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of stocks of cotton. In addition,
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
collects, authenticates, publishes, and
distributes timely information of the
market supply, demand, location, and
market prices for cotton (7 U.S.C. 473B).
This information is needed and used by
all segments of the cotton industry.
Need and Use of the Information:
AMS will collect information on the
quality of cotton in the carryover stocks
along with the size or volume of the
carryover. Growers use this information
in making decisions relative to
marketing their present crop and
planning for the next one; cotton
merchants use the information in
marketing decisions; and the mills that
provide the data also use the combined
data in planning their future purchase to
cover their needs. Importers of U.S.
cotton use the data in making their
plans for purchases of U.S. cotton. AMS
and other government agencies are users
of the compiled information.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 725.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; Weekly; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 770.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping
Requirements Under Regulations (Other
than Rules of Practice) Under the
Perishable Agricultural Commodities
Act, 1930.
OMB Control Number: 0581–0031.
Summary of Collection: The
Perishable Agricultural Commodities
Act (PACA) establishes a code of fair
trading practices covering the marketing
of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
in interstate or foreign commerce. It
protects growers, shippers and
distributors by prohibiting unfair
practices. PACA requires nearly all
persons who operate as commission
merchants, dealers and brokers buying
or selling fruit and or vegetables in
interstate or foreign commerce to be
licensed. The license for retailers and
grocery wholesalers is effective for three
years and for all other licensees up to
three years, unless withdrawn.
Need and Use of the Information:
Using various forms, AMS will collect
information from the applicant to
administer licensing provisions under
the Act, to adjudicate contract disputes,
and for the purpose of enforcing the
PACA and its regulations. If this
information were unavailable, it would
be impossible to identify and regulate
those individuals or firms that are
restricted due to sanctions imposed
because of the reparation or
administrative actions.
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Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 14,492.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 87,328.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Reporting Forms under Milk
Marketing Order Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0581–0032.
Summary Of Collection: Agricultural
Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the
administration of the Federal Milk
Marketing Orders authorized by the
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act
of 1937, as amended. The Act is
designed to improve returns to
producers while protecting the interests
of consumers. The Federal Milk
Marketing Order regulations require
places certain requirements on the
handling of milk in the area it covers.
Currently, there are 10 milk marketing
orders regulating the handling of milk in
the respective marketing areas.
Need and Use of the Information: The
information collected is needed to
administer the classified pricing system
and related requirements of each
Federal Order. Forms are used for
reporting purposes and to establish the
quantity of milk received by handlers,
the pooling status of the handler, and
the class-use of the milk used by the
handler and the butterfat content and
amounts of other components of the
milk. Without the monthly information,
the market administrator would not
have the information to compute each
monthly price nor know if handlers
were paying producers on dates
prescribed in the order. Penalties are
imposed for violation of the order, such
as the failure to pay producers by the
prescribed dates.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; Individuals or households;
Farms.
Number of Respondents: 740.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Quarterly; Monthly; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 22,315.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–FV–10–0108]
Notice of Request for Extension and
Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection for Regulations
Governing Inspection and Certification
of Processed Fruits and Vegetables
and Related Products
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 intention of the
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to
request an extension and revision of a
currently approved information
collection that will combine a number
of forms issued under inspection and
grading services under the Agricultural
Marketing Act of 1946 and section 8e of
the Agricultural Marketing Agreement
Act of 1937. AMS is combining all
burden hours with submission.
DATES: Comments may be submitted on
or before February 7, 2011.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS:
Interested persons are invited to submit
comments. Comments must be sent to
Myron Betts, Processed Products
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0247; Phone
(202) 720–9906; fax (202) 690–1527; or
can be submitted to https://
www.regulations.gov. Comments should
make reference to the date and page
number of this issue of the Federal
Register and will be made available for
public inspection at the above office
during regular business hours. Please be
advised that all comments submitted in
response to this notice will be included
in the record and will be made available
to the public on the Internet via https://
www.regulations.gov. Also, the identity
of the individuals or entities submitting
the comments will be made public.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: ‘‘Regulations Governing
Inspection and Certification of
Processed Fruits and Vegetables and
Related Products—7 CFR Part 52’’.
OMB Number: 0581–0123.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three
years from date of approval.
Type of Request: Request for
extension and revision of currently
approved information collection, the
SUMMARY:
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addition of two new forms, and revision
of one form.
Abstract: Currently approved
information collection.
The Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) directs and
authorizes the Department of
Agriculture (USDA) to develop
standards of quality, grades, grading
programs, and other services to facilitate
trading of agricultural products and
assure consumers of quality products
which are graded and identified under
USDA programs. Section 203(h) of the
Act specifically directs and authorizes
the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect,
certify, and identify the grade, class,
quality, quantity, and condition of
agricultural products under such rules
and regulations as the Secretary may
prescribe, including assessment and
collection of fees for the cost of the
service.
