is required through referendum of
affected parties. The programs are
administered by industry boards
composed of producer, handler,
processor, and in some cases, importer
and public members appointed by the
Secretary of Agriculture. Program
funding is generated through
assessments on designated industry
segments.
The Secretary also approves the
board’s budgets, plans, and projects.
These responsibilities have been
delegated to AMS. The applicable
commodity program areas within AMS
have direct oversight of the respective
programs.
The information collection
requirements in this request are
essential to carry out the intents of the
various Acts authorizing such programs,
thereby providing a means of
administering the programs. The
objective in carrying out this
responsibility includes assuring the
following: (1) Funds are collected and
properly accounted for; (2) expenditures
of all funds are for the purposes
authorized by the enabling legislation
and (3) the board’s administration of
programs conforms to USDA policy. The
forms covered under this collection
require the minimum information
necessary to effectively carry out the
requirements of the respective orders,
and their use is necessary to fulfill the
intents of the Acts as expressed in
orders. The information collected is
used only by authorized employees of
the various boards and authorized
employees of USDA.
The various boards utilize a variety of
forms including; reports concerning
status information such as handler and
importer reports; transaction reports;
exemption from assessment forms and
reimbursement forms; forms and
information concerning referenda
including ballots; forms and information
concerning board nominations and
selection and acceptance statements;
certification of industry organizations;
and recordkeeping requirements. The
forms and information covered under
this information collection require the
minimum information necessary to
effectively carry out the requirements of
the programs and their use is necessary
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to fulfill the intent of the applicable
authorities.
As part of this renewal collection for
the National Research, Promotion, and
Consumer Information Programs, AMS
is merging the ‘‘Sorghum Promotion,
Research, and Information Order, 0581–
0246;’’ ‘‘Lamb Promotion, Research and
Information Program, 0581–0198;’’
‘‘Honey Packers and Importers Research,
Promotion, Consumer Education and
Industry Information Order,
Referendum Procedures, 0581–0245;’’
and ‘‘Establishment of the New Honey
Packers and Importers R&P Program,
0581–0247.’’ Upon approval of this
revision of 0581–0093, AMS will
request a Discontinuation Request for
0581–0246, 0581–0198, 0581–0245, and
0581–0247 to retire these collections.
This action will keep all research and
promotion collections under one generic
collection since similar forms are used
to collect information and to prevent
duplication of burden.
AMS is committed to complying with
the E-Government Act, which requires
Government agencies in general to
provide the public the option of
submitting information or transacting
business electronically to the maximum
extent possible.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.54 hours per
response.
Respondents: Producers, processors,
handlers, importers, and others in the
marketing chain of a variety of
agricultural commodities, and
recordkeepers.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
325,579.
Estimated Total Annual Reponses:
896,027.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 2.75.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 334,711.71 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Whitney A. Rick,
Research and Promotion Branch; Dairy
Programs at (202) 720–6909.
Comments may be submitted
regarding, but is not limited to:
(1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
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the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
All comments received will be
available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the above
address and may be viewed at
http:www.regulations.gov. 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: September 27, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–24627 Filed 9–30–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS–TM–10–0082; TM–10–02]
Farmers’ Market Promotion Program:
Notice of Request for Extension and
Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for the currently
approved the information collection for
OMB 0581–0235, an extension and
revision of forms ‘‘TM–29, FMPP Project
Proposal Narrative Form’’ and ‘‘TM–30,
FMPP Supplemental Budget Summary
Form.’’ Copies of these voluntary forms
to participate in the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market
Promotion Program, may be obtained by
calling the AMS Marketing Services
Branch contact listed.
DATES: Comments received by
November 30, 2010 will be considered.
Additional Information: Contact
Carmen Humphrey, Branch Chief,
Marketing Grants and Technical
Assistance Branch, Marketing Services
Division, Transportation and Marketing
Programs, Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS), USDA; 202–694–4000.
ADDRESSES: Contact Errol R. Bragg,
Associate Deputy Administrator,
Marketing Services Branch,
Transportation and Marketing Programs,
AMS, USDA, 1800 M Street, NW., Room
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3012–South Tower, Washington, DC
20036; 202/694–4000, or fax 202/694–
5949.
Comments should reference docket
number AMS–TM–10–0082, TM–10–02
and be sent to Mr. Errol Bragg at the
above address or via the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Farmers Market Promotion
Program.
OMB Number: 0581–0235.
Expiration Date of Approval: February
21, 2011.
Type of Request: Extension and
revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The Farmers Market
Promotion Program (FMPP) was created
through an amendment of the Farmerto-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of
1976 (7 U.S.C. 3001–3006). The grants
authorized by the FMPP, originally
funded in 2006 and revised under the
2008 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 110–246), are
targeted to help improve and expand
domestic farmers markets, roadside
stands, community-supported
agriculture programs, agritourism
activities, and other direct producer-toconsumer marketing opportunities.
Approximately $1 million each year was
allocated for Fiscal Years (FY) 2006–
2007 for the FMPP. The 2008 Farm Bill
allocated mandatory funds, from the
Commodity Credit Corporation, at $3
million for FY 2008, $5 million for FY
2009–2010, and $10 million for FY
2011–2012. The maximum amount
awarded for any one proposal cannot
exceed $100,000.
Entities eligible to apply include
agricultural cooperatives, producer
networks, and producer associations;
local governments; nonprofit
corporations; public health
corporations; economic development
corporations; regional farmers market
authorities; and Tribal governments.
