Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 14622 [2018-06927]

Download as PDF 14622 Notices Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 66 Thursday, April 5, 2018 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 amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES April 2, 2018. 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 are requested regarding: (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden 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 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 May 7, 2018. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8681. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Apr 04, 2018 Jkt 244001 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. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Cranberries Grown in Multiple States. OMB Control Number: 0581–0304. Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.; Act), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authority to promulgate and oversee marketing orders to regulate the handling of an agricultural commodity placed in interstate or foreign commerce. Marketing orders are proposed and voted in by producers, and apply to handlers who place the product in commercial channels. Handlers are those companies that typically purchase products from producers for packaging, processing, and transporting the product for commercial or retail sales. Section 608d(1) of the Act provides that information necessary to determine the extent to which a marketing order has effectuated the declared policy of the Act shall be furnished at the request of the Secretary of Agriculture. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the marketing order through the Committee made up of industrynominated and USDA-appointed members, and any administrative rules and regulations issued under the proposed program. Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information using five forms. The rule and regulations in 7 CFR part 929 authorize USDA and the Committee to collect certain information from handlers on the volume of cranberries withheld, certification of the proper disposal outlets, and any appeals made by a handler regarding withholdings. This information is necessary for the Secretary and the Committee to monitor adherence to the marketing order regulations, specifically for the handler withholding program. If this information was not collected, the Committee would have no way to carry out the volume control regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 10. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 37. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–06927 Filed 4–4–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Intent To Certify Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Virginia); Request for Comments Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: AMS is asking for comments on the quality of services provided by this Delegated State: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Virginia). The realignment of offices within the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized by the Secretary’s Memorandum dated November 14, 2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The grain inspection activities formerly part of GIPSA are now organized under AMS. DATES: Comments must be received by May 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit comments concerning this Notice using any of the following methods: • Submit Comments Using the Internet: Go to Regulations.gov (https:// www.regulations.gov). Instructions for submitting and reading comments are detailed on the site. • Mail, Courier or Hand Delivery: Mark Wooden, Compliance Officer, USDA, AMS, FGIS, QACD, 10383 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153. • Fax: Mark Wooden, 816–872–1257. • Email: Mark.J.Wooden@ ams.usda.gov or FGISQACD@ ams.usda.gov. Read Comments: All comments are available for public inspection at the office above during regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27(c)). SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1

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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.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 2, 2018.
    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 are requested regarding: (1) 
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; (2) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of burden 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 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: [email protected] 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 May 7, 2018. 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.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Cranberries Grown in Multiple States.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0304.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 
1937 (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.; Act), the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) has authority to promulgate and oversee marketing orders to 
regulate the handling of an agricultural commodity placed in interstate 
or foreign commerce. Marketing orders are proposed and voted in by 
producers, and apply to handlers who place the product in commercial 
channels. Handlers are those companies that typically purchase products 
from producers for packaging, processing, and transporting the product 
for commercial or retail sales. Section 608d(1) of the Act provides 
that information necessary to determine the extent to which a marketing 
order has effectuated the declared policy of the Act shall be furnished 
at the request of the Secretary of Agriculture. The Agricultural 
Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the marketing order through the 
Committee made up of industry-nominated and USDA-appointed members, and 
any administrative rules and regulations issued under the proposed 
program.
    Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information using 
five forms. The rule and regulations in 7 CFR part 929 authorize USDA 
and the Committee to collect certain information from handlers on the 
volume of cranberries withheld, certification of the proper disposal 
outlets, and any appeals made by a handler regarding withholdings. This 
information is necessary for the Secretary and the Committee to monitor 
adherence to the marketing order regulations, specifically for the 
handler withholding program. If this information was not collected, the 
Committee would have no way to carry out the volume control 
regulations.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 37.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-06927 Filed 4-4-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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