The grading and certification of
processed fruit and vegetable services
under 7 CFR Part 52 contains provisions
for the collection of fees from users of
the Processed Product Branch services
that equal the cost of providing the
requested services to the closest extent
possible. In order for the Agency to
satisfy those requests for service, the
Agency must request certain
information from those who apply for
service. An application for service is a
request for AMS to perform such
services and requests such information
as the applicant’s name, address, and
product to be inspected. AMS also
provides other types of voluntary
services under the same regulations,
e.g., contract and specification
acceptance services, facility assessment
services, certifications of quantity and
quality, import product inspections, and
export certification.
Affected public may include any
partnership, association, business trust,
corporation, organized group, and state,
county or municipal government, and
any authorized agent that has a financial
interest in the commodity involved and
requests service.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection including the
additional two new forms, and the
revised form is estimated to average 0.33
hours per response. (6,161 total hours
divided by 18,812 total annual
responses).
Respondents: Applicants who are
applying for grading and inspection
services.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,142.
Estimated Number of Responses:
18,812.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 20.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 6,167.
The following are two new forms to
be added to this information collection:
Form FV–16, Notice for Hold for ReExamination and FV–358, Request for
Surety Bond.
Notice for Hold for Re-Examination
(FV–16)
When foreign material or Grade Not
Certified (GNC) product is found in an
original sample submitted for inspection
in excess of AMS requirements or the
Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)
defect action levels, an inspector will
notify an applicant and make
arrangements with the applicant for reexamination, if desired. The top part of
Form FV–16 is completed by the
inspector.
Each ‘‘hold’’ lot must be
conspicuously marked and
distinguished from other lots as to code
mark(s) and location when recording
information on inspection documents,
so that the lot may be easily found and
identified. If the applicant disposes of
GNC product immediately, Form FV–16
is not issued, and inspection records are
marked accordingly.
Applicants have a number of options
available, such as, segregation,
reworking, destruction, or disposal for
non-food use under AMS supervision.
The option taken is reported to the
inspector within two weeks from the
date shown on the FV–16. The applicant
indicates their desired option on the
FV–16 form, and dates and signs the
form.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.083 hours per
response (1 total hour divided by 12
total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants who use
grading and inspection services.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
12.
Estimated Number of Responses: 12.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1.
Request for Surety Bond (FV–358)
The information collected on the
‘‘Request for Surety Bond’’ form assures
the inspection service that fees and
charges for any inspection service are
paid by the interested party making the
application for such service in
accordance with the applicable
provisions of the regulation. The
inspection service payments are
guaranteed by either an advance of
funds prior to rendering inspection
service or a suitable surety bond.
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Applicants that enter into a contract or
an agreement for inspection service
must provide acceptable surety. Form
FV–358 sets forth the agreement for
surety and provides for the amount to be
paid.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.20 hours per
response (5.0 total hours divided by 25
total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants who request
grading and inspection services.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
25.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 5.
Application for Inspection and
Certification of Sampling (FV–356)
Form FV–356 is revised to include
additional data required for inspection
of products and services and combined
under the same OMB control number.
These include export certification,
inspection of section 8e import
products, and applicant submittal of
unofficial samples.
The revised form includes additional
data elements for section 8e import
product inspection. The information
required for this type of inspection
pertains to imported canned ripe olives,
raisins, and dates which are required to
be inspected by AMS, subject to
exemptions listed in the applicable
Marketing Orders, Import Regulations (7
CFR parts 944.401, 999.300, and 999.1).
Section 8e regulations are issued under
section 608e–1 of the Agricultural
Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 608e–1). The revised
request includes such information as:
Importer of record; port of entry; name
of vessel, container number, country of
origin, customs entry number, bill of
lading number, broker reference
number, date of entry, harmonized tariff
code, consignee number, and Food
Canning Establishment (FCE) Number
obtained from the FDA.
The revised application also includes
information collected for the inspection
of unofficially submitted samples of
food products. This was previously
Form FV–159 on the previous collection
of OMB 581–0123. Form FV–159 will
become obsolete as a result of the
revision of this form.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.33 hours per
response (6,124 total hours divided by
18,560 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants requesting
grading and inspection services.
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Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,160.
Estimated Number of Responses:
18,560.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 6,124.
Application for License to Sample
Processed Foods (FV–468)
The information collected is used to
subcontract applicants desiring to
sample processed foods and certify as to
the identification, location, and
condition of containers of the processed
products that are sampled. The
information at the top of the form
(application) is intended as a general
guide that indicates what is to be
expected of the applicant, if the
applicant is hired.