On March 1, 2010, the AMS
published a notice in the Federal
Register (75 FR 9155) to announce the
availability of 2010 FMPP grant funds
under the FMPP. The OMB approved
the revision of the information
collection 0581–0235 for 3 years on
February 21, 2008. The forms and other
requirements under the FMPP are as
follows:
1. Form SF–424, ‘‘Application for
Federal Assistance,’’ (approved under
OMB collection number 4040–0004) is
required by all entities seeking Federal
assistance.
2. Form SF–424A, ‘‘Budget
Information—Non-Construction
Programs,’’ (approved under OMB
collection number 0348–0044) must also
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS-DA-10-0070; DA-10-06]
Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, 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 Agricultural Marketing
Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget, for an extension of, and revision to a currently
approved information collection for the National Research, Promotion,
and Consumer Information Programs.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 30, 2010.
Additional Information: Interested persons are invited to submit
written comments on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or to
Whitney A. Rick, Promotion and Research Branch; Dairy Programs, AMS,
U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop
0233; Washington, DC 20250-0233, (202) 720-6909. Comments should
reference the docket number and the date and page number of this issue
of the Federal Register and will be available for public inspection in
the Promotion and Research Branch, Dairy Programs, AMS, USDA, Room
2958-S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0233,
during regular business hours, or can be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information
Programs. OMB Number: 0581-0093. Expiration Date, as approved by OMB:
11/30/2013.
Type of Request: Extension and Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: National research and promotion programs are designed to
strengthen the position of a commodity in the marketplace, maintain and
expand existing domestic and foreign markets, and develop new uses and
markets for specified agricultural commodities. USDA has the
responsibility for implementing and overseeing programs for a variety
of commodities including beef, blueberries, cotton, dairy, eggs, fluid
milk, Hass avocados, honey, lamb, mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn,
pork, potatoes, sorghum, soybeans, and watermelons. The enabling
legislation includes the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 [7
U.S.C. 2901-2911]; Cotton Research and Promotion Act of 1966 [7 U.S.C.
2101-2118]; the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 [7 U.S.C.
4501-4514]; the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 [7 U.S.C. 6401-6417];
the Egg Research and Consumer Information Act [7 U.S.C. 2701-2718]; the
Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act [7 U.S.C. 7801-
7813]; the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act
of 1990 [7 U.S.C. 6101-6112]; the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Act [7 U.S.C. 7481-7491]; the Pork Promotion,
Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985 [7 U.S.C. 4801-4819];
the Potato Research and Promotion Act [7 U.S.C. 2611-2627]; the Soybean
Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act [7 U.S.C. 6301-6311];
the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act [7 U.S.C. 4901-4916]; and the
Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 [7 U.S.C.
7411-7425] (which governs the blueberry, honey, lamb, mango, peanut and
sorghum programs). These programs appear in the Code of Federal
Regulations at 7 CFR, parts 1150 and 1160, and parts 1205 through 1260.
These programs carry out projects relating to research, consumer
information, advertising, sales promotion, producer information, market
development, and product research to assist, improve, or promote the
marketing, distribution, and utilization of their respective
commodities. Approval of the programs is required through referendum of
affected parties. The programs are administered by industry boards
composed of producer, handler, processor, and in some cases, importer
and public members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Program
funding is generated through assessments on designated industry
segments.
The Secretary also approves the board's budgets, plans, and
projects. These responsibilities have been delegated to AMS. The
applicable commodity program areas within AMS have direct oversight of
the respective programs.
The information collection requirements in this request are
essential to carry out the intents of the various Acts authorizing such
programs, thereby providing a means of administering the programs. The
objective in carrying out this responsibility includes assuring the
following: (1) Funds are collected and properly accounted for; (2)
expenditures of all funds are for the purposes authorized by the
enabling legislation and (3) the board's administration of programs
conforms to USDA policy. The forms covered under this collection
require the minimum information necessary to effectively carry out the
requirements of the respective orders, and their use is necessary to
fulfill the intents of the Acts as expressed in orders. The information
collected is used only by authorized employees of the various boards
and authorized employees of USDA.
The various boards utilize a variety of forms including; reports
concerning status information such as handler and importer reports;
transaction reports; exemption from assessment forms and reimbursement
forms; forms and information concerning referenda including ballots;
forms and information concerning board nominations and selection and
acceptance statements; certification of industry organizations; and
recordkeeping requirements. The forms and information covered under
this information collection require the minimum information necessary
to effectively carry out the requirements of the programs and their use
is necessary
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to fulfill the intent of the applicable authorities.
As part of this renewal collection for the National Research,
Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs, AMS is merging the
``Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order, 0581-0246;''
``Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Program, 0581-0198;''
``Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education
and Industry Information Order, Referendum Procedures, 0581-0245;'' and
``Establishment of the New Honey Packers and Importers R&P Program,
0581-0247.'' Upon approval of this revision of 0581-0093, AMS will
request a Discontinuation Request for 0581-0246, 0581-0198, 0581-0245,
and 0581-0247 to retire these collections. This action will keep all
research and promotion collections under one generic collection since
similar forms are used to collect information and to prevent
duplication of burden.
AMS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, which
requires Government agencies in general to provide the public the
option of submitting information or transacting business electronically
to the maximum extent possible.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.54 hours per response.
Respondents: Producers, processors, handlers, importers, and others
in the marketing chain of a variety of agricultural commodities, and
recordkeepers.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 325,579.
Estimated Total Annual Reponses: 896,027.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.75.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 334,711.71 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Whitney
A. Rick, Research and Promotion Branch; Dairy Programs at (202) 720-
6909.
Comments may be submitted regarding, but is not limited to: (1)
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including the
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received will be available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the above address and may be viewed at
http:www.regulations.gov. 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: September 27, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-24627 Filed 9-30-10; 8:45 am]
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