Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 48123-48124 [2012-19776]

Download as PDF 48123 Notices Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 156 Monday, August 13, 2012 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES August 7, 2012. 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 16:29 Aug 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Status of Claims Against Households. OMB Control Number: 0584–0069. Summary of Collection: Section 11, 13, and 16 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (the Act) and appropriate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulation are the bases for the information collected on FNS–209. Regulations at 7 CFR 273.18(m)(5) requires State agencies to submit at the end of every quarter the completed FNS–209, Status of Claims Against Households. The information required for the FNS–209 report is obtained from a State accountable system responsible for establishing claims, sending demand letters, collecting claims, and managing other claim activity. Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information on the outstanding aggregate claim balance; claims established; collections; any balance and collection adjustments; and the amount to be retained for collecting non-agency error claims. The information will be used by State agencies to ascertain aggregate claim balance and collections for determining overall performance, the collection amounts to return to FNS, and claim retention amounts. FNS will receive collections and report collection activity to Treasury. If this data is collected less often than quarterly, it would delay the Federal collection of the Federal share of the State agency’s collections. FNS would not be able to effectively monitor the collection and recovery of program funds or protect the integrity of the program. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 636. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Request for Administrative Review. OMB Control Number: 0584–0520. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011– 2036), as codified under 7 CFR Parts 278 and 279, requires that the FNS determine the eligibility of retail food stores and certain food service organizations to participate in the SNAP. If a retail or wholesale firm is found to be ineligible by FNS, or is otherwise aggrieved by certain FNS action(s), that firm has the right to file a written request for review of the administrative action with FNS. Need and Use of the Information: The request for administrative review is a formal letter, provided by the requester, with an original signature. FNS receives the letter requesting an administrative review and maintains it as part of the official review record. The designated reviewer will adjudicate the appeals process and make a final determination regarding the aggrieved action. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 897. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 183. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–19731 Filed 8–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request August 8, 2012. 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 E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 48124 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 156 / Monday, August 13, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Food Safety Education Campaign Post-Wave Tracking Survey. 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 statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and package. FSIS, in partnership with the AD Council, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Center for Disease Control, has developed a national public service advertising campaign to educate the public about the importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information using a survey to help measure the impact of the campaign. The collected information will also help gauge awareness of the advertising, attitudes regarding safe food preparation, and self-reported prevention behaviors. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 7,200. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once). VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:29 Aug 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 Total Burden Hours: 500. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–19776 Filed 8–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request August 8, 2012. 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 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, and eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for protecting the health of our Nation’s livestock and poultry populations by preventing the introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases and pests of livestock and for eradicating such diseases from the United States when feasible. Need and use of the Information: A certificate must be completed and signed by the issuing official, and contains such information as the origin of the meat used in the product, the name and location of the facility that processed the product, and the product’s intended destination. Without the information, it would significantly cripple APHIS’ ability to ensure that pork-filled pasta from certain regions pose a minimal risk of introducing swine vesicular disease into the United States. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 2. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 3. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Standards for Privately Owned Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants. OMB Control Number: 0579–0232. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. The Secretary may also prohibit or restrict import or export of any animal or related material to prevent the spread of any livestock or poultry pest or disease. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) provides standards for the approval, operation, and oversight of privately owned quarantine facilities for imported ruminants prior to their release into the United States. Need and use of the Information: APHIS uses the following information activities with its efforts to maintain a system whereby private individuals can operate (with APHIS oversight) their Animal and Plant Health Inspection own facilities for the quarantine of Service imported ruminants: (1) Application Title: Importation of Pork-Filled Pasta. Letter; (2) Compliance Agreement; (3) Daily Log; and (4) Request for Variance. OMB Control Number: 0579–0214. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 156 (Monday, August 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48123-48124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-19776]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 8, 2012.
    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

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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 the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Food Safety Education Campaign Post-Wave Tracking Survey.
    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 statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by 
verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, 
unadulterated, and properly labeled and package. FSIS, in partnership 
with the AD Council, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Center 
for Disease Control, has developed a national public service 
advertising campaign to educate the public about the importance of safe 
food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne 
illness.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information 
using a survey to help measure the impact of the campaign. The 
collected information will also help gauge awareness of the 
advertising, attitudes regarding safe food preparation, and self-
reported prevention behaviors.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 7,200.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once).
    Total Burden Hours: 500.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-19776 Filed 8-10-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
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