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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–TM–14–0005]
USDA Farmers Market Application;
Notice of Request for Revision and
Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
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 Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget, for an extension of the
currently approved information
collection for OMB 0581–0229, USDA
Farmers Market Application. Copies of
this one-time yearly application form to
participate in the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market
may be obtained by calling the AMS
Marketing Services Branch contact
listed or visiting the Web site at
www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets.
DATES: Comments received by April 25,
2014 will be considered.
Additional Information or Comments:
Contact Velma Lakins, Marketing
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Services Division, Transportation and
Marketing Programs, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Room 4523 South Building, Ag
Stop 0269, Washington, DC 20250–
0269; Tel. 202/720–8317, or Fax 202/
690–0031. Comments should reference
docket number AMS–TMP–14–0005.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA Farmers Market
Application
OMB Number: 0581–0229.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30,
2014.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) directs
and authorizes the Secretary of
Agriculture to conduct, assist, and foster
research, investigation, and
experimentation to determine the best
methods of processing, preparation for
market packaging, handling,
transporting, distributing, and
marketing agricultural products, 7
U.S.C. 1622(a). Moreover, 7 U.S.C.
1622(f) directs and authorizes the
Secretary to conduct and cooperate in
consumer education for more effective
utilization and greater consumption of
agricultural products. In addition, 7
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary
to conduct services and to perform
activities that will facilitate the
marketing and utilization of agricultural
products through commercial channels.
On December 23, 2005, the AMS
published a final rule in the Federal
Register (70 FR 76129) to implement
established regulations and procedures
under 7 CFR Part 170 for AMS to
operate the USDA Farmers Market,
specify vendor criteria and selection
procedures, and define guidelines to be
used for governing the year-round
USDA Farmers Market. A one-time
yearly submission information
collection in a required application form
was also established.
The information collection for OMB
0581–0229 USDA Farmers Market
Application is required by farms or
businesses participating at the USDA
Farmers Market. The information allows
AMS the means of reviewing the type of
products available for sale and selecting
participants for the annual market
season. The type of information within
the application includes: (1)
Certification the applicant is the owner
or representative of the farm or
business; (2) applicant contact
information including name(s), address,
phone number, and email address; (3)
farm or business location; (4) types of
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products grown; (5) business practices;
(6) weekly sales data: and (6) insurance
coverage.
Weekly sales data will be collected
from the vendors. This information will
be useful in letting us know how well
the market and vendors are doing
overall.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 0.089 hours per
response.
Respondents: Farmers and/or vendors
completing the application to
participate in the USDA Farmers
Market.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
30.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
572.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 19.06.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 51.08 hours.
Farmers Market Guidelines:
Estimated Number of Respondents:
14.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
14.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 3.50 hours.
Market vendor sales weekly (outdoor):
Estimated Number of Respondents:
14.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
336.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 24.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 27.99 hours.
Market vendor sales weekly (indoor):
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
192.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 24.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 15.99 hours.
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.
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Comments may be sent to the following
address:
• Mail: Velma Lakins, Marketing
Services Division, Transportation and
Marketing Programs, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave.
SW., Room 4523 South Building, Ag
Stop 0269, Washington, DC 20250–
0269.
• Internet: www.regulations.gov
All written comments should be
identified with the docket number
AMS–TMP–14–0005. All comments
received will be available for public
inspection during regular business
hours at the same address. It is our
intention to have all comments whether
submitted by mail or internet available
for viewing on the Regulations.gov
(www.regulations.gov) Internet site.
Comments submitted will also be
available for public inspection in person
at USDA–AMS, Transportation and
Marketing Programs, Marketing Services
Division, Room 4523-South Building,
1400 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, (except official Federal
holidays). Persons wanting to visit the
USDA South Building to view
comments received are requested to
make an appointment in advance by
calling (202) 720–8317.
The information collected is used
only by authorized employees of the
USDA, AMS.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: February 18, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0106]
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General Conference Committee of the
National Poultry Improvement Plan;
Solicitation for Membership
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for
membership.
AGENCY:
We are giving notice that the
Secretary of Agriculture is soliciting
nominations for the election of regional
membership, a member-at-large, and
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alternates to the General Conference
Committee of the National Poultry
Improvement Plan.
DATES: Consideration will be given to
nominations received on or before May
9, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Completed nomination
forms should be mailed, faxed, or
emailed to the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Denise L. Brinson, Senior Coordinator,
National Poultry Improvement Plan, VS,
APHIS, 1506 Klondike Road, Suite 101,
Conyers, GA 30094–5173; phone (770)
922–3496; fax (770) 922–3498; email
denise.l.brinson@aphis.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
General Conference Committee (the
Committee) of the National Poultry
Improvement Plan (NPIP) is the
Secretary’s Advisory Committee on
poultry health. The Committee serves as
a forum for the study of problems
relating to poultry health and as
necessary makes specific
recommendations to the Secretary
concerning ways the U.S. Department of
Agriculture may assist the industry in
addressing these problems. The
Committee assists the Department in
planning, organizing, and conducting
the Biennial Conference of the NPIP.
