Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 26199-26200 [2014-10479]

Download as PDF 26199 Notices Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 88 Wednesday, May 7, 2014 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. 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. OMB Control Number: 0581–0093. Summary of Collection: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has the responsibility for implementing and overseeing programs for a variety of commodities including beef, blueberries, cotton, dairy, eggs, fluid milk, Hass avocados, honey, lamb, mangos, mushrooms, peanuts, popcorn, pork, potatoes, sorghum, soybeans, and watermelons. Various Acts authorizes these programs to carry out projects relating to research, consumer information, advertising, sales promotion, producer information, market development and product research to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, and utilization of their respective commodities. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has the responsibility to appoint board members and approve the boards’ budgets, plans, and projects and for foreign projects, the Foreign Agricultural Service. AMS’ objective in carrying out this responsibility is to assure the following: (1) Funds are collected and properly accounted for; (2) expenditures of all funds are for the purposes authorized by enabling legislation; and (3) the board’s administration of the programs conforms to USDA policy. Need and Use of the Information: The boards administer the various programs utilizing a variety of forms to carry out their responsibilities. Only authorized employees of the various boards and USDA employees will use the information collected. If this data were collected less frequently, (1) it would hinder data needed to collect and refund assessments in a timely manner and result in delayed or even lost revenue; (2) boards would be unable to carry out the responsibilities of their respective Acts; and (3) requiring reports less frequently than monthly Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES May 1, 2014. The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. 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), New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; New Executive Office Building, 725—17th 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. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by June 6, 2014. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:11 May 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 would impose additional record keeping requirements. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit, farms. Number of Respondents: 331,162. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, weekly, monthly, semiannually, annually; record-keeping; Total Burden Hours: 169,395. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–10478 Filed 5–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 1, 2014. 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), New Executive Office Building, 725—17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. 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. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by June 6, 2014. Copies of the E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1 26200 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 88 / Wednesday, May 7, 2014 / Notices 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. Total Burden Hours: 26,169. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–10479 Filed 5–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Document Number AMS–FV–14–0040; FV– 14–328] pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Rural Housing Service Title: 7 CFR Part 1902–A, Supervised Bank Accounts. OMB Control Number: 0575–0158. Summary of Collection: 7 CFR Part 1902–A, Supervised Bank Accounts (SBA), prescribes the policies and procedures for disbursing loan and grant funds, establishing and closing supervised accounts, and placing MultiFamily housing reserve accounts in supervised accounts. The Rural Business Service extends financial assistance to applicants that do not qualify for loans under commercial rates and terms. The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is the credit agency for agriculture and rural development in USDA. RHS is the lender of last resort, providing financial support for housing in rural America. Supervised accounts are accounts with a financial institution in the names of a borrower and the United States Government, represented by Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service (Agency). Section 339 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S.C. 1989 and Section 510 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 1480) is the legislative authorities requiring the use of supervised accounts. Need and Use of the Information: The agency’s state and field offices will collect information from borrowers and financial institutions. The Agency use SBA’s as a mechanism to (1) ensure correct disbursement and expenditure of all funds designated for a project; (2) help a borrower properly manage its financial affairs; (3) ensure that the Government’s security is protected adequately from fraud, waste and abuse. The consequence to Federal program and policy activities if the collection of information was not conducted would be detrimental to both the Government and to borrowers. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 15,192. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:11 May 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting public comments on a proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup (Syrup). AMS received a petition from the International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) requesting a revision of the U.S. grade standards. IMSI stated it is interested in developing harmonized grade standards for maple syrup producers in the United States and Canada, and asked AMS to replace the current grade classification requirements with new color and flavor descriptors, and revise Grade A requirements to be free from damage. AMS is also proposing to change the spelling from ‘‘sirup’’ to the more commonly used term ‘‘syrup.’’ The proposed grade standards would revise the existing federal grade standards for maple sirup (syrup). The purpose of these proposed revisions would be to foster or assist in the development of new or expanded markets, and improve the marketing of maple syrup in the U.S. and internationally. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted via the Internet: https:// www.regulations.gov; or email richard.peterson@ams.usda.gov; or by mail to Richard E. Peterson, Standardization Branch, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 0709, South Building; STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250; fax (202) 690– 1527. All comments should reference the document number, date, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments will be posted SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 without change, including any personal information provided. All comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the public record and will be made available to the public on the Internet via https:// www.regulations.gov. Comments will be made available for public inspection at the above address during regular business hours or can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Richard E. Peterson, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Fruit and Vegetable Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 0709, South Building; STOP 0247, Washington, DC 20250; telephone (202) 720–5021; fax (202) 690–1527; or, email richard.peterson@ams.usda.gov. Copies of the proposed revised grade standards are on the Internet at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/scihome or https:// www.regulations.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AMS is proposing to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup using the procedures that appear in Title 7 part 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations (7 CFR part 36). Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (Act) (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), as amended, directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture ‘‘to develop and improve standards of quality, condition, quantity, grade and packaging, and recommend and demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and consistency in commercial practices.’’ AMS is committed to carrying out this authority in a manner that facilitates the marketing of agricultural commodities and makes copies of official standards available upon request. The United States Standards for Grades of Fruits and Vegetables not connected with Federal Marketing Orders or U.S. Import Requirements, no longer appear in the Code of Federal Regulations, but are maintained by USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Program, and are available on the Internet at https:// www.ams.usda.gov/scihome. Background Maple syrup is the liquid food derived by concentration and heat treatment of the sap of the maple tree (Acer). Maple syrup contains an abundant amount of naturally occurring minerals such as calcium, manganese, potassium and magnesium. Maple syrup is a natural source of beneficial antioxidants. The North American maple syrup industry sells an estimated E:\FR\FM\07MYN1.SGM 07MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26199-26200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10479]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 1, 2014.
    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), New Executive Office Building, 
725--17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. 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. Comments 
regarding these information collections are best assured of having 
their full effect if received by June 6, 2014. Copies of the

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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 Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR Part 1902-A, Supervised Bank Accounts.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0158.
    Summary of Collection: 7 CFR Part 1902-A, Supervised Bank Accounts 
(SBA), prescribes the policies and procedures for disbursing loan and 
grant funds, establishing and closing supervised accounts, and placing 
Multi-Family housing reserve accounts in supervised accounts. The Rural 
Business Service extends financial assistance to applicants that do not 
qualify for loans under commercial rates and terms. The Rural Housing 
Service (RHS) is the credit agency for agriculture and rural 
development in USDA. RHS is the lender of last resort, providing 
financial support for housing in rural America. Supervised accounts are 
accounts with a financial institution in the names of a borrower and 
the United States Government, represented by Rural Housing Service, 
Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Utilities Service (Agency). 
Section 339 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 
U.S.C. 1989 and Section 510 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, (42 
U.S.C. 1480) is the legislative authorities requiring the use of 
supervised accounts.
    Need and Use of the Information: The agency's state and field 
offices will collect information from borrowers and financial 
institutions. The Agency use SBA's as a mechanism to (1) ensure correct 
disbursement and expenditure of all funds designated for a project; (2) 
help a borrower properly manage its financial affairs; (3) ensure that 
the Government's security is protected adequately from fraud, waste and 
abuse. The consequence to Federal program and policy activities if the 
collection of information was not conducted would be detrimental to 
both the Government and to borrowers.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 15,192.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,169.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-10479 Filed 5-6-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P
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