FV–468 provides for a listing of
previous employers who may be
contacted for references and for
determining length of service benefits
when the employer is either a Federal
or State agency. A review of the
applicant’s previous duties provides
USDA with an indication of his or her
ability to perform the job functions. The
applicant’s signature on the bottom of
the FV–468 certifies that the statements
made thereon are correct. It also certifies
that he or she is both aware of and
willing to comply with the conditions
outlined in the regulations regarding all
licensed samplers upon approval of the
application.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.17 hours per
response (36.55 total hours divided by
215 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants requesting
grading and inspection services.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
215.
Estimated Number of Responses: 215.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 36.55.
Forms FV–16, FV–356, FV–358, and
FV–468 will be made available in hard
copy form. Applicants also may submit
information by telephone, facsimile, or
by e-mail. Forms FV–16, FV–356, FV–
358, and FV–468 are accessible at https://
eforms.ams.usda.gov/#CustomersFV.
Comments are invited 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
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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 Office of Management and Budget
approval. All comments will become a
matter of public record.
Dated: December 1, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2010–0109]
Notice of Revision and Request for
Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Importation of
Equines Into the United States
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision and extension of
approval of an information collection;
comment request.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
revise an information collection
associated with regulations for the
importation of equines and to request
extension of approval of the information
collection to safeguard the health of the
U.S. equine population.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before February 7,
2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/
component/
main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS–
2010–0109 to submit or view comments
and to view supporting and related
materials available electronically.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send one copy of your comment
to Docket No. APHIS–2010–0109,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
SUMMARY:
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20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2010–0109.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room is located in room 1141 of the
USDA South Building, 14th Street and
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room
hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except holidays. To be
sure someone is there to help you,
please call (202) 690–2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on regulations for the
importation of equines into the United
States, contact Dr. Barry Meade, Staff
Veterinarian, Technical Trade Services
Team—Animals, NCIE, VS, APHIS,
4700 River Road Unit 39, Riverdale MD
20737; (301) 734–0819. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2908.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Importation of Equines into the
United States.
OMB Number: 0579–0324.
Type of Request: Revision and
extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: Under the Animal Health
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.),
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) regulates the
importation and interstate movement of
certain animals and animal products to
prevent the introduction into or
dissemination within the United States
of pests and diseases of livestock.
The regulations in 9 CFR part 93
prohibit or restrict the importation of
certain animals into the United States to
prevent the introduction of
communicable diseases of livestock and
poultry. In accordance with Subpart C
of the regulations, the importation of
equines into the United States involves
a variety of information collection
activities, including import permit
application; foreign health certificates;
submission of requests for space at
USDA quarantine facilities with
declaration of importation and payment
terms; specimen submission forms;
requests for inspection, other services,
dipping treatments; cooperative, trust
fund, and written agreements;
certification statements; daily records
and logs; photographs for identification;
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0108]
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection for Regulations Governing Inspection
and Certification of Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Related
Products
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 intention of the
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to request an extension and
revision of a currently approved information collection that will
combine a number of forms issued under inspection and grading services
under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and section 8e of the
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. AMS is combining all
burden hours with submission.
DATES: Comments may be submitted on or before February 7, 2011.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments. Comments must be sent to Myron Betts, Processed
Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agricultural Marketing
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 0247, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0247; Phone (202) 720-9906; fax (202)
690-1527; or can be submitted to https://www.regulations.gov. Comments
should make reference to the date and page number of this issue of the
Federal Register and will be made available for public inspection at
the above office during regular business hours. Please be advised that
all comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in
the record and will be made available to the public on the Internet via
https://www.regulations.gov. Also, the identity of the individuals or
entities submitting the comments will be made public.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: ``Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of
Processed Fruits and Vegetables and Related Products--7 CFR Part 52''.
OMB Number: 0581-0123.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval.
Type of Request: Request for extension and revision of currently
approved information collection, the
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addition of two new forms, and revision of one form.
Abstract: Currently approved information collection.
The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) directs
and authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop
standards of quality, grades, grading programs, and other services to
facilitate trading of agricultural products and assure consumers of
quality products which are graded and identified under USDA programs.
Section 203(h) of the Act specifically directs and authorizes the
Secretary of Agriculture to inspect, certify, and identify the grade,
class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural products under
such rules and regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, including
assessment and collection of fees for the cost of the service.
The grading and certification of processed fruit and vegetable
services under 7 CFR Part 52 contains provisions for the collection of
fees from users of the Processed Product Branch services that equal the
cost of providing the requested services to the closest extent
possible. In order for the Agency to satisfy those requests for
service, the Agency must request certain information from those who
apply for service. An application for service is a request for AMS to
perform such services and requests such information as the applicant's
name, address, and product to be inspected. AMS also provides other
types of voluntary services under the same regulations, e.g., contract
and specification acceptance services, facility assessment services,
certifications of quantity and quality, import product inspections, and
export certification.