The Committee recommends whether
new proposals should be considered by
the delegates to the Biennial
Conference.
The Committee consists of an elected
member-at-large who is a NPIP
participant and an elected member (and
alternate) from each of six regions.
Terms will expire for three of the
current regional members of the
Committee as well as the member-atlarge in July 2014. We are soliciting
nominations from interested
organizations and individuals to replace
the member-at-large and members on
the Committee from the North Atlantic
region (Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, and Vermont), the East North
Central region (Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin), and
the Western region (Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, and Wyoming).
Selection of members and their
alternates is determined by a majority
vote of the NPIP delegates from the
respective region. The voting will be by
secret ballot of official delegates from
the respective region, and the results
will be recorded. The member-at-large
will be elected by all official delegates.
There must be at least two nominees for
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each position. To ensure the
recommendations of the Committee
have taken into account the needs of the
diverse groups served by the
Department, at least one nominee from
each of the three regions must have a
demonstrated ability to represent
underrepresented groups (minorities,
women, persons with disabilities, and
persons with limited English
proficiency). All members serve for 4
years, subject to the continuation of the
Committee by the Secretary of
Agriculture.
Nominees wishing to be considered
for election must complete Form AD–
755. Nomination forms are available on
the Internet at https://
www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD755.pdf or may be obtained from the
person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.
Done in Washington, DC, this 18th day of
February 2014.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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review process at 36 CFR part 218,
thereby allowing them to receive
constructive notice of the proposed
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timely notice, and to achieve
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-TM-14-0005]
USDA Farmers Market Application; Notice of Request for Revision
and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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 Agricultural Marketing
Service's (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved
information collection for OMB 0581-0229, USDA Farmers Market
Application. Copies of this one-time yearly application form to
participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market
may be obtained by calling the AMS Marketing Services Branch contact
listed or visiting the Web site at www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets.
DATES: Comments received by April 25, 2014 will be considered.
Additional Information or Comments: Contact Velma Lakins, Marketing
Services Division, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW., Room 4523 South Building, Ag Stop 0269, Washington, DC
20250-0269; Tel. 202/720-8317, or Fax 202/690-0031. Comments should
reference docket number AMS-TMP-14-0005.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA Farmers Market Application
OMB Number: 0581-0229.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2014.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627) directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct,
assist, and foster research, investigation, and experimentation to
determine the best methods of processing, preparation for market
packaging, handling, transporting, distributing, and marketing
agricultural products, 7 U.S.C. 1622(a). Moreover, 7 U.S.C. 1622(f)
directs and authorizes the Secretary to conduct and cooperate in
consumer education for more effective utilization and greater
consumption of agricultural products. In addition, 7 U.S.C. 1622(n)
authorizes the Secretary to conduct services and to perform activities
that will facilitate the marketing and utilization of agricultural
products through commercial channels.
On December 23, 2005, the AMS published a final rule in the Federal
Register (70 FR 76129) to implement established regulations and
procedures under 7 CFR Part 170 for AMS to operate the USDA Farmers
Market, specify vendor criteria and selection procedures, and define
guidelines to be used for governing the year-round USDA Farmers Market.
A one-time yearly submission information collection in a required
application form was also established.
The information collection for OMB 0581-0229 USDA Farmers Market
Application is required by farms or businesses participating at the
USDA Farmers Market. The information allows AMS the means of reviewing
the type of products available for sale and selecting participants for
the annual market season. The type of information within the
application includes: (1) Certification the applicant is the owner or
representative of the farm or business; (2) applicant contact
information including name(s), address, phone number, and email
address; (3) farm or business location; (4) types of products grown;
(5) business practices; (6) weekly sales data: and (6) insurance
coverage.
Weekly sales data will be collected from the vendors. This
information will be useful in letting us know how well the market and
vendors are doing overall.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.089 hours per response.
Respondents: Farmers and/or vendors completing the application to
participate in the USDA Farmers Market.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 572.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 19.06.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 51.08 hours.
Farmers Market Guidelines:
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 14.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3.50 hours.
Market vendor sales weekly (outdoor):
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 336.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 24.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 27.99 hours.
Market vendor sales weekly (indoor):
Estimated Number of Respondents: 8.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 192.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 24.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 15.99 hours.
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.
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Comments may be sent to the following address:
Mail: Velma Lakins, Marketing Services Division,
Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 4523
South Building, Ag Stop 0269, Washington, DC 20250-0269.
Internet: www.regulations.gov
All written comments should be identified with the docket number
AMS-TMP-14-0005. All comments received will be available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the same address. It is our
intention to have all comments whether submitted by mail or internet
available for viewing on the Regulations.gov (www.regulations.gov)
Internet site. Comments submitted will also be available for public
inspection in person at USDA-AMS, Transportation and Marketing
Programs, Marketing Services Division, Room 4523-South Building, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, (except official Federal
holidays). Persons wanting to visit the USDA South Building to view
comments received are requested to make an appointment in advance by
calling (202) 720-8317.
The information collected is used only by authorized employees of
the USDA, AMS.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: February 18, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-03904 Filed 2-21-14; 8:45 am]
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