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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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October 16, 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) 720–8681.
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
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Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyard Administration
Title: Survey of Customers of the
Official Grain Inspection and Weighing
System.
OMB Control Number: 0580–0018.
Summary of Collection: The United
States Grain Standards Act, as amended
(7 U.S.C. 71–87) (USGSA), and the
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) (AMA),
authorizes the Secretary of the United
States Department of Agriculture to
establish official inspection, grading,
and weighing programs for grains and
other agricultural commodities. Under
the USGSA and AMA, Grain Inspection,
the Packers and Stockyard
Administration’s (GIPSA) Federal Grain
Inspection Service (FGIS) offers
inspecting, weighing, grading, quality
assurance, and certification services for
a user-fee to facilitate the efficient
marketing of grain, oilseeds, rice, lentils,
dry peas, edible beans, and related
agricultural commodities in the global
marketplace. The goal of FGIS and the
official inspection, grading, and
weighing system is to provide timely,
high-quality, accurate, consistent, and
professional services that facilitates the
orderly marketing of grain and related
commodities. FGIS will collect
information using a survey.
Need and Use of the Information:
FGIS is seeking feedback from
customers to evaluate the services
provided by the official inspection,
grading, and weighing programs. FGIS
will collect information to determine
where and to what extent services are
satisfactory, and where and to what
extent they can be improved. The
information will be shared with other
managers and program leaders who will
be responsible for making any necessary
improvements at the office/agency,
program, and project level.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 1,100.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Annually.
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Total Burden Hours: 113.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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Conference on International Trade
Issues Facing U.S. Machinery
Manufacturing Industries
Manufacturing and Services,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
On December 4, 2012 the
Office of Transportation and Machinery
will hold a one-day conference on bilateral and multi-lateral international
trade issues impacting the U.S.
machinery manufacturing industries,
with emphasis on tariff and non-tariff
barriers to trade and global market
access.
SUMMARY:
Tuesday, December 4, 2012.
International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Forrest Nielsen, Machinery Team,
Manufacturing and Services,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202)
482–5784, Email
Forrest.Nielsen@trade.gov.
DATES:
ADDRESSES:
Machinery
manufacturing is one of the largest and
most competitive sectors of the
American manufacturing economy. The
United States is the world’s third-largest
supplier of capital equipment, exporting
more than $160 billion in 2011.
The economic impact of machinery
manufacturing extends throughout the
American economy. Machinery
industries provide essential and highly
sophisticated technology for many other
manufacturing and service industries.
Process control and other automation
technologies enable end-users to
maximize the productivity of their
equipment. Sales of many types of
machinery are accompanied by a variety
of high-value services, as well,
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 16, 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) 720-8681.
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.
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration
Title: Survey of Customers of the Official Grain Inspection and
Weighing System.
OMB Control Number: 0580-0018.
Summary of Collection: The United States Grain Standards Act, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 71-87) (USGSA), and the Agricultural Marketing Act of
1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) (AMA), authorizes the Secretary
of the United States Department of Agriculture to establish official
inspection, grading, and weighing programs for grains and other
agricultural commodities. Under the USGSA and AMA, Grain Inspection,
the Packers and Stockyard Administration's (GIPSA) Federal Grain
Inspection Service (FGIS) offers inspecting, weighing, grading, quality
assurance, and certification services for a user-fee to facilitate the
efficient marketing of grain, oilseeds, rice, lentils, dry peas, edible
beans, and related agricultural commodities in the global marketplace.
The goal of FGIS and the official inspection, grading, and weighing
system is to provide timely, high-quality, accurate, consistent, and
professional services that facilitates the orderly marketing of grain
and related commodities. FGIS will collect information using a survey.
Need and Use of the Information: FGIS is seeking feedback from
customers to evaluate the services provided by the official inspection,
grading, and weighing programs. FGIS will collect information to
determine where and to what extent services are satisfactory, and where
and to what extent they can be improved. The information will be shared
with other managers and program leaders who will be responsible for
making any necessary improvements at the office/agency, program, and
project level.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 1,100.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 113.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-25967 Filed 10-19-12; 8:45 am]
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