Affected public may include any partnership, association, business
trust, corporation, organized group, and state, county or municipal
government, and any authorized agent that has a financial interest in
the commodity involved and requests service.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection
including the additional two new forms, and the revised form is
estimated to average 0.33 hours per response. (6,161 total hours
divided by 18,812 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants who are applying for grading and inspection
services.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,142.
Estimated Number of Responses: 18,812.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,167.
The following are two new forms to be added to this information
collection: Form FV-16, Notice for Hold for Re-Examination and FV-358,
Request for Surety Bond.
Notice for Hold for Re-Examination (FV-16)
When foreign material or Grade Not Certified (GNC) product is found
in an original sample submitted for inspection in excess of AMS
requirements or the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) defect action
levels, an inspector will notify an applicant and make arrangements
with the applicant for re-examination, if desired. The top part of Form
FV-16 is completed by the inspector.
Each ``hold'' lot must be conspicuously marked and distinguished
from other lots as to code mark(s) and location when recording
information on inspection documents, so that the lot may be easily
found and identified. If the applicant disposes of GNC product
immediately, Form FV-16 is not issued, and inspection records are
marked accordingly.
Applicants have a number of options available, such as,
segregation, reworking, destruction, or disposal for non-food use under
AMS supervision. The option taken is reported to the inspector within
two weeks from the date shown on the FV-16. The applicant indicates
their desired option on the FV-16 form, and dates and signs the form.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.083 hours per response (1 total
hour divided by 12 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants who use grading and inspection services.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 12.
Estimated Number of Responses: 12.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1.
Request for Surety Bond (FV-358)
The information collected on the ``Request for Surety Bond'' form
assures the inspection service that fees and charges for any inspection
service are paid by the interested party making the application for
such service in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
regulation. The inspection service payments are guaranteed by either an
advance of funds prior to rendering inspection service or a suitable
surety bond. Applicants that enter into a contract or an agreement for
inspection service must provide acceptable surety. Form FV-358 sets
forth the agreement for surety and provides for the amount to be paid.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.20 hours per response (5.0 total
hours divided by 25 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants who request grading and inspection
services.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5.
Application for Inspection and Certification of Sampling (FV-356)
Form FV-356 is revised to include additional data required for
inspection of products and services and combined under the same OMB
control number. These include export certification, inspection of
section 8e import products, and applicant submittal of unofficial
samples.
The revised form includes additional data elements for section 8e
import product inspection. The information required for this type of
inspection pertains to imported canned ripe olives, raisins, and dates
which are required to be inspected by AMS, subject to exemptions listed
in the applicable Marketing Orders, Import Regulations (7 CFR parts
944.401, 999.300, and 999.1). Section 8e regulations are issued under
section 608e-1 of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 608e-1). The revised request includes such
information as: Importer of record; port of entry; name of vessel,
container number, country of origin, customs entry number, bill of
lading number, broker reference number, date of entry, harmonized
tariff code, consignee number, and Food Canning Establishment (FCE)
Number obtained from the FDA.
The revised application also includes information collected for the
inspection of unofficially submitted samples of food products. This was
previously Form FV-159 on the previous collection of OMB 581-0123. Form
FV-159 will become obsolete as a result of the revision of this form.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.33 hours per response (6,124
total hours divided by 18,560 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants requesting grading and inspection services.
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Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,160.
Estimated Number of Responses: 18,560.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,124.
Application for License to Sample Processed Foods (FV-468)
The information collected is used to subcontract applicants
desiring to sample processed foods and certify as to the
identification, location, and condition of containers of the processed
products that are sampled. The information at the top of the form
(application) is intended as a general guide that indicates what is to
be expected of the applicant, if the applicant is hired.
FV-468 provides for a listing of previous employers who may be
contacted for references and for determining length of service benefits
when the employer is either a Federal or State agency. A review of the
applicant's previous duties provides USDA with an indication of his or
her ability to perform the job functions. The applicant's signature on
the bottom of the FV-468 certifies that the statements made thereon are
correct. It also certifies that he or she is both aware of and willing
to comply with the conditions outlined in the regulations regarding all
licensed samplers upon approval of the application.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.17 hours per response (36.55
total hours divided by 215 total annual responses).
Respondents: Applicants requesting grading and inspection services.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 215.
Estimated Number of Responses: 215.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 36.55.
Forms FV-16, FV-356, FV-358, and FV-468 will be made available in
hard copy form. Applicants also may submit information by telephone,
facsimile, or by e-mail. Forms FV-16, FV-356, FV-358, and FV-468 are
accessible at https://eforms.ams.usda.gov/#CustomersFV.
Comments are invited 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 Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: December 1, 2010.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-30535 Filed 12-6-10; 8:45 am]
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