Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 14369-14370 [2011-6042]

Download as PDF 14369 Notices Federal Register Vol. 76, No. 51 Wednesday, March 16, 2011 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 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES March 10, 2011. 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 Mar<15>2010 16:56 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Public Health Inspection System. OMB Control Number: 0583–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U. S.C. 601 et. seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et. seq.), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS is developing a new Web-based system that will improve FSIS inspection operations and facilitate industry members’ application for inspection, export, and import of meat, poultry, and egg products. When the Agency implements the Public Health Information System (PHIS), industry members will use current and new FSIS forms in PHIS. Industry will be able to submit some of these forms through a series of on-line screens in PHIS; other forms will be available in PHIS only as electronic forms. Paper forms will also be available to firms that do not wish to use PHIS. To submit information through PHIS, firms’ employees will need to register for a USDA eAuthentication account with Level 2 access. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 2,447. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 176,467. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–6041 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 10, 2011. 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) 720–8681. 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 Utilities Service Title: RUS Electric Loan Application and Related Reporting Burdens. OMB Control Number: 0572–0032. Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) was established in 1994 by the Federal Crop Insurance E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14370 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / Notices Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103–354, 108 stat. 3178, 7 U.S.C. 6941 et seq.) as successor to the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) with respect to certain programs, including the electric loan and loan guarantee program authorized under the Rural Electrification Act (RE Act) of 1936. The RE Act authorizes and empowers the Administrator of RUS to make and guarantee loans to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas. These loans are amortized over a period of up to 35 years and secured by the borrower’s electric assets and/or revenue. RUS will collect information including studies and reports to support borrower loan applications. Need and Use of the Information: RUS will collect information to determine the eligibility of applicants for loans and loan guarantees under the RE Act; monitor the compliance of borrowers with debt covenants and regulatory requirements in order to protect loan security; ensure that borrowers use loan funds for purposes consistent with the statutory goals of the RE Act; and obtain information on the progress of rural electrification and evaluate the success of RUS program activities. Without the information RUS would be unable to accomplish statutory goals. Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 650. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 66,695. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–6042 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Commodity Credit Corporation Farm Service Agency Information Collection; Representation for CCC and FSA Loans Authorization To File a Financing Statement Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 extension of a currently approved information collection associated with form CCC–10, entitled ‘‘Representations for Commodity Credit Corporation or Farm Service Agency Loans and Authorization To File A Financing Statement and Related document,’’ which is used to support the CCC and FSA Farm Loan Programs (FLPs). DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by May 16, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DeAnn Allen, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Price Support Division, phone (202) 720–9889. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this Notice. In your comment, include volume, date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: E-mail: Send comments to: Deann.Allen@wdc.usda.gov. Fax: (202) 690–3307. Mail: DeAnn Allen, Program Manager, USDA, Farm Service Agency, Price Support Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0512, Washington, DC 20250–0512. Comments also should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Representations for Commodity Credit Corporation or Farm Service Agency Loans and Authorization To File a Financing Statement and Related Documents. OMB Control Number: 0560–0215. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2011. Type of Request: Extension. Abstract: Form CCC–10 is necessary to: (a) Gather or verify basic data provided by a CCC or FSA loan applicant that is required on a financing statement filed by CCC or FSA to perfect a security interest in collateral used to secure a loan; and (b) obtain loan applicant permission to file a financing statement prior to the execution of a security agreement. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. The average travel time, which is included in the total annual burden, is estimated to be 1 hour per respondent. Estimated Number of Respondents: 55,500. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual of Responses: 55,500. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 32,357 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us to: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (4) 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. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a mater of public records. Comments will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection. Signed in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2011. Val Dolcini, Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–6150 Filed 3–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Information Collection; Transfer of Farm Records Between Counties Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from interested individuals and organizations on an extension with a revision of a currently approved information collection associated with transferring of farm records from one administrative county office to another. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by May 16, 2011. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this Notice. In your comment, include volume, date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: E-mail: Send comments to: rick.blackwood@wdc.usda.gov. Fax: 202–720–4941. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14369-14370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6042]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 10, 2011.
    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) 720-8681.
    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 Utilities Service

    Title: RUS Electric Loan Application and Related Reporting Burdens.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0032.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) was 
established in 1994 by the Federal Crop Insurance

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Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (Pub. 
L. 103-354, 108 stat. 3178, 7 U.S.C. 6941 et seq.) as successor to the 
Rural Electrification Administration (REA) with respect to certain 
programs, including the electric loan and loan guarantee program 
authorized under the Rural Electrification Act (RE Act) of 1936. The RE 
Act authorizes and empowers the Administrator of RUS to make and 
guarantee loans to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas. 
These loans are amortized over a period of up to 35 years and secured 
by the borrower's electric assets and/or revenue. RUS will collect 
information including studies and reports to support borrower loan 
applications.
    Need and Use of the Information: RUS will collect information to 
determine the eligibility of applicants for loans and loan guarantees 
under the RE Act; monitor the compliance of borrowers with debt 
covenants and regulatory requirements in order to protect loan 
security; ensure that borrowers use loan funds for purposes consistent 
with the statutory goals of the RE Act; and obtain information on the 
progress of rural electrification and evaluate the success of RUS 
program activities. Without the information RUS would be unable to 
accomplish statutory goals.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 650.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 66,695.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-6042 Filed 3-15-11; 8:45 am]
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