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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
April 22, 2013.
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
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the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Agricultural Research Service
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
April 23, 2013.
Title: Evaluation of User Satisfaction
with NAL Internet Sites.
OMB Control Number: 0518–0040.
Summary of Collection: There is a
need to measure user satisfaction with
the National Agricultural Library (NAL)
Internet sites in order for NAL to
comply with Executive Order 12862,
which directs federal agencies that
provide significant services directly to
the public to survey customers to
determine the kind and quality of
services they want and their level of
satisfaction with existing services. NAL
Internet sites are a vast collection of
Web pages created and maintained by
component organizations of NAL, and
are visited by 4.6 million people per
month on average. The information
generated from this research will enable
NAL to evaluate the success of this new
modality in response to fulfilling its
legislative mandate to disseminate vital
agricultural information and truly
become the national digital library of
agriculture.
Need and Use of the Information: The
purpose of the research is to ensure that
intended audiences find the information
provided on the Internet sites easy to
access, clear, informative, and useful.
The research will provide a means by
which to classify visitors to the NAL
Internet sites, to better understand how
to serve them. If the information is not
collected, NAL will be hindered from
advancing its mandate to provide
accurate, timely information to its user’s
community.
Description of Respondents:
Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; Farms; State, Local or
Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 10,800.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 540.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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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), Pamela_Beverly_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.
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture
Title: Organizational Information.
OMB Control Number: 0524–0026.
Summary of Collection: The National
Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
has primary responsibility for providing
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linkages between the Federal and State
components of a broad-based, national
agricultural research, extension, and
higher education system. Focused on
national issues, its purpose is to
represent the Secretary of Agriculture
and the intent of Congress by
administering formula and grant funds
appropriated for agricultural research,
extension, and higher education. Before
awards can be made, certain
information is required from applicant
to effectively assess the potential
recipient’s capacity to manage Federal
funds. NIFA will collection information
using form NIFA 666, ‘‘Organizational
Information.’’
Need and Use of the Information:
NIFA will collect information to
determine that applicants recommended
for awards will be responsible recipients
of Federal funds. If the information were
not collected, it would not be possible
to determine that the prospective
grantees are responsible.
Description of Respondents: Not-forprofit institutions; Business or other forprofit; Individuals or households; State,
Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 150.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 945.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
April 22, 2013.
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
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techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments regarding this information
collection received by May 28, 2013 will
be considered. Written comments
should be addressed to: Desk Officer for
Agriculture, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), New
Executive Office Building, 725 617th
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503.
Commenters are encouraged to submit
their comments to OMB via email to:
OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or
fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail
Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250–
7602. 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.
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Title: Honey Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0535–0153.
Summary of Collection: The National
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
primary function is to prepare and issue
State and national estimates of crop and
livestock production. General authority
for these data collection activities is
granted under U.S. Code Title 7, Section
2204. Domestic honeybees are critical to
the pollination of U.S. crops, especially
fruits and vegetables. Africanized bees,
colony collapse disorder, parasites,
diseases, and pesticides threaten the
survival of bees. Programs are provided
by Federal, State and local governments
to assist in the survival of bees and to
encourage beekeepers to maintain bee
colonies.
Need and Use of the Information:
NASS will collect information on the
number of colonies, honey production,
stocks, and prices. The survey will
provide data needed by the Department
and other government agencies to
administer programs and to set trade
quotas and tariffs. Without the
information agricultural industry would
not be aware of changes at the State and
national level.
Description of Respondents: Farms.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
Annually.
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Total Burden Hours: 2,349.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–TM–12–0053; TM–12–03]
Notice of Funds Availability Inviting
Applications for the Federal-State
Marketing Improvement Program
(FSMIP)
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) announces the
availability of approximately $1 million
for competitive grant funds for fiscal
year (FY) 2013, which would enable
States to explore new market
opportunities for U.S. food and
agricultural products and to encourage
research and innovation aimed at
improving the efficiency and
performance of the U.S. marketing
system. Eligible applicants include State
departments of agriculture, State
agricultural experiment stations, and
other appropriate State Agencies.
Applicants are encouraged to involve
industry groups, academia, communitybased organizations, and other
stakeholders in developing proposals
and conducting projects. In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, the information collection
requirements have been previously
approved by OMB under 0581–0240,
Federal-State Marketing Improvement
Program (FSMIP).
DATES: Proposals will be accepted
through May 28, 2013.
ADDRESSES: FSMIP Staff Officer,
Transportation and Marketing Programs,
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Room 4945South, Washington, DC 20250;
telephone (202) 720–5024; email
janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janise Zygmont, FSMIP Staff Officer;
telephone (202) 720–5024; fax (202)
690–1144; or email
janise.zygmont@ams.usda.gov.
FSMIP is
authorized under Section 204(b) of the
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621–1627). FSMIP provides
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
April 23, 2013.
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), Pamela_Beverly_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.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Title: Organizational Information.
OMB Control Number: 0524-0026.
Summary of Collection: The National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA) has primary responsibility for providing
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linkages between the Federal and State components of a broad-based,
national agricultural research, extension, and higher education system.
Focused on national issues, its purpose is to represent the Secretary
of Agriculture and the intent of Congress by administering formula and
grant funds appropriated for agricultural research, extension, and
higher education. Before awards can be made, certain information is
required from applicant to effectively assess the potential recipient's
capacity to manage Federal funds. NIFA will collection information
using form NIFA 666, ``Organizational Information.''
Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information to
determine that applicants recommended for awards will be responsible
recipients of Federal funds. If the information were not collected, it
would not be possible to determine that the prospective grantees are
responsible.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business
or other for-profit; Individuals or households; State, Local, or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 150.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 945.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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